From Illness to Resilience: Mediating Factors of Quality of Life in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

From Illness to Resilience: Mediating Factors of Quality of Life in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity, with an estimated prevalence of 0.8–1%. However, advances in diagnosis and treatment now allow 90% of childhood CHD patients to survive to adulthood, leading to increased interest in their quality of life (QoL). In...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Moedas, Filipa Nunes, Paula Brito, Ana Bessa, Sara Espírito Santo, Sara Soares, Marisa Pereira, Victor Viana, Bruno Peixoto, Joana O Miranda, José Carlos Areias, Maria Emília G. Areias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2023-08-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
congenital heart disease
severity
quality of life
number of surgical interventions
mediation models
Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/RCM/24/8/10.31083/j.rcm2408224

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