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Alfaqeeh M, Alfian SD, Abdulah R. Sociodemographic Factors, Health-Risk Behaviors, and Chronic Conditions Are Associated with a High Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms: Findings from the Indonesian Family Life Survey-5. Behav Med 2024:1-11. [PMID: 39045841 DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2024.2375205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Depression is a significant public health challenge. However, limited research exists regarding the risk of sociodemographic factors, health-risk behavior, and chronic conditions in relation to the development of depression in Indonesia. This study assesses the prevalence of depressive symptoms in adolescents and adults, and identifies its potential associations with sociodemographic factors, health-risk behaviors, and chronic conditions. A national cross-sectional population-based survey was performed, using the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5), to assess depressive symptoms in respondents aged 15 years and older. Depression was evaluated using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale, and potential associations with sociodemographic factors, health-risk behaviors, and chronic conditions were examined using logistic regression analysis. The study revealed a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, with the highest incidence observed in the age group of 25-34 years. Factors such as unmarried status, younger age, good physical activity, and having chronic conditions showed associations with depression. These findings have implications for developing public mental health strategies to reduce the prevalence of depression in Indonesia.
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- Mohammed Alfaqeeh
- Master Program in Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Center for Health Technology Assessment, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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Ko AJ, Kim J, Park EC, Ha MJ. Association between the utilization of senior centers and participation in health check-ups. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11518. [PMID: 38769405 PMCID: PMC11106259 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61995-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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The global older adult population is increasing. Early detection and intervention through health check-ups are crucial for successful aging, as they play a significant role in identifying and addressing diseases. This study explored the relationship between the utilization of senior centers and the promotion of health check-ups. It utilized data from 10,097 individuals aged 65 years and above, sourced from the 2020 Elderly Survey in South Korea. The primary variable of interest was classified into two groups: those who utilized senior centers and those who did not. Subgroups were further categorized based on the frequency of usage and the presence of family members among senior centers users. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the association between the utilization of senior centers and participation in health check-ups. Both men and women utilizing senior centers demonstrated a higher likelihood of participating in health check-ups compared with those who did not use senior centers. Participants visiting senior centers in a week exhibited a progressively higher likelihood of engaging in health check-ups compared with those who visited such senior centers zero times a week. Senior centers can serve as effective intervention methods to enhance health check-ups among older adults. Furthermore, this can contribute to fostering successful aging among older adults.
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- Ah Jung Ko
- Department of Health Policy & Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Informatics and Biostatistics, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Ji Y, Cho J, Xiang X. Activity Limitations and Depression Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China: The Moderating Impact of Assistance Adequacy. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38600793 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2024.2340739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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This study aimed to examine the risk and protective factors associated with depression in middle-aged and older Chinese adults with activity limitations. Data were obtained from the 2018 Wave 4 Survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. In the logistic regression analysis, health and functioning, losing a child, and a perceived lack of future assistance with daily activities increased the odds of depression. Conversely, receiving adequate assistance with daily activities lessened the depressive impacts of activity limitations, as indicated by a significant interaction effect. Enhanced long-term support for individuals with disabilities is necessary to improve mental health.
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- Yuanyuan Ji
- School of Management, Nanjing Audit University Jinshen College, Nanjing, China
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Lyew T, Kazan J, Patel K, Croswell E, Minhaj S, Lopaczynski A, Neagoe I, Stahl ST. Incorporating technology in research with older bereaved adults: Lessons learned from conducting an internet-based randomized controlled trial. Internet Interv 2023; 34:100645. [PMID: 38099093 PMCID: PMC10719521 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Objective Digital health interventions (DHI) involve multiple interactions between the user, technology platform, and study team, posing challenges for implementation. This paper describes the lessons learned while implementing an internet-based randomized controlled trial (RCT) for reducing depression symptom burden in older acutely-bereaved adults. Methods The RCT was entitled "Widowed Elders' Lifestyle after Loss" (or WELL), which compared the efficacy of a DHI to an enhanced usual care (EUC) for reducing depression symptoms in adults 60+ years who lost their spouse/life partner within the previous 12 months. Participants randomized to the DHI used their own tablet, smartphone, or pc to record the timing and regularity of sleep, meals, and physical activity twice daily, for 12 weeks. The also received weekly health coaching sessions from a clinician certified in motivational interviewing. Participants randomized to the EUC arm received weekly calls from research staff and were assessed on the same schedule as intervention participants. All study procedures were conducted virtually. Methodological and procedural challenges were discussed weekly with study staff and the primary investigator. Results Many challenges can be categorized as follows recruiting virtually, obtaining informed consent, training older adults to use technology, and establishing rapport with older adults. Solutions required researcher and interventionist flexibility in adapting to new strategies. For instance, we redesigned the informed consent process to include a user-friendly brochure that enhanced participants' understanding of the RCT and improved our enrollment rate. We also utilized user-engagement in refining an intervention protocol. Conclusion We resolved implementation challenges without compromising internal validity via interdisciplinary collaborations with mobile programmers to ensure our technology met the unique and varied needs of aging users. The solutions from this study may promote the recruitment and retainment of older adults in research studies that use technology-based interventions.
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- Thandi Lyew
- Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Wang J, Yang L, Tibbo P, Simon P, Bullerwell M. The Health and Psychosocial Profiles of Adults Who Sought Mental Health and Addiction Specialty Services Through a Centralized Intake Process in Nova Scotia in 2020 and 2021. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2023; 68:613-622. [PMID: 36855805 PMCID: PMC10411361 DOI: 10.1177/07067437231159768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES (1) To calculate the proportions of people who sought mental health and addiction (MHA) specialty services in Nova Scotia, overall and by sex and age. (2) To describe the health and psychosocial profiles of the MHA Intake clients. (3) To identify factors associated with acceptance for MHA services. METHODS The data of the Nova Scotia MHA Intake clients aged 19 to 64 years old in 2020 (N = 10,178) and in 2021 (N = 12,322) were used. The proportions of unique clients in the general population were calculated based on 2021 census data. The percentages of primary presenting concerns, the presence and frequency of psychiatric symptoms in the past month, suicide risk levels, current or past provisional psychiatric diagnosis, medical problems, and psychosocial stressors were calculated. Logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the acceptance of MHA services after the assessment. RESULTS It was found that 1.48% and 2.33% of Nova Scotians aged 19 to 64 contacted the MHA Intake in 2020 and 2021. Over 66% were self-referrals, followed by physician referrals (28.34%). Mood (28.3%), anxiety (25.17%), and substance use (19.81%) were the top three presenting concerns for the contact. Many clients had a current or past provisional psychiatric diagnosis (58.7% in 2020, 61.8% in 2021). Among the clients, 74.67% and 68.29% reported at least 1 psychosocial stressor in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The clients with a current or past psychiatric diagnosis, suicide risk, and 2 or more psychosocial stressors, those who lived outside of Central Zone, and who had employee assistance program benefits/private insurance, were more likely to be qualified and accepted for MHA services than others. CONCLUSIONS The Intake clients have complex health and psychosocial profiles. Future studies are needed to monitor the trajectories of the clients to reduce inequities in receiving MHA services and improve client outcomes.
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- JianLi Wang
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
- Early Psychosis Intervention Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
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- Mental Health and Addiction Program, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
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- Mental Health and Addiction Program, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
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Fonia D, Aisenberg D. The Effects of Mindfulness Interventions on Fibromyalgia in Adults aged 65 and Older: A Window to Effective Therapy. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022:10.1007/s10880-022-09911-7. [PMID: 36163446 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09911-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pain usually receives insufficient attention by individuals due to the misconception that pain is a natural consequence of aging. For persons aged 65 and older, a disease requiring further research is fibromyalgia, characterized by chronic pain without clear pathology. Mind-body therapies like mindfulness are beneficial for this population as they affect psychological and biological aspects of pain. These therapies emphasize a nonjudgmental acceptance of thoughts and attention to the experience without attempting to resist or change them. Despite the potential benefits of mindfulness interventions for persons with fibromyalgia aged 65 and older, only few studies have examined the effects of these therapies, yielding conflicting findings. Importantly, no study has yet to be conducted exclusively on this population. This comprehensive review examined existing literature focusing on the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on the physical and mental well-being of persons with fibromyalgia aged 65 and older. It highlights the need for further research on the relationship between mindfulness, fibromyalgia, and gerontology, calling for a standard protocol of intervention.
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- Dvir Fonia
- Clinical Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel.
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- Clinical Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
- The Dror (Imri) Aloni Center for Health Informatics, Ruppin Academic Center, Emek Hefer, Israel
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Kurniawidjaja M, Susilowati IH, Erwandi D, Kadir A, Hasiholan BP, Al Ghiffari R. Identification of Depression Among Elderly During COVID-19. J Prim Care Community Health 2022; 13:21501319221085380. [PMID: 35333667 PMCID: PMC8958696 DOI: 10.1177/21501319221085380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Elderly population is increasing, while the world has been facing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which causes a greater adverse impact among older population in various aspects of their lives, such as depression, daily routine disruption, illness, and social and emotional issues. The purpose of this study was to assess the elderly’s depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the risk factors including socio-demographic, physical and psychosocial conditions, as well as family support. The method used was cross-sectional design, with a total sampling of 457 participants. The measuring instruments used were ADL (Activities of Daily Living Scale) and IADL (Lowton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale) for physical activities assessment, APGAR (Adaptability, Participation, Growth, Affection, Resolution) for family support function assessment, and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for depression level measurement, with additional questions for psychosocial assessment. 212 elderlies (46.4%) were found with no depression tendency, 183 elderlies (40%) had a tendency of depression, and 62 elderlies (13.6%) had depression. These depression issues were significantly linked to retirement and income among elderly, dependency, fitness and health status, family and social support, and sources of funds. In the presence of depression, control measures for social, health, and psychosocial support must be implemented in order to minimize its impact among the elderly.
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- Meily Kurniawidjaja
- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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- Occupational Health and Safety Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
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Fisher K, Griffith LE, Gruneir A, Kanters D, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J. Functional limitations in people with multimorbidity and the association with mental health conditions: Baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255907. [PMID: 34379653 PMCID: PMC8357170 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Increasing multimorbidity is often associated with declining physical functioning, with some studies showing a disproportionate impact on functioning when mental health conditions are present. More research is needed because most multimorbidity studies exclude mental health conditions. OBJECTIVES This study aims to improve our understanding of the association between functional limitation and multimorbidity, including a comparison of those with multimorbidity that includes versus excludes mental health conditions. METHODS This is a population-based, cross-sectional analysis of data from The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Functional limitation was defined as the presence of any of 14 activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Multimorbidity, measured by the number of chronic conditions, included mood and anxiety disorders. Logistic regression explored the association between multimorbidity (with and without mental health conditions) and functional limitation. Factor analysis identified common condition clusters to help understand clinical complexity in those with mood/anxiety disorders and the potential influences on functional limitation. RESULTS There were 51,338 participants, with a similar proportion of men and women (49% versus 51%) and 42% age 65 years or older. Fifteen percent (15%) had no chronic conditions and 17% had 5+. Ten percent (10%) reported at least one ADL or IADL limitation. Odds ratios (ORs) for functional limitation increased with multimorbidity and were generally higher for those with versus without mental health conditions (e.g., ORs from 1 to 5+ chronic conditions increased 1.9 to 15.8 for those with mood/anxiety disorders versus 1.8 to 10.2 for those without). Factor analysis showed that mood/anxiety conditions clustered with somatic conditions (e.g., migraines, bowel/gastrointestinal disorders). CONCLUSION This study found higher odds of functional limitation for those with multimorbidity that included versus excluded mental health conditions, at all levels of multimorbidity. It highlights the need for concurrent management of mental and physical comorbidities to prevent functional limitations and future decline. This approach is aligned with the NICE clinical assessment and management guidelines for people with multimorbidity.
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- Kathryn Fisher
- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Liu X, Cao H, Zhu H, Zhang H, Niu K, Tang N, Cui Z, Pan L, Yao C, Gao Q, Wang Z, Sun J, He H, Guo M, Guo C, Liu K, Peng H, Peng W, Sun Y, Xie Y, Li B, Shan G, Zhang L. Association of chronic diseases with depression, anxiety and stress in Chinese general population: The CHCN-BTH cohort study. J Affect Disord 2021; 282:1278-1287. [PMID: 33601707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Background Large-scale epidemiological surveys focusing on characteristic differences in psychological and physical health conditions in Chinese adults are lacking. Objective To investigate the association of noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs) with depression, anxiety and stress in the Chinese general population. Methods A total of 13784 participants were recruited from the baseline survey of the Cohort Study on Chronic Disease of Communities Natural Population in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei (CHCN-BTH) from 2017 to 2019. Sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and NCDs were assessed via questionnaire. Stress, anxiety and depression were assessed by the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21). The relationship of NCDs with psychological symptoms was determined through logistic regression analysis. Results Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the prevalence of stress (OR = 1.640; 95% CI: 1.381-1.949), anxiety (OR = 1.654; 95% CI: 1.490-1.837) and depression (OR = 1.460; 95% CI: 1.286-1.658) symptoms were all significantly higher in patients with NCDs. Multimorbidities were associated with a higher risk of stress (OR = 2.310; 95% CI: 1.820-2.931), anxiety (OR = 2.119; 95% CI: 1.844-2.436) and depression (OR = 2.785; 95% CI: 1.499-2.126) than single NCDs. A course of disease within 1 year or more than 5 years also was associated with a higher risk. Limitations The cross-sectional design could not examine the causal link between psychological symptoms and NCDs. Conclusion Psychological symptoms were more prevalent among individuals with NCDs in the Chinese general population. This study suggests that more attention should be paid to the mental health problems of patients with NCDs.
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- Xiaohui Liu
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Health Management Center, Beijing Aerospace General Hospital, Beijing, 100076, China
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- Nutritional Epidemiology Institute and School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050021, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Health Management Center, Beijing Aerospace General Hospital, Beijing, 100076, China
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- Department of Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050021, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Disease Prevention and Control, Dingzhou Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Baoding, Hebei Province, 073099, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Disease Prevention and Control, Dingzhou Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Baoding, Hebei Province, 073099, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, 100069, China..
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Harris ML, Titler MG, Hoffman GJ. Associations Between Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and Depressive Symptoms of Partner Caregivers. J Appl Gerontol 2020; 40:772-780. [PMID: 32865109 DOI: 10.1177/0733464820952252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Family members-mainly spouses and partners-are the primary caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs), chronic progressive illnesses requiring increasing levels of care. We performed a retrospective observational analysis comparing depressive symptoms of 16,650 older individuals with partners without ADRDs, and those recently (within 2 years) or less recently diagnosed (≥2 years prior), controlling for lagged sociodemographic and health characteristics. The mean number of reported depressive symptoms was 1.2 (SD = 1.8). Compared with respondents with partners with no ADRD, having a partner with any ADRD was associated with a 0.35 increase (95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.30, 0.41]), or 30% increase, in depressive symptoms. A less recent partner diagnosis was associated with a 33% increase, while a recent diagnosis was associated with a 27% increase. Clinically meaningful and longitudinally worsening depressive symptoms amplify the need to prioritize partner health and family-centered care following an ADRD diagnosis.
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Wang SY, Kim G. The Relationship between Physical-Mental Comorbidity and Subjective Well-Being among Older Adults. Clin Gerontol 2020; 43:455-464. [PMID: 30831062 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2019.1580810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The present study examined the relationship between types and severity of physical-mental comorbidity and subjective well-being (SWB) among older adults. METHODS The sample was drawn from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) collected in 2011. A total of 6,945 older adults aged 65 to 105 were categorized into four groups using 16 common physical health conditions and two mental health problems: no chronic health condition (n = 562, referent), physical health condition (n = 4,946), mental health problem (n = 56), and physical-mental comorbidity (n = 1,380). Outcome variable was self-reported SWB measured with 11 items. Analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) were used to assess the relationship between types and severity of physical-mental comorbidity and SWB. RESULTS After adjusting for covariates, older adults with a mental health problem or physical-mental comorbidity reported lower SWB compared to the no chronic health condition group. Physical-mental comorbidity was associated with lower SWB compared to the physical health condition group. Higher severity level of physical-mental comorbidity was associated with decreased SWB. DISCUSSION Findings suggest that mental health problem and physical-mental comorbidity negatively associated with SWB among older adults. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Integrative interventions should be developed to target mental health issues and comorbid physical-mental health conditions in the older populations.
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- Sylvia Y Wang
- Alabama Research Institute on Aging, The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa, USA.,Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University , Seoul, South Korea
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Berard LDH, Mackenzie CS, Reynolds KA, Thompson G, Koven L, Beatie B. Choice, coercion, and/or muddling through: Older adults' experiences in seeking psychological treatment. Soc Sci Med 2020; 255:113011. [PMID: 32387873 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Help-seeking related to mental health concerns has been found to decrease as age increases . Despite extensive literature devoted to barriers to accessing mental health services, the reasons why older adults are especially unlikely to seek treatment are not well understood. The present study had two objectives concerning the experiences of older adults accessing outpatient psychological treatment: 1) classifying pathways into treatment using the Network Episode Model (NEM; Pescosolido et al., 1998), and 2) critically examining whether these pathways effectively captured the process of seeking treatment for older adults. Utilizing secondary qualitative data from three studies (N = 35), we met our first objective of classifying pathways according to the NEM with directed content analysis. The majority (n = 21, 60%) of older adults willingly accessed treatment (choice) and 42.9% of those involved 'others' in their help-seeking by way of referrals or support. The remaining participants' (n = 14, 40%) pathways into treatment reflected a process of muddling through (being unsure of their need for mental health services and where to access support, or bouncing around the treatment system). No participants' pathways were categorized as coercive. To meet our second objective, we used conventional content analysis to explore how best to categorize pathways to treatment. Findings demonstrated that a minority of participants (n = 10, 28.6%) had a help-seeking journey that represented only one of the three pathways. Instead, most participants described a lengthy period of muddling through, eventually followed by a willingness to seek help. These findings highlight the complex process of seeking treatment, and suggest a need to implement more direct mental health literacy interventions to reduce the amount of time spent muddling through, while improving the experience of mental health help-seeking for older adults.
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- Lindsay D H Berard
- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, 491 Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, PZ350 - 771 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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Gontijo Guerra S, Berbiche D, Vasiliadis HM. Changes in instrumental activities of daily living functioning associated with concurrent common mental disorders and physical multimorbidity in older adults. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 43:3663-3671. [PMID: 32255362 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1745303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Introduction: Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are key indicators of general functional status that are frequently used to assess the autonomy of older adults living in the community.Aims: To evaluate the changes in IADL in community-living older adults and the role of common mental disorders and physical multimorbidity in predicting these changes.Method: A secondary analysis including participants from the Longitudinal Survey on Senior's Health and Health Services. Self-reported sociodemographic and clinical information on chronic conditions were obtained at baseline interview (n = 1615). Measures of IADL were obtained at two time points, 3 years apart. Administrative data on physician diagnoses of chronic diseases were linked to self-reported information. Logistic and multinomial regression models were used to study the outcomes of interest.Results: More than one-third of participants reported disability. Significant increase in global and specific IADL tasks disability were observed over time. Concurrent mental and physical chronic conditions predicted persistent and future incidence of disability.Conclusions: We draw attention to the synergistic effect of mental and physical co-morbidities on IADL functioning and to the importance of the simultaneous management of these conditions in order to prevent disability, future decline and the associated health and societal burden.Implications for RehabilitationBy establishing the prevalence of global and specific IADL disability, we can better recognize the needs of older adults and inform health and social care planning.Influenced by the morbidity profile, older adults may experience decline, improvement or maintenance of autonomy in IADL over time.The presence of synergistic effect of physical and mental chronic conditions on functioning suggests that their simultaneous management is crucial in delaying or preventing disability.Reports of significant impairment in tasks such as taking medication calls attention to the need for increased accessibility to programs on medication management.The progressive loss of ability to take medication among multimorbid patients emphasize the need for therapeutic plans that circumvent polypharmacy.
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- Samantha Gontijo Guerra
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Longueuil, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Campus Longueuil, Longueuil, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Longueuil, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Community Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Longueuil, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Community Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, QC, Canada
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Mental morbidity and its associations with socio-behavioural factors and chronic conditions in rural middle- and older-aged adults in South Africa. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AFRICA 2020; 30:257-263. [PMID: 34671192 DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2020.1767956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study investigated mental morbidity and its association with socio-behavioural health and chronic health conditions among rural middle-older persons in South African (N = 5 059 adults; females = 53.6%; mean age = 62.4 years, SD = 13.1 years). We analysed baseline data from the Health and Aging in Africa Longitudinal Study (HAALSI), which included questions on socio-demographic, clinical, health, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Seventeen percent of the participants screened positive for depression and 4.8% for PTSD. The percentage of depression and/or PTSD was significantly higher in individuals with anaemia, angina, cataract, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, chronic bronchitis, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and tuberculosis. In multivariable logistic regression, being female, older age, being underweight, and having multi-morbidity portended higher risk for depression. Multi-morbidity and being physically inactive but not obese increased the odds for PTSD. Multi-layered interventions are needed to investigate the mental health burden of this aging rural population.
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- Supa Pengpid
- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.,Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa
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- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Rickards T, Cornish T. Reaching out to diabetic soles: Outreach foot care pilot project. SAGE Open Med 2018; 6:2050312118820030. [PMID: 30574310 PMCID: PMC6299298 DOI: 10.1177/2050312118820030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of outreach foot care services as a tool for engagement with isolated vulnerable seniors. To improve foot health of diabetic seniors, thus avoiding expensive and potentially life-threatening diabetic complications. Methods: Four validated tools are used to gather data: InLow 60-second Diabetic Foot Screen©, Short Diabetes Knowledge Instrument for Older and Minority Adults, Brief Healthcare Questionnaire (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results: Five monthly visits to 20 participants resulted in multiple co-morbidities being identified, improvements in foot status and diabetic knowledge realized, and determinants of health addressed. Seniors needed support and resources to engage in diabetes self-management. Conclusion: The importance of regular foot care as a key element of any self-management plan for diabetes cannot be understated, nor can increasing social services spending to include coverage for foot care thereby avoiding expensive healthcare. Using foot care as a tool for engagement conferred access to vulnerable seniors who ultimately benefited from healthcare and social interactions with a provider.
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- Tracey Rickards
- Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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- Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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Vun E, Turner S, Sareen J, Mota N, Afifi TO, El-Gabalawy R. Prevalence of comorbid chronic pain and mental health conditions in Canadian Armed Forces active personnel: analysis of a cross-sectional survey. CMAJ Open 2018; 6:E528-E536. [PMID: 30389752 PMCID: PMC6221807 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20180093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic pain conditions and mental disorders have high prevalence rates in military populations. However, few investigations have examined the comorbidity between chronic pain conditions and specific mental disorders among Canadian active military personnel. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the 2013 Canadian Forces Mental Health Survey (CFMHS) concerning the population of regular members. Diagnostic interviews assessed the presence of mental disorders, and participants self-reported chronic pain conditions (i.e., arthritis, back problems, musculoskeletal conditions, migraines) and indicators of pain severity. We used multiple logistic regressions to assess associations between chronic pain conditions and mental disorders. We used cross-tabulations to assess the prevalence of pain severity indicators in comorbid relationships compared with the chronic pain condition alone. We used moderation analyses to examine the interactions between pain condition by pain severity, and pain condition by activity limitation, respectively, on mental disorders. RESULTS The CFMHS included data from 6696 regular members and had a response rate of 79.8%. About one-quarter (n = 1761) of military personnel reported having chronic pain. In the fully adjusted model, all assessed pain conditions were significantly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (odds ratio [OR] range 1.86-2.55), and several pain conditions were associated with major depressive episode, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Back problems were significantly associated with all mental disorders apart from alcohol use disorders (OR range 1.40-2.17). Cross-tabulations showed higher prevalence estimates of endorsement for pain severity indicators among pain conditions and comorbid mental disorders, compared with pain conditions alone. Formal moderation analyses showed a significant relationship between migraine and activity limitation on PTSD. INTERPRETATION Chronic pain conditions are prevalent and co-occur with mental disorders among Canadian regular force members. Greater understanding of these chronic pain conditions and mental disorders and their impact on people's abilities to adapt to both military and civilian life is needed.
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- Everett Vun
- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (Vun); Departments of Community Health Sciences (Turner, Afifi), Psychiatry (Sareen, Afifi, Mota, El-Gabalawy), Clinical Health Psychology (Mota, El-Gabalawy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (El-Gabalawy), Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man.
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Seo J, Choi B, Kim S, Lee H, Oh D. The relationship between multiple chronic diseases and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and elderly populations: results of a 2009 korean community health survey of 156,747 participants. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:844. [PMID: 29070021 PMCID: PMC5657127 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4798-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between multiple chronic diseases and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and elderly populations. Methods This study was performed using the 2009 Korean Community Health Survey, which targeted adults over the age of 40 (N = 156,747 participants, 88,749 aged 40–59 years and 67,998 aged ≥60 years). The Korean version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-K) was used as the measurement tool for depressive symptoms (CES-D-K score over 16). Multiple chronic diseases were defined as the concurrent presence of two or more chronic diseases. Results The prevalence and risk ratios (RRs) of experiencing depressive symptoms increased in the presence of multiple chronic diseases and with the number of comorbidities. The RRs of experiencing depressive symptoms according to the presence of multiple chronic diseases were higher in the middle-aged population (adjusted RR, 1.939, 95% confidence limits (CL), 1.82-2.06) than in the elderly population (adjusted RR, 1.620, 95% CL, 1.55-1.69). In particular, middle-aged women who suffer from 4 or more chronic diseases have the highest RR (adjusted RR, 4.985, 95% CL, 4.13-6.03) for depressive symptoms. Conclusions Multiple chronic diseases are closely associated with depressive symptoms in middle-aged and elderly populations. Given the mutual relationship between multiple chronic diseases and depressive symptoms, attention to and the assessment of depressive symptoms are needed in people with multiple chronic diseases. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-017-4798-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- JooYeon Seo
- Institute for Health and Society, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Sungdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Institute for Health and Society, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Sungdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Farmers' Safety & Health, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute for Health and Society, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Sungdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Institute for Health and Society, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Sungdong-Gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea. .,Seulha Mental Health Clinic, Jeju, South Korea.
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Sancassiani F, Machado S, Ruggiero V, Cacace E, Carmassi C, Gesi C, Dell'Osso L, Carta MG. The management of fibromyalgia from a psychosomatic perspective: an overview. Int Rev Psychiatry 2017; 29:473-488. [PMID: 28681628 DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2017.1320982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a central sensitization syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain. FM is often comorbid with psychiatric disorders, as well as psychological distress that worsens the quality-of-life of people affected. The aim was to collect current evidence about the management of FM from a psychosomatic perspective. The literature was synthesized and summarized in a narrative format. The literature search was carried out in PubMed; review articles, meta-analysis, overview, and guidelines published in the last 10 years written in English were included. Five main topics (Diagnostic criteria of FM; Pathogenesis of chronic widespread pain in FM; Early stress and trauma as predisposing factors for central sensitization; FM and Psychiatric comorbidity; Implications for treatment) were pointed out and discussed. Much evidence underlies the importance of considering and treating the comorbidity of FM with psychiatric disorders and psychological factors that affect pain management. Validation of FM as a central sensitization syndrome by a clinician facilitates therapeutic strategies that involve patients as active participants in the pain management process, likely leading to improved outcomes.
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- Federica Sancassiani
- a Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- b Laboratory of Panic and Respiration , Institute of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IPUB/UFRJ) , Rio de Janeiro , RJ , Brazil.,c Physical Activity Neuroscience , Physical Activity Sciences Postgraduate Program, Salgado de Oliveira University , Niterói , Brazil
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- a Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- a Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- d Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- d Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- d Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- a Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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Berkol TD, Balcioglu YH, Kirlioglu SS, Erensoy H, Vural M. Dissociative features of fibromyalgia syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 22:198-204. [PMID: 28678214 PMCID: PMC5946364 DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2017.3.20160538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Objective: To assess the relationships between the dissociative features of FMS and the pain, psychological status, and functional status. Methods: Twenty-seven women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and 24 controls from the Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital (2013-2015) were included in this cross-sectional study. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Structured Clinical Interview for Axis I Disorders was used to evaluate the participants. A visual analogous scale (VAS), Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were used to assess the levels of pain, quality of sleep and functional and psychological statuses. The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) was used to evaluate the dissociative features. Results: The BDI, BAI and DES scores were statistically significantly higher in the cases of FMS. There were remarkable associations between all but 2 of the DES and FIQ scores, while positive correlations were found between the DES and, VAS pain and sleep quality scores. The prevalences of current and lifelong dysthymia, and major depressive disorder; not otherwise specified, common anxiety and somatoform disorders were higher in the cases of FMS. Conclusion: Pain, physical function and emotional status appear to be associated with dissociative features in FMS. Further studies are required to define these relationships and improve treatment.
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- Tonguc D Berkol
- Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Dr. Tevfik Saglam St. No. 52/2, Zuhuratbaba, Bakirkoy, Istanbul,Turkey. E-mail:
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Hodgetts S, Gallagher P, Stow D, Ferrier IN, O'Brien JT. The impact and measurement of social dysfunction in late-life depression: an evaluation of current methods with a focus on wearable technology. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2017; 32:247-255. [PMID: 27911019 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Depression is known to negatively impact social functioning, with patients commonly reporting difficulties maintaining social relationships. Moreover, a large body of evidence suggests poor social functioning is not only present in depression but that social functioning is an important factor in illness course and outcome. In addition, good social relationships can play a protective role against the onset of depressive symptoms, particularly in late-life depression. However, the majority of research in this area has employed self-report measures of social function. This approach is problematic, as due to their reliance on memory, such measures are prone to error from the neurocognitive impairments of depression, as well as mood-congruent biases. METHOD Narrative review based on searches of the Web of Science and PubMed database(s) from the start of the databases, until the end of 2015. RESULTS The present review provides an overview of the literature on social functioning in (late-life) depression and discusses the potential for new technologies to improve the measurement of social function in depressed older adults. In particular, the use of wearable technology to collect direct, objective measures of social activity, such as physical activity and speech, is considered. CONCLUSION In order to develop a greater understanding of social functioning in late-life depression, future research should include the development and validation of more direct, objective measures in conjunction with subjective self-report measures. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Sophie Hodgetts
- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,Newcastle University, Institute for Ageing, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Halvorsrud L, Kalfoss M. Exploring the quality of life of depressed and nondepressed, home-dwelling, Norwegian adults. Br J Community Nurs 2016; 21:170-177. [PMID: 27282502 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2016.21.4.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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AIM This study aims to explore how intimacy, physical and psychological health, loneliness, and attitudes to ageing at a time of loss affect the overall quality of life (QoL) of nondepressed and depressed older adults. METHOD This was a randomised, stratified, cross-sectional study with two subsamples: depressed (n=74; mean: 77.9 years; 65% female) and nondepressed (n=356; mean: 75.0 years; 55% female), and based on the Geriatric Depression Scale-15. RESULTS Physical health accounted for the greatest variance in overall QoL in the nondepressed group; psychological health, losses, and feelings of intimacy also made significant contributions. In the depressed group, intimacy made the strongest contribution, while psychological health came a close second. CONCLUSIONS Physical health, psychological health, and loss were important to the QoL of nondepressed older adults, while intimacy was important for QoL in both depressed and nondepressed older adults. For those who are depressed, feelings of intimacy, in the form of having opportunities to express and receive love, are especially relevant and should be assessed by health professionals when planning interventions.
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- Liv Halvorsrud
- Associate Professor, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway
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- Professor, Diakonova University College, Oslo, Norway
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Thomeer MB. Multiple Chronic Conditions, Spouse's Depressive Symptoms, and Gender within Marriage. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 2016; 57:59-76. [PMID: 26957134 PMCID: PMC8258774 DOI: 10.1177/0022146516628179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Multiple chronic conditions (i.e., multimorbidity) increase a person's depressive symptoms more than having one chronic condition. Little is known regarding whether multimorbidity similarly increases the depressive symptoms of one's spouse and whether this depends on type of condition, gender, or both spouses' health status. Analysis of multiple waves of the Health and Retirement Study reveals husband's number of chronic conditions is positively related to wife's depressive symptoms when both spouses are chronically ill. The association between wife's chronic conditions and husband's depressive symptoms is weaker and less robust. Type of chronic condition also matters but which type depends on the gender and health status of both spouses. By highlighting key contexts where chronic conditions are connected to spousal depressive symptoms, this study identifies areas of vulnerability and urges researchers and clinicians to consider multimorbidity when designing and implementing interventions, along with gender, both spouses' chronic conditions, and condition type.
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Morkem R, Barber D, Williamson T, Patten SB. A Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network Study Evaluating Antidepressant Prescribing in Canada From 2006 to 2012. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2015; 60:564-70. [PMID: 26720825 PMCID: PMC4679165 DOI: 10.1177/070674371506001207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prescribing patterns of antidepressants (ADs) by primary care providers to youth, adults, and seniors, from 2006 to 2012, using data from electronic medical records (EMRs). METHOD This was a retrospective cross-sectional database study that used primary care data from the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (CPCSSN). Data on more than 600 000 Canadian primary care patients were used to determine the prevalence and incidence of AD prescribing to patients 15 years and older who had an encounter in the years of study (from 2006 to 2012). Each study year was evaluated independently. RESULTS The study population consisted of 86 927 patients in 2006 (mean age 48.1 years [SD 18.7], 38% male) and grew to 273 529 (mean age 49.6 years [SD 19.3], 40% male) in 2012. The prevalence of AD prescribing increased from 9.20% in 2006 to 12.80% in 2012 (P < 0.001). While the incidence rate of AD prescribing dropped from 3.54% in 2006 to 2.72% in 2008 (P < 0.001) the rate started to significantly rise again, reaching an incidence of 3.07% by 2012 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of AD prescribing by primary care providers in Canada continued to rise from 2006 to 2012. Conversely, incidence has remained stable or declined during the 6-year study period. While many complex factors likely contribute to the observed prevalence and incidence rates, our findings suggest that the guidelines indicating the efficacy of long-term AD therapy for patients with highly recurrent or severe depression are being followed.
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- Network Director and Assistant Professor, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
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- Editor-in-Chief, The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Ottawa, Ontario; Professor, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta; Member, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
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Advancing the screening of fibromyalgia in late-life depression: practical implications for psychiatric settings. Int Psychogeriatr 2015; 27:1513-21. [PMID: 25907254 PMCID: PMC4521974 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610215000666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia (FM) is common in older adults suffering from mood disorders. However, clinical diagnosis of FM is challenging, particularly in psychiatric settings. We examined the prevalence of FM and the sensitivity of three simple screeners for FM. METHODS Using cross-sectional data, we evaluated three tests against the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 Criteria for the Classification of FM: a "Do you often feel like you hurt all over?" question, a pain map score, and the Pope and Hudson (PH) interview for FM. Participants were 185 community-dwelling adults ≥ 60 years old with comorbid depression and chronic low back pain evaluated at a late-life mental health clinic. RESULTS Fifty three of 185 participants (29%) met the ACR 1990 FM criteria. Compared to those without FM, the FM group had more "yes" answers to the "hurt all over?" question and higher pain map scores. To reach a sensitivity of at least 0.90, the cut-off score for the pain map was 8. The sensitivity of the pain map, "hurt all over?" question, and PH criteria were 0.92 [95%CI 0.82-0.98], 0.91 [95%CI 0.79-0.97], and 0.94 [95%CI 0.843-0.99] respectively. CONCLUSIONS Nearly one in three older adults suffering from depression and chronic low back pain met ACR 1990 FM criteria. Three short screening tests showed high sensitivity when compared to the ACR 1990 FM criteria. Implementation of one of the simple screeners for FM in geriatric psychiatry settings may guide the need for further diagnostic evaluation.
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Examining functional and social determinants of depression in community-dwelling older adults: implications for practice. Geriatr Nurs 2015; 35:236-40. [PMID: 24942525 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2014.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Coping with declining health, physical illnesses and complex medical regimens, which are all too common among many older adults, requires significant lifestyle changes and causes increasing self-management demands. Depression occurs in community-dwelling older adults as both demands and losses increase, but this problem is drastically underestimated and under-recognized. Depressive symptoms are often attributed to physical illnesses and thus overlooked, resulting in lack of appropriate treatment and diminished quality of life. The purpose of this study is to assess prevalence of depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults with high levels of co-morbidity and to identify correlates of depression. In this sample of 533 homebound older adults screened (76.1% female, 71.8% white, mean age 78.5 years) who were screened using the Geriatric Depression Scale (SF), 35.9% scored greater than 5. Decreased satisfaction with family support (p << 0.001) and functional status (p ≤ 0.001) and increased loneliness (p < 0.001) were significant independent predictors of depression status in this sample; thus, these factors should be considered when planning care.
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A growing body of research demonstrates that psychosocial factors play an important role in the development of hypertension. Previous reviews have identified several key factors (i.e., occupational stress) that contribute to the onset of hypertension; however, they are now outdated. In this review, we provide an updated synthesis of the literature from 2010 to April 2014. We identified 21 articles for inclusion in the review, of which there were six categories of psychosocial stressors: occupational stress, personality, mental health, housing instability, social support/isolation, and sleep quality. Sixteen of the studies reported an association between the psychosocial stressor and blood pressure. While several findings were consistent with previous literature, new findings regarding mediating and moderating factors underlying the psychosocial-hypertension association help to untangle inconsistencies reported in the literature. Moreover, sleep quality is a novel additional factor that should undergo further exploration. Areas for future research based on these findings are discussed.
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Chronic physical comorbidity burden and the quality of depression treatment in primary care: a systematic review. J Psychosom Res 2015; 78:314-23. [PMID: 25649274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2014] [Revised: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We examined whether the treatment and follow-up care for depression in routine primary care differs between adults with higher chronic physical comorbidity burden compared to adults with lower chronic physical comorbidity burden and explored factors leading to divergent results across studies. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of English and French articles using Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register from inception to July 2013. Reference list and reverse citation searches were also conducted. Search terms included depression, primary care, general practitioner, chronic disease and comorbidity. Study eligibility required inclusion of relevant quality indicators and data contrasting participants with higher and lower chronic physical comorbidity burden. Study selection and quality appraisal were carried out independently by two review authors. A narrative synthesis of results was performed. RESULTS Our search yielded 5817 unique citations and 46 studies met inclusion criteria. Studies provided data on quality of pharmacotherapy (n=28), psychotherapy (n=4), combined measures of treatment quality (n=14), and follow-up care (n=9). Across studies, evidence that higher chronic physical comorbidity burden was associated with lower depression treatment or follow-up care quality was reported in 13 studies whereas evidence for the opposite relationship was reported in 15 studies. Four studies reported mixed results and 14 studies observed no relationships between comorbidity burden and depression treatment or follow-up care quality. CONCLUSION Review findings suggest that chronic physical comorbidity does not consistently lead to lower quality of depression treatment or follow-up care in primary care.
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Cong L, Dou P, Chen D, Cai L. Depression and Associated Factors in the Elderly Cadres in Fuzhou, China: A Community-based Study. INT J GERONTOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Montesó-Curto P, Ferré-Grau C, Lleixà-Fortuño M, Albacar-Riobóo N, Lejeune M. Diagnosed, identified, current and complete depression among patients attending primary care in southern Catalonia: different aspects of the same concept. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2014; 28:50-4. [PMID: 24506987 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2013.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Revised: 09/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aims of this study were to explore the prevalence and the conceptualizations of depression detected by the healthcare system, identified by the patient or classified/identified in the validated Goldberg's questionnaire in a community. We conducted a cross-sectional evaluation of 317 patients. The different types of depression diagnosed, identified, current or total were stratified by age and gender groups. The difference in the conceptualization of depression from the medical or ordinary people point of view indicate that depression care requires the understanding of the lifestyle, beliefs, attitudes, family and social networks of the people the physicians and nurses care for.
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- Department of Nursing. Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Molecular Biology and Research Section, Hospital de Tortosa Verge de la Cinta, IISPV, URV, Tortosa, Spain
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Sinnige J, Braspenning J, Schellevis F, Stirbu-Wagner I, Westert G, Korevaar J. The prevalence of disease clusters in older adults with multiple chronic diseases--a systematic literature review. PLoS One 2013; 8:e79641. [PMID: 24244534 PMCID: PMC3823581 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Since most clinical guidelines address single diseases, treatment of patients with multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of multiple (chronic) diseases within one person, can become complicated. Information on highly prevalent combinations of diseases can set the agenda for guideline development on multimorbidity. With this systematic review we aim to describe the prevalence of disease combinations (i.e. disease clusters) in older patients with multimorbidity, as assessed in available studies. In addition, we intend to acquire information that can be supportive in the process of multimorbidity guideline development. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library for all types of studies published between January 2000 and September 2012. We included empirical studies focused on multimorbidity or comorbidity that reported prevalence rates of combinations of two or more diseases. Results Our search yielded 3070 potentially eligible articles, of which 19 articles, representing 23 observational studies, turned out to meet all our quality and inclusion criteria after full text review. These studies provided prevalence rates of 165 combinations of two diseases (i.e. disease pairs). Twenty disease pairs, concerning 12 different diseases, were described in at least 3 studies. Depression was found to be the disease that was most commonly clustered, and was paired with 8 different diseases, in the available studies. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were found to be the second most clustered diseases, both with 6 different diseases. Prevalence rates for each disease combination varied considerably per study, but were highest for the pairs that included hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus. Conclusions Twenty disease pairs were assessed most frequently in patients with multimorbidity. These disease combinations could serve as a first priority setting towards the development of multimorbidity guidelines, starting with the diseases with the highest observed prevalence rates and those with potential interacting treatment plans.
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- Judith Sinnige
- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- IQ Healthcare, Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University medical centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University medical centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of General Practice and Elderly care medicine/EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University medical centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Fotsing S, Nzokem AH, Grenier J, Imbeault P, Batal M, Bouchard L, Chomienne MH. Prévalence de la dépression majeure chez les arthritiques des populations canadiennes: étude comparative entre anglophones majoritaires et francophones en situation linguistique minoritaire. Canadian Journal of Public Health 2013. [DOI: 10.17269/cjph.104.3484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Age related differences in mental health scale scores and depression diagnosis: adult responses to the CIDI-SF and MHI-5. J Affect Disord 2013; 151:639-645. [PMID: 23993442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2012] [Revised: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Inconsistencies surrounding the prevalence levels of depression in later life suggest that the measurement of depression in older people may be problematic. The current study aimed to map responses to a depressive symptom scale, the Mental Health Index-5 (MHI-5) which is part of the Short form 36 (SF-36, Ware et al., 1993) against the diagnostic screening items of the Composite International Diagnostic Instrument-Short Form (CIDI-SF, Kessler et al., 1998) to examine disagreement rates across age groups. The study examined data from a national random sample of 10,641 participants living in Ireland, 58.8% were female and 19% were over 65 (SLÁN, 2007). CIDI-SF depression screening endorsement was lower in older groups, whereas mean MHI-5 depressive symptoms showed less change across age groups. Results showed that the odds of MHI-5 endorsers aged 18-44 endorsing CIDI-SF screening questions were 5 times and 4.5 times (dysphoria and anhedonia, respectively) greater than the odds of people aged 75 or more endorsing these items. Findings suggest that although the risk of depressive disorder may decrease with age, complex diagnostic screening questions may exaggerate lower rates of depression among older people.
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Kazer MW, Grossman S, Kerins G, Kris A, Tocchi C. Validity and Reliability of the Geriatric Sexuality Inventory. J Gerontol Nurs 2013; 39:38-45. [DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20130916-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Depression in employees in privately owned enterprises in China: is it related to work environment and work ability? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:1152-67. [PMID: 23528811 PMCID: PMC3709310 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10041152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2013] [Revised: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study examines the individual and workplace factors related to depression and stress in a large privately owned enterprise in China. The cross-sectional study design involved 13 privately owned retail enterprises in China. A self-report survey was administered to 4,847 employees aged 18–54 recruited through the management boards of the 13 enterprises. A chi-square test was used to compare differences between the depressed and non-depressed groups on a number of demographic variables and chronic diseases. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess depression in relation to individual factors (work ability and resilience) and organisational environmental factors (workplace ethos and culture, psychosocial environment and health promotion policies and activities). Significant relationships were found between employee depression all personal factors, and one organisational environmental factor. Personal factors include poor work ability and low resilience, while workplace factors include workplace ethos and culture. The primary organisational environmental factor was a low level of enterprise ethos and culture.
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Chen X, Cheng HG, Huang Y, Liu Z, Luo X. Depression symptoms and chronic pain in the community population in Beijing, China. Psychiatry Res 2012; 200:313-7. [PMID: 22560805 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2012.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2011] [Revised: 04/08/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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We explore the association of depressive symptoms and chronic pain (arthritis, back or neck pain, headache, or other pain) in a community population of Beijing, China. Two thousand four hundred and sixty nine residents aged 16 years and older were investigated in 2010. Data were collected from face-to-face interviews using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview-3rd version. The presence of chronic pain condition and depressive symptoms were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analysis methods. We found a 12-month prevalence of MDD (Major depressive disorder) at 3.28%. Nearly half (41.01%) of respondents with depressive symptoms also had at least one chronic pain condition, and 64.20% of subjects with MDD (Major depressive disorder) experienced at least one chronic pain. After adjusting for selected demographic variables, it was found by multivariate logistic regression analysis that depressive symptom without MDD was significantly associated with back-or neck pain (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.97, 95% CI, 1.34-2.90), headache (AOR=3.17, 95% CI, 1.81-5.58), and other chronic pain (AOR=2.21, 95% CI, 1.07-4.49). MDD was significantly associated with arthritis (AOR=2.23) back or neck pain (AOR=4.17), headache (AOR=3.16), and other chronic pain (AOR=3.51). Multiple types of chronic pain are associated with depressive symptoms and MDD. Future studies are needed to infer causality.
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- Xi Chen
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Ministry of Health (Peking University), Beijing 100191, PR China
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Fiest KM, Dykeman J, Patten SB, Wiebe S, Kaplan GG, Maxwell CJ, Bulloch AGM, Jette N. Depression in epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology 2012; 80:590-9. [PMID: 23175727 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e31827b1ae0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 267] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of depression in persons with epilepsy (PWE) and the strength of association between these 2 conditions. METHODS The MEDLINE (1948-2012), EMBASE (1980-2012), and PsycINFO (1806-2012) databases, reference lists of retrieved articles, and conference abstracts were searched. Content experts were also consulted. Two independent reviewers screened abstracts and extracted data. For inclusion, studies were population-based, original research, and reported on epilepsy and depression. Estimates of depression prevalence among PWE and of the association between epilepsy and depression (estimated with reported odds ratios [ORs]) are provided. RESULTS Of 7,106 abstracts screened, 23 articles reported on 14 unique data sources. Nine studies reported on 29,891 PWE who had an overall prevalence of active (current or past-year) depression of 23.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] 20.6%-28.31%). Five of the 14 studies reported on 1,217,024 participants with an overall OR of active depression of 2.77 (95% CI 2.09-3.67) in PWE. For lifetime depression, 4 studies reported on 5,454 PWE, with an overall prevalence of 13.0% (95% CI 5.1-33.1), and 3 studies reported on 4,195 participants with an overall OR of 2.20 (95% CI 1.07-4.51) for PWE. CONCLUSIONS Epilepsy was significantly associated with depression and depression was observed to be highly prevalent in PWE. These findings highlight the importance of proper identification and management of depression in PWE.
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- Kirsten M Fiest
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Canada
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Olomu AB, Corser WD, Stommel M, Xie Y, Holmes-Rovner M. Do self-report and medical record comorbidity data predict longitudinal functional capacity and quality of life health outcomes similarly? BMC Health Serv Res 2012; 12:398. [PMID: 23151237 PMCID: PMC3538524 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-12-398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The search for a reliable, valid and cost-effective comorbidity risk adjustment method for outcomes research continues to be a challenge. The most widely used tool, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) is limited due to frequent missing data in medical records and administrative data. Patient self-report data has the potential to be more complete but has not been widely used. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of the Self-Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire (SCQ) to predict functional capacity, quality of life (QOL) health outcomes compared to CCI medical records data. Method An SCQ-score was generated from patient interview, and the CCI score was generated by medical record review for 525 patients hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) at baseline, three months and eight months post-discharge. Linear regression models assessed the extent to which there were differences in the ability of comorbidity measures to predict functional capacity (Activity Status Index [ASI] scores) and quality of life (EuroQOL 5D [EQ5D] scores). Results The CCI (R2 = 0.245; p = 0.132) did not predict quality of life scores while the SCQ self-report method (R2 = 0.265; p < 0.0005) predicted the EQ5D scores. However, the CCI was almost as good as the SCQ for predicting the ASI scores at three and six months and performed slightly better in predicting ASI at eight-month follow up (R2 = 0.370; p < 0.0005 vs. R2 = 0.358; p < 0.0005) respectively. Only age, gender, family income and Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CESD) scores showed significant association with both measures in predicting QOL and functional capacity. Conclusions Although our model R-squares were fairly low, these results show that the self-report SCQ index is a good alternative method to predict QOL health outcomes when compared to a CCI medical record score. Both measures predicted physical functioning similarly. This suggests that patient self-reported comorbidity data can be used for predicting physical functional capacity and QOL and can serve as a reliable risk adjustment measure. Self-report comorbidity data may provide a cost-effective alternative method for risk adjustment in clinical research, health policy and organizational improvement analyses. Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov NCT00416026
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- Adesuwa B Olomu
- College of Human Medicine, Clinical Center Building, Michigan State University, 788 Service Road, Room B329, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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Lucas-Carrasco R. Reliability and validity of the Spanish version of the World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index in elderly. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2012; 66:508-13. [PMID: 23066768 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1819.2012.02387.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS The World Health Organization (WHO)-Five Well-being Index (WHO-5) is a short 5-item index designed to assess the level of emotional well-being. The positive questions of the WHO-5, shifted towards measuring cheerfulness and the level of energy, work in the screening of depression. This paper describes the psychometric properties of the Spanish WHO-5 in older persons. METHODS A total of 199 participants from community centers and primary care centers participated in the study completing a battery of measures: WHO-5, Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale [GDS-15]), as well as health and sociodemographic information. Analysis was performed using standard psychometric methods. RESULTS Internal consistency reliability was good (Cronbach's α = 0.86). Exploratory factor analysis showed a one-factor solution which accounted for 66% of the total variance of WHO-5. Moderate-high correlations were found between WHO-5 and the WHOQOL-BREF and GDS-15 were confirmed, indicating good convergent validity. Discriminative validity was confirmed by the ability of the WHO-5 to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy and depressed and non-depressed participants (as measured by the GDS-15). CONCLUSIONS The WHO-5 showed acceptable psychometric properties in elderly persons. It might be a useful tool to assess emotional well-being and to detect depressive symptoms among older persons in primary care and community centers.
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- Ramona Lucas-Carrasco
- Department of Methodology and Behavioral Sciences, University of Barcelona & SGR 822 Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
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Balogun RA, Abdel-Rahman EM, Balogun SA, Lott EH, Lu JL, Malakauskas SM, Ma JZ, Kalantar-Zadeh K, Kovesdy CP. Association of depression and antidepressant use with mortality in a large cohort of patients with nondialysis-dependent CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2012; 7:1793-800. [PMID: 22904119 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.02650312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Depression is common and is associated with higher mortality in patients with ESRD or CKD (stage 5). Less information is available on earlier stages of CKD. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and any association with all-cause mortality in patients with varying severity of nondialysis-dependent CKD. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS This is a retrospective study of a national cohort of 598,153 US veterans with nondialysis-dependent CKD stages 1-5 followed for a median of 4.7 years in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Health System. Diagnosis of depression was established as a result of systematic screening and administration of antidepressants. Association of depression with all-cause mortality overall and stratified by CKD stages were examined with the Kaplan-Meier method and in Cox models. RESULTS There were 179,441 patients (30%) with a diagnosis of depression. Over median follow-up of 4.7 years, depression was associated with significantly higher age-adjusted mortality overall (hazard ratio, 1.55; 95% confidence interval, 1.54-1.57; P<0.001). Sequential adjustments for sociodemographic characteristics and especially for comorbid conditions attenuated this association, which nevertheless remained significant (hazard ratio, 1.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.23-1.26). CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort of predominantly elderly male patients with CKD, prevalence of depression and antidepressant use is high (30%) and is associated with significantly higher all-cause mortality independent of comorbid conditions.
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- Rasheed A Balogun
- Division of Nephrology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.
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Montesó P, Ferre C, Lleixa M, Albacar N, Aguilar C, Sanchez A, Lejeune M. Depression in the elderly: study in a rural city in southern Catalonia. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2012; 19:426-9. [PMID: 22070581 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01798.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Depression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric diseases among the elderly, and frequently go without diagnosis and treatment. However, evidence regarding the prevalence of depression related to the diagnostic systems utilized and the sociocultural variations in the different communities investigated (rural-urban) is contradictory. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of depression in a rural area in the south of Catalonia, analysing the different age groups, identifying the causal factors of depression and determining whether there are gender differences. The descriptive and quantitative study includes 157 women and 160 men. The qualitative study evaluates 14 men and 52 women diagnosed with depression. Our results indicate a high risk of depression in elderly participants of our small rural community. Widowers suffer more depression than widows and the loneliness, illness, and task of caregiver were predictive variables for depression in these elderly men. The loss of the ability to perform activities of daily living associated with ageing has a greater effect on depression disorders in men than in women.
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- Department of Nursing, Rovira i Virgili University, Tortosa, Tarragona, Spain.
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