Demonstration of the Relationship between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Depression in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, cilt.60, sa.2, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0045-1806825
- Dergi Adı: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Anahtar Kelimeler: anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, ansiedade, depress & atilde;o, s & iacute;ndrome do t & uacute;nel do carpo
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective To present the clinical, epidemiological, and socioeconomic characteristics of individuals with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and depression. Methods The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was administered to 100 patients diagnosed with CTS, and its relationship between anxiety and depression was investigated alongside the sociodemographic characteristics of the patients. Results Depression was identified in 30.9% of the 68 patients, the majority of whom were women. The BDI scores were found to be significantly higher in patients with low socioeconomic status, poor nutrition, and smoking (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the frequency of depressive symptoms was found to be significantly higher in patients who had chronic low back and neck pain along with CTS, with regular use of analgesics, and who had previously undergone any surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusion Depression and anxiety are prevalent among individuals diagnosed with CTS. Effective treatment, including the management of comorbid depression and anxiety, is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.