Objectives To analyze the prevalence and clinical features of depression, anxiety, depression and anxiety in Tibetan patients with epilepsy and to improve the diagnosis and treatment. Methods 102 patients with epilepsy, who had been admitted to the Department of Neurology of the People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region from January 2017 to December 2017, were diagnosed according to the Chinese Standard Classification and Diagnostic Criteria for Mental Disorders (3rd Edition) (CCMD-3). The Hamilton depression scale (HAMD 24 items) and the Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA 14 items) were used to measure depression and anxiety. Different genders, ages, durations, frequency of attacks, and seizures types were analyzed for depression, anxiety, depression and anxiety. Univariate analysis was used to screen the factors that may cause depression, anxiety, depression and anxiety in patients with epilepsy. Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of depression, anxiety, depression and anxiety in patients with epilepsy. Results Among the 102 patients with epilepsy, 35 (34.31%) comorbid depression, 10 (9.80%) comorbid anxiety, and 54 (52.94%) comorbid depression and anxiety. Univariate analysis showed that there was a significantly statistical difference in the duration of the disease and the frequency of seizures in local patients with epilepsy (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the frequency of epileptic seizures and anxiety (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the probability of anxiety in patients with a disease duration of ≤2 years was only 10.1% of those with a course >2 years [OR=0.101, 95%CI (0.012, 0.915), P<0.05]; and the frequency of seizures was not an risk factors for epileptic comorbid with anxiety (P>0.05). The rate of depression and anxiety in patients with seizure frequency >2 times per month was 4.853 times higher than that of patients with seizure frequency ≤2 times per month [OR=4.853, 95%CI (2.024, 11.634), P<0.05]. Conclusions Tibetan patients with epilepsy have a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, depression and anxiety. In the diagnosis and treatment, we should strengthen the understanding and provide the appropriate prevention and treatment to improve the diagnosis and treatment level.
Objective To investigate the current situation of anxiety and depression in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and analyze the related influencing factors. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among AECOPD patients admitted to the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from August 2022 to October 2023. The survey included basic demographic information, anxiety and depression scores, quality of life and dyspnea symptoms in the AECOPD patients. The clinical data of patients in the electronic medical record system were also collected. According to the anxiety score or depression score, the patients were divided into an anxiety group and a non-anxiety group, or a depression group and a non-depression group. The indicators between two groups were compared and the influencing factors were analyzed. Results Among the 164 patients with AECOPD, 123 patients (75.0%) were complicated with anxiety, 125 patients (76.2%) were complicated with depression, and 105 patients (64.0%) were complicated with anxiety and depression. Education level, place of residence, monthly income, smoking index, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test (CAT) score were associated with AECOPD and anxiety (P<0.05). Higher CAT score was an independent risk factor for anxiety in the patients with AECOPD. Residence, monthly income, smoking index, CAT score, modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea questionnaire rating, actual bicarbonate, neutrophilic granulocyte percentage (NEU%), lymphocyte percentage (LYM%), basophile percentage (BASO%), alkaline phosphatase, total carbon dioxide concentration, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were associated with AECOPD and depression (P<0.05). Among them, higher CAT score and PLR value were independent risk factors of AECOPD and depression. Conclusion Anxiety and depression have higher prevalence in AECOPD patients, and the influencing factors include quality of life, dyspnea symptoms, education level, place of residence, monthly income, smoking index, acid base balance, NEU%, LYM%, BASO%, NLR和PLR, etc.
Objective To identify the potential factors for psychological burdens and to better understand how the patients’ psychological status affect their treatment preferences. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 996 patients with pulmonary nodules who visited the Thoracic Surgery Clinic of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital from January to November 2021, including 381 males and 615 females, aged 47.26±11.53 years. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to investigate the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to evaluate the psychological status of the patients, with a score>7 points of each subscale indicating potential anxiety or depression. Results Among the 996 patients with pulmonary nodules, the incidence of anxiety was 42.4% and the incidence of depression was 26.4%, while the incidence of both anxiety and depression was 24.7%. There was a significant correlation between anxiety and depression (ρ=0.834, P<0.05). Age, purpose of CT examination, number of pulmonary nodules and symptoms were independent factors for anxiety, while symptoms and number of pulmonary nodules were independent factors for depression (P<0.05). For treatment preferences, there was a statistical difference in educational level, symptoms, nodule size and anxiety level (P<0.05). Conclusion Anxiety and depression are common in patients with pulmonary nodules. Symptoms are associated with anxiety and depression, which also make an impact on treatment preferences.
Objective To investigate the incidences of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with intrauterine adhesions (IUA) managed by day surgery model, and explore their influential factors. Methods Convenience sampling was used to select patients who underwent day surgery at West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University between January 2021 and December 2022. General information questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to assess the socio-demographic data and anxiety and depressive symptoms of the participants. Logistic regression was used to analyze the influential factors of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results A total of 1100 patients were included. The incidence of anxiety and depressive were 16.5% (181/1 100) and 16.9% (186/1 100) among patients undergoing day surgery for IUA respectively. Longer waiting days for admission [odds ratio (OR)=1.012, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.004, 1.020), P=0.004], married [OR=0.547, 95%CI (0.344, 0.869), P=0.011], more times of adhesion separation [OR=0.826, 95%CI (0.691, 0.986), P=0.034], older age [OR=0.947, 95%CI (0.909, 0.987), P=0.010] were influencing factors for anxiety symptoms in patients with IUA. Unemployment [OR=0.504, 95%CI (0.256, 0.994), P=0.048], university or undergraduate education [OR=0.326, 95%CI (0.208, 0.512), P<0.001], and high school or vocational school education [OR=0.532, 95%CI (0.319, 0.888), P=0.016] were the influencing factors for depressive symptoms in patients with IUA. Conclusions There is a high incidence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with IUA under the management of day surgery mode. The influential factors include socio-demographic factors (age, education level, marital status and occupation) and disease factors (times of adhesion). Medical staff should pay attention to the early screening of mental health status of patients with IUA, and give targeted prevention and treatment measures.
Anxiety is a strong behavioral and psychological reaction with fear components, while depression is a mental disorder dominated by high or low mood, both of which are accompanied by cognitive and behavioral changes, and are common comorbidities in patients with heart disease. Cardiac surgery is one of the important factors which trigger specific emotional and physiological reactions of patients. Persistent or initial depression and anxiety after surgery will not only increase surgical complications, short- or long-term mortality and medical costs, but also seriously affect patients' social function and quality of life. With the transformation of bio-psycho-social medical model, it is necessary to evaluate the perioperative psychological state and biological risk of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This article reviews the characteristics, related mechanisms and therapeutic interventions of anxiety and depression in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Objective To understand the status quo of depression and anxiety emotion in perioperative patients with thoracic neoplasms under the concept of enhanced recovery aftersurgery. Methods Huaxi emotional-distress index scale (HEI) was adopted to investigate the mental status of 195 patients with thoracic neoplasms in Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, and the nursing outpatients between September and November in 2016. There were 118 males and 77 females at age of 17–80 (55.72±12.66) years. Results There was significant difference in mental health level between the preoperative patients and the postoperative patients (3.70±3.41vs. 11.01±9.78,P<0.001). The incidence of depression and anxiety emotion in the postoperative patients was significantly higher than that in the preoperative patients (50.00%vs. 9.60%, P<0.001). Besides, there was significant difference of depression and anxiety degree between the preoperative patients and postoperative patients (P<0.001). Moderate to severe depression and anxiety were mostly found in the postoperative patients while mild to moderate depression and anxiety in the preoperative patients. Conclusion Patients with thoracic neoplasms have much emotional obstacle in perioperative period. The incidence and severity degree of depression and anxiety emotion in postoperative patients are higher than those in preoperative patients.
Psychological problems are significant factors that contribute to the occurrence of postoperative complications, reduced quality of life, and prolonged hospital stays. Lung cancer patients who require surgery often experience high psychological stress related to both the disease and the treatment, making them more susceptible to depression and anxiety. Therefore, timely intervention to address these psychological issues is crucial for promoting postoperative recovery and improving patients' quality of life. This paper will review the current status, impact, and interventions for depression and anxiety-related psychological problems in lung cancer surgery patients.
Objective To explore the risk factors of postoperative anxiety in patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing total pancreatectomy. Methods A total of 31 patients who underwent total pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer between July 2011 and December 2016 were collected and analyzed in this retrospective study. The patients’ postoperative Self-Rating Anxiety Scale scores were collected, and the exposure factors were analyzed to identify the risk factors of postoperative anxiety through univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis by SPSS 21.0 statistical software. Results In the 31 patients, there were 17 males and 14 females, with an average age of (66.16±9.09) years, an average body mass index of (21.11±3.10) kg/m2, and an average postoperative hospital stay of (14.58±7.47) days. There were 23 patients (74.2%) with postoperative anxiety, and 30 patients (96.8%) with hyperglycosemia required insulin therapy. The total perioperative mortality was 3.2%. In the univariate analysis, age (P=0.012), smoking history (P=0.043), preoperative diabetes mellitus (P=0.012), postoperative bile leakage (P=0.043), and postoperative abdominal infection (P=0.026) were related factors of the postoperative anxiety. In the multiple logistic regression analysis, patients without preoperative diabetes was an independent risk factor of postoperative anxiety (P=0.013). Conclusions For patients undergoing total pancreatectomy, it is needed to pay attention to the patients’ postoperative psychological conditions and assess the postoperative anxiety, especially for those without preoperative diabetes. To improve the life quality and long-term survival of these patients, health education and psychological intervention are needed.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the predictors of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among teachers in 3 months after Lushan earthquake. MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted to diagnostically evaluate the psychological sequelae and GAD during 14-20 days and 85-95 days after the earthquake. The possible predictive factors of psychological sequelae were assessed by a self-made questionnaire and the GAD was assessed by the GAD symptom criterion of M.I.N.I. in 3 months. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis (ULRA, MLRA) were applied to analyze the predictors of GAD after the two-staged assessments. ResultsThere were a total of 319 teachers completed the two-staged assessments. The total response rate was 51.3%. Seventy teachers were diagnosed as GAD and the prevalence of GAD in 3 months was 21.9%. The predictive factors by ULRA included:male, older than 35 years old, having unlivable house, living in tents, sleeping difficulties, easy to feel sad, physical discomfort, loss of appetite, feeling short of social support, unable to calm down for working, feeling difficult for teaching, observing more inattention of students, and wanting to ask for a leave. The independent predictors by MLRA included:male, having unlivable house, feeling short of social support, and feeling difficult for teaching. ConclusionThe teachers have a higher likelihood of GAD after earthquake. It is essential to pay more attention to those male teachers, who feel short of social support and don't have a livable house thus to prevent the GAD at the early stage of post-earthquake.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is often accompanied by anxiety or depression. The exacerbation of anxiety and depression can lead to the deterioration of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, reduce patients’ quality of life, worsen poor prognosis, and increase the risk of death. Anxiety and depression are one of the important causes of death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but the complexity of their risk factors and pathogenesis often lead to clinicians being unable to make accurate diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. Based on existing research, this article elaborates on the risk factors and pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated with anxiety or depression, aiming to improve the diagnosis and treatment ability of clinical physicians for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated with anxiety or depression, achieve timely diagnosis and treatment, improve patients’ prognosis, and improve quality of life.