Psychological Distress in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Over the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Background This study sought to better understand the experiences of adults with congenital heart disease throughout the pandemic. Objectives were to determine (1) psychological distress before and throughout the pandemic; (2) changes in day-to-day functioning; and (3) the percentage of adults with congenital heart disease who experienced COVID-19 related symptoms, underwent testing, and tested positive. Methods and Results This was a cross-sectional study paired with retrospective chart review. A web-based survey was distributed to patients between December 2020 and January 2021. Patients reported on psychological distress across 5 categories (Screening Tool for Psychological Distress; depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and lack of social support), whether they experienced symptoms of CO

SUBMITTER: Janzen ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9238616 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature