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Cognitive therapy for ventricular dysrhythmia patients

S B Dunbar1, J G Summerville

  • 1Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|October 8, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Serious ventricular dysrhythmia causes psychological distress. Cognitive therapy offers a promising approach to manage fear and improve psychological outcomes for these patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Medical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Serious ventricular dysrhythmia presents significant psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, and fear.
  • Treatment modalities like antidysrhythmic medications or internal cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) can introduce additional stressors.
  • Loss of control is a common theme in patients with chronic and serious health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a cognitive therapy approach specifically tailored for patients with serious ventricular dysrhythmia.
  • To address the psychological stressors associated with ventricular dysrhythmia and its treatments.
  • To explore the potential of cognitive therapy in improving psychological well-being for this patient population.

Main Methods:

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  • This article proposes a cognitive therapy framework.
  • The approach is adapted from successful applications in other conditions characterized by loss of control, such as cancer and epilepsy.
  • Specific techniques are suggested for addressing fear and enhancing coping mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Cognitive therapy has demonstrated success in reducing fear and improving psychological outcomes in other patient groups.
    • This approach aims to mitigate the psychological impact of ventricular dysrhythmia and its treatment.
    • The article provides a structured method for clinicians to implement cognitive therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive therapy is a viable and potentially effective intervention for managing psychological distress in patients with serious ventricular dysrhythmia.
    • Addressing the unique stressors of ventricular dysrhythmia through cognitive therapy can lead to improved patient quality of life.
    • Further research and clinical application are warranted to validate this approach.