Determinants of health-related quality of life in coronary artery disease patients:: A prospective study generating a structural equation model
Determinants of health-related quality of life in coronary artery disease patients:: A prospective study generating a structural equation model
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DOI:
10.1176/appi.psy.46.3.212
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发表时间:
2005-06-01
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3.4
通讯作者:
Doering, S
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作者:
Höfer, S;Benzer, W;Doering, S
The authors used structural equation modeling to test a conceptual model of HRQL in coronary artery disease. The model, which included biomedical factors and individual and environmental characteristics, was tested in a multicenter group of 465 patients at three timepoints ( baseline evaluation of chest pain and 1- and 3-month follow-ups). A satisfactory fit was obtained for the model over time. Depression and anxiety symptoms exerted the most significant influence on HRQL. HRQL and the mediating factors were found to be distinct phenomena. The authors concluded that mediating factors, especially depression and anxiety symptoms, should be taken into consideration in clinical routine if HRQL is regarded as a clinical outcome.