Quality of life, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with major depression: a prospective cohort study in primary care

Lima, Ana Flávia Barros da Silva; Fleck, Marcelo Pio de Almeida

doi:10.1590/s1516-44462011000300007

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“…The change in HRQoL during follow-up correlated strongly with changes in the severity of depression and anxiety. These findings are consistent with our hypothesis and also in accordance with earlier literature [7,8,11,13]. Only few studies have taken into account the duration of time spent in MDEs.…”

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Health-related quality of life of primary care patients with depressive disorders

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Health-related quality of life of primary care patients with depressive disorders

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“…According to Aprajita et al, (19) who mentioned that mean age of the sample was 33.84 years. Also, these findings are supported by Lima (22) who reported that the mean age was 38 years. Similarly, Rayan, (20) in his descriptive correlational design on 161 patients diagnosed by MDD.…”

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confidence: 76%

Social Support and Quality of Life for Patients with Depressive Disorders

Sanad

Kader

Mohamed

et al. 2017

Minia Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Depression is recognized as one of the major health threats in the 21st century. It is a maladaptive psychosocial phenomenon that can affect many areas of patients' lives and have a negative impact on their quality of life (QoL) and social support. Aim of the study: to assess social support and quality of life for patients with depressive disorders. Research design: A descriptive correlational research design was used to achieve the aim of the present study. Sample: A total convenient sample of 100 adult male and female depressed patients was included in the study sample. Setting: This study was carried out at outpatient clinic of Minia Hospital for psychiatric health and addiction. Patients who diagnosed as having organic brain diseases, mentally handicapped, substance abused were excluded from the study. Tools of data collection: The required data was collected through three tools. Sociodemographic Data Sheet, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) and Quality of Life Scale. Results: showed that 66% of depressed patient had low social support, while 50% of the depressed patients had low QOL level and there were statistical significance differences between education levels with QOL. Also, there were positive associations between QoL and social support & all its subscales except self esteem support. Conclusion: The current study showed that the highest percentage of the depressed patients had low social support and QOL. Recommendations: Establishing educational centers and hot lines for family awareness about the importance of social support and quality of life for depressed patients.

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“…The described aspects reveal the importance of using psychosocial interventions, in addition to medication therapy, when treating depression for patients to achieve complete recovery and improved quality of life ( 17 ) . In this case, psychotherapy, with its different approaches, can be used either as the primary treatment or as an adjuvant to pharmacotherapy, especially when considering the characteristics of the treatment delivered to cancer patients.…”

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Women with breast cancer taking chemotherapy: depression symptoms and treatment adherence

Souza

Moraes

Inocenti

et al. 2014

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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OBJECTIVE:to verify depressive symptoms and adherence to chemotherapy among women with breast cancer who are served by the Pharmacy of the Chemotherapy Center of a university hospital.METHOD: cross-sectional study with quantitative approach conducted with 112 women receiving chemotherapy. Structured interviews guided by a script addressing socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic information, the Morisky Test, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect data. RESULTS: 12.50% and 1.78% of the patients experienced "moderate" and "severe" depression, respectively, while 10.59% did not use antidepressant medication. A statistically significant association was found between levels of depression and the use of antidepressants. Lack of adherence was identified in 46.43% of the participants. CONCLUSION: these findings show the need to regularly screen for depressive symptoms and for adherence to chemotherapy treatment among women with breast cancer, in order to provide early detection and appropriate treatment centered on patients, and to improve their quality of life.

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Quality of life, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with major depression: a prospective cohort study in primary care

Cited by 13 publications

References 38 publications

Health-related quality of life of primary care patients with depressive disorders

Health-related quality of life of primary care patients with depressive disorders

Social Support and Quality of Life for Patients with Depressive Disorders

Women with breast cancer taking chemotherapy: depression symptoms and treatment adherence

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