The psychological impact of permanent cardiac pacemakers on pediatric patients and their parents: A case control study

This study assessed anxiety and depression in children with permanent pacemakers (PPM) and quality of life of their parents. Ninety children (63.3% males and 36.6% females) and their parents were included in the study and were divided into three groups. The control group (Group 1) included 30 normal...

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Published in:Indian heart journal 2018-11, Vol.70 (6), p.872-878
Main Authors: Allam, Lamyaa Elsayed, Nabih, Mervat Abo-Elmaaty, El-Missiry, Marwa Adel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Cardiac devices
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Depression
Pacemakers
Pediatrics
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Summary:This study assessed anxiety and depression in children with permanent pacemakers (PPM) and quality of life of their parents. Ninety children (63.3% males and 36.6% females) and their parents were included in the study and were divided into three groups. The control group (Group 1) included 30 normal healthy children (57% males and 43% females), the PPM group (Group 2) included 30 age-matched children (70% males and 30% females) with PPM and structurally normal heart, while the Group 3 included 30 children (63% males and 37% females) with PPM and congenital heart disease (PPM+CHD). Psychological assessment of children and their parents was carried out using an interview-based questionnaires. Psychiatric disorders were more prevalent in PPM+CHD group including depression (P=0.04), anxiety (P=0.02) and lower parents’ QoL (P=0.01). The PPM group had higher depression and lower parents’ QoL than the control group. Family income was independent factor for depression (r2=−6.3, with P
ISSN:0019-4832
DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2018.02.007