A meta-review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on outcomes of psychosocial interventions in heart failure.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic heart failure is a severe condition that influences not just the physical dimension but also the mental dimension in patients. Comorbidity of depression and anxiety are prevalent and the quality of life is reduced. Despite the psychological impact there are no recommendations in the guidelines for psychosocial interventions for people with heart failure. The aim of this meta-review is to synthesize results of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the outcomes of psychosocial interventions in heart failure.

Methods

Searches were conducted in PubMed, PsychInfo, Cinahl and the Cochrane Library. In total, seven articles were included after screening 259 studies for eligibility.

Results

The included reviews had, in total, 67 original studies included

SUBMITTER: Nahlen Bose C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10036787 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature