Nonpsychiatric hospitalized patients are frequently exposed to psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which significantly infuence the patient's subsequent admission days and the rate of recovery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety and depression among hospitalised patients in Mashhad hospitals and to compare the level of anxiety in patients admitted...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global health problem that limits quality of life (QoL), and impacts patients' cardiovascular psychosocial problems. Anxiety depression as subdomain QoL, are underrecognized sub optimally treated in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The Hospital Depression Scale (HADS) validated self-assessment instrument used reference for anxiety depression. incorporation t...

BACKGROUND Detection of depression can be difficult in primary care, particularly when associated with chronic illness. Patient beliefs may affect detection and subsequent engagement with management. Q-methodology can help to identify viewpoints that are likely to influence either clinical practice or policy intervention. AIM To identify socially shared viewpoints of comorbid depression, and ...

BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances and symptoms of anxiety and depression have been shown to be involved in the genesis and perpetuation of chronic pain. OBJECTIVE To evaluate sleep patterns and the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic pain. METHOD Four hundred consecutive patients referred to a chronic pain outpatient clinic were investigated using patient c...

BACKGROUND Depression is the leading cause of disability and the fourth leading contributor to the global burden of disease. In Canada, the 1-year prevalence of major depressive disorder was approximately 6% in Canadians 18 and older. A large prospective Canadian study reported an increased risk of developing depression in people with chronic diseases compared with those without such diseases. ...

background: chronic pain depends on many physical and  psychological factors. the aim of this study was  to determine the relationship between anxiety and chronic pain in adult referring to health centers in yazd, iran.  methods: this descriptive study conducted on 397 adults aged between 31 and 87years. the depression, anxiety, stress scale -21(dass-21) was used to measure depression, anxiety ...

The aims of this study were to determine the characteristics and perceived levels of fatigue and the prevalence of depression in children with chronic fatigue syndrome and to assess the effects of illness on schooling and social functioning. Twelve children with chronic fatigue syndrome were compared with a matched group of children with cystic fibrosis and matched healthy controls. Levels of f...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the impact of chronic medical conditions on depression diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in primary care settings. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study that used interviewer-administered surveys and medical record reviews. Three hundred fifteen participants were recruited from 3 public primary care clinics. Depression diagnosis, guideline-concordant treatment, ...

chronic pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition, conveying immense human burden. suffering from chronic pain is not only caused by painful symptomatology, but also through a wide range of psychopathological and physical consequences, including depression and anxiety disorders, impaired sleep and cognition, cardiovascular morbidity and impaired sexual function, all contributing to diminis...