Illness perceptions, mood and quality of life: A systematic review of coronary heart disease patients

Type of treatment of cardiac disorders – quality of life and heart-focused anxiety: The mediating role of illness perceptions

“…Also, illness identity and beliefs about treatment are significant predictors of the physical health-related quality of life 1 year after diagnosis (Lane, Langman, Lip, & Nouwen, 2009) and of the psychosocial aspects of health-related quality of life (Sawicki, Sellers, & Robinson, 2011). Negative illness perceptions are associated with anxiety and depression (Foxwell, Morley, & Frizelle, 2013) and have a significant influence on mental and physical functioning (Paschalides et al, 2004).…”

“…Previous studies show that illness beliefs are an important factor of quality of life in cardiac patients (Foxwell et al, 2013), and that they can predict depression and disability in cardiac disorders (Grace et al, 2005;Juergens, Seekatz, Moosdorf, Petrie, & Rief, 2010).…”

Living with a Chronic Diagnosis

“…A review about patients with coronary heart disease concluded that illness perceptions were found to predict quality of life and mood [13]. Studies about an illness perception, perceiving low sense of control, and strong emotional perception as for example anxiety and depression, appear to be associated with poor outcomes regarding experience of disability, lower quality of life and psychological with COPD does not want to talk to the doctor about the disease:…”

Quality of Life in Coronary Heart Disease Patients: The Role of Defense Mechanisms and Alexithymia with Mediation of Psychological Distress

“…The incidence of heart diseases is rising in many societies (1,2). Among these diseases, coronary heart disease (CHD) has caused the death of 7.3 million patients around the world and led to mortality more than any other disease (1).…”

“…Among these diseases, coronary heart disease (CHD) has caused the death of 7.3 million patients around the world and led to mortality more than any other disease (1). Quality of life (QOL) includes psychological, social, and physical well-being in people with medical diseases and disabilities (3,4).…”