It is now expected that most individuals with congenital heart disease will survive to
adulthood, including those with complex heart conditions. Maintaining lifelong medical care …

The aim of this systematic review was to describe the association between adolescent sense
of coherence (SOC) and health and identify the future direction for research in this area …

The adolescent, at the very best, can only have gained a tentative strong SOC, which may
be useful for a short-range prediction about coping with stressors and health status …

Background: Since survival rates of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have
improved, issues beyond the quantity of life have become more important. Quality of life …

PurposeThis review aims to outline a systematic approach for the assessment of quality of
life in children and adolescents with CHD and to cite its main determinants. MethodsA …

Introduction When a young person grows up, they evolve from an independent child to an
empowered adult. If an individual has a chronic condition, this additional burden may …

Advances in cardiac surgery techniques and early diagnosis have enabled the increased
survival of individuals with congenital heart disease. The investigation of the quality of life in …

BACKGROUND: The life expectancy of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has
increased substantially. Health care should meet their needs through enhancing …

Over the past four decades, the number of papers on quality of life (QoL) in congenital heart
disease (CHD) has grown exponentially. However, firm conclusions have been hard to …

Introduction: Numerous studies have identified the importance of parenting behaviors to the
well-being of children with chronic physical conditions. Synthesizing the findings of these …