scholarly journals MALNUTRITION IN OLDER ADULTS AND ITS CORRELATES WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Liāna Deklāva ◽  
Lolita Vilka ◽  
Inga Millere ◽  
Olga Fokina
Keyword(s):  
Social Care ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

Elderly research suggests inappropriate food intake as a one of the health issue. Malnutrition may have an undesirable effect on the health of the body. Elderly people are most at risk because they are often the result of loss of appetite, difficulties with daily shopping, meal preparation, somatic disorders and mental disorders such as depression. The purpose of the study was to investigate malnutrition among the elderly who are staying in social care institutions and to assess its association with anxiety and depression. The data from the study were obtained using the Universal Malnutrition Screening, Geriatric Alert Scale and the Geriatric Depression Scale as tools. Overall, 102 respondents from two social care institutions participated in the study. The majority were women 64.7% (35.3% were male). Respondents ranged in age from 65 to 91 years. There were 27.44% of participants with malnutrition risk and 45.10% with signs of anxiety. Depression symptoms were detected 60.78% of respondents. Within the research sample, a statistically significant relationship between malnutrition and depression was found (r = 0.302, p< 0.01). Prevention of malnutrition and the early detection of depression among seniors will contribute to the improvement of the quality of their life and quality of health care. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of symptoms and quality of life of cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina de Góes Salvetti ◽  
Caroline Silva Pereira Machado ◽  
Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ◽  
Adriana Marques da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the prevalence of symptoms and their relationship with the quality of life of cancer patients. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study with 107 patients evaluated using a sociodemographic instrument, the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and the quality of life scale (EORTC-QLQ-C30). Pearson’s correlation test was used to evaluate the relationship between symptoms and quality of life. Results: prevalence of female patients (56.1%), 55 years as the mean age and 10 years of schooling. Fatigue (76.6%), insomnia (47.7%), pain (42.1%), loss of appetite (37.4%), anxiety (31.8%) and depression (21.5%) were identified. Anxiety and depression symptoms presented a negative correlation with quality of life and positive correlation with physical symptoms. Conclusions: fatigue, insomnia, pain and loss of appetite were the most common and most intense symptoms. Anxiety and depression symptoms presented a negative correlation with quality of life and positive correlation with physical symptoms.

Psychological distress in adults with congenital heart disease: focus beyond depression

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lacey P. Gleason ◽  
Lisa X. Deng ◽  
Abigail M. Khan ◽  
David Drajpuch ◽  
Stephanie Fuller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms

AbstractBackgroundAdults with congenital heart disease face psychological challenges although an understanding of depression vs. anxiety symptoms is unclear. We analyzed the prevalence of elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression and explored associations with demographic and medical factors as well as quality of life.MethodsAdults with congenital heart disease enrolled from an outpatient clinic completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and two measures of quality of life: the Linear Analogue Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Medical data were obtained by chart review.ResultsOf 130 patients (median age = 32 years; 55% female), 55 (42%) had elevated anxiety symptoms and 16 (12%) had elevated depression symptoms on subscales of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Most patients with elevated depression symptoms also had elevated anxiety symptoms (15/16; 94%). Of 56 patients with at least one elevated subscale, 37 (66%) were not receiving mental health treatment. Compared to patients with 0 or 1 elevated subscales, patients with elevations in both (n=15) were less likely to be studying or working (47% vs. 81%; p=0.016) and reported lower scores on the Linear Analogue Scale (60 vs. 81, p<0.001) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (14 vs. 28, p<0.001).ConclusionsAmong adults with congenital heart disease, elevated anxiety symptoms are common and typically accompany elevated depressive symptoms. The combination is associated with unemployment and lower quality of life. Improved strategies to provide psychosocial care and support appropriate engagement in employment are required.

scholarly journals Psychological Differences of Patients and Relatives according to Post-Transplantation Anxiety

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Ángeles Pérez San Gregorio ◽  
Agustín Martín Rodríguez ◽  
José Pérez Bernal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Post Transplantation ◽  
Transplant Patients ◽  
Psychological Differences ◽  
One Year

The aim of this investigation is to analyze the psychological differences of patients and their relatives according to the formers' post-transplantation anxiety. We used two groups of participants: transplant patients (n = 166) and close relatives (n = 166). Four questionnaires were applied: a Psychological Survey (to both groups), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Quality of Life Questionnaire (to the transplant patients), and the Leeds Scales for the Self-Assessment of Anxiety and Depression (to the relatives). Participants were assessed twice: post-Intensive Care Unit (ICU; when patients were moved from the ICU to the Transplantation Unit) and post-hospital (one year after transplant). Results showed that high anxiety in patients just after organ transplant was related to an increase of anxiety and depression symptoms both in patients and relatives one year after transplant; it was also related to a decrease in the quality of life of these patients.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Anxiety and Depression with Quality of Life among the Elderly with Dementia Living: The Need of Reminiscene Group Therapy in Resident Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Khadijah Alavi ◽  
Noraini Che’ Sharif ◽  
Ponnusamy Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia living in institution. This study also propose reminscence group therapy in reducing depression and anxiety among residents in institutions. This cross sectional study was conducted at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras. A total of 58 elderly with mild to moderate demensia were selected through a series of screening process by a qualified clinical psychologist. Several instruments has been used including Quality of Life-AD (QoL-AD) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to investigate the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia. This study shows that there is a negative relationship between the level of anxiety and quality of life among the elderly with dementia. Meanwhile, the relationship between depression and the quality of life of elderly with dementia in RSK Cheras shows that there is a significant relationship. The application of reminiscene group therapy as one of the effective intervention to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression among the elderly with dementia in institution were discussed.

Suicidal Ideation, Depression and Quality of Life in the Elderly: Study in a Gerontopsychiatric Consultation

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Ponte ◽  
Vera Almeida ◽  
Lia Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractThe global increase in elderly population all over the world, especially in Portugal, justifies the importance of mental health study in this age group. The aim of this study was to characterize the elderly patients in Gerontopsychiatry Consultation of Centro Hospitalar São João in Porto, related to socio-demographic aspects, physical and global disabilities, depression, suicidal ideation and quality of life, and to explore the association between suicidal ideation, depression, and quality of life and global and functional disability. In this cross-sectional study, 155 patients were recruited consecutively, with a final sample of 75 subjects (59 women and 16 men) without cognitive deficits and a mean age of 72.8 (SD = 6.04). Concerning the depression level measured with the Geriatric Depression Scale (Barreto et al., 2008) it was found that 66.7% presented severe depression and suicidal ideation (M = 41.96, SD = 36.38), a value considered with a potential risk of suicide using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (Ferreira & Castela, 1999). The elderly also perceived their quality of life as low, revealing global disability assessed with the EasyCare- Elderly Assessment (Sousa & Figueiredo, 2000a). A significant positive correlation was also found between depression and suicidal ideation (rs =.71, p < .001), as well as quality of life (rs = .50, p < .001), and suicidal ideation with quality of life (rs = .40, p < .001). The data obtained in this study corroborate the results found in other studies.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Social Support on Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Silicosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Han ◽  
Bo Yan ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Na Zhao ◽  
Jinkai Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale ◽  
The Social ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The improvement of social support promotes the mental health and improves the health status. The study aimed to examine the influence of the social support on symptoms of anxiety and depression among patients with silicosis and provide the scientific basis to further alleviate anxiety and depression and to monitor their whole quality of life. We investigated 324 inpatients with silicosis between April 2011 and September 2011. The HADS (the Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale) was the major methodology used to evaluate anxiety and depression, and the MSPSS (the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support) to evaluate the social support level. Among patients with silicosis, 99.1% had anxiety symptoms, and 86.1% had depression symptoms. Meanwhile, the social support significantly influenced symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study suggested that patients with silicosis presented more anxiety and depression symptoms, while the social support levels of the patients were relatively low. The influence of social support on symptoms of anxiety and depression among patients with silicosis implied that improving the level of social support and the effective symptomatic treatment might alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms and improve physical and mental status.

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA, SINTOMAS DEPRESSIVOS E DE ANSIEDADE NO INÍCIO DO TRATAMENTO QUIMIOTERÁPICO NO CÂNCER: DESAFIOS PARA O CUIDADO

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Delma Aurélia Da Silva Simão ◽  
Andreza Nayla De Assis Aguiar ◽  
Raissa Silva Souza ◽  
Karine Marley Captein ◽  
Bruna Figueiredo Manzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Gynecologic Oncology Group ◽  
Oncology Group ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Objetivo: avaliar sintomas de ansiedade e depressão e sua associação com a qualidade de vida em pacientes antes da quimioterapia. Métodos: estudo transversal, analítico, correlacional, com 55 pacientes. Utilizou-se questionário sociodemográfico e clínico, Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão (HADS) e escala de qualidade de vida Funcional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynaecologic Oncology Group – Neurotoxicity (FACT-GOG/Ntx.). Resultados: ansiedade ‘provável’ foi identificada em 21,8% da amostra, enquanto depressão ‘provável’ em 23,6%. Houve correlação moderada e inversa para a maioria das subescalas e índices da FACT GOG/Ntx e os escores de ansiedade e depressão. Conclusão: observou-se relevante presença de sintomas de ansiedade e depressão antes da quimioterapia com impactos na sua qualidade de vida.Descritores: Ansiedade, Depressão, Qualidade de Vida, Oncologia.QUALITY OF LIFE, SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AT THE BEGINNING OF CHEMOTHERAPY CANCER TREATMENT: CHALLENGES TO CAREObjective: to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression and their association with quality of life in patients before chemotherapy. Methods: cross-sectional, analytical, correlational study with 55 patients. We used a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and to evaluate the quality of life on the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT-GOG/Ntx.). Results: ‘probable’ anxiety was identified in 21.8% of the sample while ‘probable’ depression in 23.6%. There was a moderate and inverse correlation for most FACT GOG/Ntx subscales and indexes and anxiety and depression scores. Conclusion: There was a significant presence of anxiety and depression symptoms before chemotherapy with impacts on their quality of life.Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, Oncology.CALIDAD DE VIDA, LA ANSIEDAD Y LOS SÍNTOMAS DEPRESIVOS AL COMIENZO DE TRATAMIENTO QUIMIOTERÁPICO CONTRA EL CÁNCER: LOS RETOS DEL CUIDADOObjetivo: evaluar los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión y su relación con la calidad de vida de los pacientes antes de la quimioterapia. Métodos: Estudio transversal analítico, correlacional, con 55 pacientes. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y clínico, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) y la escala de calidad de vida Evaluación Funcional de la Terapia del Cáncer/Grupo de Oncología Ginecológica – Neurotoxicidad (FACT-GOG/Ntx.). Resultados: la ansiedad de los “probables” fue identificado en el 21,8% de la muestra como la depresión “probable” en el 23,6%. Hubo correlación moderada e inversa para la mayoría de las subescalas e índices FACT GOG/NTX y las puntuaciones de ansiedad y depresión. Conclusión: Hubo una presencia significativa de los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión antes de la quimioterapia con los impacto en su calidad de vida.Descriptores: Ansiedad, Depresión, Calidad de Vida, Oncologia.

scholarly journals Sleep disturbance among frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al Maqbali
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Disease Outbreaks ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

AbstractThe main objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of sleep disturbance and related psychological factors (stress, anxiety and depression) among frontline nurses in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design using Qualtrics® software was used in this research. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with poor sleep quality. Of the 987 frontline nurses who participated, 58.8% (n = 580) reported poor sleep quality. In an examination of PSQI components the mean sleep duration was 7.04 (SD = 1.59) hours per night, and the sleep latency mean was 38.18 min (SD = 31.81). Poor sleep (p < .05) was significantly associated with age, marital status, years of experience, comorbidity, and whether family members or relatives were suspected or confirmed with having COVID-19. Logistic regression showed that poor quality of sleep was significantly associated with stress, anxiety and depression symptoms. Sleep disturbance is a significant problem for frontline nurses working in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appropriate interventions to maintain the health conditions and reduce sleep disturbance among frontline nurses are needed in order to help support nurses’ work during contagious disease outbreaks. These can be implemented through online workshops and training to enhance nurses’ responses to the pandemic or to any further disease outbreaks.

scholarly journals The effects of physical activity on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in elderly people living in the community

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucineide da Silva Santos Castelo Branco de Oliveira ◽  
Edila C. Souza ◽  
Rosilene Andrade Silva Rodrigues ◽  
Carlos Alexandre Fett ◽  
Angelo Biagini Piva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Anxiety And Depression

Abstract Introduction: Health problems may negatively affect the psychological and physical aspects of life, influencing the quality of life of older adults. The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of physical activity on quality of life, anxiety, and depression in the elderly population. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of 200 elderly people of both genders. Subjects were divided into two groups: one with 100 senior citizens engaged in physical activities in a social center for the elderly; and another composed of 100 subjects who lived in the community but were not engaged in physical activities. The instruments used to assess physical activities, quality of life, and anxiety and depression were, respectively: the modified Baecke questionnaire; the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36); and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The data were analyzed using the Student's t test, Pearson's r, and analysis of variance (ANOVA), with odds ratio and a 5% significance level (p<0.05). Results: We observed that the active group showed higher scores of physical activity and quality of life. Conversely, the sedentary group revealed higher scores of anxiety and depression. Data assessment revealed a strong correlation between the domains quality of life, level of vitality, and mental health (r=0.77). The prevalence ratio showed that physical activity is a protective factor against anxiety and depression in the elderly. Conclusion: The findings suggest a correlation between low levels of physical activity and symptoms of anxiety and depression in the elderly living in the community.

scholarly journals The Relationship Among Leisure Activities, Depression and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Elderly Koreans

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 233372142092344
Author(s):  
Eun-Hwa Jeong ◽  
Ji-Hyuk Park
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Leisure Participation ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the relationship among leisure activities, depression, and quality of life of community-dwelling elderly in Korea. Methods: We assessed 100 community-dwelling older adults. Leisure participation and leisure exploration were assessed by using the leisure participation for the elderly. Depression was measured using the Korean version of the Short Form of Geriatric Depression Scale, and quality of life was assessed using EQ-5D. Statistical analysis was performed using the independent-sample t test, the chi-square test, Spearman correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: EQ-5D scores of the depression group were significantly higher ( p < .01). Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and EQ-5D scores showed a significant correlation with leisure participation and leisure exploration. Furthermore, leisure satisfaction was a significant factor in depressive symptoms (β = -.320, p < .01). There was a significant correlation between depression or quality of life and leisure activities corresponding to games, social activities, cultural activities, outings, and information and communication. Conclusion: This study showed that leisure participation and leisure exploration of the elderly were significantly related to depression and quality of life. Social, emotional, active, and productive activities were the leisure activities that positively affected depression and quality of life.

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