Psychosocial Outcomes: New Horizons in Medical and Surgical Fontan Management...

Space: StayCurrentMD Published: 2017-07-04

Topic overview

Physicians from theCincinnati Children’s Heart Institutediscuss the long-term care of single ventricle patients from infancy to adulthood, including new insights on Fontan management and quality of life.During this session,Dr. Stacey Morrison discusses psychosocial outcomes in patients after Fontan surgery. Topics include emotional and financial strain, risk for neurological and cognitive impairment, and adult risk for cardiac and non-cardiac effects.

Keywords

psychosocial functioning congenital heart disease neurodevelopmental outcomes cognitive impairment executive functioning anxiety disorders depression PTSD social support family dynamics academic achievement emotional strain healthcare regimen social interactions self-care communication skills behavioral observations medication adherence developmental pediatricians multidisciplinary clinic

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#PsychosocialHealth #CongenitalHeartDisease #Neurodevelopment #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #SocialSupport #FamilyDynamics #ChildDevelopment #CognitiveFunctioning #ExecutiveFunction #Healthcare #PatientCare #EmotionalWellbeing #AcademicChallenges #InterdisciplinaryCare #MedicalPsychology #YouthHealth #CHD

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