Psychological Preparation for Cardiac Surgery

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo review the current state of preoperative psychological preparation to improve outcomes after cardiac surgery.Recent FindingsPreoperative psychosocial factors are associated with short- and long-term outcomes after cardiac surgery. There are several approaches to optimize patients ’ preoperative psychological status with promising effects on postoperative outcomes (e.g., less complications, improved quality of life). Preoperative psychological preparation often aims to improve patients’ knowledge or social support and to modify and optimize expectations and illness belief s.SummaryPreoperative psychological preparation is gaining importance for cardiac surgery. However, patients ’ psychological status still does not get as much attention as it deserves. Preoperative psychological preparation seems to have positive effects on postoperative outcomes. Since overall evidence is still weak, further studies are warranted to understand which intervention works best for whom and why.

Source: Current Cardiology Reports - October 10, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research