September 10, 2025Asian Journal of Medical SciencesOpen Access

Mental health burden and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: A cross-sectional study in Southern India

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SBSidhartha BharathyCoimbatore Medical College and Hospital KRK. RajamanickamTamil Nadu Agricultural University BSBharathy SundarCoimbatore Medical College and Hospital

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Cross-sectional study assesses quality of life and depression in elderly patients with chronic illnesses, indicating significant associations with sociodemographic factors.

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Depression rates were notably higher among diabetic patients, significantly lowering their quality of life.
Hypertensive individuals showed better quality of life across various domains compared to those with diabetes or osteoarthritis.
Economic independence was associated with improved quality of life outcomes across multiple areas for elderly patients.
Longer illness duration positively influences social relationship quality, indicating the complexity of chronic conditions on mental health.

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Bharathy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f63b210217d64796b6f https://doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v16i8.4604

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Cross-sectional study assesses quality of life and depression in elderly patients with chronic illnesses, indicating significant associations with sociodemographic factors.

Mental health burden and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: A cross-sectional study in Southern India

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Mental health burden and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: A cross-sectional study in Southern India

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