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6235876 1608189 2011 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
The distressed (Type D) personality in both patients and partners enhances the risk of emotional distress in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی روانپزشکی و بهداشت روانی
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The distressed (Type D) personality in both patients and partners enhances the risk of emotional distress in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
چکیده انگلیسی

BackgroundA subgroup of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) experiences emotional distress. This may be related to partner factors. We examined the impact of the personality of the partner (i.e., the distressed (Type D) personality) in combination with that of the patient on anxiety and depression levels in ICD patients.MethodsConsecutively implanted ICD patients (N = 281; 80.1% men; mean age = 58.3 ± 11.0) and their partners (N = 281; 20.6% men; mean age = 56.5 ± 11.7) completed the Type D Scale at baseline; patients also completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at baseline and 6 months post-implantation.ResultsANOVA for repeated measures, using the Type D main effects and the interaction effect, showed that the interaction time by Type D patient by Type D partner was significant (F(1,277)=7.0, p = .009) for depression as outcome, but not for anxiety (F(1,277) = 3.1, p = .08). Post-hoc comparisons revealed that Type D patients with a Type D partner (n = 23/281, 8.2%) experienced the highest depression levels compared to other personality combinations (all ps < .05).LimitationsThe group of Type D patients with a Type D partner was rather small.ConclusionsICD patients with a Type D personality report more depressive symptoms, but not anxiety, if the partner also has a Type D personality. This may be due to poor communication and lack of emotional support in the relationship. These results emphasize the importance of taking into account the psychological profile of the partner in the management and care of the ICD patient, and to direct behavioural support not only at the ICD patient but also at the partner.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders - Volume 130, Issue 3, May 2011, Pages 447-453
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