What type of study is this?

This is a Validation Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To develop a measure for psychological distress specifically following spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Development and Validation of a Measure of Psychological Distress After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Distress Inventory

Key Points

To develop a measure for psychological distress specifically following spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Developed a 33-item inventory called the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Distress Inventory (SDI).
Conducted codesigning and validation procedures for the SDI.
Assessed its applicability in both research and clinical settings.
Validated SDI successfully to assess psychological distress.
Demonstrated the unique emotional challenges faced by individuals after spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Abstract

The 33-item SDI was successfully codesigned and validated. It can be used in both research and clinical settings, enabling comprehensive assessment of the unique and multifaceted psychological distress experienced after SCAD.

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Authors

Barbara M. Murphy

Michael R. Le Grande

Sarah Clarke

Journals

Journal of the American Heart Association

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The University of Melbourne

University of Hong Kong

UNSW Sydney

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