Interrelation and independence of positive and negative psychological constructs in predicting general treatment adherence in coronary artery patients: Results from the THORESCI study
van Montfort,E.M.J. Denollet,J. Widdershoven,J.W.M.G. Kupper,N.
van Montfort,E.M.J.
Denollet,J.
Widdershoven,J.W.M.G.
Kupper,N.
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Background In cardiac patients, positive psychological factors have been associated with improved medical and psychological outcomes. The current study examined the interrelation between and independence of multiple positive and negative psychological constructs. Furthermore, the potential added predictive value of positive psychological functioning regarding the prediction of patients' treatment adherence and participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) was investigated. Method 409 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients were included (mean age = 65.6 ± 9.5; 78% male). Self-report questionnaires were administered one month post-PCI. Positive psychological constructs included positive affect (GMS) and optimism (LOT-R); negative constructs were depression (PHQ-9, BDI), anxiety (GAD-7) and negative affect (GMS). Six months post-PCI self-reported general adherence (MOS) and CR participation were determined. Results Factor Analysis (Oblimin rotation) revealed two components (r = − 0.56), reflecting positive and negative psychological constructs. Linear regression analyses showed that in unadjusted analyses both optimism and positive affect were associated with better general treatment adherence at six months (p < 0.05). In adjusted analyses, optimism's predictive values remained, independent of sex, age, PCI indication, depression and anxiety. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that in patients with a cardiac history, positive affect was significantly associated with CR participation. After controlling for multiple covariates, this relation was no longer significant. Conclusions Positive and negative constructs should be considered as two distinct dimensions. Positive psychological constructs (i.e. optimism) may be of incremental value to negative psychological constructs in predicting patients' treatment adherence. A more complete view of a patients' psychological functioning will open new avenues for treatment. Additional research is needed to investigate the relationship between positive psychological factors and other cardiac outcomes, such as cardiac events and mortality.KeywordsOptimism, Positive affect, General treatment adherence, Cardiac rehabilitation participation, Coronary artery patients
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2016
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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van Montfort, E M J, Denollet, J, Widdershoven, J W M G & Kupper, N 2016, 'Interrelation and independence of positive and negative psychological constructs in predicting general treatment adherence in coronary artery patients : Results from the THORESCI study', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, vol. 88, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.06.009