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CompletedNCT03203395

Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Heart Disease

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
232 (actual)
Sponsor
Diakonhjemmet Hospital · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Depression is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality in patients with heart disease, and has a negative impact on quality of life, work capacity and treatment adherence. Screening for depression among heart patients are therefore recommended by the Norwegian Health Authorities. Also, symptoms of anxiety may negatively affect rehabilitation due to e.g. fear of physical activity and excessive worry. Patients currently receiving treatment for heart disease at Diakonhjemmet Hospital will be screened for symptoms of depression and anxiety. If such symptoms are detected, patients will be offered a counselling session with a clinical psychologist. Further, routines for collaborative communication between clinical psychologist, cardiologist and the patient's general physician will be emphasized.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
BEHAVIORALScreening and counsellingScreening for symptoms of depression and anxiety in heart patients, giving advice for prevention and managing of such symptoms and stimulating collaborative care between the hospital and the general practitioner.

Timeline

Start date
2017-01-01
Primary completion
2017-10-01
Completion
2017-10-01
First posted
2017-06-29
Last updated
2019-12-04

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT03203395. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.