Psychosocial Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Women Compared With Men

Abstract

This study provides further evidence that CR offers psychosocial benefit for women, as has been reported in several small clinical samples. Some notable gender differences on anger and relationship satisfaction were observed. Clinical attention may be warranted to facilitate improvement for symptoms of anger and relationship concerns among selected women who participate in CR.

The psychological effects of cardiac rehabilitation after coronary revascularization

“…The brief mood survey used in this study has been widely administered in both clinical and research practices, and has been validated by others. [8,9,12,13] In spite of its simplicity, it provides an important insight into presence and severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic state, and difficulties in coping and adaptation. In a more recent publication, Cronbach's α scores of this tool for anger, anxiety, and depression subscales were 0.82, 0.85, and 0.90, respectively.…”

“…While antidepressant medications and interpersonal psychotherapy have failed to show any beneficial effects, cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to improve depressive symptoms in cardiac patients. [8] It is likely that exercise training is helpful in the management of depression among cardiac patients. In this study, we offered an intensive rehabilitation program to patients undergoing coronary revascularization by means of PCI or CABG and evaluated their psychosocial status with a brief mood survey examining depression, anxiety, panic state, and coping difficulty before and after this rehabilitation program.…”

2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice

“…232,240,241 Gap in evidence . There is limited evidence to determine which interventions are most effective in specific groups (e.g.…”

2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice

“…Osoby o niskim statusie socjoekonomicznym, starsze lub płci żeńskiej mogą wymagać programów dostosowanych do ich specyficznych potrzeb w zakresie informacji i wsparcia emocjonalnego [232,240,241].…”