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Abstract
Over the last few decades, medical and surgical advances have led to a growing population of individuals living with congenital heart disease. The challenges of this condition can reach beyond physical limitations to include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. To date, these psychological outcomes have been neglected; yet, they need not be inevitable. The factors contributing to these difficulties are considered here, drawing on current evidence and neuropsychological theories including the novel application of polyvagal theory. Suggestions for developing psychologically informed medical and social care to improve mental health, wellbeing and recovery and influence policy and training are proposed (See supplemental material for video abstract).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Early online date | 7 Feb 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 7 Feb 2019 |
Keywords
- congenital heart disease
- polyvagal theory
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma
- post traumatic stress disorder
- patient experience
- wellbeing
- medical
- heart surgery
- trauma informed
- paediatric cardiac surgery
- paediatric
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Developing a Neuroception of Safety Scale
Morton, L. (Principal Investigator) & Cogan, N. (Research Co-investigator)
31/10/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research - no external funding
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The impact of patient clothing on wellbeing and health among adults with a congenital health condition
Morton, L. (Principal Investigator) & Cogan, N. (Academic)
18/04/18 → 31/07/19
Project: Research
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Visiting Senior Fellow in Congenital Heart Defects, Congenital Cardiac Research Centre, University of Suffolk
Morton, L. (Visiting Academic)
25/11/17 → 25/11/21
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Baring all: the impact of the hospital gown on patient wellbeing
Morton, L., Cogan, N., Kornfält, S., Porter, Z. & Georgiadis, E., 30 Sept 2020, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 25, 3, p. 452-473 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile19 Citations (Scopus)98 Downloads (Pure) -
"I don't feel like me anymore": The impact of the hospital gown on wellbeing
Morton, L. & Cogan, N., 14 Oct 2019Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Blog Post
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Prizes
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Strategic Themes - Impact award
Morton, L. (Recipient) & Cogan, N. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Psychologically Informed Medicine
Morton, L. (Speaker)
29 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Healing Hearts and Minds: Psychologically informed medicine to improve wellbeing and prevent trauma.
Morton, L. (Speaker)
5 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Patients asked to share their thoughts about hospital gowns for Glasgow study
Morton, L. (Interviewee) & Cogan, N. (Interviewee)
26 Jun 2019Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation