Reduction of psycho-spiritual distress of an elderly with advanced congestive heart failure by life review interview in a palliative care day center.
OBJECTIVE
Major depression is common in patients hospitalized with congestive heart failure and is independently associated with increased re-hospitalization and mortality.


METHODS
Hereby, we report the treatment for an elderly congestive heart failure patient with frequent emergency department visits having major depression and hopelessness.


RESULTS
Treatment outcomes measured showed that depressed scores of psychosocial needs were reduced with life review interview therapy in a palliative care day center.


CONCLUSIONS
We hypothesize that multidisciplinary team's approach to treatment was important for this case.
Palliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Kwok-Ying
KY
Chan
Palliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Vikki Wai-Kee
VW
Lau
Palliative Medical Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong.
Ka-Chi
KC
Cheung
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Richard Shek-Kwan
RS
Chang
Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Man-Lui
ML
Chan
Life review interview; congestive heart failure; palliative care; psycho-spiritual distress