Reduction of psycho-spiritual distress of an elderly with advanced congestive heart failure by life review interview in a palliative care day center

OBJECTIVESMajor depression is common in patients hospitalized with congestive heart failure and is independently associated with increased re-hospitalization and mortality. METHODSHereby, we report the treatment for an elderly congestive heart failure patient with frequent emergency department visit...

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Published in:SAGE open medical case reports 2016, Vol.4, p.2050313X16665998-2050313X16665998
Main Authors: Chan, Kwok-Ying, Lau, Vikki Wai-Kee, Cheung, Ka-Chi, Chang, Richard Shek-Kwan, Chan, Man-Lui
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Language:English
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Summary:OBJECTIVESMajor depression is common in patients hospitalized with congestive heart failure and is independently associated with increased re-hospitalization and mortality. METHODSHereby, we report the treatment for an elderly congestive heart failure patient with frequent emergency department visits having major depression and hopelessness. RESULTSTreatment outcomes measured showed that depressed scores of psychosocial needs were reduced with life review interview therapy in a palliative care day center. CONCLUSIONWe hypothesize that multidisciplinary team's approach to treatment was important for this case.
ISSN:2050-313X
2050-313X
DOI:10.1177/2050313X16665998