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Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease

Lifelong Psychological Aspects and Interventions

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Editors:
  1. Edward Callus

    1. Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Centre, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy

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  2. Emilia Quadri

    1. Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy

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  • Describes the psychological features characteristic of patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood

  • Includes illuminating case studies and descriptions of life experiences

  • Includes psychological recommendations in the context of a multidisciplinary approach

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Congenital Heart Disease and Humanization of Healthcare

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Congenital Heart Disease: A Medical Overview

      • Massimo Chessa, Francesca Romana Plucchinotta
      Pages 3-20

    3. The Humanization of Healthcare Treatments and Critical Choices

      • Francesco Campione
      Pages 21-31

  3. Psychological Aspects and Neuropsychological Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ConHD

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
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    2. Psychological Aspects in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease and Their Parents

      • Elisabeth M. Utens, Eveline Levert
      Pages 35-52

    3. Adjusting to Congenital Heart Disease in Adolescence: The Role of Patients’ Personality and Self

      • Jessica Rassart, Koen Luyckx, Philip Moons
      Pages 53-67

    4. Neuropsychological Aspects in Children and Adolescents with ConHD

      • Marijke Miatton
      Pages 69-82

  4. Psychological Functioning, Quality of Life and End of Life Care in Adults with ConHD

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
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    2. Psychological Functioning and Life Experiences in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

      • Edward Callus, Emilia Quadri, Cristiana Passerini, Anna Tovo
      Pages 85-97

    3. Quality of Life in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

      • Silke Apers, Koen Luyckx, Philip Moons
      Pages 99-117

    4. End-of-Life Care and Treatment Preferences Among Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

      • Meaghan K. Ferguson, Adrienne H. Kovacs
      Pages 119-129

  5. Psychological and Peer to Peer Interventions and the Importance of Non-profit Associations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 131-131
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    2. Psychocardiology and the Role of the Psychologist in Acquired and Congenital Heart Disease

      • Angelo Compare, Cristina Zarbo, Annalisa Bonaiti
      Pages 133-146

    3. Communication and Relational Aspects in Healthcare Professionals Caring for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and Their Families

      • Maria Simonetta Spada, Lorenzo Galletti, Valentina Strappa, Angelo Compare
      Pages 147-159

    4. Art Therapy as a Psychological Intervention for Hospitalized Congenital Heart Disease Children

      • Emilia Quadri, Edward Callus, Elena Palmero, Cristina Farè
      Pages 161-176

    5. Peer-to-Peer Support for Congenital Heart Disease in Europe: ECHDO and ECHG

      • Torben Geier
      Pages 177-188

    6. The Role of Associations in Congenital Heart Disease: Peer Counseling and Advocacy

      • Giovanna Campioni, Edward Callus, Emilia Quadri
      Pages 189-199
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About this book

This book describes those psychological features specifically characteristic of patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood. The combination of case studies, descriptions of life experiences and psychological recommendations and collaboration with non-profit organizations in the field ensure that it will serve as an excellent day-to-day learning tool. Technological advances in cardiology and cardiac surgery have resulted in an increase in the number of adults with congenital heart disease, creating a new emergency. From when they are born, these patients and their relatives require extensive support for many reasons, including the uncertainty and restrictions in their lives, frequent hospitalizations and difficulties in the work and social spheres. Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease explains how psychology can contribute to healthcare treatment of patients with congenital heart disease and their families. Emphasis is placed on the need for a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the well-being of the patient and the clinician is provided with insights and instruments that will assist greatly in the provision of appropriate support.

Reviews

“The book discusses the psychological characteristics of individuals with congenital heart disease, from childhood through adulthood. … It is intended ‘as a guide for the psychologist and other professionals who deal with these patients and their families.’ … This book does a good job of exploring the psychological impact of congenital heart disease on patients. Clinicians in health psychology will benefit from this important information.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Centre, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy

    Edward Callus

  • Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy

    Emilia Quadri

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease

  • Book Subtitle: Lifelong Psychological Aspects and Interventions

  • Editors: Edward Callus, Emilia Quadri

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5699-2

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5698-5Published: 04 December 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5847-7Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-5699-2Published: 24 November 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 199

  • Number of Illustrations: 16 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Psychology, general, Cardiology

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