To Study the Relationship between Neck Pain and Anxiety, Depression in Computer Workers – A Correlation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 356-361
Author(s):  
Pooja R Parikh ◽  
T. Kanna Amarnath
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Computer Workers ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Neck pain has become a common health problem all over the world, with a high rate of disability, present a negative impact on quality of life in people. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common illness in the community and play an important role in exacerbation of pain perception resulting in work impairment and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between neck pain and anxiety, depression in computer workers. Methodology: A “Neck Pain And Disability (NPAD) scale” and “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)” were filled by the 154 computer workers (Age of 20 to 60 years) and submitted scales through Google forms and interview method. Result: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Spearman’s test of correlation was applied between the outcome measures. There were a strong positive correlation found between neck pain and anxiety (r = 0.707) and between neck pain and depression (r = 0.565). Conclusion: This study demonstrated strong positive correlation between neck pain and anxiety and between neck pain and depression. Key words: Neck pain, Anxiety, Depression, Computer workers.

scholarly journals Study on the relationship of depression, anxiety, lifestyle and eating habits with the severity of reflux esophagitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongxin Wang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Shuiqing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Reflux Esophagitis ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The etiology of reflux esophagitis (RE) is multi-factorial. This study analyzed the relationship of depression, anxiety, lifestyle and eating habits with RE and its severity and further explored the impact of anxiety and depression on patients’ symptoms and quality of life. Methods From September 2016 to February 2018, a total of 689 subjects at Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University participated in this survey. They were divided into the RE group (patients diagnosed with RE on gastroscopy, n = 361) and the control group (healthy individuals without heartburn, regurgitation and other gastrointestinal symptoms, n = 328). The survey included general demographic information, lifestyle habits, eating habits, comorbidities, current medications, the gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) questionnaire (GerdQ), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 depression scale and the General Anxiety Disorder-7 anxiety scale. Results The mean age and sex ratio of the two groups were similar. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the following factors as related to the onset of RE (p < 0.05): low education level; drinking strong tea; preferences for sweets, noodles and acidic foods; sleeping on a low pillow; overeating; a short interval between dinner and sleep; anxiety; depression; constipation; history of hypertension; and use of oral calcium channel blockers. Ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between sleeping on a low pillow and RE severity (p = 0.025). Depression had a positive correlation with the severity of symptoms (rs = 0.375, p < 0.001) and patients’ quality of life (rs = 0.306, p < 0.001), whereas anxiety showed no such association. Conclusions Many lifestyle factors and eating habits were correlated with the onset of RE. Notably, sleeping on a low pillow was positively correlated with RE severity, and depression was positively related to the severity of symptoms and patients’ quality of life.

Psychophysical functioning and quality of life in 94 patients affected by oropharyngeal cancer and treated with different therapeutic approaches.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6039-6039
Author(s):  
Fulvia Pedani ◽  
Mario Airoldi ◽  
Massimiliano Garzaro ◽  
Riccardo Torta ◽  
Luca Raimondo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Stage Iii ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

6039 Background: The treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) may heavily affect patient’s quality of life (QoL). Aim of our study was the evaluation of the impact of different treatments on physical and psychological functioning and on QoL of patients affected by stage III-IV disease. Methods: The enrolled sample was composed by 94 OSCC patients divided into 3 subgroups based on treatment modalities: surgery + adjuvant radiotherapy (S + RT: 30 patients), exclusive concomitant chemo-radiotherapy (CT + RT: 30 patients) and exclusive chemotherapy (CT) in 34 patients not suitable for surgery and/or radiotherapy. Psycho-oncological assessment included: Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale (MADRS), Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer scale (MINI-MAC), EORTC QLQ C-30 questionnaire with the specific module Head and Neck 35 (H&N35). Results: The 60 patients primarily treated with S + RT or CT + RT presented superimposeable clinical and tumour characteristics while those treated with exclusive CT were affected by stage IV disease and in the 90% of cases underwent to previous treatment exclusive or combined treatment such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In the following table, data about physical and psychological functioning and on QoL of the 3 subgroups of patients are summarized. Conclusions: In stage III-IV OSCC treatments have a strong influence on QoL and coping styles. Patients treated with CT + RT were characterized by a lower percentage of self-reported anxiety and depression and higher EORTC Global QoL score. More than one third of patients treated with S + RT had overt symptoms of anxiety and depression. Stage IV patients treated with palliative CT had elevated level of anxiety, depression and low quality of life. Auto-evaluation is less effective in depression assessment. The role of concomitant psychological supportive care should be evaluated in these patients treated with different approaches. [Table: see text]

Effects of Support Interventions in Women Hospitalized With Preterm Labor

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 726-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Hua Kao ◽  
Pi-Feng Hsu ◽  
Sheng-Fang Tien ◽  
Chie-Pein Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Nurses ◽  
Anxiety Depression

This study was to examine the effects of support interventions on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women hospitalized with preterm labor. A randomized, single-blind experimental design was used. Participants were recruited from maternity wards of one medical center in Taiwan. The control group ( n = 103) received routine nursing care, and intervention group ( n = 140) received interventional support during hospitalization. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire were used at admission and 2 weeks of hospitalization. For the control group, anxiety and depression scores increased significantly and quality of life decreased 2 weeks after hospitalization. Participants who received 2 weeks of support intervention had significantly lower anxiety and depression scores than controls. Thus, clinical nurses can offer support interventions to improve anxiety and depression for women with preterm labor during hospitalization.

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.

scholarly journals Quality of life, depression and self-perceived burden among geriatric and non-geriatric hemodialysis patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2225
Author(s):  
Kenan Evren Oztop ◽  
Ferhat Cetin ◽  
Ahmed Bilal Genc ◽  
Ceyhun Varim ◽  
Savas Sipahi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Care Burden ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Perceived Burden ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Background: Many hemodialysis patients need support at various levels from their relatives while performing their daily activities. The ‘burden’ of these needs of patients on their relatives and their negative effects on their lives have been shown in the literature. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ‘care burden’ in terms of the patient.Methods: The patient who had received hemodialysis for at least 3 months was included in the study. A patient identification form including demographic data and medical history data was prepared. The Perceived care burden scale, Beck depression scale and WHO Quality of life questionnaire were applied to the patients.Results: A statistically significant positive correlation was found between SPBS and BDI (p<0.001, r=0.820). A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between the perceived care burden and all sub-dimensions of the quality of life scale (p<0.001). The frequency of comorbidity in the geriatric group was higher than non-geriatric group. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between comorbidity and QOL (p<0.001).   The median scores of all sub-dimensions of the QOL scale were lower in geriatric group and there were significance differences except environment dimension.Conclusions: The self-perceived burden on caregivers of hemodialysis patients was positively associated with depression and negatively associated with QOL. Decrease in QOL was more pronounced in geriatric patients.

scholarly journals Anxiety, depression and quality of life in mothers of intellectually disabled children

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
N Sapkota ◽  
A K Pandey ◽  
BK Deo ◽  
MK Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Studies have shown that there is an association between Anxiety, Depression in mothers of children having Intellectual disability with poor quality of life (QOL) in mothers of such children. This study was carried with the objectives to describe the clinico-socio-demographic profile of mothers of intellectually disabled children and to investigate the relationship among anxiety and depression with quality of life in mothers with intellectually disabled children.Material And Method: Mothers (N=31), whose children's IQ score was below 70, were enrolled in to the study with their informed consent. Depression and Anxiety disorders were diagnosed as per ICD 10. Severity of depression was measured with BDI and Anxiety symptoms with STAI. WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess Quality of life. The relationship among anxiety, depression and QOL were analysed using diagonal matrix, ANOVA and Pearson correlation test.Results: The mean age of participants was 50.23 (S.D= 6.11), BDI score was 13.65(S.D= 11.301), STAI score was 53.90 (SD= 15.821), WHOQOL- BREF in all four domains was 290.90 (S.D=49.42). There was significant correlation between BDI and STAI (P=0.01, r:0.651 ) and the three domains of WHOQOL- BREF(P=0.01, r:0.821, 0.843, 0.635 respectively) scale except Environment domain. Among the participants, 48.4% (ICD 10) had depression of varying degree along with 54.8% depression as per BDI cut off score. Anxiety disorder was seen in 22.6% as per ICD 10 but as per STAI it was 53.90(SD=15.821) which was statistically significant (p:0.01, r: -0.507). Depression when compared with no diagnosis persons has poor quality of life in WHOQOL-BREF physical domain (p:0.002) but with compared to Anxiety or both it was not statistically significant.Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that mothers of children having Intellectual disability have high level of Anxiety and Depression which indeed had impact in quality of life. J Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal Vol. 6, No. 2, 2017 Page: 28-35

scholarly journals Relation of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life with Outcome after Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suprakash Chaudhury ◽  
Kalpana Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty ◽  
Seattle Angina Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Depression ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background. Despite, increasing number of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) being performed, there is a paucity of Indian studies on the psychological effects of PTCA.Aim. To study the relation of anxiety, depression, and health related quality of life with outcome after PTCA.Methods. A total of 35 patients undergoing PTCA were included in the present project with their informed consent. All patients filled a specially designed proforma, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Coronary Scale, Seattle Angina Questionnaire, and a health related quality of life measure (EQ 5D) one day before undergoing PTCA. Three days after PTCA patients were reassessed with the Hospital anxiety & depression scale, Seattle angina questionnaire and the EQ 5D.Results. Analysis showed that 46% had significant anxiety and 32.1% had significant depression before PTCA. Following successful PTCA, none of the patients had significant anxiety, and only 2 (3.6%) had significant depression. On the Seattle Angina Questionnaire, physical limitation reduced from 67.9 to 48. Disease perception improved from 21.2 to 37.1. On the EQ5D, the health status improved from 42.7 before PTCA to 78.7 after PTCA.Conclusion. Successful PTCA resulted in significant reduction in anxiety, depression, and physical limitation and improvement in disease perception and health status.

A pilot study to examine the relationship between boredom and spirituality in cancer patients

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALICE INMAN ◽  
KENNETH L. KIRSH ◽  
STEVEN D. PASSIK
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Group Performance ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Spirituality has been neglected when assessing the well-being of cancer patients. Traditionally, researchers have focused on areas such as physical, social, and emotional functioning. However, there is a potential for spirituality to have a large impact on quality of life in patients with cancer. The current study was conducted to investigate the relationship between spirituality and boredom, constraint, social contact, and depression.Methods: A total of 100 oncology patients completed several assessment instruments, including the Purposelessness, Under-stimulation, and Boredom (PUB) Scale, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale–Anemia, Brief Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (BZSDS), Cancer Behavior Inventory, Systems of Belief Inventory, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Scale.Results: The average age of the sample was 62.37 years (SD = 13.43) and was comprised of 60 women (60%) and 40 men (40%). A regression analysis conducted to explore the impact of the variables on quality of life found only the BZSDS (R2Δ = .650, F = 180.392, p < .001) and the PUB Scale (R2Δ = .077, F = 26.885, p < .001) were significant predictors of quality of life. Another set of regression analyses were conducted to explore whether spirituality had a mediating effect on this relationship, but the mediated model was not supported.Significance of results: We conclude that spirituality and boredom are difficult concepts to define, operationalize, and measure, but crucial to our understanding of quality of life in advanced cancer. More research is needed to clarify the nature of the interrelationships between these important concepts.

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