Collaborative care and related interventions in patients with heart disease: an update and new directions

Psychiatric disorders, such as depression, are very common in cardiac patients and are independently linked to adverse cardiac outcomes, including mortality. Collaborative care and other integrated care models have been used successfully to manage psychiatric conditions in patients with heart disease, with beneficial effects on function and other outcomes. Novel programs utilizing remote delivery of mental health interventions and promotion of psychological well-being may play an increasingly large role in supporting cardiovascular health.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research