Objective Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and influence their mental well-being and CVD prognosis. The primary …

Background Sleep disturbance is highly prevalent among post‐operative cardiac patients,
with negative impacts on surgical recovery and rehabilitation. Post‐operative pain and …

Objective: To examine if cognitive restructuring (CR), behavioral activation (BA), and
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) result in differential effects in the treatment of adult …

Background Although depression and anxiety have been implicated in risk for major
adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), a theoretical approach to …

Purpose: The aim of this review is to identify the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
and the characteristics of CBT therapy that effectively improve depression among patients …

Background Empirical findings have shown significant and non-significant effects of
advanced practice nursing roles within postoperative cardiac settings. The inconsistencies …

The positive effects of nature on people's mental health are not only relevant for boosting
their lifestyles, but could also play a role in the treatment of mental illness. To this end, the …

Background This is an update of a Cochrane review previously published in 2014. Acute
postoperative pain is one of the most disturbing complaints in open heart surgery, and is …

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the preliminary effects of a coping
partnership intervention comprised of social support and problem-solving on HF self-care …

Background Depression occurs frequently in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD)
and is associated with a poor prognosis. Objectives To determine the effects of …