An analysis of depressive symptoms in stroke survivors: verification of a moderating effect of demographic characteristics

Objective: Mindfulness- and acceptance-based intervention (MABI) is an emerging evidenced-based practice, but no systematic review incorporating meta-analyses for MABIs in stroke survivors has been conducted. The objective of this systematic review was to measure the effectiveness of MABIs on outcomes in people with stroke. Method: Three electronic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, were searched to identify relevant studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed. Data were extracted and combined in a meta-analysis with a random-effect model to compute the size of the intervention effect. Results: A total of 11 studies met the eligibility criteria. Meta-analyses found a small-to-moderate effect of MABIs on depressive symptoms (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.39, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.12, 0.66]) and a large effect on mental fatigue (SMD = 1.22, 95% CI = [0.57, 1.87]). No statistically significant effect of MABIs on anxiety, quality of life, and mindfulness was found, but there was a trend in favor of MABIs overall. Conclusions: This meta-analysis found positive effects of MABIs on depressive symptoms and mental fatigue in stroke survivors, but future high-quality studies are needed to guarantee treatment effects of MABIs on varied outcomes in stroke survivors.

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Examining the moderating effect of depressive symptoms on the relation between exercise and self-efficacy during the initiation of regular exercise.

Health Psychology ◽

10.1037/hea0000142 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. 556-565 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Julie L. Kangas ◽

Austin S. Baldwin ◽

David Rosenfield ◽

Jasper A. J. Smits ◽

Chad D. Rethorst

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Regular Exercise

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The moderating effect of subjective age on the association between depressive symptoms and cognitive functioning in Korean older adults

Aging & Mental Health ◽

10.1080/13607863.2017.1390733 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 38-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Eun Young Choi ◽

Young Sun Kim ◽

Hee Yun Lee ◽

Hye Ri Shin ◽

SeolWoo Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Functioning ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Subjective Age

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Abstract WP409: Heterogeneous Patterns of Depressive Symptoms Among Stroke Survivors: Implications for Screening

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.50.suppl_1.wp409 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Liming Dong ◽

Lesli Skolarus ◽

Lewis Morgenstern ◽

Lynda Lisabeth

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Stroke Survivors

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Predictors of Job Satisfaction in Female Farmers Aged 50 and Over: Implications for Occupational Health Nurses

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079920931895 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 68 (11) ◽

pp. 526-532

Author(s):

Cheryl D. Witt ◽

Deborah B. Reed ◽

Mary Kay Rayens ◽

Sharon Hunsucker

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Occupational Health ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Health Indicators ◽

The United States ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Occupational Factors ◽

Farm Work ◽

The Past ◽

Female Farmers

Background: Over the past three decades, the number of female farmers in the United States has increased to nearly 1 million, yet research on this occupational group is limited. Job stress arising from job dissatisfaction in other occupations is associated with both acute and chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of demographic characteristics, agricultural occupational factors, and health indicators with farm-work satisfaction among female farmers. Methods: Cross-sectional data from the Sustained Work Indicators of Older Farmers Study (2002–2006) was used to examine older female farmers ( N = 332) from North Carolina and Kentucky. This secondary data analysis used farm-work questions adapted from the Kentucky Farm Health and Hazard Surveillance Project to measure demographics and occupational factors, the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale to measure depressive symptoms, and a single item from the National Health Interview Survey to measure self-perceived health status. Findings: Controlling for demographic characteristics, work factors, and health indicators, the female farmers were more likely to report satisfaction with farm work when they had performed a greater number of agricultural tasks in the past year and if they had lower levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusions/Application to Practice: This study provides an initial basis for further research with women working in agriculture. Occupational health nurses, particularly those practicing in agricultural areas, can enhance their quality of care by having a greater understanding of the factors associated with farming and farm life that affect female farmers’ overall health.

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