The objective of this chapter is to tackle psychological issues pertaining to all the life phases of patients with congenital heart disease and their families – from the prenatal to the adult period. First and foremost, there will be a focus on communication to the families when it comes to the prenatal and neonatal period. It is particularly important for cardiologists to adjust their communication to the needs of the parents as they begin to cope with the cardiac condition. After that there will be an outline of the psychological functioning of patients with congenital heart disease from childhood to adulthood. In conclusion, some tips and considerations will be given to the medical professionals, in order for them to optimize the care they provide.
Psychological aspects in congenital heart disease: A lifelong perspective / E. Callus, C. Farè, E. Quadri - In: Cardiac Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease : From Fetal Life to Adulthood / [a cura di] G. Butera, M. Chessa, A. Eicken, J. Thomson. - [s.l] : Springer-Verlag, 2015. - ISBN 9788847056817. - pp. 149-156
Titolo: | Psychological aspects in congenital heart disease: A lifelong perspective |
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Parole Chiave: | Congenital Heart Disease; Psychological Functioning; Psychological Adjustment; Psychosocial Adjustment; Proxy Report |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore M-PSI/08 - Psicologia Clinica |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2015 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5681-7_10 |
Tipologia: | Book Part (author) |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 03 - Contributo in volume |