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This study aims to establish an evidence-based foundation for clinical practice by systematically retrieving and synthesizing the best evidence on the assessment and management of psychosocial distress in CHD.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n According to the \u20185S\u2019 evidence model, a top-down search strategy was conducted to collect relevant evidence, including guidelines, best practice, evidence summaries, expert consensus, systematic reviews or Meta-analyses. The search for this study covered the period from the database inception through September 10, 2025. Two reviewers independently screened and assessed the literature, then synthesized the evidence using the JBI evidence grading and recommendation system.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 21 articles were ultimately included, comprising 3 guidelines, 5 expert consensuses, 1 clinical decision, and 12 systematic reviews. 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