Validation of the Brazilian Version of CADE-Q II to Assess Knowledge of Coronary Artery Disease Patients / Validação da Versão Brasileira em Português do CADE-Q II para Avaliar o Conhecimento de Pacientes com Doença Arterial Coronariana

Abstract Background: The Coronary Artery Disease Education Questionnaire (CADE-Q), an instrument aimed at assessing patients' knowledge about coronary artery disease (CAD), was originally developed and psychometrically validated in Brazil. It was later translated, cross-culturally adapted, and validated to English. Although both versions demonstrated good reliability and validity, new studies in the area have pointed out the need of implementing the CADE-Q with other components of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs, such as psychologic factors, which had not been considered in previous version and were added in the subsequent, adapted version. Thus, a second version of CADE-Q was developed in English, the CADE-Q II. Objective: to translate, culturally adapt and psychometrically validate the CADE-Q II in Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: After translation and review by a Committee of specialists in CR, a version in Brazilian Portuguese was generated and tested in 307 patients in CR. Test-retest reliability was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) in 49 patients; internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha (α); and, criterion validity was assessed regarding patients' educational level and family income. The level of significance adopted for all tests was 5%. Results: After the ICC analysis, 4 items were excluded. The questionnaire was considered internally consistent (α > 0.7). Associations were found between the mean total scores and the variables schooling (p < 0.001) and income (p < 0.001). Median total score was 53 (14) points corresponding to 65.4% of the total possible score. Conclusion: The Portuguese version of the CADE-Q II showed sufficient reliability, consistency and validity, supporting its use in future studies.

Resumo Fundamento: O questionário para avaliar o conhecimento de pacientes com doença arterial coronariana (CADE-Q) foi originalmente desenvolvido e validado no Brasil. Mais tarde foi traduzido, adaptado culturalmente e validado para o inglês. Embora ambas as versões possuam boa confiabilidade e validade, com o avanço dos estudos da área observou-se a necessidade de implementar o CADE-Q com outros componentes envolvidos em programas de reabilitação cardíaca (RC), como fatores psicológicos, que não tinham sido abordados na versão anterior e foram adicionados nesta versão. Devido a isso, uma segunda versão foi desenvolvida em inglês, o CADE-Q II. Objetivo: Traduzir, adaptar culturalmente e validar psicometricamente para o português o questionário CADE-Q II. Métodos: A versão em português foi gerada (após tradução e revisão por um comitê de especialistas em RC) e testada em 307 pacientes em programas de RC. A confiabilidade teste e reteste foi avaliada por meio do coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI) em 49 pacientes, a consistência interna foi avaliada pelo alfa de Cronbach (α), e a validade de critério foi avaliada em relação à escolaridade e renda familiar mensal dos pacientes. O nível de significância adotado para todos os testes foi de 5%. Resultados: Após a análise do CCI, quatro itens foram excluídos da versão em português. O questionário foi considerado internamente consistente (α > 0,7). Foram encontradas associações entre os escores totais médios e as variáveis escolaridade (p < 0,001) e renda (p < 0,001). A mediana da pontuação total foi de 53 (14) pontos correspondendo a 65,4% do escore total possível. Conclusão: A versão em português do CADE-Q II apresentou confiabilidade, consistência e validade suficientes, apoiando a sua utilização em estudos futuros.

Anger and Coronary Artery Disease in Women Submitted to Coronary Angiography: A 48-Month Follow-Up / Raiva e Doença Arterial Coronariana em Mulheres Submetidas a Angiografia Coronariana: Acompanhamento de 48 Meses

Abstract Background: Anger control was significantly lower in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), regardless of traditionally known risk factors, occurrence of prior events or other anger aspects in a previous study of our research group. Objective: To assess the association between anger and CAD, its clinical course and predictors of low anger control in women submitted to coronary angiography. Methods: This is a cohort prospective study. Anger was assessed by use of Spielberger's State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI). Women were consecutively scheduled to undergo coronary angiography, considering CAD definition as ≥ 50% stenosis of one epicardial coronary artery. Results: During the study, 255 women were included, being divided into two groups according to their anger control average (26.99). Those with anger control below average were younger and had a family history of CAD. Patients were followed up for 48 months to verify the occurrence of major cardiovascular events. Conclusion: Women with CAD undergoing coronary angiography had lower anger control, which was associated with age and CAD family history. On clinical follow-up, event-free survival did not significantly differ between patients with anger control above or below average.

Resumo Fundamento: O controle da raiva mostrou-se significativamente mais baixo em pacientes com doença arterial coronariana (DAC), independentemente dos fatores de risco tradicionais conhecidos, da ocorrência de eventos prévios, ou de outros aspectos da raiva em estudo prévio do nosso grupo. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre raiva e DAC, sua evolução clínica e preditores de baixo controle de raiva em mulheres submetidas a coronariografia. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte prospectivo. Avaliou-se raiva com o Inventário de Expressão de Raiva como Estado e Traço de Spielberger (STAXI). Todas as mulheres agendadas para realização de angiografia coronariana durante o período de estudo foram abordadas consecutivamente. Definiu-se DAC como estenose de uma artéria coronária epicárdica ≥ 50%. Resultados: Este estudo incluiu 255 mulheres, que foram divididas em dois grupos, acima e abaixo da média do controle de raiva (26,99). Aquelas com controle abaixo da média eram mais jovens e tinham história familiar de DAC. As pacientes foram seguidas por 48 meses para verificar a ocorrência de eventos cardiovasculares maiores. Conclusão: As mulheres com DAC submetidas a coronariografia apresentaram menor controle de raiva, que se associou com idade e história familiar de DAC. No seguimento clínico, a sobrevida livre de evento não diferiu significativamente entre pacientes com controle de raiva acima da média e aquelas com controle abaixo.

Quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease and panic disorder: a comparative study

Objectives: The quality of life [QOL] of patients with coronary artery disease [CAD] is known to be impaired. Non-cardiac chest pain referrals are often under-diagnosed and untreated, and there are hardly any studies comparing the QOL of CAD and panic disorder related [non-cardiac] chest pain referrals [PDRC]

Methods: We assessed the psychiatric morbidity and QOL of patients newly diagnosed with CAD [n = 40] at baseline and six weeks post-treatment and compared their QOL with patients with PDRC [n = 40] and age- and gender-matched healthy controls [n = 57]. Psychiatric morbidity in the CAD group was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire [GHQ12] item, Hamilton Anxiety Scores [HAM-A], and Hamilton Depression Scores [HAMD]. QOL measures were determined by the World Health Organization QOL questionnaire [brief ] and Seattle Angina Questionnaire. The CAD group was treated with anti-ischemic drugs [nitrates, betablockers], antiplatelet drugs [acetylsalicylsalicylic acid], anticoagulants [low molecular weight heparin, clopidogrel], and managed for risk factors. The PDRC group was treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and anxiolytics

Results: Patients with panic disorder had a worse QOL than those with CAD and healthy controls in the physical domain and psychological domain [PDRC vs. CAD vs. healthy controls, p < 0.001]. In the CAD group, smoking was associated with change in angina stability [p = 0.049] whereas other tobacco products were associated with change in angina frequency [p = 0.044]. Psychiatric morbidity was present in 40.0% of patients with CAD. In the PDRC group, a significant correlation of HAM-A scores was noted in the physical [p = 0.000], psychological [p = 0.001], social [p = 0.006], and environment [p = 0.001] domains of QOL. Patients with panic disorder had a significant improvement in anxiety scores after treatment compared to baseline [HAM-A scores difference 21.0 [16.5-25.6]; p < 0.001]

Conclusions: Patients in the PDRC group had a worse QOL than those in the CAD and healthy control groups. This highlights the need for careful diagnosis and prompt treatment of panic disorder in these patients to improve their QOL. Additionally, smoking, the use of other tobacco products, and hypercholesterolemia were associated with angina symptoms in patients with CAD

Effects Of Self-care Health Behaviors On Quality Of Life Mediated By Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Individuals With Coronary Artery Disease: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

PURPOSE: The project was to test a structural equation model in which self-efficacy, self-care health behaviors, and modifiable risk factors predict the quality of life (QOL) of individuals with coronary artery disease. METHODS: The data set from the intervention study with 130 patients with coronary artery disease before the intervention was included in the secondary analysis for this study. The following parameters were measured: self-efficacy, self-care health behaviors with the subscales of health responsibility, exercise, consumption of a healthy diet, stress management, and smoking cessation; modifiable risk score; and QOL (assessed using the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey instrument). RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 66.1 years. The following evaluation parameters indicated that the proposed model provided a good fit to the data: comparative fit index at .87, goodness of fit index at .91, adjusted goodness of fit index at .84, standardized root mean square residual at .06, root mean square error of estimation at .09, and confidence interval at 0.06-0.13. Self-efficacy, self-care health behaviors, and modifiable risk factors had significant effects on QOL and explained 64.0% of the variance, with modifiable risk factors mediating between self-care health behaviors and QOL. CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate that self-efficacy, self-care health behaviors, and modifiable risk factors play an important role in QOL in adults with coronary artery disease. Patients could be more confident in performing self-care health behaviors, leading to a better QOL, by more effectively managing their cardiovascular risk factors. Nursing strategies to improve QOL in this population should include motivating them to perform self-care health behaviors.

Anxiety, Depression, and General Psychological Distress in Patients with Coronary Slow Flow / Ansiedade, Depressão e Distúrbios Psicológicos Gerais em Pacientes com Fluxo Coronariano Lento

AbstractBackground:The relationship between psychiatric illness and heart disease has been frequently discussed in the literature. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety, depression and overall psychological distress, and coronary slow flow (CSF).Methods:In total, 44 patients with CSF and a control group of 50 patients with normal coronary arteries (NCA) were prospectively recruited. Clinical data, admission laboratory parameters, and echocardiographic and angiographic characteristics were recorded. Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL-90-R), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scales were administered to each patient.Results:The groups were comparable with respect to age, sex, and atherosclerotic risk factors. In the CSF group, BAI score, BDI score, and general symptom index were significantly higher than controls (13 [18.7] vs. 7.5 [7], p = 0.01; 11 [14.7] vs. 6.5 [7], p = 0.01; 1.76 [0.81] vs. 1.1[0.24], p = 0.01; respectively). Patients with CSF in more than one vessel had the highest test scores. In univariate correlation analysis, mean thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) frame counts were positively correlated with BAI (r = 0.56, p = 0.01), BDI (r = 0.47, p = 0.01), and general symptom index (r = 0.65, p = 0.01). The psychiatric tests were not correlated with risk factors for atherosclerosis.Conclusion:Our study revealed higher rates of depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress in patients with CSF. This conclusion warrants further studies.

ResumoFundamento:A investigação da relação entre doença psiquiátrica e doença cardíaca sempre foi um tema de interesse na literatura médica.Objetivo:Investigar a relação entre ansiedade, depressão e distúrbios psicológicos gerais e fluxo coronariano lento (FCL).Métodos:Quarenta e quatro pacientes com FCL e 50 pacientes com fluxo coronariano normal (FCN) foram recrutados prospectivamente. Foram registrados: dados clínicos, parâmetros laboratoriais à admissão e características ecocardiográficas e angiográficas. Escalas de avaliação da Lista de Verificação de Sintomas-90 Revisada (SCL-90-R), do Inventário Beck de Depressão (IBD) e do Inventário Beck de Ansiedade (IBA) foram determinadas para cada paciente.Resultados:O grupo FCL incluiu 44 indivíduos e o grupo controle 50 indivíduos. Os grupos foram comparados quanto à idade, sexo e fatores de risco para aterosclerose. No grupo FCL, os escores do IBA, do IBD e do índice geral de sintomas foram significativamente mais altos que no grupo controle (13 [18,7] vs. 7,5 [7], p = 0,01; 11 [14,7] vs. 6,5 [7], p = 0,01; 1,76 [0,81] vs. 1,1[0,24], p = 0,01; respectivamente). Pacientes com FCL em mais de um vaso apresentaram os escores mais elevados. Na análise de correlação univariada, a média das contagens de quadros TIMI foi correlacionada positivamente com o IBA (r = 0,56, p = 0,01), com o IBD (r = 0,47, p = 0,01) e com o Índice Geral de Sintomas (r = 0,65, p = 0,01). Os testes psiquiátricos não tiveram correlação com fatores de risco para aterosclerose.Conclusão:Nosso estudo revelou taxas de depressão, ansiedade e distúrbios psicológicos gerais mais elevadas em pacientes com FCL. Esta conclusão justifica novos estudos.

Development of a Stress Scale for Elderly Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop a scale to evaluate stress in elderly patients with coronary artery diseases (CAD) and to examine validity and reliability of the scale. METHODS: The development process for the preliminary scale included construction of a conceptual framework and initial items, verification of content analysis, sentence correction, and pilot study. This study was conducted using a questionnaire survey with one-to-one interviews during January and February, 2012. Participants were 240 elderly patients with CAD. Data were analyzed using item analysis, factor analysis, criterion related validity, and internal consistency. RESULTS: The developed scale consisted of 32 items and 6 factors - aging and disease (7 items), family relations (5 items), anxiety and withdrawal (9 items), management of daily living (3 items), compliance of medical regimen (4 items), poverty and finance (4 items), and explained 68.5% of total variance. The scale had significantly positive correlation with the Korean Perceived Stress Scale (KPSS). Cronbach's alpha was .96, and Guttman split half coefficient was .91. CONCLUSION: Results indicate that the Stress Scale for Elderly Patients with CAD has validity and reliability, and is a suitable scale in health care settings to assess stress in elderly patients with CAD.

Validação da versão brasileira do questionário de ansiedade cardíaca / Brazilian portuguese validated version of the cardiac anxiety questionnaire

FUNDAMENTOS: A ansiedade cardíaca (AC) é o medo de sensações cardíacas, caracterizado por sintomas recorrentes de ansiedade em pacientes com ou sem doença cardiovascular. O Questionário de Ansiedade Cardíaca (QAC) é uma ferramenta para avaliar a AC, já adaptado, mas não validado em português. OBJETIVO: Este trabalho apresenta as três fases dos estudos de validação do QAC brasileiro. MÉTODOS: Foram recrutados 98 pacientes com doença arterial coronária, a fim de extrair a estrutura fatorial e avaliar a confiabilidade do QAC (fase 1). O objetivo da fase 2 foi explorar a validade convergente e divergente. Cinquenta e seis pacientes completaram o QAC, juntamente com o Escala de sensações corporais (ESC) e o Versão brasileira do Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN). Para determinar a validade discriminante (fase 3), comparamos os escores do QAC de dois subgrupos formados por pacientes da fase 1 (n = 98), de acordo com os diagnósticos de transtorno do pânico e agorafobia obtidos com o MINI - Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (Mini Entrevista Neuropsiquiátrica Internacional). RESULTADOS: A solução de dois fatores foi a mais interpretável (46,4% da variância). As subescalas foram denominadas de "Medo e Hipervigilância" (n = 9; alfa = 0,88) e "Evitação" (n = 5; alfa = 0,82). Foi encontrada correlação significativa do fator 1 com o escore total do ESC (p < 0,01), mas não com o fator 2. Os fatores do SPIN apresentaram correlações significativas com as subescalas do QAC (p < 0,01). Na fase 3, os escores dos pacientes "Cardíacos com pânico" foram significativamente maiores no fator 1 do QAC (t = -3,42; p < 0,01, IC = -1,02 a -0,27), e maiores, mas não significativamente diferentes, no fator 2 (t = -1,98; p = 0,51, IC = -0.87 a 0,00). CONCLUSÕES: Os presentes resultados fornecem uma versão final brasileira validada do QAC adequada aos contextos clínicos e de pesquisa.

BACKGROUND: Cardiac Anxiety (CA) is the fear of cardiac sensations, characterized by recurrent anxiety symptoms, in patients with or without cardiovascular disease. The Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ) is a tool to assess CA, already adapted but not validated to Portuguese. OBJECTIVE: This paper presents the three phases of the validation studies of the Brazilian CAQ. METHODS: To extract the factor structure and assess the reliability of the CAQ (phase 1), 98 patients with coronary artery disease were recruited. The aim of phase 2 was to explore the convergent and divergent validity. Fifty-six patients completed the CAQ, along with the Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ) and the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN). To determine the discriminative validity (phase 3), we compared the CAQ scores of two subgroups formed with patients from phase 1 (n = 98), according to the diagnoses of panic disorder and agoraphobia, obtained with the MINI - Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. RESULTS: A 2-factor solution was the most interpretable (46.4% of the variance). Subscales were named "Fear and Hypervigilance" (n=9; alpha = 0.88), and "Avoidance", (n = 5; alpha = 0.82). Significant correlation was found between factor 1 and the BSQ total score (p<0.01), but not with factor 2. SPIN factors showed significant correlations with CAQ subscales (p < 0.01). In phase 3, "Cardiac with panic" patients scored significantly higher in CAQ factor 1 (t = -3.42; p < 0.01, CI = -1.02 to -0.27), and higher, but not significantly different, in factor 2 (t = -1.98; p = 0.51, CI = -0.87 to 0.00). CONCLUSIONS: These results provide a definite Brazilian validated version of the CAQ, adequate to clinical and research settings.

Psychiatric disorders and cardiac anxiety in exercising and sedentary coronary artery disease patients: a case-control study

Regular physical exercise has been shown to favorably influence mood and anxiety; however, there are few studies regarding psychiatric aspects of physically active patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of the present study was to compare the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and cardiac anxiety in sedentary and exercising CAD patients. A total sample of 119 CAD patients (74 men) were enrolled in a case-control study. The subjects were interviewed to identify psychiatric disorders and responded to the Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire. In the exercise group (N = 60), there was a lower prevalence (45 vs 81%; P < 0.001) of at least one psychiatric diagnosis, as well as multiple comorbidities, when compared to the sedentary group (N = 59). Considering the Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire, sedentary patients presented higher scores compared to exercisers (mean ± SEM = 55.8 ± 1.9 vs 37.3 ± 1.6; P < 0.001). In a regression model, to be attending a medically supervised exercise program presented a relevant potential for a 35% reduction in cardiac anxiety. CAD patients regularly attending an exercise program presented less current psychiatric diagnoses and multiple mental-related comorbidities and lower scores of cardiac anxiety. These salutary mental effects add to the already known health benefits of exercise for CAD patients.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Psychiatric Morbidity among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.

Background: Symptoms of depression and anxiety are known to be associated with cardiac events. Anxiety is an independent predictor of both cardiac events and increased health care consumption and accounts for the relationship between depressive symptoms and prognosis. Psychological Symptoms need to be considered in the risk stratification and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Materials and Method: A non experimental research design was utilized to assess the psychiatric morbidity in a sample of 60 patients with CAD, attending the outpatient clinic of the Department of Cardiology of a tertiary hospital in Punjab. Symptom checklist -80 was used to assess the psychological deficits. Analysis and interpretation of the data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Out of 60 patients, 39.9% of patients had symptoms of moderate depression and 7.70% had severe depressive symptoms. 12.5 % patients had severe anxiety and 39.41% had moderate anxiety symptoms. Anger hostility in both moderate and severe range was observed in 10.14 % of the subjects. Moderately severe depression and anxiety was higher in males as compared to females and the difference was statistically significant. (p=0.024 & p=0.0424). Females had significantly higher anger hostility than males (p=0.0176). Mean score on additional symptoms was 2.71± 4.14 and 5.21± 4.52 among male and female patients respectively. On an average, depression and anger hostility were significantly more in patients with co morbid medical illnesses (p=0.0066), recent invasive procedure undertaken (p=0.03) and who were living alone (p=0.039). Conclusions: Our study concludes that CAD can lead to various psychiatric disorders, which further can complicate the course and outcome of the primary disease itself. Moreover the cost of treatment of CAD and its complication can further worsen the psychiatric disorder. Psychiatric disorders also lead to poor compliance and follow up in CAD patients.

A Systematic Review of Psychological Distress as a Risk Factor for Recurrent Cardiac Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether psychological distress is an independent risk factor for recurrent cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS: A prospective cohort of studies that measured psychological distress and the incidence of recurrent cardiac events in the adult population were included. Three computerized databases were assessed (PubMed, CINAHL, and PSYCINFO). Meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model to determine summary estimates of risks of major recurrent cardiac events associated with each psychological distress. Of 506 publications identified, 33 met inclusion criteria, and 24 studies were used to estimate effect size of psychological distress on recurrent cardiac events. RESULTS: Mean number in the research sample was 736 and mean time of follow-up was 4.0 years. Depression, anxiety, anger, and hostility as psychological factors were studied. According to estimation of effect size using random model effect, depression (OR=1.39, 95% CI: 1.22-1.57), anxiety (OR=1.22, 95% CI: 0.96-1.56), and anger/hostility (OR=1.29, 95% CI: 1.07-1.57) CAD patients in significantly increased risk for recurrent cardiac events. CONCLUSION: Finding suggests that psychological distress in forms of depression, anxiety, anger, and hostility impact unfavorably on recurrent cardiac events in CAD patients.

Type-D personality: a predictor of quality of life and coronary heart disease

The present study examined the association of type - D personality [and its components] with quality of life in cardiac patients compared with healthy people. A sample of 80 patients with myocardial infarction [Ml] and 70 healthy people aged 45-60 years completed the WHO quality of life brief questionnaire and the 14-item type-D personality scale. A significantly higher percentage of the Ml group scored positive for type-D personality compared with healthy individuals [71% versus 33%]. Significantly more Ml patients had low quality of life scores than did healthy individuals [64% versus 20%]. Regression analysis showed that higher scores on type-D personality had a negative impact on quality of life in Ml patients and that the social inhibition component had a greater impact than negative affectivity. Psychological assessment for type-D personality may be helpful in developing health care plans

Confiabilidade e validade da escala de depressão geriátrica em idosos com doença arterial coronariana / Reliability and validity of the geriatric depression scale in elderly individuals with coronary artery disease

FUNDAMENTO: A prevalência de depressão em portadores de doença arterial coronariana (DAC) é alta. A escala de depressão geriátrica (EDG) é um instrumento amplamente usado para rastrear a depressão em idosos. No Brasil, as propriedades psicométricas da versão curta ainda não foram adequadamente exploradas. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão curta da EDG em portadores de DAC em ambulatório de cardiologia. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal que avaliou 209 idosos (≥ 65 anos) com DAC utilizando a EDG-15, Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS), Brazilian OARS Multidimensional Function Assessment Questionnaire (BOMFAQ) e The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of the Elderly (CAMDEX). A consistência interna da EDG-15 foi calculada pelo KR-20. Uma análise fatorial dessa escala foi conduzida. Escores da EDG-15 foram comparados com os diagnósticos de depressão (DSM-IV) para a validade de critérios. Na análise de validade concorrente, os mesmos escores foram correlacionados com os das escalas de depressão CAMDEX, Miniexame do Estado Mental (MEEM), Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) e BOMFAQ. RESULTADOS: A depressão clínica foi diagnosticada em 35,71 por cento da amostra avaliada de acordo com o DSM-IV. Para o diagnóstico de depressão maior ou distimia, o ponto de corte 5/6 apresentou acurácia moderada (AUROC = 0,84), sensibilidade de 79,92 por cento e especificidade de 78,29 por cento. A consistência interna foi de 0,80. Na análise fatorial, três fatores obtidos explicaram 52,72 por cento da variância total observada. Os escores da EDG-15 correlacionaram-se com os da escala de depressão CAMDEX. CONCLUSÃO: No geral, a EDG-15 apresentou boa confiabilidade e validade (concorrente e de critério). Em settings cardiológicos, seu uso pode auxiliar no rastreamento de quadros depressivos de forma simples e rápida.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of depression in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) is high. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a broadly used tool to screen for depression in elderly individuals. In Brazil, the psychometric properties of the short version have not been adequately assessed. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the short version of the GDS in patients with CAD treated at a Cardiology Outpatient Clinic. METHODS: The present is a cross-sectional study that assessed 209 elderly individuals (≥ 65 years) with CAD using the GDS-15, the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G), the Brazilian OARS Multidimensional Function Assessment Questionnaire (BOMFAQ) and The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of the Elderly (CAMDEX). The internal consistency of the GDS-15 was calculated through the KR-20. A factorial analysis of this scale was carried out. The GDS-15 scores were compared with the diagnoses of depression (DSM-IV) for the validity of criteria. At the analysis of concurrent validity, the same scores were correlated with those of the CAMDEX, mini-mental state examination (MMSE), Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) and BOMFAQ depression scales. RESULTS: Clinical depression was diagnosed in 35.71 percent of the sample assessed according to the DSM-IV. For the diagnosis of major depression or dystimia, the cutoff 5/6 presented moderate accuracy (AUROC = 0.84), sensitivity of 79.92 percent and specificity of 78.29 percent. The internal consistency was 0.80. At the factorial analysis, three obtained factors explained 52.72 percent of the total variance that was observed. The GDS-15 scores correlated with those of the CAMDEX depression scale. CONCLUSION: In general, the GDS-15 presented good reliability and validity (concurrent and of criterion). In cardiologic settings, its use, which is simple and fast, can be utilized in the screening for depression.

Doença arterial coronariana e vivência de perdas / Coronary artery disease and experiences of losses

FUNDAMENTO: Na literatura, a depressão aparece associada a doenças cardiovasculares. A partir da experiência clínica, observou-se a categoria vivência de perdas associada à instalação e ao desenvolvimento da coronariopatia. A vivência de perdas, desencadeada por evento(s) significativo(s) apontado(s) pelo paciente, implica em processo de luto, remetendo-o aos fatores psicossociais predisponentes ao adoecer. OBJETIVO: Investigar vivência de perdas por meio da avaliação do estado de luto e de depressão, e verificar a relação entre ambos, em pacientes internados com doença arterial coronariana. MÉTODOS: Avaliaram-se 44 pacientes internados, com os diagnósticos de infarto agudo do miocárdio ou angina, de 33 a 65 anos, 50 por cento homens e 50 por cento mulheres. Foram utilizados dois instrumentos: entrevista semi-estruturada para investigação de vivência de perdas e avaliação do estado de luto, e inventário de depressão de Beck para avaliação de depressão. Os resultados foram relacionados pelo programa Statistical Package for Social Sciences, versão 11.0. RESULTADOS: O estado de luto pode ser identificado em 66 por cento dos casos, com significativa relação entre luto e depressão (p < 0,05). Observou-se ainda que 100 por cento das pessoas com depressão grave apresentam luto. O evento significativo referido com mais frequência foi morte de familiares (47 por cento) e de pessoa próxima (13 por cento), totalizando 60 por cento dos eventos relatados por 84 por cento dos participantes. De acordo com os resultados obtidos pelo inventário de depressão de Beck, 48 por cento encontram-se em estado de depressão. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo sugere que a categoria vivência de perdas deve ser utilizada como indicativo de fator psicológico predisponente às manifestações da doença arterial coronariana (DAC), apontando para a relação entre luto e depressão.

BACKGROUND: In literature, depression is associated with cardiovascular diseases. From clinical experience, we observed that the psychological category "experience of loss" was associated with the onset and development of coronary heart disease. The experience of loss caused by self-reported significant event(s) leads to grief and the psychosocial factors which predispose the patient to diseases. OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of the experience of loss by investigating the relationship between mourning and depression, in hospitalized patients with coronary heart disease. METHODS: 44 inpatients (50 percent men and 50 percent women, aged 33 to 65 years), with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction or angina, were evaluated. Two instruments were used: a semi-structured interview, for investigating the experience of loss and evaluating the state of grief; and the Beck Depression Inventory, for measuring the severity of depression. The results were expressed using the computer program Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 11.0. RESULTS: 66 percent of the patients were in mourning, the relationship between mourning and depression was significant (p<0,05), and we verified that 100 percent of the patients who had serious depression were in mourning. The most frequent self-reported significant event was death of a family member (47 percent) and death of a close person (13 percent), totaling 60 percent of the events, reported by 84 percent of the participants. According to the results of Beck Depression Inventory, 48 percent of them had depression. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the psychological category "experience of loss" should be used as an indicator of the existence of psychological factors that could predispose the patient to CAD, and also confirms the relationship between a state of mourning and depression.

Quality of Life and Illness Intrusiveness by Type-D Personality in the Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of the type-D personality on quality of life and illness intrusiveness. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaire from 200 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Variables were measured with the Type-D Scale-14 (DS14), Korean Health Related Quality of Life Scale (KoQoLS), and the Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale (ILRS). RESULTS: Of the patients, 38% were classified as type-D personality. Among the 10 subcategories of quality of life, the highest mean score was bodily pain (5.84+/-.85) and the lowest was role limitation (1.52+/-.20). Among 13 item of illness intrusiveness, the highest mean score was health (3.78+/-.73) and the lowest was family relationships (2.14+/-.58). There were significant differences in all the subcategories of quality of life between type-D and non type-D except for subcategories of bodily pain and role limitation. However, there were no significant differences in illness intrusiveness between type-D and non type-D. CONCLUSION: Type-D is an important factor in quality of life in patients with CAD, but no correlations between type-D and illness intrusiveness were found. These results can be used as basic data for developing cardiac rehabilitation programs to improve quality of life in type-D patients

Persuasão como estratégia para modificar as crenças nos comportamentos de risco para a doença arterial coronariana / Persuasion as a strategy to modify beliefs in risk behaviors related to coronary arterial disease / La persuasión como estrategia para modificar creencias en comportamientos de riesgo para la enfermedad arterial coronaria

Considerando os preceitos da Teoria de Persuasão de Fotheringham e o Sistema de Crenças de Rokeach, buscou-se identificar quanto um material didático pedagógico é capaz de modificar as crenças que favorecem a adoção de comportamentos de prevenção de doença coronariana. Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental cuja amostra foi de 200 sujeitos: 50% do sexo masculino, idade entre 30 e 73 anos; 34% com hipertensão grau I; 75% com 10% risco para DAC; e 34% com níveis aumentados de colesterol total. Foram emitidas 1 297 crenças nos comportamentos de fumar, ingerir bebida alcoólica, ingerir alimentos ricos em gordura em excesso, estresse, não controlar PA, não controlar o diabetes, ingerir sal e açúcar em excesso, não controlar o peso e não realizar atividades físicas. Dessas, 248 eram referentes a comportamentos envolvidos na determinação de escores de risco para desenvolvimento de doença arterial coronariana, assim distribuídas: crenças do tipo B (36,%), D (28%) e E (36%). Para a análise dos dados foi utilizado o teste Mcnemar ou Binomial e o teste x2. Após a exposição ao material didático, foram realizadas duas avaliações (pós-teste 1 e pós-teste 2). Os resultados foram estatisticamente significantes para a maioria dos comportamentos considerados, exceto no comportamento de controlar o diabetes e dosagem de glicemia. O referencial de crenças mostrou-se oportuno para explicar a dificuldade de obter adesão às recomendações terapêuticas e de prevenção, bem como a técnica da persuasão válida por maximizar o impacto dos riscos e influenciar no deslocamento de crenças.

The study aims to identify the extent to which didactic-pedagogic material can modify beliefs favoring the adoption of preventive behavior towards coronary artery disease (CAD). The premises of Fotheringham's Persuasion Theory and Rokeach's Beliefs System were taken into account. It is a quasi-experimental study with a sample of 200 participants, half of whom were men. Participants'age ranged from 30 to 73 years. Thirty four percent of the patients had hypertension level I and 75% had a 10% CAD risk. Total cholesterol levels were increased in 34% of the patients. In all, 1,297 beliefs in several behaviors were produced: smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive intake of high-fat food, stress, not controlling blood pressure, not controlling diabetes, excessive salt and sugar intake, not controlling weight and not exercising; of these, 248 were related to behaviors involved in the assessment of risk scores for coronary artery disease, distributed as follows: Type B (36%), D (28%) and E (36%) beliefs. McNemar's Binomial test and chi-square test were used for data analysis. After exposure to didactic material, two assessments took place (post-test 1 and post-test 2). The results concerning most of the behaviors under analysis were statistically significant, except those for diabetes control and blood glucose measurement. The beliefs reference framework was appropriate to explain the difficulty in achieving adherence to therapeutic and preventive recommendations and the persuasion technique was valid to maximize the impact of risks and influence the displacement of beliefs.

Considerando los preceptos de la Teoría de la Persuasión de Fotheringham y el Sistema de Creencias de Rokeach, se intentó identificar en qué grado un material didáctico pedagógico es capaz de modificar las creencias que favorecen la adopción de comportamientos de prevención de la enfermedad coronaria. Se trata de un estudio casi-experimental cuya muestra incluyó a 200 sujetos, el 50% del sexo masculino, con edad entre 30 y 73 años, el 34% con hipertensión grado I, el 75% con el 10% de riesgo para EAC, el 34% con niveles aumentados de colesterol total. Se emitieron 1297 creencias en los comportamientos de fumar, ingerir bebida alcohólica, ingerir alimentos ricos en grasas, estrés, no controlar PA, no controlar la diabetes, ingerir sal y azúcar en exceso, no controlar el peso y no realizar actividades físicas; entre ellas: 248 se refirieron a comportamientos involucrados en la determinación de scores de riesgo para el desarrollo de enfermedad arterial coronaria, distribuidas así: creencias tipo B (36%), D (28%) y E (36%). Para el análisis de datos se utilizaron el test Mcnemar o Binomial y el test x2. Tras la exposición al material didáctico se efectuaron dos evaluaciones (post-test 1; post-test 2). Los resultados fueron estadísticamente significativos para la mayoría de los comportamientos considerados, excepto para el comportamiento de controlar la diabetes y dosaje de glicemia. El referente de creencias se mostró oportuno para explicar la dificultad para obtener adhesión a las recomendaciones terapéuticas y de prevención y la técnica da persuasión válida por maximizar el impacto de los riesgos e influir en el desplazamiento de creencias.

Factors explaining Quality of Life in Individuals with Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE: The study was done to compare quality of life by gender, and to identify factors which explain quality of life in individuals with coronary artery disease. METHODS: For the survey, 91 individuals (53 men and 38 women) agreed to participate in the study. Cardiovascular risk factors, systolic blood pressure, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, health behavior as well as quality of life, were measured. Descriptive statistics, t-test, correlation and hierarchical multiple regression with SPSS WIN 12.0 were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Significant gender differences were found for education, smoking status, chronic disease, perceived health status, and quality of life within sub-dimensions. Hierarchical regression analysis showed gender (men), age, perceived health status, cardiovascular risk scores, and health behaviors together explained 40.2% (adjusted R2) of variance in quality of life. CONCLUSION: As the factors explaining quality of life in individuals with coronary artery disease have been identified as gender (men), age, perceived health status, and health behaviors, health promotion programs designed for this population should focus on these factors for effective behavioral modification, and consequent improvement in quality of life.

Qualidade de vida após revascularização cirúrgica do miocárdio, angioplastia ou tratamento clínico / Quality of life after surgical myocardial revascularization, angioplasty or medical treatment

FUNDAMENTO: Ainda que os benefícios clínicos das intervenções coronarianas parecem confirmados, seus efeitos na qualidade de vida (QV) permanecem pouco estudados. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV) na doença multiarterial coronariana em pacientes submetidos randomicamente a cirurgia, angioplastia ou tratamento clínico. MÉTODOS: Foi utilizando Short-Form Health Survey (SF36) questionnaire em 483 pacientes. Desses, 161 foram revascularizados; 166 receberam angioplastia e 153 tiveram tratamento clínico. RESULTADOS: Na internação, 86 por cento referiam angina; 34 por cento, infarto; e 32 por cento fumavam. Tratamento clínico: 12 pacientes (7,7 por cento) tiveram infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM); 24 (15,3 por cento) receberam cirurgia; e 19 (12,1 por cento) morreram. Além disso, cinco (3,2 por cento) sofreram AVC e 40 (25,6 por cento) tinham angina. No componente mental, 64,1 por cento melhoram e 30,8 por cento pioram a condição. No componente físico, 70,5 por cento melhoram e 27,6 por cento pioram a condição. Cirurgia: 13 pacientes (8,1 por cento) tiveram IAM, dois (1,2 por cento) receberam cirurgia; 12 (7,4 por cento) morreram. Em adição, nove (5,6 por cento) sofreram AVC e 30 (18,6 por cento) sofriam angina. No componente mental, 72,7 por cento melhoram e 25,5 por cento pioram a condição. No componente físico, 82,6 por cento melhoram e 16,1 por cento pioram a condição. Angioplastia: 18 pacientes (10,9 por cento) tiveram IAM, 51 (30,7 por cento) receberam intervenções e 18 (19,9 por cento) morreram. Além disso, seis (3,6 por cento) sofreram AVC e 35 (21 por cento) relatavam angina. No componente mental, 66,9 por cento melhoram e 26,5 por cento pioram a condição No componente físico, 77,1 por cento melhoram e 20,5 por cento pioram a condição. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se melhora em todos os domínios e nas três opções terapêuticas. Comparativamente, a cirurgia ofereceu melhor qualidade de vida após quatro anos de seguimento.

BACKGROUND: Although the clinical benefits of coronary interventions seem to be confirmed, their effects on quality of life (QoL) are still scarcely studied. OBJECTIVE: To assess the QoL in multivessel coronary disease in patients randomly undergoing surgery, angioplasty or medical treatment. METHODS: The Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire was answered by 483 patients. Of these, 161 underwent surgical revascularization, 166 underwent angioplasty, and 153 were medically treated. RESULTS: At baseline, 86 percent of the patients referred angina, 34 percent referred infarction, and 32 percent were smokers. Medical Treatment: 12 patients (7.7 percent) had AMI, 24 (15.3 percent) underwent surgery, and 19 (12.1 percent) died. In addition, 5 (3.2 percent) had stroke, and 40 (25.6 percent) had angina. As regards the mental component, 64.1 percent and 30.8 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. As regards the physical component, 70.5 percent and 27.6 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. Surgery: 13 patients (8.1 percent) had AMI, 2 (1.2 percent) underwent surgery, and 12(7.4 percent) died. Also, 9 (5.6 percent) had stroke and 30 (18.6 percent) had angina. As regards the mental component, 72.7 percent and 25.5 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. As regards the physical component, 82.6 percent and 16.1 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. Angioplasty: 18 patients (10.9 percent) had AMI, 51 (30.7 percent) underwent interventions, and 18 (19.9 percent) died. Additionally, six (3.6 percent) presented stroke and 35 (21 percent) reported angina. As regards the mental component, 66.9 percent and 26.5 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. As regards the physical component, 77.1 percent and 20.5 percent had their condition improved and worsened, respectively. CONCLUSION: Improvement was observed in all domains...

Qualidade de vida em portadores de doença arterial coronária: comparação entre gêneros / Quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease: comparison between genders

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida em portadores de doença arterial coronária (DAC) submetidos a um dos três tratamentos: clínico, cirúrgico ou por angioplastia, comparando possíveis diferenças entre gêneros. MÉTODOS: O estudo incluiu 542 sujeitos com DAC submetidos aos tratamentos, sendo 376 homens (58,5 ± 8,7 anos) e 166 mulheres (61,8 ± 9,2 anos). O instrumento de avaliação foi o Questionário Genérico de Avaliação de Qualidade de Vida (SF-36), aplicado no início do tratamento, após 6 e 12 meses. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste Anova. RESULTADOS: Em relação aos componentes físicos, o grupo cirúrgico exibiu escores de 46, 63 e 68, respectivamente, na fase inicial, 6 e 12 meses; o clínico 52, 65 e 62 e a angioplastia 57, 66 e 70. Os escores dos componentes mentais do tratamento cirúrgico foram 58, 71 e 74, do clínico 61, 69 e 69 e da angioplastia 64, 74 e 74. As diferenças foram significantes ao longo do tempo e entre tratamentos (p<0,01). Na comparação entre gêneros, notou-se que os componentes físicos nos homens apresentaram respectivamente escores 56*, 69 e 77* e nas mulheres 41*, 64 e 62*; os componentes mentais nos homens revelaram 61*, 73 e 80* e nas mulheres 51*, 68 e 62* (* p<0,0001). CONCLUSÃO: Os sujeitos submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico mostraram evolução mais favorável. Os homens apresentaram melhor qualidade de vida no início, beneficiando-se progressivamente após 6 e 12 meses dos tratamentos, enquanto nas mulheres a melhora ocorreu aos 6 meses, reduzindo-se aos 12.

[Compression of coping responses and life events in males with coronary artery disease]

Cardiovascular disorders CVD account for a vast proportion of mortality in developed countries. There are various risk factors identified for such condition, including Psychological stressors which play on important role in creating exaggeration or prolonging the above disorders. This study aims to assess the different copping response style to recent life events in patient with CVD and control group. Study populations are inpatient clinic of Ghaem hospital. They are 50 men with CVD and 50 men without CVD who were matched in marital status, education, job, number of children, state, history of psychiatric assessment, mean systolic blood pressure and mean cholesterol. We use Belongs and Moos test and paykel recent life event questionnaire. Emotion oriented copying style was significantly higher in CVD group and the cognitive oriented reaction was significantly lower in this group. Social supports were higher in control than CVD patients, but this difference was nonsignificant. Also, Somatization was nonsignificantly more common in CVD group. No signifact difference was shown in vecent life events between two groups. It seems the change of copping methods and management of stressful events can help to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease