Factor structure of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in German coronary heart disease patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) are associated with a poorer prognosis. Therefore the screening for psychological distress is strongly recommended in cardiac rehabilitation. The Hospital Anxiety a...

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Main Authors: Martin Colin R, Barth Jürgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/3/1/15