Depression influences the quality of diabetes-related self-management activities in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.2147/cia.s104083
• Publication Date: 2016-04-27T02:28:09Z
• Authors: Bogdan Timar; Gabriela Mut-Vitcu; Romulus Timar; Cristian Oancea; Ioan Cosmin Citu
• Keywords: Depression; Cross-sectional study

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of depression and its impact on quality diabetes-related self-care activities in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients methods: In this cross-sectional study, 184 diabetes were enrolled. Depression was evaluated using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 while assessed Summary Diabetes-Related Self Care Activities Questionnaire. Results: our study group, 53.3% had moderate depression, 17.9% severe 28.8% no symptoms. Patient’s age ( P =0.024), presence diabetic neuropathy <0.001), body mass index =0.037) proved to be independent significant predictors for developing The severity reverse correlated all studied components: global score r =-0.305), diet intervention =-0.297), exercise =-0.388), glycemic monitoring =-0.055), feet care =-0.180). associated an increased complications such as chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: is higher compared general population. has a major negative and, being treatable condition, proactive screening followed case positive diagnosis by adequate treatment should performed Keywords: diabetes, self-care, life