Panic episodes among patients with diabetes - 16/08/11
, Wayne Katon, M.D. b, Joan Russo, Ph.D. b, Gregory Simon, M.D., M.P.H. a, Michael Von Korff, Sc.D. a, Elizabeth Lin, M.D., M.P.H. a, Paul Ciechanowski, M.D., M.P.H. b, Leslie Kinder, Ph.D. cAbstract |
Objective |
The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of panic episodes in persons with diabetes and the demographic, behavioral and clinical characteristics associated with panic symptoms in persons with diabetes.
Method |
A survey mailed to 4385 patients with diabetes assessed recent experiences of panic episodes, depression, diabetes symptoms, quality of life, disability, smoking status and body mass index. Automated medical record data were used to measure diabetes treatment, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, diabetes complications and medical comorbidity.
Results |
One hundred ninety-three (4.4%) participants reported recent panic episodes, among whom 54.5% also met criteria for major depression. After accounting for the effects of depression, panic episodes were associated with higher HbA1c values, increased diabetic complications and symptoms, greater disability and lower self-rated health and functioning.
Conclusion |
Panic is strongly associated with decrements in disease status and functioning. Since panic is often comorbid with depression, efforts to address psychological disorders among persons with diabetes may need to pay increased attention to anxiety and mood disorders.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Diabetes, Panic, Depression, Anxiety
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Vol 28 - N° 6
P. 475-481 - novembre 2006 Retour au numéro
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