scholarly journals Depression and anxiety in cystic fibrosis: relation with quality of life

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. S97
Author(s):  
G. Olveira ◽  
C. Olveira ◽  
F. Espíldora ◽  
D. Antonio ◽  
A. Padilla ◽  
...  
2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 1067-1070
Author(s):  
Evelina Moraru ◽  
Ramona Diaconu ◽  
Emil Anton ◽  
Laura Bozomitu ◽  
Carmen Anton ◽  
...  

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most frequent autosomal recessive genetic disease in Caucasians. Although epidemiological studies continue to provide data and information that could lead to a better understanding of the clinical manifestations of the disease, there are still many controversies regarding the importance of some risk factors, such as pain, depression or anxiety in the pathogenesis of this disorder and its management. In the present study, we focused on the relevance of these 3 factors in the management of CF and to their related mechanisms in this disorder. Our original data showed that pain, depression and anxiety, determined by using a specific quality of life (KINDL) questionnaire, are important in understanding this disorder, the effectiveness of treatment and could also represent important factors for improving treatment. The screening and treatment of these specific manifestations in CF patients is recommended and holds promise for improving the outcome of patients with CF.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 771
Author(s):  
Fany Chuquilín-Arista ◽  
Tania Álvarez-Avellón ◽  
Manuel Menéndez-González

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms. Depression and anxiety are common manifestations in PD and may be determinants of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The objective of this study is to determine the association of depression and anxiety with the dimensions of HRQoL in subjects with PD enrolled in an association of patients. Ninety-five community-based patients with PD diagnosis at different disease stages were studied. HRQoL was assessed using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39); depression and anxiety were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), respectively. Our results showed that depression and anxiety were negatively associated with HRQoL measured by PDSI. Higher motor dysfunction measured by Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) staging was also associated with worse HRQoL. Depression was the most influential variable in the model. All PDQ-39 dimensions except social support and bodily discomfort were associated with depression. Anxiety was associated with the emotional well-being and bodily discomfort dimensions. These results suggest that physicians should pay attention to the presence of psychiatric symptoms and treat them appropriately.


2021 ◽  
pp. 136749352110129
Author(s):  
Alice S Schamong ◽  
Hannah Liebermann-Jordanidis ◽  
Konrad Brockmeier ◽  
Elisabeth Sticker ◽  
Elke Kalbe

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a major global health problem. Until recently, the siblings of this group did not receive much attention. This review, conducted from November 2019 to October 2020, aims to summarize knowledge about psychosocial well-being and quality of life (QoL), associated factors, and interventions for siblings of children with CHD. Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Web of Science via EBSCOhost, and CENTRAL. Twelve articles were included. Results showed that psychosocial well-being was impaired in 14% to 40% of siblings. Negative impact of illness was highest for CHD siblings compared to siblings of children with cancer, cystic fibrosis, or diabetes. QoL was impaired in up to one-third. Siblings of children with CHD and cancer rated their QoL lower than those of siblings of children with cystic fibrosis or type-1 diabetes. Associated factors were sibling age, gender, socioeconomic status, miscarriage, previous sibling death, visibility of illness, and severity of condition. Only one of two interventions focused on siblings of CHD children. Although data are scarce and inhomogeneous, it indicates that siblings of CHD children suffer from lower psychosocial well-being and QoL than siblings of children with other chronic conditions. Interventions to improve their situation should be developed.


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