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Blood pressure is related to selected personality traits in the group of patients treated for osteoarthritis of the spine – preliminary study
Der Blutdruck hängt mit ausgewählten Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen in der Gruppe der Patienten zusammen, die wegen Arthrose der Wirbelsäule behandelt wurden – Vorstudie
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Veröffentlicht: | 4. Juni 2021 |
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Objective: Previous studies suggest a relationship between personality traits and the level of blood pressure. In addition, they indicate a relationship between blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, the occurrence of nervous system diseases (e.g. stroke, dementia) and the occurrence of perioperative and postoperative complications. However, very few of these studies have been conducted among patients operated for spine osteoarthritis. The aim of our preliminary study was to evaluate the relationship between selected personality traits and temperament, as well as blood pressure.
Methods: The study included 33 people (including 17 women) aged approximately 47.1 years (SD = 9.66) and with a mean 13.5 years of education (SD = 3.01): 78.8% were living in the city, 69.7% were working, and 90.9% were married or with a partner. All participants received blood pressure measurements and were evaluated using the personality inventory (NEO-FFI) and the temperament questionnaire (FCZ-KT).
Results: Statistically significant correlations were observed between blood pressure and rate of activity (Alertness, p <.05) and the ability to respond adequately to long-term stimulation (Endurance, p <.05). Inverse correlations were found between blood pressure and the organization of activities, persistence (Conscientiousness, p <.05), openness to new experiences (Openness, p <.05), the ability to respond to weak stimuli (Sensitivity, p <.01) and the tendency to continue behavior after the end of the situation (Perseverance, p <.05).
Conclusion: The results indicate the presence of a relationship between personality and temperamental traits and blood pressure level. This may suggest that the intensification of selected personality and temperamental traits predisposes to the appearance of higher (excessive) blood pressure, and thus an increased risk of cardiovascular complications in the perioperative period. However, this hypothesis requires further prospective studies in patients operated for osteoarthritis of the spine. It would also seem advisable to include psychotherapeutic interactions with patients waiting for surgery and characterized by a specific personality profile.