Association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviour in people with type 2 diabetes: a protocol for systematic review of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a common comorbidity in type 2 diabetes. Studies have consistently shown that major depression is associated with decreased diabetic self-care behaviour. People with subthreshold depression experience greater functional impairment, have a poorer quality of life and use health services more than those without depressive symptoms. Although subthreshold depression impacts self-care behaviour, the relationship between subthreshold depression and diabetes self-care behaviour has not been systematically reviewed. The objective of this systematic review is to determine the association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

This protocol will follow the guideline of the Preferred Reporting Items for Sy

SUBMITTER: Shrestha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6624905 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature