Implications of Cardiac Scarring on Body Image Disturbance Among Young Adults With Congenital Heart Defects

CONCLUSIONS: Body image concerns related to cardiac surgery scarring are especially prominent in women and associated with greater emotional distress, suggesting potential clinical relevance for evaluating body image concerns in persons with CHD.PMID:38488386 | DOI:10.1097/JCN.0000000000001091
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research