Adverse life events and health: A population study in Hong Kong

Karatzias, Thanos; Yan, Ecw; Jowett, Sally

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.11.024

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“…Furthermore, we need to mention the shortcoming of catching data by an administrative database. A population study ( Karatzias, Yan & Jowett, 2015 ) showed a significant relationship between the death of a partner and heart disease, but a specific association with AF needs further research. In detail, results reported in these studies might reflect biased effects, particularly as related to assessment procedures.…”

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Atrial fibrillation and psychological factors: a systematic review

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BackgroundPsychological factors have been suggested to have an influence in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) onset, progression, severity and outcomes, but their role is unclear and mainly focused on anxiety and depression.MethodsA systematic electronic search had been conducted to identify studies exploring different psychological factors in AF. The search retrieved 832 articles that were reviewed according to inclusion criteria: observational study with a control/comparison group; use of standardized and validated instruments for psychological assessment. Results were summarized qualitatively and quantitatively by effect size measure (Cohen’s d and its 95% confidence interval). Cochrane Collaboration guidelines and the PRISMA Statement were adopted.ResultsEight studies were included in the systematic review. Depression was the most studied construct/ but only one study showed a clear link with AF. The remaining studies showed small and non-significant (95% CI [−0.25–1.00]) differences between AF and controls, no differences in frequency of depression history (95% CI [−0.14–0.22]) or in case frequency (95% CI [−0.50–0.04]). Miscellaneous results were found as far as anxiety: AF patients showed higher levels when compared to healthy subjects (95% CI [2.05–2.95]), but findings were inconsistent when compared to other heart diseases. Considering personality and life-events preceding AF, we respectively found a large (95% CI [1.87–2.49]) and a moderate to large effect (95% CI [0.48–0.98]).DiscussionThe small number of studies does not allow to draw clear-cut conclusions on the involvement of psychological factors in AF. Promising lines of research are related to personality and adverse life-events, and to the increase of longitudinal design studies. Some methodological problems could be overcome by including clinical psychologists in the implementation of research protocols.

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Atrial fibrillation and psychological factors: a systematic review

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“…Meanwhile, MCS dimension includes the social functioning, emotional problems, mental health and vitality domains [ 24 ]. The scores are standardized to population norms (based on a European normative sample), with the mean score set at 50 (SD = 10); scores above 50 indicate better perception of health status [ 25 ]. The method used to compute values for the two main dimensions (PCS and MCS) was based on the algorithm provided by Andersen et al [ 26 ], which was based on the procedure described in the SF-12 manual.…”

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Personality traits and health-related quality of life: the mediator role of coping strategies and psychological distress

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BackgroundThe study of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important topic in mental health around the globe. However, there is the need for more evidence about the cumulative influence of psychological variables on HRQOL. The main aim of the study was to evaluate how specific personality traits might explain scores in HRQOL and to explore how this relationship might be mediated by coping styles and psychological distress.MethodsYoung Colombian subjects (N = 274) were included (mean age: 21.3; SD = 3.8). The Short-Form Health Survey was used to measure HRQOL. For assessment of psychological variables, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, The Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations and the short version of Big Five Inventory were used.ResultsThe personality trait that was the best predictor of HRQOL was openness to experience, forming an explanatory model for HRQOL, along with emotional coping style and depressive and anxious symptoms. Emotional coping style and psychological distress were significant mediators of the relationship between openness and HRQOL.ConclusionsOur findings provide additional data about the cumulative influence of specific psychological variables on HRQOL, in a mostly young female Latin American sample.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12991-018-0196-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Furthermore, we need to mention the shortcoming of catching data by an administrative database. A population study [Karatzias, Yan & Jowett, 2015] showed a significant relationship between the death of a partner and heart disease, but a specific association with AF needs further research. In detail, results reported in these studies might reflect biased effects, particularly related to assessment procedures.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Background. Psychological factors have been suggested to have an influence in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) onset, progression, severity and outcomes, but their role is unclear and mainly focused on anxiety and depression. Methods. A systematic electronic search had been conducted to identify studies exploring different psychological factors in AF. The search retrieved 832 articles that were reviewed according to inclusion criteria: observational study with a control/comparison group; use of standardized and validated instruments for psychological assessment. Results were summarized qualitatively and quantitatively by effect size measure (Cohen's d and its 95% confidence interval). Cochrane Collaboration guidelines and the PRISMA Statement were adopted. Results. Eight studies were included in the systematic review. Depression was the most studied construct/ but only one study showed a clear link with AF. The remaining studies showed small and non-significant (95% CI,-0.25-1.00) differences between AF and controls, no differences in frequency of depression history (95% CI,-0.14-0.22) or in case frequency (95% CI,-0.50-0.04). Miscellaneous results were found as far as anxiety: AF patients showed higher levels when compared to healthy subjects (95% CI, 2.05-2.95), but findings were inconsistent when compared to other heart diseases. Considering personality and life-events preceding AF, we respectively found a large (95% CI, 1.87-2.49) and a moderate to large effect (95% CI, 0.48-0.98). Discussion. The small number of studies does not allow to draw clear-cut conclusions on the involvement of psychological factors in AF. Promising lines of research are related to personality and adverse life-events, and to the increase of longitudinal design studies. Some methodological problems could be overcome by including clinical psychologists in the implementation of research protocols.

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Adverse life events and health: A population study in Hong Kong

Abstract: Considering the high prevalence of traumatic events and how common the conditions associated with such events are in the general population, screening for adverse life events as part of comprehensive assessment will allow a deeper understanding of patients' needs.

Cited by 20 publications

References 24 publications

Atrial fibrillation and psychological factors: a systematic review

Atrial fibrillation and psychological factors: a systematic review

Personality traits and health-related quality of life: the mediator role of coping strategies and psychological distress

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