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The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Death Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Heart Failure: A Quasi-Experimental Study Publisher Pubmed



Moradi M1 ; Akbari M2 ; Alavi M2
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  1. 1. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Published:2022


Abstract

Purpose: In this study, the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on death anxiety and depression was investigated in patients with heart failure. Design and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 66 patients with heart failure were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 33) and control (n = 33) groups. Data collection was done using a demographic questionnaire, Templer death anxiety scale, and Beck depression inventory. Findings: It was found that the overall scores of death anxiety and depression in posttest were significantly lower than those at the follow-up stage in the intervention group. Practice Implications: CBT could significantly reduce death anxiety and depression in patients with heart failure. Therefore, it is recommended to equip nurses with CBT trainings to manage patients with heart failure better. © 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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