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[Dermatosis and depressive symptoms].

L Dehen1, C Taieb, E Myon

  • 1Service de Dermatologie, 1, Université Denis-Diderot Paris 7, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris. laure.dehen@sls.ap-hop-paris.fr

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|March 2, 2006
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Depressive symptoms affect nearly a quarter of dermatology patients, particularly those with unscheduled visits. Dermatologists should screen for depression to improve patient mental well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Dermatological conditions significantly impact patient self-image and can cause psychological distress.
  • Assessing the prevalence of depressive symptoms in dermatology patients is crucial for understanding the psychological burden of skin diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms among patients seeking consultation at a dermatology department.
  • To investigate potential correlations between depressive symptoms and appointment type or patient demographics.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted over five days at a hospital dermatology department.
  • The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) questionnaire was administered to assess depressive symptoms.

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  • Data from 774 evaluable patient questionnaires were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall prevalence of depressive symptoms was 23.6%.
    • Patients with unscheduled visits exhibited a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms (31.4%) compared to those with scheduled appointments (21.4%).
    • Male patients with unscheduled visits represented the most vulnerable group, with 38.8% experiencing depressive symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant prevalence of depressive symptoms exists within dermatology patient populations.
    • Dermatologists should proactively screen for depression, especially in patients with unscheduled visits and in male patients.
    • Addressing concomitant depression is essential for reducing patient suffering and improving overall care outcomes.