TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Understanding the relationship between depression and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension: a grounded theory study
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Herrera, Pablo Alberto
A1  - Campos-Romero, Solange
A1  - Szabo, Wilsa
A1  - Martínez, Pablo
A1  - Guajardo, Viviana
A1  - Rojas, Graciela
SP  - e12130
EP  - e12130
VL  - 18
IS  - 22
N2  - There is a bi-directional relationship between depression and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. This comorbidity is associated with higher mortality risk and diminishes the efficacy of interventions. The specific mechanisms of this mutual influence are still not fully understood, and most intervention protocols address these conditions separately. This study aims to improve our understanding of this relationship. We interviewed 18 patients and 24 health care professionals, focusing on understanding the different ways in which depression and chronic illness could influence each other. Our results show a common cyclical pattern and specific situations where the reported bi-directional relationship does not occur. We discuss the importance of opening a space for the patient's grief process after the chronic illness diagnosis, managing the demands and stress of the patient's treatment, and how to adjust the treatment to the different needs and possibilities of each person.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182212130
ID  - ref1
ER  -