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The prevalence and impact of depression and anxiety in cardiac rehabilitation: a longitudinal cohort study

Rao, A, Zecchin, R, Newton, PJ, Phillips, JL, DiGiacomo, M, Denniss, AR, Hickman, LD·2020·European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

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Background Co-morbid depression and anxiety symptoms are frequently under-recognised and under-treated in heart disease and this negatively impacts self-management. Aims The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, correlates and predictors of depression and anxiety in cardiac rehabilitation programmes, the impact of cardiac rehabilitation on moderate depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, and the relationship between moderate depression, anxiety and stress symptoms and cardiac rehabilitation adherence. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 5908 patients entering cardiac rehabilitation programmes from 2006–2017, across two Sydney metropolitan teaching hospitals. Variables included demographics, diagnoses, cardiovascular risk factors, medication use, participation rates, health status (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36) and psychological health (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) subscale scores. Results Moderate depression, anxiety or stress symptoms were prevalent in 18%, 28% and 13% of adults entering cardiac rehabilitation programmes, respectively. Adults with moderate depression (24% vs 13%), anxiety (32% vs 23%) or stress (18% vs 10%) symptoms were significantly less likely to adhere to cardiac rehabilitation compared with those with normal-mild symptoms ( p < 0.001). Anxiety (odds ratio 4.395, 95% confidence interval 3.363–5.744, p < 0.001) and stress (odds ratio 4.527, 95% confidence interval 3.315–6.181, p < 0.001) were the strongest predictors of depression. Depression (odds ratio 3.167, 95% confidence interval 2.411–4.161) and stress (odds ratio 5.577, 95% confidence interval 4.006–7.765, p < 0.001) increased the risk of anxiety on entry by more than three times, above socio-demographic factors, cardiovascular risk factors, diagnoses and quality of life. Conclusion Monitoring depression and anxiety symptoms on entry and during cardiac rehabilitation can assist to improve adherence and may identify the need for additional psychological health support. Exploring the relevance and use of adjunct psychological support strategies within cardiac rehabilitation programmes is warranted.

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Authors
Rao, A., Zecchin, R., Newton, P., Phillips, J., DiGiacomo, M., Denniss, A., & Hickman, L.
Affiliations
  • University of Technology Sydney (AU)
  • Western Sydney University, Australia
  • University of Technology Sydney, Australia
  • Western Sydney Local Health District (AU)
Venue
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
Published
2019-10-09
Volume
27
Issue
5
Pages
478-489
ISSN
  • 2047-4873 (ISSN-L)
  • 2047-4881
OpenAlex
W2979912579
Cited by
146
References
62
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 33 · 2024: 22 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 16 · 2012: 1
FWCI
10.12
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journal article
Language
en
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closed
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  • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UTS ePRESS (University of Technology Sydney) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Western Sydney University
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Keywords
depression, anxiety, stress symptoms, cardiac rehabilitation, rehabilitation adherence, prevalence, predictors of depression, quality of life
MeSH terms
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Affect, Anxiety, Depression, Heart Diseases, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Longitudinal Studies, New South Wales, Patient Compliance, Quality of Life, Retrospective Studies, Time Factors, Prevalence, Treatment Outcome, Secondary Prevention

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