Episode 550: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 9: Reducing psychological distress among patients after cardiac surgery

Guests Snezana Stolic and William McCann from the University of Southern Queensland discuss reducing psychological distress in patients after cardiac surgery. They explore the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, emphasize the importance of pre-operative education and social support, and highlight the challenges in the health system affecting patient care. Strategies include enhancing post-surgery patient support, utilizing digital systems for data sharing, and promoting participation in rehabilitation programs.