Abstract
O ST E R A B ST R A C T S more frequent emotional problems than their healthy counterparts despite varying outcomes. Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between patients’ satisfaction with life, quality of life and the impact on anxiety and depression experienced by adults with CHD. Methods: As part of the APPROACH International Study, adults with CHD were recruited from a consultant practice which also provided the patients’ clinical data. Self reported questionnaires were completed including the Satisfaction with Life Scale, Linear Analogue Scale for Quality of Life and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: To date, 40 patients have been recruited with complete data currently available on 34 patients, including17 female and 13 male patients with a mean age of 27 (range 17-49 years). Three quarters had previously undergone surgery and 97% are currently in NYHA class 1. The Satisfaction with Life Scale showed two thirds of participants were extremely satisfied or satisfied. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale showed 68% of participants had no symptoms of anxiety, the rest showing possible or probable anxiety. Four percent were found to have probable depression. Participants rated their perceived quality of life on a linear analogue scale between 66 and 100, with a mean of 86. There was a significantly positive correlation between the patients self-reported satisfaction with life and their quality of life (Pearson Correlation, r1⁄40.58, p<0.01), with also a significant negative correlation with anxiety and depression (r1⁄4-0.46, p<0.01). Conclusion: Patients with a higher quality of life also experienced a higher level of personal satisfaction which correlated with fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. There is a need to sensitise health professionals to be more cognizant of the psychological well-being of adults with CHD to allow for appropriate interventions. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared
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