2019
DOI: 10.5114/amsad.2019.90257
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Hospitalized patients with heart failure: the impact of anxiety, fatigue, and therapy adherence on quality of life

Abstract: Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a major global health problem associated with increased morbidity and mortality and reduced quality of life (QoL). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of anxiety, fatigue and adherence to therapeutic guidelines on HF patients' QoL. Material and methods: A hundred and twenty hospitalized HF patients were enrolled in the study. Data collection was performed by completion of the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), the Greek version of the Modifi… Show more

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“…One of the mental disorders most common are anxiety disorders, their annual prevalence in Europe is 14% [ 4 ] They entail emotional, somatic and cognitive symptoms, as well as behavioral disturbances, difficulties in everyday life especially in the social interactions. Anxiety disorders increase the risk of somatic diseases, e.g., cardiovascular diseases and deteriorate the quality of life [ 5 , 6 ]. The cause-and-effect relationships between anxiety disorders and somatic diseases are reciprocal [ 7 ], e.g., fear of surgical treatment may make it difficult or even impossible to properly treat many somatic diseases, but also trigger anxiety disorders [ 8 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One of the mental disorders most common are anxiety disorders, their annual prevalence in Europe is 14% [ 4 ] They entail emotional, somatic and cognitive symptoms, as well as behavioral disturbances, difficulties in everyday life especially in the social interactions. Anxiety disorders increase the risk of somatic diseases, e.g., cardiovascular diseases and deteriorate the quality of life [ 5 , 6 ]. The cause-and-effect relationships between anxiety disorders and somatic diseases are reciprocal [ 7 ], e.g., fear of surgical treatment may make it difficult or even impossible to properly treat many somatic diseases, but also trigger anxiety disorders [ 8 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, anxiety is associated with poor clinical outcomes, such as failure to participate in rehabilitation programs, recurrent cardiac events, poor quality of life, and unhealthy lifestyle behaviour (physical inactivity, smoking, and inappropriate diet) [1,2]. Alleviating anxiety is crucial because the more anxiety cardiac patients feel, the worse their quality of life [19].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, there is a risk that those advantages might decrease after patients are discharged home and return to their previous health behaviors and self-management habits [ 3 , 5 , 6 ]. The low level of adherence to treatment and recommendations influences QoL in HF patients, making this area an important target for the holistic approach in HF management [ 10 ]. According to current knowledge, patients with psychological difficulties tend to engage less in physical activity, which, in turn, could lower their physical capacity and, as an effect, health-related QoL [ 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%