A meta-analysis of psychoeducational programs for coronary heart disease patients

Article Abstract:

Meta-analysis applied to 37 studies of stress management and health education for coronary heart disease patients shows such programs reduced cardiac mortality and heart attack. Other positive results on distal and and proximal targets are discussed.

Methods, Study and teaching, Stress management, Patient education, Meta-analysis

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Improving adjustment to chronic illness through strategic self-preservation: an experimental study on a renal dialysis unit

Article Abstract:

Research suggests self-presentation of coping skills improves patient adjustment and fewer physical symptoms. Patients in a renal dialysis unit were surveyed at baseline, post intervention, and 1 month after baseline to collect this data.

Psychological aspects, Chronic diseases, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Adjustment (Psychology), Self-presentation, Self presentation

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Medical students' and residents' gender bias in the diagnosis, treatment, and interpretation of coronary heart disease symptoms

Article Abstract:

Gender bias in diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in men and women is examined. Medical students and residents participated in the research on the subject.

Analysis, Diagnosis, Practice, Medical students, New York, Residents (Medicine), Sex discrimination

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