Phase Angle as an Indicator of Depression in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression is a common psychiatric problem in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Recent studies have begun to explore the relationship between body composition and depression. Phase angle (PhA), a core parameter for assessing body composition, has been observed to be associated with frailty and cognitive dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between PhA and depression in MHD patients.

Methods

This multicenter, cross-sectional study included 843 MHD patients from seven dialysis centers in Shanghai, China. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), with a score of ≥10 indicating depression. PhA was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Nutritional status was assessed by malnutrit

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631039 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature