Network analysis of depressive symptoms, cognitive functioning, and life satisfaction among healthcare workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and cognitive impairment among healthcare workers significantly affect their life satisfaction (LS). This study used network analysis to explore the associations between depression, cognitive symptoms, and LS in healthcare workers.

Methods

A total of 655 healthcare workers were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire-Depression (PDQ-D), and the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF). Regularized partial correlation network analysis was conducted, focusing on the strength values and predictability of each item in the network. The R software was used for statistical analysis and visualization of the network.

Results

The average PHQ-9 depression score was

SUBMITTER: Hou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315560 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature