Psychological distress and quality of life in asymptomatic adults following provision of imaging results for prevention of cardiovascular disease events: a scoping review.
Reindolf AnokyeBen JacksonJames A DimmockJoanne M DicksonLauren C BlekkenhorstJonathan M HodgsonJoshua R LewisMandy J StanleyPublished in: European journal of cardiovascular nursing (2022)
Findings support the need for multiple-item measures with better psychometric properties to examine the psychological responses to screening results in future studies. Strategies to support individuals during and following vascular screening to maximise potential benefits of screening and minimize harms are discussed.