Table 3.
Outcomes of the follow-up population after complex congenital heart disease surgery among the 3 groups
| Group A (n = 403) | Group B (n = 438) | Group C (n = 590) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 8 (2.0%) | 7 (1.60%) | 5 (0.8%) | .296 |
| Unplanned readmission | 67 (16.6%) | 68 (15.5%) | 74 (12.6%) | .163 |
| GAD-7 | .000 | |||
| 0-4 | 164 (41.6%) | 168 (39.0%) | 208 (35.6%) | |
| 5-9 (mild) | 171 (43.4%) | 173 (40.1%) | 210 (35.9%) | |
| 10-14 (moderate anxiety) | 37 (9.4%) | 55 (12.8%) | 113 (19.3%) | |
| 15-21 (severe anxiety) | 22 (5.6%) | 35 (8.1%) | 54 (9.2%) | |
| Follow-up forms | .000 | |||
| Traditional follow-up only | 92 (22.8%) | 83 (18.9%) | 61 (10.3%) | |
| Internet or phone follow-up only | 36 (8.9%) | 42 (9.6%) | 156 (26.4%) | |
| Follow-up in both forms | 275 (68.2%) | 313 (71.5%) | 373 (63.2%) | |
| Satisfactory of follow-up via internet or phone | .091 | |||
| Unsatisfied | 8 (2.6%) | 19 (5.4%) | 26 (4.9%) | |
| Satisfied | 231 (74.3%) | 234 (68.5%) | 349 (66.0%) | |
| Very satisfied | 72 (23.2%) | 93 (26.2%) | 154 (29.1%) |
Values are n (%) or median (IQR). The GAD-7 score is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the response categories of not at all, several days, more than half the days, and nearly every day, respectively. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. GAD-7, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7.