Depression, anxiety, stress levels, and coping styles of caregivers of patients with left ventricular assist device

AbstractPurposeTo determine the depression, anxiety, stress (DAS) levels, and coping styles of caregivers of patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD).Design and MethodsThe sample of the study consisted of 74 caregivers of patients with LVAD. Data were collected using Individual Data Form, DASS 21, and Coping Styles Scale.FindingsDepression was found in 67.6%, anxiety in 45.9%, and stress in 50% of the caregivers of patients with LVAD. A significant relationship was found between the sociodemographic characteristics of caregivers, some variables related to the patient and the care process, and coping styles with stress, and DAS levels of caregivers.Practice ImplicationsConsidering the variables that may affect the DAS levels of the LVAD caregivers will improve the expected results from the LVAD.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research