Screening for Psychological Distress and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Related Mortality: A SYSTEMATIZED REVIEW, META-ANALYSIS, AND CASE FOR PREVENTION.

Allison E GaffeyEmily C GathrightLauren M FletcherCarly M Goldstein

Published in: Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention (2022)

Rapid screening for psychological distress is a helpful and efficient approach to understanding the CVD risk profile of an individual. Additional investigations are needed to improve prospective evidence concerning psychosocial stress. Conducting analyses by sex may better elucidate the benefits of psychological distress screening for men and women, respectively, and encourage more widespread adoption in CVD prevention.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
systematic review
sleep quality
cardiovascular events
mental health
risk factors
physical activity
case control
sensitive detection