Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate increased knowledge in order to identify commonly presenting mental health conditions related to cardiac disease
- Demonstrate an awareness of the bidirectional relationship between cardiac ill health and mental health
- Understand a generic model of psychological adjustment to cardiac conditions
- Explore self management strategies for facilitating emotional and behavioural adjustment to acute and chronic cardiac ill health
- Recognise the signs of severe mental distress and associated risks
- Outline appropriate referral systems and pathways for individuals experiencing mental health problems
- Discuss the possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of mental health problems
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Introduction
Module Team Module lead Janet Reid, Lead Heart Failure Nurse, NHS Lothian Module Members Jennifer Ritchie, Lead Advice Line Nurse,...
Case 1: Angus
Meet Angus Angus is a 55 year old man who lives alone and who has no dependents. He has a...
Case 2: Sheila
Meet Sheila Sheila is a 76 year old woman who has has heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘HEARTe 12. Psychological impact of cardiac disease’. It is strongly recommended that you work through...
