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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 by Department 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
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This study illuminates the intimate connection between quality of life (QoL) and physical and psychological well-being in postpartum women with cardiac conditions. Results showed lower postpartum QoL scores, including higher depression and cardiac anxiety, and worry about adverse pregnancy outcomes. Thus, healthcare providers must recognize their unique features when developing and implementing comprehensive obstetric care plans for these women.