title: Lung function, sociodemographic characteristics, and psychological reaction to transplant associated with chronic stress among lung recipients.
abstract: Chronic stress is a well-known consequence of somatic diseases. In this study, we investigated whether physical, sociodemographic, or transplant-related psychological factors were associated with the patient's chronic stress level. A cross-sectional study enrolling 76 patients measured chronic stress (Screening Scale, Screening Subscale of Chronic Stress of the Trier Inventory for the Assessment of Chronic Stress) and the emotional effects of the transplant (Transplant Effects Questionnaire), as well as physical and sociodemographic conditions (lung function, bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, working status, and parenting). Chronic stress after a lung transplant was significantly lower than in a normal community sample. In the multiple regression analysis, worries concerning the transplant were significantly associated with the patient's chronic stress, but not with physical or sociodemographic parameters, nor with interactions between physical and psychological parameters. These results underscore the importance of transplant-related worries, regardless of the patient's current state of health.
authors: Psychosocial Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Haldenbachstrasse 18, Zurich, Switzerland. lutz.goetzmann@usz.ch
authors: Lutz
authors: L
authors: Goetzmann
authors: Sarosh
authors: S
authors: Irani
authors: Kyrill
authors: K
authors: Schwegler
authors: Martina
authors: M
authors: Stamm
authors: Anja
authors: A
authors: Spindler
authors: Rosemarie
authors: R
authors: Bricman
authors: Claus
authors: C
authors: Buddeberg
authors: Christoph
authors: C
authors: Schmid
authors: Annette
authors: A
authors: Boehler
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Klaghofer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011584:Psychology; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult