Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify symptoms associated with subjective memory complaints among subjects who are currently on sick leave due to symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, subjects (n =...
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| author | Julie Kristine Aasvik Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø |
| author_facet | Julie Kristine Aasvik Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø |
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| description | Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify symptoms associated with subjective memory complaints among subjects who are currently on sick leave due to symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, subjects (n = 167) who were currently on sick leave were asked to complete an extensive survey consisting of the following: items addressing their sociodemographics, one item from the SF-8 health survey measuring pain, Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Insomnia Severity Index and Everyday Memory Questionnaire – Revised. General linear modeling (GLM) was used to analyze variables associated with SMCs. Results: Symptoms of fatigue (p-value <= 0.001) and anxiety (p-value = 0.001) were uniquely and significantly associated with perceived memory failures. The associations with symptoms of pain, depression and insomnia were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Subjective memory complaints should be recognized as part of the complex symptomatology among patients who report multiple symptoms, especially in cases of fatigue and anxiety. Self-report questionnaires measuring perceived memory failures may be a quick and easy way to incorporate and extend this knowledge into clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-46e47f0f2cb8417c89e3fea31e5aa8a82022-12-21T18:43:52ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782015-09-01610.3389/fpsyg.2015.01338145288Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxietyJulie Kristine Aasvik0Astrid eWoodhouse1Astrid eWoodhouse2Astrid eWoodhouse3Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen4Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen5Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen6Petter C Borchgrevink7Petter C Borchgrevink8Petter C Borchgrevink9Tore C Stiles10Tore C Stiles11Tore C Stiles12Nils Inge eLandrø13Nils Inge eLandrø14Nils Inge eLandrø15Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.Hysnes Rehabilitation Center, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.National Competence Centre for complex Disorders, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, NorwayNorwegian University of Science of Technology, Trondheim, NorwayNorwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.Hysnes Rehabilitation Center, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.National Competence Centre for complex Disorders, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, NorwayNorwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.Hysnes Rehabilitation Center, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.National Competence Centre for complex Disorders, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, NorwayHysnes Rehabilitation Center, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.National Competence Centre for complex Disorders, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, NorwayNorwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.National Competence Centre for complex Disorders, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway, University of Oslo, Norway.Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify symptoms associated with subjective memory complaints among subjects who are currently on sick leave due to symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, subjects (n = 167) who were currently on sick leave were asked to complete an extensive survey consisting of the following: items addressing their sociodemographics, one item from the SF-8 health survey measuring pain, Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Insomnia Severity Index and Everyday Memory Questionnaire – Revised. General linear modeling (GLM) was used to analyze variables associated with SMCs. Results: Symptoms of fatigue (p-value <= 0.001) and anxiety (p-value = 0.001) were uniquely and significantly associated with perceived memory failures. The associations with symptoms of pain, depression and insomnia were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Subjective memory complaints should be recognized as part of the complex symptomatology among patients who report multiple symptoms, especially in cases of fatigue and anxiety. Self-report questionnaires measuring perceived memory failures may be a quick and easy way to incorporate and extend this knowledge into clinical practice.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01338/fullAnxietyDepressionFatiguePainSick Leaveinsomnia |
| spellingShingle | Julie Kristine Aasvik Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Astrid eWoodhouse Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Henrik eBørsting Jacobsen Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Petter C Borchgrevink Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Tore C Stiles Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø Nils Inge eLandrø Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety Frontiers in Psychology Anxiety Depression Fatigue Pain Sick Leave insomnia |
| title | Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| title_full | Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| title_fullStr | Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| title_full_unstemmed | Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| title_short | Subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| title_sort | subjective memory complaints among patients on sick leave are associated with symptoms of fatigue and anxiety |
| topic | Anxiety Depression Fatigue Pain Sick Leave insomnia |
| url | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01338/full |
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