Liu JL, Wang Q, Qu DY. Postpartum quality of life and mental health in women with heart disease: Integrated clinical communication and treatment. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14(1): 63-75 [PMID: 38327887 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i1.63]
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Dong-Ying Qu, MS, Associate Chief Physician, Occupational Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China. 2021122111@cmu.edu.cn
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Retrospective Study
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World J Psychiatry. Jan 19, 2024; 14(1): 63-75 Published online Jan 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i1.63
Postpartum quality of life and mental health in women with heart disease: Integrated clinical communication and treatment
Jia-Lin Liu, Qi Wang, Dong-Ying Qu
Jia-Lin Liu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, Liaoning Province, China
Qi Wang, Department of Psychiatry, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
Dong-Ying Qu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Liu JL and Qu DY were involved in the design and conduct of the study as well as the interpretation of data; Liu JL contributed to the statistical design of the study and the interpretation of data; Wang Q was involved in the design of the study and interpretation of data; Liu JL, Wang Q, and Qu DY contributed as clinical experts for data interpretation; All authors participated in the development of the manuscript and approved the final version for submission.
Supported byDepartment of Science and Technology of Liaoning Province, No. 2021JH2/10300095.
Institutional review board statement: The proposal for this study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the General Hospital of the Northern Theater Command, No. Y2023116.
Informed consent statement: Exemption from informed consent form.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares that there is no conflict of interest in this article.
Data sharing statement: All data generated and analyzed during this study are included in this article.
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Corresponding author: Dong-Ying Qu, MS, Associate Chief Physician, Occupational Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, China. 2021122111@cmu.edu.cn
Received: November 21, 2023 Peer-review started: November 21, 2023 First decision: December 5, 2023 Revised: December 6, 2023 Accepted: December 21, 2023 Article in press: December 21, 2023 Published online: January 19, 2024 Processing time: 59 Days and 2.5 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
Postpartum quality of life (QoL) in women with heart disease has been neglected widely.
Research motivation
Diminished postpartum QoL in heart disease patients escalates disease burden and social challenges, necessitating an active healthcare approach for pregnancy and recovery.
Research objectives
This study aimed to investigate the medical data and subjective factors on postpartum QoL and develop targeted healthcare strategies to improve outcomes for these high-risk women.
Research methods
This research was a retrospective analysis of QoL at 6 wk after birth in patients with heart disease at our center, combining medical data and subjective assessments to evaluate and address QoL concerns.
Research results
According to the data from 105 postpartum cardiac patients, no previous cardiac surgery, multiparity, greater sadness and cardiac anxiety, and fear of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes were strongly related to lower QoL.
Research conclusions
Our research suggests that healthcare professionals should acknowledge and address the distinct needs of postpartum women with heart disease, integrating comprehensive management strategies into their maternity care.
Research perspectives
Future studies should focus on longitudinal research to evaluate perinatal women’s QoL, social-environmental factors, and self-efficacy, guiding the development of family care and telemedicine.
