The relationship between type D personality and quality of life in atrial fibrillation patients

KAYHAN S. A., DİZDAR E., HANEDAN M. O., KARAKİŞİ S. O.

Geriatric Nursing, cilt.65, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 65
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.103554
  • Dergi Adı: Geriatric Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CINAHL, EMBASE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Atrial fibrillation, Quality of life, Type D personality
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between type D personality and quality of life in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Background: AF patients are highly prone to psychological problems such as anxiety and stress. AF patients are more likely to exhibit type D personality traits, characterized by social inhibition, a tendency toward negative emotions, and negative affectivity, this personality type should be considered a key factor in determining poor quality of life in AF patients. Design: The study was conducted as a descriptive design. Method: This multicenter, descriptive study included 98 AF patients. Data were collected using a patient information form, the type D personality scale, and the Atrial Fibrillation Impact Questionnaire (AFImpact). Results: Type D personality traits were present in 63.3 % of AF patients. The mean total scores for the AFImpact, along with the vitality and sleep subscale scores, were significantly higher in AF patients with type D personality traits compared to those without (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study results indicate that AF patients with type D personality traits experience a lower quality of life.