Quality of life in anxiety disorders: Its relation to work and social functioning and dysfunctional cognitions: An exploratory study from India

Sudhir, Paulomi M.; Sharma, Mohit; Mariamma, P.; Subbakrishna, D. K.

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2012.05.006

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“…Both of these techniques have a high specificity in diagnosing malignant breast lesions, which is approximately equal to significant sensitivity in the diagnosis of benign breast lumps [ 59 ]. These invasive examinations might irritate the patient and likely result in higher levels of stress and anxiety [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 25 ]. It is clear that the risk of the benign breast lumps becoming cancerous could be the source of anxiety and depression.…”

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“…It is not uncommon for a physical illness to trigger anxiety, but untreated and prolonged anxiety may aggravate physical symptoms, disturb patients’ QOL and increase side effects [ 63 ]. Anxiety affects women’s QOL and the negotiation of life tasks such as education, relationships, personal goals, and occupation [ 25 ]. Anxiety as an illness could markedly compromise individuals’ QOL and psychosocial functioning [ 43 ].…”

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“…In summary, anxiety affects women’s QOL, and the negotiation of life tasks such as education, relationships, personal goals, and occupation [ 25 ], and depression can impair job performance and work productivity [ 26 , 27 ] as well as QOL [ 28 ]. Given the high incidence of benign breast lumps and the large population of China, the physical and psychological QOL of patients with benign breast lumps cannot be ignored and need to be evaluated and treated.…”

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Affects of Anxiety and Depression on Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Benign Breast Lumps Diagnosed via Ultrasonography in China

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Yang

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There is a high incidence of benign breast lumps among women, and these lumps may lead to physical and psychological problems. This study aims to evaluate anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with benign breast lumps diagnosed via ultrasonography and investigate their impacts on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shenyang, China, from January to November 2013. Data were collected with self-administered questionnaires, including the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), together with demographic characteristics, from patients of the Department of Breast Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis (HMR) was performed to explore the effects of anxiety and depression on HRQOL. The overall prevalences of anxiety (SAS score ≥ 40) and depression (CES-D scores ≥ 16) were 40.2% and 62.0%, respectively, and 37.5% of the participants had both of these psychological symptoms. The means and standard deviations of PCS and MCS were 75.42 (15.22) and 68.70 (17.71), respectively. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were significantly negatively associated with the HRQOL of patients with benign breast lumps diagnosed via ultrasonography. Women with benign breast lumps diagnosed via ultrasonography in China experienced relatively high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Anxiety and depressive symptoms had significant negative impacts on both the mental and physical quality of life (QOL) of women with benign breast lumps. Beyond the necessary clinical treatment procedures, psychological guidance and detailed explanations of the disease should be offered to alleviate the anxiety and depressive symptoms and enhance the HRQOL of patients with benign breast lumps.

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Affects of Anxiety and Depression on Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Benign Breast Lumps Diagnosed via Ultrasonography in China

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“…[12] QOL was also significantly related to severity of anxiety, depression and measures of disability and adjustment. [13] In view of the above finding, it is important to look into the physical dimension of QOL with disability in subjects with DD.…”

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Relationship of quality of life with disability grade in obsessive compulsive disorder and dysthymic disorder

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Sudarshan²,

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2014

Indian J Palliat Care

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Background:There is paucity of information on the relationship of quality of life (QOL) in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and dysthymic disorder (DD) with disability grade in India.Aim:To assess the relation of QOL with disability level in OCD and DD.Materials and Methods:This hospital based study was conducted in a medical institution in Davanagere, Karnataka, India. Data was collected by using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV Text Revision (DSM IV TR) criteria, WHO QOL BREF and IDEAS. Relationship between disability grade and QOL was assessed by independent sample t test.Results:Mild disabled OCD patients had a significantly better QOL in the Q1 domain i.e. perception on quality of life as compared to moderately disabled patients (P < 0.05), while in other domains of QOL, there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05). But, QOL score in physical domain showed significant difference across disability grades (56.00, SD = 6.89; 48.50, SD = 12.28) in DD, but not in other domains.Conclusion:Perception of QOL is better in those with mild disability in OCD, but in DD, physical domain of QOL score is more in mild disability compared to moderate disability.

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“…Unfortunately, anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in the general population and have a substantial effect on people and companies (Bender and Kennedy, 2004;Haslam et al, 2005;Noordik et al, 2010;Sudhir et al, 2012). The existence of these inter-relationships among the factors contributing to anxiety, anxiety symptoms and their consequences on individuals and organisations reveals the importance of paying attention to this reality (Haslam et al, 2005) and integrating mental health issues in HRM.…”

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Empowerment and performance in Spanish local governments: The role of goal orientation and well-being of employees

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A Jesús, por su amor, comprensión, positivismo, paciencia y apoyo constantes e incondicionales. Por el tiempo robado. Por todo. A mis amigas y amigos, que tengo la enorme suerte de que son bastantes y muy buenas y buenos. Por sus ánimos, por ayudarme a desconectar, por soportarme en mis momentos bajos, por ponerle humor a mi vida, por estar ahí siempre, por entender mis ausencias… ¡A algunos también incluso por visitarme en Holanda durante mi estancia de investigación allí! Sois geniales. Con mención especial, a mi amiga Rebeca, por ser la artífice desinteresada de la portada de esta tesis. Eres una artista. Y a mi amiga Marina, por revisar parte de la redacción en inglés. Eres muy buena…, también como traductora. Un millón de gracias.

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Quality of life in anxiety disorders: Its relation to work and social functioning and dysfunctional cognitions: An exploratory study from India

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Affects of Anxiety and Depression on Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Benign Breast Lumps Diagnosed via Ultrasonography in China

Affects of Anxiety and Depression on Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Benign Breast Lumps Diagnosed via Ultrasonography in China

Relationship of quality of life with disability grade in obsessive compulsive disorder and dysthymic disorder

Empowerment and performance in Spanish local governments: The role of goal orientation and well-being of employees

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