ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER
Angelliki Mamoureli, Anastasia Tsempeli
Friday, September 1, 2017
Publication year:
2017
Authors:
- Mamoureli Angelliki, Program of Postgraduate Studies in “Laboratory & Clinical Nursing Cardiology” in Nursing Department of Faculty of Health and Welfare of Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece
- Tsempeli Anastasia, Nurse in Attikon Hospital, Athens
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Pages: 139-147
Abstract:
Given the ageing of population and the advances in diagnosis of coronary artery disease, the number of patients undergoing cardiac pacemaker implantation is constantly increasing. The aim of this study was to review the literature about anxiety and depression that experience patients with permanent cardiac pacemaker. Methodology:The study included exploration of research and review articles published in electronic databases, mainly in pub-med. Results:According to the literature, a high incidence of anxiety and depression occurs mainly in older patients with pacemaker. The predominant factors that contribute to anxiety and depression, are the dependency on the device, heart disorder, change in body image, changes in lifestyle, social isolation, failure of understanding the therapeutic regimen and finally every individual or environmental interaction that may adversely affect the correct functioning of the device. The review of the literature revealed a failure to systematically assess mental health both in clinical setting and after hospital discharge. Conclusions: Effective management of the new state of life demands reduce of mental problems.
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