Are newly added and lost confidants in later life related to subsequent mental health?

ABSTRACTBackground:This study examined internal changes in the personal social networks of older people and the relationship between these changes and mental health over time. It focused on two key aspects: emotional closeness and contact frequency with lost and newly added confidants.Methods:The study was based on data from the fourth (2011) and sixth (2015) waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). The study sample consisted of respondents aged 65 years and older who participated in both waves (n = 14,101). We performed OLS regressions in which the scores on two mental health indicators over time – depressive symptoms (Euro-D) and perceived quality of life (CASP-12) – were regressed on the relationship with lost and newly added confidants, controlling for baseline social networks, socio-demographic, and health variables.Results:The nature of the relationship with the lost and newly added confidants was associated with mental health, beyond the number of these confidants. Emotional closeness with newly added confidants was related to improved mental health in both indicators (B = −0.09, CI = −0.14 to −0.04 for depression; B =1.13, CI = 0.67–1.60 for quality of life). Losing frequently contacted confidants was associated with higher depressive symptoms (B = 0.09, CI = 0.02–0.15).Conclusions:The results show the positive mental health implications of adding emotionally close confidants to older adults’ social milieus, and the negative effects of losing frequently contacted confidants. Practitioners are advised to pay attention to the quality of such changing relationships, due to their mental health consequences.

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Comparative analysis of postoperative sexual dysfunction and quality of life in type a aortic dissection patients of different ages

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ◽

10.1186/s13019-021-01468-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zeng-Rong Luo ◽

Dong-Shan Liao ◽

Liang-Wan Chen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Aortic Dissection ◽

Physical Health ◽

The Elderly ◽

Type A Aortic Dissection ◽

Postoperative Sexual Dysfunction

Abstract Background To compare postoperative sexual dysfunction (SD) and quality of life (QOL) in Type A Aortic Dissection (AAD) Patients of Different Ages. Methods From January 2018 to December 2019, 204 AAD postoperative survivors in Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University were selected and were divided into young group (less than 50 years old) and elderly group (more than 50 years old). We evaluated SD according to the male International Erectile Dysfunction Index (IIEF-5) and female sexual function index (FSFI). The Short Form 12 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-12) and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q) were used to investigate the QOL, Quick Inventory Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (QIDS-SR) and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) to investigate depressive symptoms. Results One hundred seventy-five patients completed all the questionnaire (85.8%). The total SD prevalence rate was 38.9% (68 cases), with 27.4% of the young (20 cases) and 47.1% of the elderly (48 cases). The age of non-SD and SD patients was 49.0 ± 11.5 and 56.9 ± 10.8 years, respectively (P = 0.03). Compared with non-SD patients, the total physical health of SD patients was significantly worse (P = 0.04), however, the mental health was not significantly worse (P = 0.77); the depressive symptoms did not expressed a significant difference between the SD and non-SD groups (QIDS-SR P = 0.15, BDI-II P = 0.06). Total physical health scores in the young SD group did not show significant better than elderly SD group (P = 0.24), however, total mental health scores showed significantly worse (P = 0.04), depressive symptoms scores were significantly higher (QIDS-SR P = 0.03, BDI-II P = 0.04). Conclusion The postoperative AAD SD prevalence of elderly is higher than that of young, and the total physical health of SD patients is poorer than those without SD patients. The young SD patients did not show a significant higher physical health scores than the elderly SD patients, instead, the young SD patients were more psychologically affected than the elderly SD patients, whose mental health was worse, and depression symptoms were more obvious, suggesting that the factors affecting the QOL of postoperative SD patients are related to physical factors, but the young postoperative SD patients mainly affected by psychological factors.

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O107 Depressive symptoms mediate the relationship between sleep quality and health-related quality of life in heart failure

Global Heart ◽

10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.1319 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. e29

Author(s):

An-Yun Yeh ◽

Susan J. Pressler ◽

Seongkum Heo ◽

Debra K. Moser ◽

Sandra B. Dunbar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Heart Failure ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Relationship

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Perceived Social Support is a Partial Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.apnu.2013.11.007 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 114-118 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Amani A. Khalil ◽

Mona A. Abed

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

The Relationship

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Stigmatization in Patients With Psoriasis: A Mini Review

Frontiers in Immunology ◽

10.3389/fimmu.2021.715839 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Hanlin Zhang ◽

Zihan Yang ◽

Keyun Tang ◽

Qiuning Sun ◽

Hongzhong Jin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Health Quality ◽

Patient Groups ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

The Relationship ◽

Therapeutic Responses

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent immune-related skin disease that often causes disfigurement and disability. Due to the visibility of lesions in patients and inadequate understanding of dermatology knowledge in the general public, patients with psoriasis often suffer from stigma in their daily lives, which has adverse effects on their mental health, quality of life, and therapeutic responses. This review summarized the frequently used questionnaires and scales to evaluate stigmatization in patients with psoriasis, and recent advances on this topic. Feelings of Stigmatization Questionnaire, Questionnaire on Experience with Skin Complaints, and 6-item Stigmatization Scale have been commonly used. The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, disease-related variables, psychiatric disorders, quality of life, and stigmatization in patients with psoriasis has been thoroughly investigated with these questionnaires. Managing the stigmatization in patients with psoriasis needs cooperation among policymakers, dermatologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and patients. Further studies can concentrate more on these existing topics, as well as other topics, including predictors of perceived stigmatization, stigmatization from non-patient groups, influence of biologics on stigmatization, and methods of coping with stigmatization.

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Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Immigrants

Research in Gerontological Nursing ◽

10.3928/19404921-20130820-01 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 283-292 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sarah E. Choi ◽

Preston L. Reed ◽

Catherine A. Sarkisian

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Korean Immigrants ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Older Korean Immigrants ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship between executive dysfunction, depression, and mental health-related quality of life in survivors of critical illness: Results from the BRAIN-ICU investigation

Journal of Critical Care ◽

10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.08.023 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. 72-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Maria C. Duggan ◽

Li Wang ◽

Jo Ellen Wilson ◽

Robert S. Dittus ◽

E. Wesley Ely ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Critical Illness ◽

Executive Dysfunction ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Relationship ◽

The Brain

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Physical activity trajectories following gynecological cancer: results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1136/ijgc-2020-001543 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (11) ◽

pp. 1784-1790

Author(s):

Steven Fleming ◽

Tamara Jones ◽

Monika Janda ◽

Dimitrios Vagenas ◽

Leigh Ward ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Endometrial Cancer ◽

Gynecological Cancer ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Low Levels ◽

The Relationship ◽

Over Time

BackgroundParticipating in physical activity after a diagnosis of cancer is associated with reduced morbidity and improved outcomes. However, declines in, and low levels of, physical activity are well documented in the broader cancer population, but with limited evidence following gynecological cancer.ObjectiveTo describe physical activity levels from before and up to 2 years after gynecological cancer surgery; to explore the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life; and to describe characteristics associated with physical activity trajectories post-gynecological cancer.MethodsWomen with gynecological cancer (n=408) participated in a prospective study that assessed physical activity and quality of life pre-surgery (baseline), at 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months post-surgery. Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity (Active Australia Survey) and quality of life outcomes (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General). Generalized estimating equation modeling, group-based trajectory analysis, and analysis of variance were used to identify physical activity levels over time, to categorize women into physical activity trajectory groups, and to assess the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life, respectively.ResultsWomen had a mean±SD age of 60±11.4 years at diagnosis, with the majority diagnosed with endometrial cancer (n=235, 58%) or stage I disease (n=241, 59%). Most women (80%) started with and maintained low levels of physical activity (1–10 metabolic equivalent task hours per week), reported no physical activity throughout the follow-up period, or reduced physical activity levels over time. Only 19% of women maintained or doubled physical activity levels, so that by 24 months post-diagnosis they were engaging in sufficient levels of physical activity. Women with endometrial cancer (58% of the sample) were more likely to be overweight or obese and to report low levels of physical activity or none at all. Higher physical activity levels were associated with higher quality of life (p<0.05).ConclusionThe low baseline and surveillance levels of physical activity show that the vast majority of gynecological cancer survivors have the ability to improve their physical activity levels. Integration of physical activity advice and support into standard care could lead to gains in quality of life during gynecological cancer survivorship.

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The Relationship of Changes in Asthma Control to Changes in Asthma Quality of Life over Time.

10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2009.179.1_meetingabstracts.a4320 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

M Schatz ◽

S Yang ◽

W Chen ◽

F Allen-Ramey ◽

S Sajjan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Asthma Control ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Over Time

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Comorbid cognitive impairment and depression is a significant predictor of poor outcomes in hip fracture rehabilitation

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610209991487 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 246-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 43

Author(s):

Liang Feng ◽

Samuel C Scherer ◽

Boon Yeow Tan ◽

Gribson Chan ◽

Ngan Phoon Fong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Hip Fracture ◽

Life Outcomes ◽

Ambulatory Status ◽

Quality Of Life Outcomes ◽

Mood And Cognition ◽

Over Time

ABSTRACTBackground: The effects of depression and cognitive impairment on hip fracture rehabilitation outcomes are not well established. We aimed to evaluate the associations of depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment (individually and combined) with ambulatory, living activities and quality of life outcomes in hip fracture rehabilitation patients.Methods: A cohort of 146 patients were assessed on depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale, GDS ≥ 5), cognitive impairment (Mini-mental State Examination, MMSE ≤ 23), and other variables at baseline, and on ambulatory status, Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and SF-12 PCS and MCS quality of life on follow ups at discharge, 6 months and 12 months post fracture.Results: In these patients (mean age 70.8 years, SD 10.8), 7.5% had depressive symptoms alone, 28.8% had cognitive impairment alone, 50% had both, and 13.7% had neither (reference). Ambulatory status showed improvement over time in all mood and cognition groups ((β = 0.008, P = 0.0001). Patients who had cognitive impairment alone (β = −0.060, P = 0.001) and patients who had combined cognitive impairment with depressive symptoms β = −0.62, P = 0.0003), showed significantly less improvement in ambulatory status than reference patients. In the latter group, the relative differences in ambulatory scores from the reference group were disproportionately greater over time (β = −0.003, SE = 0.001, P = 0.021). Patients with combined depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment also showed a significantly lower MBI score, (β = −10.92, SE = 4.01, P = 0.007) and SF-12 MCS (β = −8.35, SE = 2.37, P = 0.0006). Mood and cognition status did not significantly predict mortality during the follow-up.Conclusion: Depression and cognitive impairment comorbidity is common in hip fracture rehabilitation patients and significantly predicts poor functional and quality of life outcomes.

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