Depression as a predictor of work resumption following myocardial infarction (MI): a review of recent research evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression often coexists with myocardial infarction (MI) and has been found to impede recovery through reduced functioning in key areas of life such as work. In an era of improved survival rates and extended working lives, we review whether depression remains a predictor of poorer work outcomes following MI by systematically reviewing literature from the past 15 years.

Methods

Articles were identified using medical, health, occupational and social science databases, including PubMed, OVID, Medline, Proquest, CINAHL plus, CCOHS, SCOPUS, Web of Knowledge, and the following pre-determined criteria were applied: (i) collection of depression measures (as distinct from 'psychological distress') and work status at baseline, (ii) examination and statistical analysis of p

SUBMITTER: O'Neil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2944344 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature