scholarly journals Development and evaluation of the Parenting to Reduce Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (PaRCADS): assessment of parental concordance with guidelines for the prevention of child anxiety and depression

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Hua Sim ◽  
Anthony F. Jorm ◽  
Katherine A. Lawrence ◽  
Marie B.H. Yap
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background Involving parents in the prevention of mental health problems in children is prudent given their fundamental role in supporting their child’s development. However, few measures encapsulate the range of risk and protective factors for child anxiety and depression that parents can potentially modify. The Parenting to Reduce Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (PaRCADS) was developed as a criterion-referenced measure to assess parenting against a set of evidence-based parenting guidelines for the prevention of child anxiety and depressive disorders. Methods In Study 1, 355 parents of children 8–11 years old across Australia completed the PaRCADS and measures of parenting, general family functioning, child anxiety and depressive symptoms, and parent and child health-related quality of life. Their children completed measures of parenting, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and health-related quality of life. In Study 2, six subject-experts independently evaluated the PaRCADS items for item-objective congruence and item-relevance. Item analysis was conducted by examining item-total point-biserial correlation, difficulty index, B-index, and expert-rated content validity indices. Reliability (or dependability) was assessed by agreement coefficients for single administration. Construct validity was examined by correlational analyses with other measures. Results Four items were removed to yield a 79-item, 10-subscale PaRCADS. Reliability estimates for the subscale and total score range from .74 to .94. Convergent validity was indicated by moderate to strong correlations with other parenting and family functioning measures, and discriminant validity was supported by small to moderate correlations with a measure of parents’ health-related quality of life. Higher scores on the PaRCADS were associated with fewer anxiety and depressive symptoms and better health-related quality of life in the child. PaRCADS total score was associated with parental age, parent reported child’s history of mental health diagnosis and child’s current mental health problem. Discussion Results showed that the PaRCADS demonstrates adequate psychometric properties that provide initial support for its use as a measure of parenting risk and protective factors for child anxiety and depression. The scale may be used for intervention and evaluative purposes in preventive programs and research.

Depressive symptoms, mental health-related quality of life, and survival among older patients with multiple myeloma.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18232-e18232
Author(s):  
Ali Alobaidi ◽  
Nadia Azmi Nabulsi ◽  
Brian Talon ◽  
Alemseged Ayele Asfaw ◽  
Jifang Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Specific Mortality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Cancer Specific Mortality

e18232 Background: Few studies have evaluated the impacts of depressive symptoms and mental health on patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). The aim of this study was to examine associations between depressive symptoms and poor mental health-related quality of life in relation to survival in a cohort of older MM patients. Methods: We conducted an analysis using a prospective cohort from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (MHOS) of patients aged 65 years and older diagnosed with first primary MM between 1998 and 2014. Subjects were required to have completed at least 1 pre-diagnosis survey and depressive symptoms were determined based on positive responses to at least 1 of 3 depression screening questions. Veterans-RAND-12 mental component scores (MCS) were also analyzed to evaluate mental health-related quality of life. We used multivariable Cox proportional hazards models to estimate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between pre-diagnosis depressive symptoms and risks of all-cause and cancer-specific mortality. Secondary analyses examined mortality risks in relation to pre-diagnosis MCS. Results: Of 522 multiple myeloma patients, the mean (SD) age at diagnosis was 76.9 (6.1) years and 158 (30%) self-reported positive depressive symptoms. Patients with depressive symptoms had a higher number of comorbid conditions and nearly all (84%) scored below the median MCS. Pre-diagnosis depressive symptoms were not associated with all-cause (HR 1.01, 95% CI: 0.79-1.29) or cancer-specific mortality (HR 0.94, 95% CI: 0.69-1.28). Myeloma patients scoring in the second MCS tertile (versus the highest tertile) had a modestly increased risk of all-cause (HR 1.19, 95% CI 0.91-1.55) and cancer-specific mortality (HR 1.17, 95% CI 0.86-1.60), but these estimates were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Pre-diagnosis depressive symptoms and lower mental health-related quality of life are not associated with survival for MM. Nevertheless, the considerably high prevalence of depressive symptoms and poor mental health status among older patients with multiple myeloma deserves clinical attention.

Change in depressive symptoms and mental health-related quality of life in northeast Germany between 1997–2001 and 2008–2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian E. Baumeister ◽  
Georg Schomerus ◽  
Carsten-Oliver Schmidt ◽  
Franz Möckel ◽  
Neeltje van den Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Risk and Protective Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life of Parents With Mental Illness

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Radicke ◽  
Marlit Sell ◽  
Bonnie Adema ◽  
Anne Daubmann ◽  
Reinhold Kilian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Adaptive Coping ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Parents With Mental Illness

Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can be reduced in parents with mental illness (mental illness) who face the dual demands of disabling symptoms and their impact on family, social, and occupational life. This study aimed at analyzing the influence of various factors on HRQoL in parents with mental illness.Method: Baseline data of the German randomized controlled multicenter project CHIMPS (children of parents with mental illness) was used for analyses. The final sample consisted of n = 208 parents with mental illness and n = 197 children and adolescents aged 8–18 years. HRQoL was assessed with the EQ-5D.Results: Parents with mental illness reported significantly lower global and specific HRQoL than the German reference population. They were least satisfied with aspects that relate to anxiety and depression followed by usual activities, pain and discomfort. Better global HRQoL was primarily associated with self-reported physical and mental health, as well as adaptive coping behavior. Associations with mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain and discomfort, anxiety and depression were analyzed and discussed.Conclusions: HRQoL in parents with mental illness is reduced. Clinical interventions should focus on the alleviation of mental health symptoms and probably somatic symptoms and promote adaptive coping skills.

scholarly journals The impact of metabolic syndrome on mental health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 2063-2072
Author(s):  
Victoria M. Limon ◽  
Miryoung Lee ◽  
Brandon Gonzalez ◽  
Audrey C. Choh ◽  
Stefan A. Czerwinski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of health literacy on depressive symptoms and mental health-related quality of life among adults with addiction

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 818-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisa Lincoln ◽  
Michael K. Paasche-Orlow ◽  
Debbie M. Cheng ◽  
Christine Lloyd-Travaglini ◽  
Christine Caruso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life among patients with colorectal cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Loai Abu Sharour ◽  
Omar Al Omari ◽  
Ayman Bani Salameh ◽  
Dalal Yehia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background Up to 35% of cancer patients have clinically significant levels of psychological distress during their treatment. Accordingly, better understanding of health-related quality of life and its predictors will help oncology nurses plan appropriate interventions to improve health-related quality of life. Aims This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between hope, depression and anxiety and health-related quality of life among Jordanian cancer patients during their treatment period. Methods Cross-sectional descriptive correlational design was conducted using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Herth Hope Index and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal surveys. Results 260 Jordanian patients with cancer from three Jordanian hospitals completed the study survey. The bivariate analysis indicated significant positive relationships between hope and quality of life ( r = .57, p < .0001). A significant negative relationship was found between anxiety and depression and quality of life ( r = −.76, p < .0001). A multiple regression analysis indicated that hope, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and time since diagnosis were predictors of quality of life, and explained 66% of the variance in the quality of life for this sample. Conclusions The assessment of psychosocial elements including hope, depression, anxiety, and quality of life should be a part of daily nurse-caring behaviours and practices. Implement education programmes to increase nurses' competencies in the psychosocial assessment are recommended.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and expectations of patients before surgical treatment of lumbar stenosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lílian Maria Pacola ◽  
Eliane Nepomuceno ◽  
Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas ◽  
Herton Rodrigo Tavares Costa ◽  
Débora Cristine Previdé Teixeira da Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
General Health ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the expectations of patients awaiting surgical treatment of lumbar canal stenosis and the association of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) with symptoms of anxiety and depression. METHODS: The sample included 49 patients from a university hospital. HRQoL was assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and 36-item Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form (SF-36) and symptoms of anxiety and depression by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Expectations were investigated by means of questions used in international studies. Data were analyzed descriptively and by Student's t test. RESULTS: The mean time of disease progression was 34.5 months, the mean age was 58.8 years and 55.1% of the patients were women. Most patients had the expectation of improving with surgical treatment and 46.9% expected to be "much better" with regard to leg pain, walking ability, independence in activities and mental well being. The scores of anxiety and depression were respectively, 34.7% and 12.2%. We observed statistically significant differences between the groups with and without anxiety in the domains: General Health, Mental Health, and Vitality. Between the groups with and without depression there were statistically significant differences in the General Health and Mental Health domains. CONCLUSION: Patients showed great expectation to surgical treatment and the symptoms of anxiety and depression were related to some domains of HRQoL. Thus, the study contributes to broaden our knowledge and we can therefore guide the patients as to their expectations with respect to the real possibilities arising from surgery.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life and Mental Health after Surgical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Era of Minimal-Invasive Surgery: Resection versus Transplantation

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 694
Author(s):  
Linda Feldbrügge ◽  
Alexander Langenscheidt ◽  
Felix Krenzien ◽  
Mareike Schulz ◽  
Nicco Krezdorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Organ Shortage ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) is an increasingly relevant treatment option for patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) has been considered optimal treatment for HCC in cirrhosis, but is challenged by rising organ scarcity. While health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and mental health are well-documented after OLT, little is known about HRQoL in HCC patients after LLR. We identified all HCC patients who underwent LLR at our hospital between 2014 and 2018. HRQoL and mental health were assessed using the Short Form 36 and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, respectively. Outcomes were compared to a historic cohort of HCC patients after OLT. Ninety-eight patients received LLR for HCC. Postoperative morbidity was 25% with 17% minor complications. LLR patients showed similar overall HRQoL and mental health to OLT recipients, except for lower General Health (p = 0.029) and higher anxiety scores (p = 0.010). We conclude that LLR can be safely performed in patients with HCC, with or without liver cirrhosis. The postoperative HRQoL and mental health are comparable to that of OLT recipients in most aspects. LLR should thus always be considered an alternative to OLT, especially in times of organ shortage.

Patients with Extreme Obesity: Change in Mental Symptoms Three Years after Gastric Banding

2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Nickel ◽  
C. Widermann ◽  
D. Harms ◽  
P. L. Leiberich ◽  
K. Tritt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastric Banding ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Extreme Obesity ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective: Extreme obesity causes grave psychosocial and psychopathological problems in addition to somatic morbidity. One possible treatment is gastric banding, a surgical reduction of stomach volume. The aim of this study was to investigate whether gastric banding leads to lasting change in: 1) the Body Mass Index (BMI); 2) social factors such as work and partnerships, eating behavior, anxiety and depression symptoms; and 3) health related quality of life. Method: We surveyed a sample of 50 adipose women (BMI > 40 kg/m2). Primary outcome measures were self-reported changes on the scales of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D), and the Health Survey (SF-36). Results: In comparison with the control group, we observed significant changes in BMI ( p < 0.01) and the existence of a partnership ( p < 0.01), on all three scales of the TFEQ ( p < 0.01), on both scales of the HADS-D (anxiety: p < 0.05; depression: p < 0.01), and on all scales of the SF-36 Health Survey ( p between < 0.05 and < 0.01 in every case). The most marked changes in all the qualities investigated occurred within the first 12 months of surgery. Conclusions: Three years after gastric banding, positive changes in BMI reduction, partnership, eating behavior, anxiety, depressive symptomatology, and health related quality of life could be observed. There was also a significant correlation between BMI reduction and reduction firstly on the depression scale (HADS-D) and secondly on the SF-36 scales for physical functioning (PHFU), role physical (ROPH), mental health (PSYC), and vitality (VITA).

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms, mental health-related quality of life, and survival among older patients with multiple myeloma

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 4097-4106
Author(s):  
Ali Alobaidi ◽  
Nadia A. Nabulsi ◽  
Brian Talon ◽  
Alemseged A. Asfaw ◽  
Jifang Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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