Depression and comorbid chronic physical health diseases in the Australian population: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Chronic diseases are a major challenge in Australia, contributing to disability, premature mortality, and a significant healthcare burden. This burden is intensified when depression, a common mental health issue, co-occurs with chronic diseases. This scoping review aimed to investigate the relationship between depression and comorbid chronic diseases, namely cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Australian population.

Methods

Following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology, this scoping review searched for English-language articles published between January 2013 and December 2023. The review targeted studies examining depression and selected comorbid chronic diseases within the Australian populat

SUBMITTER: Srinivasan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature