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Introducción. La evidencia muestra una relación bidireccional entre la depresión y la enfermedad coronaria. La identificación de síntomas depresivos en la consulta de rehabilitación cardiovascular (RCV) puede ser un indicador valioso. Materiales y métodos. Aquellos pacientes que presentaron síntomas depresivos (autorreportados) fueron remitidos al servicio de Salud Mental (SM), y posteriormente se compararon con un grupo de pacientes sin estos síntomas y se evaluó su impacto en variables cardiovasculares. Resultados. Se evaluaron 60 pacientes. Se observó una adherencia del 86,44% (n=51). 13 pacientes fueron remitidos al área de HM (edad media 67,08 años; DE 6,09). Hemos analizado el impacto que puede representar este trastorno, tanto en la recuperación física como en la percepción de calidad de vida. Conclusiones. Los efectos positivos de la derivación a MH complementan los beneficios de la RCV. La mejora emocional del individuo también favorece la adherencia y el cumplimiento del tratamiento rehabilitador
Introduction. Evidence shows a bidirectional relationship between depression and coronary heart disease. The identification of depressive symptoms in the cardiovascular rehabilitation (CVR) consultation can be a valuable indicator. Materials and methods. Those patients who presented depressive symptoms (self-reported) were referred to the Mental Health (MH) service, and were subsequently compared with a group of patients without these symptoms, and their impact on cardiovascular variables was evaluated. Results. 60 patients were evaluated. An adherence of 86.44% (n=51) was observed. 13 patients were referred to the MH area (mean age 67.08 years; SD 6.09). We have analyzed the impact that this disorder can represent, both on physical recovery and on the perception of quality of life. Conclusions. The positive effects of referral to MH complement the benefits of CVR. The individual's emotional improvement also favors adherence and compliance with rehabilitation treatment
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Humans , Male , Female , Quality of Life/psychology , Depression/therapy , Cardiac Rehabilitation/psychology , Treatment Adherence and Compliance/psychologyABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION: We evaluated the effects of a cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life. METHODS This secondary analysis of a single-arm study included 12 patients with Chagas heart failure. The cardiac rehabilitation program comprised exercise training and nutritional and pharmaceutical counseling. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. RESULTS: The program promoted improved physical functioning (β= +5.7; p=0.003), role-physical (β= +1.9; p=0.03), and bodily pain (β= +3.5; p=0.02) scores. Moreover, the summary physical health score (β= +1.4; p=0.001) improved. CONCLUSION: The cardiac rehabilitation program significantly improved the physical quality of life of patients with Chagas heart failure.