Demonstration of the Relationship between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Depression in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: To present the clinical, epidemiological, and socioeconomic characteristics of individuals with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and depression. 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. 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). 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.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Nuh Naci Yazgan University
Language: English
Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411302181