Psychological distress in response to physical activity restrictions in patients with non-syndromic thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection.

ABSTRACT: Individuals diagnosed with thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection (TAAD) are given activity restrictions in an attempt to mitigate serious health complications and sudden death. The psychological distress resulting from activity restrictions has been established for other diseases or patient populations; however, individuals with non-syndromic TAAD have not been previously evaluated. Seventy-nine participants completed a questionnaire utilizing the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) questionnaires, which assess levels of depression and anxiety respectively. Additionally, quantitative and qualitative questions explored self-reported psychological distress in response to activity restrictions. Individuals who reported higher PHQ + GAD scores had been l

SUBMITTER: McEntire A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8554902 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature