RT Journal Article
T1 Support groups and cardiac rehabilitation: Effects of partner participation on anxiety and depression
A1 Barrón López de Roda, Ana
A1 Sánchez Moreno, Esteban
A1 Varela Montero, Isabel
A1 Churnin, Steve
AB This study analyzes the effect on levels of patient anxiety and depression of a partner joining a cardiac rehabilitation program support group, also taking into account the sex of the patient. The study was undertaken using a two-group comparison design with pre-and post-test measures in non-equivalent groups. The sample comprised patients in the cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP) at the Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid (Spain). Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed direct effects of sex and partner participation in support groups on the anxiety trait. Similarly, interaction effects were observed between the sex variable and partner participation. These results indicate the pertinence of designing separate groups for patients and partners. © 2014 Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid.
PB Cambridge University Press
SN 1988-2904
YR 2014
FD 2014
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/35204
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/35204
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 30 dic 2025