Psychological Impact of a Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease on Parents: Is It Time for Tailored Psychological Support?

Autor: Giulia Mutti, Lamia Ait Ali, Marco Marotta, Silvia Nunno, Veronica Consigli, Stefania Baratta, Maria Letizia Orsi, Francesca Mastorci, Cecilia Vecoli, Alessandro Pingitore, Pierluigi Festa, Sabrina Costa, Ilenia Foffa
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 31 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2308-3425
DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11010031
Popis: The prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) represents, for both parents, a particularly stressful and traumatic life event from a psychological point of view. The present review sought to summarize the findings of the most relevant literature on the psychological impact of prenatal diagnosis of CHD on parents, describing the most common mechanisms employed in order to face this unexpected finding. We also highlight the importance of counseling and the current gaps in the effects of psychological support on this population.
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