2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2005.00390.x
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Depression in multiple sclerosis

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“…In the study Mendes et al conducted with 84 RRMS patients, and using BDI and EDSS, they found that there was a correlation between depression and disability, but there was no association between depression and sex, age and duration of disease (24). In the study Iwasaki et al conducted in 48 MS patients, there was no correlation between depression and disability (25). In our study, similari to that of Mendes et al,.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 76%
“…In the study Mendes et al conducted with 84 RRMS patients, and using BDI and EDSS, they found that there was a correlation between depression and disability, but there was no association between depression and sex, age and duration of disease (24). In the study Iwasaki et al conducted in 48 MS patients, there was no correlation between depression and disability (25). In our study, similari to that of Mendes et al,.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 76%
“…Furthermore, depression is more common in secondary-progressive type compared to relapsing-remitting MS and the etiology may be related to these non-functional coping strategies commonly seen in patients with MS. However, no correlation was found between depression and disease duration or functional disturbance 21,22 . Similarly, we found no correlation between disease duration and depression or other mood characteristics and coping strategies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…A recent study by Hart et al (2005), which examined the impact of treating depression on QOL in MS patients, demonstrated that treatment for depression was related to better QOL. These clinically high levels of depression in MS patients require healthcare professionals to observe those who may need further psychological support (Iwasaki et al, 2005). This study suggests that all MS patients should be screened for depression because its treatment may affect not only mood but also other aspects of daily functioning.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%