Prevalence of Psychiatric Problems Among Patients and Healthcare Providers in a Cardiology Department: A Cross-Sectional Study

NCT07274865 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: psychiatry in cardiology
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 380
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of psychiatric problems (depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout) among patients with cardiovascular diseases and healthcare providers working in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Assiut University Heart Hospital. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• What is the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among cardiovascular patients?
• What is the prevalence of burnout, depression, and anxiety among healthcare providers in the same department? The study will also explore potential sociodemographic, occupational, and clinical factors associated with these psychological outcomes.

Conditions

Burnout; Sleep; Anxiety Depression

Keywords

psychiatric probldems in cardiologists; psychiatric problems in cardiovascular patients

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Measuring the prevalence of depressive symptoms among cardiovascular patients assessed by SCL-90R

  The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90R) will be used to assess depression subscale scores among patients with cardiovascular diseases. A predefined cutoff score indicates the presence of depressive symptoms. Unit of measure: Percentage of participants with depressive symptoms (%)

  Within 12 months

• Measuring the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among cardiovascular patients assessed by SCL-90R

  Anxiety subscale of SCL-90R will be used to quantify anxiety symptoms in patients. Unit of measure : Percentage of participants with anxiety symptoms (%)

  Within 12 months

• Prevalence of burnout among healthcare providers assessed by Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)

  The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) will be used to assess emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment among cardiology staff. Unit of measure : Percentage of participants meeting burnout criteria (%)

  Within 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Association between sociodemographic and clinical factors and psychiatric symptoms

  within 12 months

• Mean Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score among patients and providers

  within 12 months

Interventions

Psychological Assessment using Validated Questionnaires OTHER

Participants will complete validated mental health questionnaires, including SCL-90R, COPE Inventory, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Healthcare providers will additionally complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). No experimental treatment or behavioral intervention will be applied.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults with cardiovascular diseases admitted to or attending the outpatient clinics of the Cardiology Department at Assiut University Heart Hospital, and healthcare providers (physicians, residents, nurses, and technicians) currently working in the same department.

You may qualify if:

• Patients
• Age ≥ 18 years. Diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease (e.g., ischemic heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease).
• Able to understand and complete self-administered questionnaires or participate in structured interviews.
• Provided informed written consent.
• Healthcare Providers
• Physicians, residents, nurses, or allied staff working in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine for ≥6 months.
• Provided informed written consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties that prevent questionnaire completion.
• Refusal to participate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Assiut university hospital

Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Sep;16(9):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x.

  PMID: 11556941 RESULT

• Shanafelt TD, Boone S, Tan L, Dyrbye LN, Sotile W, Satele D, West CP, Sloan J, Oreskovich MR. Burnout and satisfaction with work-life balance among US physicians relative to the general US population. Arch Intern Med. 2012 Oct 8;172(18):1377-85. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3199.

  PMID: 22911330 RESULT

• Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Lowe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006 May 22;166(10):1092-7. doi: 10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092.

  PMID: 16717171 RESULT

• Lichtman JH, Froelicher ES, Blumenthal JA, Carney RM, Doering LV, Frasure-Smith N, Freedland KE, Jaffe AS, Leifheit-Limson EC, Sheps DS, Vaccarino V, Wulsin L; American Heart Association Statistics Committee of the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing. Depression as a risk factor for poor prognosis among patients with acute coronary syndrome: systematic review and recommendations: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2014 Mar 25;129(12):1350-69. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000019. Epub 2014 Feb 24.

  PMID: 24566200 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Ali Mohammed Tohamy, Ass. Professor

  Assiut University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Ayman Khairy Hassan, Professor

  Assiut University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Hossam Loly Abdullah, bachelor's

  Assiut University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Hossam Loly Abdullah, bachelor's

CONTACT

00201279533575; hossam.17289754@med.aun.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 25, 2025
• First Posted: December 10, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2028
• Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

EG (1)