Common Psychological Factors in Chronic Diseases

Conversano, Ciro

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02727

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“…A high level of DRD has also been shown to be associated with high HbA1c levels [17,18,30]. Furthermore, the bidirectional association between chronic physical diseases (CPD) and psychopathological factors might lead to an exacerbation of both conditions [34].…”

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Related Distress in Thailand

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Lerttrakarnnon

Srithanaviboonchai

et al. 2020

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This study aimed to investigate prevalence and factors potentially associated with diabetes-related distress (DRD) among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in a primary health care center in Thailand. This cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 370 patients with T2DM. Data were collected at primary health care centers in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. DRD was assessed using the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS-17). The association between sociodemographic characteristics and other factors with DRD was analyzed using the Fisher t-test, Chi-square test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test. The association between Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and DRD was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The participants had a mean age of 60.95 ± 7.96, and most were female (68.1%). Of the participants with DRD, 8.9% had moderate to high levels of distress. Education level and family support were significantly associated with the overall level of DRD. Additionally, HbA1c and co-morbidity were also significantly associated with DRD, as were emotional burden and regimen distress. Multiple linear regression analysis found that increased HbA1c was positively associated with increased DRD after adjusting for age, sex, education, duration of T2DM, co-morbidity, diabetic complications, and family support. Screening with DRD may be beneficial in T2DM patients.

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Related Distress in Thailand

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Lerttrakarnnon

Srithanaviboonchai

et al. 2020

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“…Particularly, psychological factors may compromise patients' compliance and adherence, and this could increase mortality and mobility independently from many confounders (Wang et al, 2016). It is known that diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world and it is very difficult to manage, demanding long term self-management through constant blood glucose monitoring, a balanced diet, physical exercises and medical treatment, which improve perceived QoL (Conversano et al, 2009;Veltri et al, 2012;Palagini et al, 2016;Marchini et al, 2018;Catalano et al, 2019b;Conversano, 2019;Guicciardi et al, 2019;Martino et al, 2019d,c;Merlo, 2019;Quattropani et al, 2019;Lenzo et al, 2020). In fact, both adequate compliance and adherence prevent its relative outcomes leading to a lower risk of developing related complications (American Diabetes Association, 2018).…”

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Going Beyond the Visible in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defense Mechanisms and Their Associations With Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life

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Introduction: Clinical psychological features may impact a person's aptitude to deal with chronic diseases, leading to emotional distress, suffering, and a worse perceived quality of life (QoL). Chronic diseases are largely represented, and their incidence is constantly increasing all over the world. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases and it is very difficult to manage, demanding long term self-management, which improves the perceived QoL. The aim of this study was to explore defense mechanisms, depression, QoL, time since diagnosis, and metabolic control in T2DM patients. Methods: 51 patients with T2DM were assessed through a psychodiagnostic battery: Beck Depression Inventory-II, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, including indexes of Physical and Mental Component Summary and the Defense Mechanisms Inventory. Times since DM diagnosis and glycated hemoglobin values were detected. Results: Participants were mainly female (62.74%), with a mean age of 66.1 years. T2DM time since diagnosis was 11.77 years (SD = 7.1). Mild depression was detected (with an overall score between 13 and 19). Projection was significantly associated with higher depression and with lower physical well-being; Principalization was negatively associated with depression and positively with both physical and mental well-being. Turning Against Self correlated positively with physical well-being and negatively with mental well-being. Reversal was associated with lower depression and higher mental well-being. A negative high correlation emerged between depression and mental wellbeing. Finally, a significant relationship was found between Projection and higher time since diagnosis (r = 0.31, p < 0.05).

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“…This relation may be considered based on cognitive neuropsychology and neuropsychiatry approaches. The role of the psychological factors in development of chronic disorders and disturbances is the object of many studies (26)(27)(28). According to empiricist models it can be assumed that people present unhealthy eating behavior experience the abnormal size of their body (29,30).…”

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confidence: 99%