scholarly journals Takotsubo Syndrome is Associated with Mood Disorders and Antidepressants Use, not with Anxiety and Impairment of Quality of Life Due to the Psychiatric Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Sancassiani ◽  
Mauro G. Carta ◽  
Roberta Montisci ◽  
Antonio Preti ◽  
Sergio Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders

Background: The aim was to study the association between mood and anxiety disorders and the Tako-Tsubo Syndrome (TTS) and to determine the role of antidepressants and the impairment of quality of life due the comorbid psychiatric disorder. Methods: Case-control study: 19 consecutive patients (17 female) with TTS compared to 76 controls without TTS, were randomly selected from the database of a nationwide epidemiological study after matching (gender, age and residence) by controls. Psychiatric diagnoses were carried out according to the ICD-10 using semi-structured interview tools (ANTAS-SCID) administered by clinical staff. Quality of Life (Qol) was assessed by means of SF-12. Results: Only Major Depressive Disorders (MDD) showed higher frequencies in cases with statistical significance difference (p=0.014) as well as at least one Mood Disorder Diagnosis [MDD or BD] (p=0.002). The lifetime prevalence of at least one anxiety disorder with no comorbid mood disorder did not show a higher frequency in cases (p=0.57). The score at SF-12 in the TTS group was similar to those of controls (p=0.71)In the TTS group, the score at SF-12 in people with one mood or anxiety diagnosis (N=7) was similar to those without mood or anxiety diagnosis (p=0.75). The use of antidepressants was higher in TTS group (15.79% vs 1.31%; p=0.030). Conclusion: The study shows an association between TTS with depressive disorders and antidepressants use and does not confirm the association with anxiety syndromes. The study suggests the need to investigate the possible interactions between antidepressants use and mood disorders in studies with appropriate design and sample size.

Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy for Heterogeneous Anxiety and Mood Disorders in a Psychiatric Hospital Outpatient Clinic

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynndall Dwyer ◽  
Sara Olsen ◽  
Tian Po S. Oei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy ◽  
Group Cbt

Recent literature has shown that group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for individuals with heterogeneous anxiety disorders. However, these studies have used a narrow range of outcome measures, and have not included global measures such as quality of life. In addition, heterogeneous mood disorders have not been well researched. The aim of this study was to replicate and extend on previous studies by assessing the effectiveness of group CBT treatment programs designed for use with heterogeneous anxiety or depressive disorders. Global outcome measures of quality of life and social functioning were assessed in addition to outcome measures of anxiety and mood symptoms. There were 173 patients who completed either group CBT for anxiety disorders or for depressive disorders. Symptom measures and quality of life measures were used to determine treatment effectiveness. Results demonstrated that the treatments were effective in reducing overall symptom severity and improving quality of life. Treatment gains were maintained to 12 month follow-up. However, the degree of change was considerably lower than that found in comparable trials with diagnostically homogenous samples. Overall, group CBT for heterogeneous diagnostic populations was effective but requires further investigation and refinement.

The quality of life in dysthymic and major depressive disorders

1997 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 256S
Author(s):  
F. Cavaglia ◽  
A. Matos-Pires ◽  
M. Botelho ◽  
M. Oliveira ◽  
F. Arriaga
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease and comorbid anxiety-depressive disorders

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-315
Author(s):  
S. N. Kozlova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Seattle Angina Questionnaire ◽  
Comorbid Anxiety ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Design And Methods

Objective. To study quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and comorbid anxiety-depressive disorders. Design and methods. 163 patients with CAD were surveyed. The diagnosis of anxiety-depressive disorders was confirmed according ICD-10. Quality of life was studied with Seattle Angina Questionnaire. Results. Patients with CAD and affective disorders perceive angina, as an illness, more negatively. Patients with CAD and prevalent depressive component are characterized by poorer quality of life. In males quality of life is lower. Conclusion. Among patients with CAD and comorbid anxiety-depressive disorders those with prevalent depressive component and males have the poorest quality of life.

scholarly journals Public health significance of mixed anxiety and depression: beyond current classification

2008 ◽  
Vol 192 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayati Das-Munshi ◽  
David Goldberg ◽  
Paul E. Bebbington ◽  
Dinesh K. Bhugra ◽  
Traolach S. Brugha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Public Health Significance ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Significance

BackgroundThe public health significance of mixed anxiety–depressive disorder (MADD) and the distinctiveness of its phenomenology have yet to be established.AimsTo determine the public health significance of MADD, and to compare its phenomenology with ICD-10 anxiety, depressive, and comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders.MethodWeighted analysis of data from the Great Britain National Psychiatric Morbidity survey was conducted with a representative household sample of 8580 persons aged 16–74 years.ResultsThe 1-month prevalence of MADD was 8.8%. A fifth of all days off work in Britain occurred in this group. The symptom profile of MADD was similar to ‘pure’ ICD-10 anxiety and depression, but with a lower overall symptom count. The disorder was associated with significant impairment of health-related quality of life. Differences in health-related quality of life measures between diagnostic groups were accounted for by overall symptom severity, which remained strongly associated with health-related quality of life measures after adjusting for diagnostic group. The finding that half of the anxiety, depression and MADD cases and a third of the comorbid depression and anxiety cases grouped into a single latent class challenges the notion of these conditions as having distinct phenomenologies. Mixed presentations may be the norm in the population.ConclusionsThe data support the pathological significance of MADD in its negative impact upon population health. Dimensional approaches to classification may provide a more parsimonious description of anxiety and depressive disorders compared with categorical approaches.

scholarly journals Impact of oral and mental health over the quality of life of older people in a Family Health Unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariama Gentil MUSSOLIN ◽  
Luana Pinho de MESQUITA-LAGO ◽  
Maria Conceição Pereira SARAIVA ◽  
Soraya Fernandes MESTRINER
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective This study sought to analyze the impact of oral and mental health on the quality of life of older people enrolled in a Family Health Unit, as well as its associated factors. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, exploratory study, conducted through interviews. The probabilistic sample consisted of 86 older people, users of the unit, aged 60 and over, dependent or independent, from both sexes. The methodological frameworks adopted for data collection were the evaluation of oral health conditions (edentulism) and the structured interview, employing oral health perception questionnaires (SB-Brazil), the OHIP – 14 (Oral Health Impact Profile), and the PHQ-2 (Patient Health Questionnaire – Two Items) screening tool for depressive disorders. Secondary data was collected from e-SUS individual records (e-SUS Primary Care). Results The majority of the sample (64%) was female, between 60 and 90 years old (mean of 72.4 years). Most frequently occurring OHIP-14 dimensions were pain (16.3%) and psychological disability (11.6%). The variables age, income, schooling, need for and use of prostheses, activities of daily living (ADL), self-reported diseases (diabetes, hypertension and cancer) had no significant association with quality of life measures related to oral health. A good correlation and association (p < 0.001) between PHQ-2 (depressive disorders) and OHIP-14 scores was observed. Conclusion In conclusion, an association between oral and mental health can be observed in older people; thus, for this population-especially in the case of older women oral and mental health care requires an extensive and multiprofessional approach, aimed at improving quality of life.

Resilience, Coping, Personality Traits, Self-Esteem and Quality of Life in Mood Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S518-S518 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Feggi ◽  
C. Gramaglia ◽  
C. Guerriero ◽  
F. Bert ◽  
R. Siliquini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
And Coping

IntroductionResilience is a dynamic, context- and time-specific process that refers to positive adaptation or ability to maintain or regain mental health despite experiencing adversity. Pathways to resilience include biological, psychological, social and dispositional attributes. In mood disorders, resilience may influence frequency of relapse, severity of episodes and response to treatment.AimsTo evaluate resilience as well as personality features, coping abilities, self-esteem and quality of life in a sample of mood disorder patients.MethodsWe recruited mood disorder patients at the Psychiatry institute AOU Maggiore della Carità, Novara. Socio-demographic data were gathered and patients filled in the following self-administered scales: Resilience Scale for Adult (RSA), Brief Cope, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Paykel list of stressful events, Temperamental and Character Inventory (TCI), Quality of life (SF-36).ResultsWe collected data from 61 patients. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Pearson Correlation Coefficient between the RSA and the other tests. We observed a positive correlation between RSA and coping “Emotion” and coping “Problem”. A negative correlation was found between RSA and coping “Avoidance”. Resilience was also positively related to self-esteem and physical, mental and general health. As far as personality traits are concerned, resilience was positively correlated with Reward dependence, persistence, self transcendence, self directedness and cooperativeness.ConclusionsSince higher resilience levels are related with better physical and mental health, constructive coping and self-esteem, strategies aimed at enhancing resilience could improve treatment and quality of life in patients with mood disorders.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Quality of life and subjective sleep-related measures in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Françoise Jermann ◽  
Nader Perroud ◽  
Sophie Favre ◽  
Jean-Michel Aubry ◽  
Hélène Richard-Lepouriel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Insomnia Complaints

Abstract Purpose Diminished quality of life (QoL) has been reported in patients with mood disorders. QoL has also been shown to be decreased by sleep disturbances. Since sleep disorders are common in mood disorders, the aim of this study was to determine whether sleep characteristics are associated to QoL among patients with Bipolar Disorder (BD) and unipolar Major Depressive Disorders (MDD). Methods QoL was assessed in 170 patients with mood disorders (61 BD and 109 MDD), who also completed questionnaires measuring the severity of insomnia, sleepiness, chronotype preference and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) probability index. Results Analyses showed that BD and MDD groups had similar QoL and sleep measures but the MDD group had higher OSA scores. In BD, correlations indicated a relationship between QoL and insomnia complaints and sleepiness, whereas in MDD, correlations indicated an association between QoL and insomnia complaints and OSA score. In both groups, QoL was related to depressive symptomatology. Linear regressions showed that, in BD, QoL was related to insomnia complaints and sleepiness even in the euthymic state, whereas in MDD, QoL was related to insomnia complaints but not in euthymic patients. Conclusion QoL is related to sleep differently in BD and MDD. The results suggest that insomnia and sleepiness are particularly high in BD even when patients are euthymic. These findings suggest that focusing on insomnia and sleepiness during different mood states of BD could increase QoL.

scholarly journals The influence of the Kinesio Taping on selected ultrasonography measurements, and quality of life in patients with rotator cuff lesions

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneta Bac ◽  
Magdalena Wróbel ◽  
Katarzyna Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz ◽  
Edyta Michalik ◽  
Anna Ścisłowska-Czarnecka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subacromial Space ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rotator Cuff Lesions ◽  
Significant Change

Abstract The assessment of the six-week influence of Kinesio Taping combined with a rehabilitation on selected ultrasonography measurements, the level of disability, and the quality of life in patients with rotator cuff lesions. 60 participants were randomly assigned into a taping group (KT combined with a six-week rehabilitating protocol) and a control group (only rehabilitation protocol). In all patients the following assessments were performed twice: USG, UEFI and NHP questionnaires. In the examination of the subacromial space and the subacromial bursa in the taping group, no statistical significance was observed. A statistically significant change in the thickness of the muscles was obtained only for the thickness of the infraspinatus in the taping group. A statistically significant change was obtained in the assessment of tendinopathy only for the supraspinatus muscle in both groups. Within both groups a statistically significant difference was observed in the average UEFI and NHP scores; however, the differences in the scores obtained between the groups were not statistically significant. The use of KT with a rehabilitation program did not yield statistically significantly better results in the improvement of selected shoulder region indicators, the function of the upper limb and the quality of life.

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