Depression and Quality of Life in Chronic Heart Failure Patients and the Caregivers

Depression and Quality of Life in Chronic Heart Failure Patients and the Caregivers

Anxiety and depression are often present in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). This study aimed to evaluate the influence of anxiety and depression on the physical function, disability, and quality of life (QOL) in CHF. This study examined the effects of 8-week home-based exercise on these parameters, and investigated the correlations between these outcome changes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of CHF for more than 6 months (NYHA Classes I-III)
• Medically stable for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malignancy
• Psychiatric disease, primary neuromusculoskeletal or respiratory diseases that affected the assessment of functional or exercise capacity
• Changes in medication occurred during the study period