Accuracy of anxiety and depression screening tools in heart transplant recipients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of psychological screening tools in outpatient heart transplant recipients.

Methods: Forty-eight heart transplant recipients completed the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item scale (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7), Kessler Psychological Distress 10-item Scale (K-10) and Medical Outcomes Short Form 36-item Health Survey. A structured psychological interview (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Version 6) was conducted after completion of the questionnaires.

The psychological experiences of adult heart transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-summary of qualitative findings.

Background: Psychosocial factors and physical health are associated with increased psychological distress post-heart transplant. Integrating findings from qualitative studies could highlight mechanisms for how these factors contribute to psychological well-being, thus aiding the development of interventions.

Objective: To integrate qualitative findings regarding adult heart transplant recipients experiences, such as their emotions, perceptions and attitudes.