The role of stress management in heart disease: a systematic review

amirzargar, rezvan; besharat, mohammadali

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amirzargar R, besharat M. The role of stress management in heart disease: a systematic review. Journal title 2023; 17 (2) :61-75
URL: http://rph.khu.ac.ir/article-1-4390-en.html

The role of stress management in heart disease: a systematic review

Rezvan Amirzargar¹

, Mohammadali Besharat

1- University of Tehran
2- University of Tehran , besharat@ut.ac.ir

Abstract: (2694 Views)

Stress, as a common factor in life today, has profound effects on heart health. This article examines the relationship between stress and heart diseases and examines the role of psychological factors in this process. The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of stress management in heart diseases. The research method is descriptive and analytical in terms of the fundamental goal and in terms of the data collection method. Finally, it has been concluded that stress management is effective in improving previous diseases and stress management strategies include: reducing depression, controlling anger, avoiding hostility, reducing social isolation, reducing anxiety, personality factors, having spiritual health, controlling the situation Social/Economic. As a result, managing stress and strengthening positive psychological factors is important as a strategy to prevent heart diseases and improve heart health. Recommendations include developing stress coping skills, promoting regular physical activity, promoting stress management educational processes, encouraging a positive attitude, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Keywords: heart disease, psychological interventions, stress management