Relationship between Psychological Distress and Demographic Characteristics among Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Noor Hanita, Zaini and Khatijah Lim, Abdullah * and Raja Amin, Raja Mokhtar and Karuthan, Chinna and Shahrul, Bahyah Kamaruzzaman (2022) Relationship between Psychological Distress and Demographic Characteristics among Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery. Healthcare, 10 (9). ISSN 2227-9032

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Abstract

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery patients often present with anxiety and depression. These symptoms coupled with pain are major concerns and are widely reported among CABG patients. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between psychological distress and patients’ demographic data. This cross-sectional study in which 178 patients from a surgery ward were selected using the census method. Data were collected using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Brief Pain Inventory (Short Form). The participants’ mean age was 57.49 ± 13.78 years. The majority of participants had a moderate level of anxiety (89.3%) and a moderate level of pain interference (74.7%). Significant differences were noted, with a higher proportion of moderate anxiety level participants aged between 60 and 74 years old, married, and with a tertiary level education (p < 0.05) being found. There were also significant differences between gender (p < 0.05) and pain severity (p < 0.01) across the levels of depression. The levels of anxiety, depression, and pain were significant, especially among older patients. These symptoms should be routinely assessed, and further identification of predictors such as socioeconomic status before the procedure is necessary.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: anxiety; coronary artery bypass graft; depression; pain.
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
R Medicine > RD Surgery
Divisions: Others > Non Sunway Academics
Sunway University > School of Medical and Life Sciences [formerly School of Healthcare and Medical Sciences until 2020] > Department of Nursing
Depositing User: Ms Yong Yee Chan
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Date Deposited: 13 Aug 2024 00:38
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024 00:38
URI: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/3096

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