Perceived health, psychological distress and quality of life in 8415 adults with congenital heart disease from 32 countries
Authors' conclusion
Large intercountry disparities in PROs were observed. APPROACH-IS II is a pioneering international endeavour that comprehensively evaluated PROs among adults with CHD, drawing participants from nations with different income levels.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) from 53 centres across 32 countriespatients from 53 centres across 32 countries
- Participants
- 8,415 adults
- Exposure
- Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) across countries and by country income level
- Outcome
- Intercountry disparities in PROs
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Large intercountry disparities in PROs were observed
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Physical functioning, self-rated health and quality of life (QoL)
- Switzerland demonstrated the highest mean scores; Senegal had the lowest scores
Mental health
- Malta demonstrated the highest mean scores; Senegal had the lowest scores
Depressive symptoms and anxiety
- Pakistan had the lowest mean scores; Turkey had the highest scores
Physical functioning, mental functioning and QoL by country income level
- Patients from high-income nations reported significantly better physical functioning, mental functioning and QoL
Original publication
Perceived health, psychological distress and quality of life in 8415 adults with congenital heart disease from 32 countries. Heart. Published 27 June 2025. doi:10.
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