Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Heart Failure Patients with Depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression in patients with heart failure: a critical review.

Depression is a significant problem in patients with heart failure. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proposed as a potential non-pharmacological treatment for depression in patients with heart failure. The purpose of this review is to examine the evidence for the use of CBT in treating depression and depressive symptoms in patients with cardiovascular illness. In six of the ten studi...

Does Depression Impact Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Heart Failure?

Prevalence studies have noted the cooccurrence of cognitive decline and depression in persons with heart failure. Cognitive impairment is associated with significant mortality and deteriorated quality of life, likely due to impairments in memory and executive function, which impact a patient's ability to understand and comply with prescribed treatment plans. This is especially true in complex d...

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Patients With Cancer

Author's disclosures of potential conflicts of interest are found at the end of this article. C ancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that there were 1,665,540 new cases diagnosed in 2014 (American Cancer Society [ACS], 2014). The mainstay treatment options for various cancers include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapies or some...

The Effect of Partnership Care Model on Depression and Anxiety in the Patients with Heart Failure

Background: Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in heart failure patients and has been associated with adverse prognosis, reduced functional ability and greater use of health care resources. Aim: To determine the effect of using partnership care model on anxiety and depression in heart failure patients. Method: This clinical trial was conducted as quasi-experimental design on 90 patient...

investigating self-care behavior in patients with heart failure