Does the technique used in coronary artery bypass graft surgery affect patients' anxiety, depression, mental and physical health? First 3‐month outcomes

Abstract

Purpose This study was aimed at investigating the effect of coronary artery bypass graft surgery conducted with different techniques on patients' anxiety, depression, mental and physical health. Design and Methods This cross‐sectional study included 60 patients who completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the 36‐Item Short‐Form Health Survey. Findings Anxiety, depression, and mental health showed significant differences in different time measurements, and combined effects of surgical technique and time factor. Practice Implications Preoperative routine evaluations can speed up recovery, reduce cost, and improve quality of life by preventing the possible negative effects of anxiety and depression.

Is fracture management merely a physical process? Exploring the psychological effects of internal and external fixation

“…Specifically, very high PCS scores indicate no physical limitations, barriers, or reductions in well-being, and high energy levels, whereas very low scores indicate significant limitations (such as severe body pain or frequent fatigue) hindering self-care, physical, social, and role activities. Similarly, very high MCS scores indicate frequent positive emotions and a lack of psychological distress and limitations in ordinary social/role activities caused by emotional problems, whereas very low scores indicate significant social and role impairment due to frequent psychological distress and emotional issues [ 23 ]. The Chinese version of the SF-36 scale showed good internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alphas of 0.92, 0.90, and 0.85 for the overall scale, PCS subscale, and MCS subscale, respectively [ 24 ].…”