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Open Access 01-02-2021 | Affective Disorder | Miscellaneous

Depression profile in malignancy patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic

Authors: Meera Niranjan Khadilkar, K. Keshava Pai, Thripthi Rai, Vijendra Shenoy, Deviprasad Dosemane, Sushmitha Kabekkodu

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 2/2021

Abstract

Purpose

Patients with malignancy quite often suffer from physical as well as psychological symptoms due to the shattering diagnosis, and prolonged, incapacitating management. The frequency of the depressive disorder in malignancy is around 8–40%. The present study aims at analysing the socio-demographic profile and magnitude of depressive disorders in patients with malignancy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in malignancy patients attending an Ear Nose Throat department using the PHQ-9 questionnaire.

Results

Total PHQ-9 score ranged from 0 to 19; the mean score was 8.46. Major depressive disorder was seen in 4 (8%) cases, while other depressive disorder occurred in 22 (44%) cases. Mild severity of symptoms was noted in 15 (30%) of the patients. High statistical significance was noted between PHQ-9 score for MDD and other depressive disorder (p value < 0.001).

Conclusion

The profile of depressive disorders in malignancy varies; PHQ-9 can be used as a good tool for early detection.

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Title: Depression profile in malignancy patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic
Authors: Meera Niranjan Khadilkar
K. Keshava Pai
Thripthi Rai
Vijendra Shenoy
Deviprasad Dosemane
Sushmitha Kabekkodu
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Affective Disorder
Affective Disorder
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06289-w

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Depression profile in malignancy patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic

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Purpose

Methods

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Conclusion

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