Clinical Trial: Effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: CBT
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Anxiety, Depression, Illness Perception, and Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Brief Summary:
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) was commonly impaired in atrial fibrillation patients.Depression, anxiety, and illness perception are psychological correlates of HRQoL.Our previous study had shown good effects of CBT on the quality of life in AF patients.This study aimed to establish the long-term efficacy of CBT on both psychological distress and HRQoL.Method: The study was a prospective, open study, pseudo-randomization with a pretest-posttest design and a 6-month follow-up.A total of 102 patients with…
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