Perceived Need for Psychosocial Support After Aortic Dissection: Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The gold standard management of aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition, includes multidisciplinary approaches. Although mental distress following aortic dissection is common, evidence-based psychosocial interventions for aortic dissection survivors are lacking.

Objective

The aim of this study is to identify the perceived psychosocial needs of aortic dissection survivors by surveying patients, their relatives, and health professionals to inform the development of such interventions.

Methods

This study used a cross-sectional survey and collected responses from 41 participants (27 patients with aortic dissection, 8 relatives of patients with aortic dissection, and 6 health professionals) on key topics, types of interventions, best timing, anticipated

SUBMITTER: Meinlschmidt G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7434062 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature