Investigating the Risk Factors of Depression in the Patients with Diabetes in a Middle Taiwan Hospital

• Main Authors: Chen, Chiao-Yun, 陳巧雲
• Other Authors: Chang, Shih-Liang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/99528436991821704858

碩士 === 大葉大學 === 生物科技碩士在職學位學程 === 101 === The impacts of diabetes on the individual patient are not only the body, but also causes of psychosocial impact. This study aims to investigate the patient enrolled in the Shared Care Diabetes diabetic about basic properties, disease status and depression status of correlation. Methods: A cross-sectional study designs, sample of 99 type 2 diabetic patients aged 20–85 years was selected during the period from April 2012 to October 2012. A prestructured questionnaire was used for collecting the information about sociodemographic data and clinical characteristics. Depression was evaluated using Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D). A CES-D score ≥15 has been recommended as a cutoff point for depression. Weights and heights were measured. Glycated hemoglobin was abstracted from each patient directly after the interview. Result: 14 (14.1%) have depression according to the CES-D score. This study shows that patient have short durations and high level of education to have a depressive. Integration of psychosocial problems for patients as early as possible in the patient plays an important role in diabetes care. Early assessment and therapy of psychological problems helps to improve blood sugar control and diabetes self-management and furthermore, to have a better quality of life. Key Words：diabetes, depression, center for Epidemiologic studies depression scale