Recovering from an acute cardiac event - the relationship between depression and life satisfaction

Page, KN; Davidson, P; Edward, KL; Allen, J; Cummins, RA; Thompson, DR; Worrall-Carter, L

Recovering from an acute cardiac event - the relationship between depression and life satisfaction

Page, KN Davidson, P

Edward, KL Allen, J Cummins, RA Thompson, DR Worrall-Carter, L

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010, 19 (5-6), pp. 736 - 743
Issue Date:: 2010-03-01

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dc.contributor.author	Page, KN	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, P https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Edward, KL	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Allen, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Cummins, RA	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Thompson, DR	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Worrall-Carter, L	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-03-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010, 19 (5-6), pp. 736 - 743	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0962-1067	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17135
dc.description.abstract	Aims: This study sought to measure the rates and trajectory of depression over six months following admission for an acute cardiac event and describe the relationship between depression and life satisfaction. Background: Co-morbid depression has an impact on cardiac mortality and is associated with the significant impairment of quality of life and well-being, impairments in psychosocial function, decreased medication adherence and increased morbidity. Design: This was a descriptive, correlational study. Method: The study was undertaken at a large public hospital in Melbourne. Participants were asked to complete a survey containing the cardiac depression scale (CDS) and the Personal Well-being Index. Results: This study mapped the course of depression over six months of a cohort of patients admitted for an acute cardiac event. Significant levels of depressive symptoms were found, at a level consistent with the literature. A significant correlation between depressive symptoms as measured by the CDS and the Personal Well-being Index was found. Conclusions: Depression remains a significant problem following admission for an acute coronary event. The Personal Well-being Index may be a simple, effective and non-confrontational initial screening tool for those at risk of depressive symptoms in this population. Relevance to clinical practice: Despite the known impact of depression on coronary heart disease (CHD), there is limited research describing its trajectory. This study makes a compelling case for the systematic screening for depression in patients with CHD and the importance of the nursing role in identifying at risk individuals. © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Clinical Nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03106.x	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cardiovascular Diseases	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Angina Pectoris	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Myocardial Infarction	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Mass Screening	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Questionnaires	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Depression	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Personal Satisfaction	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires	en_US
dc.title	Recovering from an acute cardiac event - the relationship between depression and life satisfaction	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	5-6	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	19	en_US
utslib.for	1701 Psychology	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	5-6	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	19	en_US

Abstract:

Aims: This study sought to measure the rates and trajectory of depression over six months following admission for an acute cardiac event and describe the relationship between depression and life satisfaction. Background: Co-morbid depression has an impact on cardiac mortality and is associated with the significant impairment of quality of life and well-being, impairments in psychosocial function, decreased medication adherence and increased morbidity. Design: This was a descriptive, correlational study. Method: The study was undertaken at a large public hospital in Melbourne. Participants were asked to complete a survey containing the cardiac depression scale (CDS) and the Personal Well-being Index. Results: This study mapped the course of depression over six months of a cohort of patients admitted for an acute cardiac event. Significant levels of depressive symptoms were found, at a level consistent with the literature. A significant correlation between depressive symptoms as measured by the CDS and the Personal Well-being Index was found. Conclusions: Depression remains a significant problem following admission for an acute coronary event. The Personal Well-being Index may be a simple, effective and non-confrontational initial screening tool for those at risk of depressive symptoms in this population. Relevance to clinical practice: Despite the known impact of depression on coronary heart disease (CHD), there is limited research describing its trajectory. This study makes a compelling case for the systematic screening for depression in patients with CHD and the importance of the nursing role in identifying at risk individuals. © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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