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Yu, DSF.

Psychological Distress in Elderly Patients with Congestive Heart Failure [electronic resource] / DSF Yu, DTF Lee, & J Woo. - pp. 121-132.

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a pervasive cardiac
syndrome with an elevated prevalence in the older population. High
level of psychological distress has been reported in this patient group,
resulting in more hospital readmissions, poorer quality of life, and
increased mortality. Yet, little is known about its relating factors. This
study identified the significant demographic, clinical, and psychosocial
factors relating to psychological distress in CHF patients.


Mode of access: Internet.

Subjects--Index Terms: Aged; Chinese; Depression; Heart failure, congestive; Stress, psychological