The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients
Abstract Background The present study aimed to explore, for a better understanding, the relationship between dysfunctional coping mechanisms, functionality, and quality of life in patients with major depression, during an acute episode and euthymic phase. 65 patients diagnosed with recurrent major d...
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| author | Crecan-Suciu D. Bianca Păunescu L. Ramona Micluţia V. Ioana |
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| description | Abstract Background The present study aimed to explore, for a better understanding, the relationship between dysfunctional coping mechanisms, functionality, and quality of life in patients with major depression, during an acute episode and euthymic phase. 65 patients diagnosed with recurrent major depressive disorder were included in a longitudinal study, during which they were evaluated twice, clinically, for coping mechanisms, and also for different life quality areas. For the first time, all patients were assessed during an acute depressive episode and for the second time after 6 months of euthymia. Coping mechanisms were assessed with the Brief COPE scale, the severity of depression was evaluated by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 items, the quality of life with the WHOQOL-Bref, and the functionality with GAF. Results The coping mechanisms, represented by self-distraction and self-blame, were identified as being significantly correlated with the areas of life quality, mental health, and general environment, for patients having an acute depressive episode. In the euthymic phase of major depression, all dysfunctional coping strategies showed statistically significant associations with the quality-of-life domains and the coping mechanism represented by disengagement was significantly correlated with the global functionality. Conclusions Regardless of the current mood state, acute depression or euthymic phase, the dysfunctional coping mechanisms influence the level of life quality domains. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9025fca928414aa899348b8de33359612022-12-22T04:26:22ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery1687-83292022-09-015811610.1186/s41983-022-00545-yThe relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patientsCrecan-Suciu D. Bianca0Păunescu L. Ramona1Micluţia V. Ioana2Department of Neurosciences, Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychiatry Chair, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and PharmacyDepartment of Neurosciences, Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychiatry Chair, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and PharmacyDepartment of Neurosciences, Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychiatry Chair, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and PharmacyAbstract Background The present study aimed to explore, for a better understanding, the relationship between dysfunctional coping mechanisms, functionality, and quality of life in patients with major depression, during an acute episode and euthymic phase. 65 patients diagnosed with recurrent major depressive disorder were included in a longitudinal study, during which they were evaluated twice, clinically, for coping mechanisms, and also for different life quality areas. For the first time, all patients were assessed during an acute depressive episode and for the second time after 6 months of euthymia. Coping mechanisms were assessed with the Brief COPE scale, the severity of depression was evaluated by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 items, the quality of life with the WHOQOL-Bref, and the functionality with GAF. Results The coping mechanisms, represented by self-distraction and self-blame, were identified as being significantly correlated with the areas of life quality, mental health, and general environment, for patients having an acute depressive episode. In the euthymic phase of major depression, all dysfunctional coping strategies showed statistically significant associations with the quality-of-life domains and the coping mechanism represented by disengagement was significantly correlated with the global functionality. Conclusions Regardless of the current mood state, acute depression or euthymic phase, the dysfunctional coping mechanisms influence the level of life quality domains.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-022-00545-yMajor depressive disorderEuthymiaCoping mechanismsFunctionalityQuality of life |
| spellingShingle | Crecan-Suciu D. Bianca Păunescu L. Ramona Micluţia V. Ioana The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery Major depressive disorder Euthymia Coping mechanisms Functionality Quality of life |
| title | The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| title_full | The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| title_fullStr | The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| title_short | The relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| title_sort | relationship between coping strategies and life quality in major depressed patients |
| topic | Major depressive disorder Euthymia Coping mechanisms Functionality Quality of life |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-022-00545-y |
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