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[Psychometric properties of the Death Anxiety Scale in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy]

Antonio López-Castedo1, Rubén González-Rodríguez1, Raquel Vázquez Pérez1

  • 1Departamento de Análisis e Intervención Psicosocioeducativa. Universidad de Vigo. Ourense. España.

Revista Espanola De Salud Publica
|October 3, 2019
PubMed

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Templer's Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) is a reliable tool for assessing death anxiety in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Understanding this anxiety is crucial for patient adaptation to chronic illness and end-of-life care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a significant public health issue in Spain, contributing to a third of cardiovascular disease deaths.
  • The chronic nature of ischemic cardiomyopathy places a substantial burden on healthcare systems.
  • Assessing psychological factors like death anxiety is vital for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of Templer's Death Anxiety Scale (DAS).
  • To assess death anxiety in patients diagnosed with ischemic cardiomyopathy, including acute myocardial infarction and angina pectoris.

Main Methods:

  • The Spanish version of Templer's Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) was administered to 141 patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (61% male, mean age 71.57).
  • Descriptive statistical analysis and principal component factorial analysis were employed.
  • Psychometric properties, including element-total correlations and reliability, were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • All items showed positive corrected element-total correlations (0.32–0.54).
  • Four factors explained 51.85% of the data variance.
  • High reliability was observed, with a total Cronbach's Alpha of 0.77.

Conclusions:

  • Ischemic cardiomyopathy patients exhibit susceptibility to death anxiety.
  • Educating patients on adapting to chronicity and the naturalization of dying is essential.
  • A multidimensional approach to patient care is necessary, considering individual experiences.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnxietyAttitude to deathDeathIschemic heart diseasePsychometricsSpain

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