| Abstract [eng] |
Adjustment Disorder Symptoms and Risk Factors Five-Years after Cardiac Surgery Adjustment disorder research is becoming more and more relevant in the context of the updates in International Classification of Diseases 11-th edition (ICD-11). However, there is a lack of studies in clinical samples of ICD-11 adjustment disorder. The aim of this study was to identify symptoms and risk factors for adjustment disorder five-years after cardiac surgery. 65 participants (68.3% men) who underwent cardiac surgery five years ago participated in the present study. Age ranged from 24 to 87 years, mean age was 67 years. Adjustment disorder symptoms were measured using the Brief Adjustment Disorder New Model (ADNM-8) scale. Results showed that majority of participants have experienced other stressful events following heart surgery. The prevalence of adjustment disorder in this sample was 6.5%. Adjustment difficulties were significantly associated with accumulative recent life stressors, also specific stressors, such as, financial difficulties, family conflicts and death of a loved one. |
