The correlation study about quality of life and depression in opioid dependent patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6554.2010.05.010
- VernacularTitle:美沙酮维持治疗阿片类药物依赖者生命质量与抑郁状况的相关研究
- Author:
Huaihui ZHANG
;
Aizhen DONG
;
Jinmao FA
;
Jianguo WANG
;
Jiang DU
;
Min ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Methadone maintenance treatment;
Opioid dependent;
Quality of life;
Depression
- From:
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2010;19(5):415-417
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the depression status and its con-elation with quality of life(QOL) in patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Methods 120 patients treated with MMT were assessed with Quality of Life Scale for Drug Addicts (QOL-DA) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-21). Results More than 41 years old group's QOL-DA physical function domain(28.79 ±8.53) was significantly lower than 31～40 years old group (33.52 ± 6. 73) (P= 0.003). According to BDI-21 score ,55% patients receiving MMT were classified as moderate or severe depression. QOL-DA scores decreased in order of the depression severity classified as no depression group,mild depression group,moderate depression group and severe depression group according to the BDI-21 score,and the difference between the groups were significant statistically (P<0.01). There was significantly negative correlation between BDI-21 score and QOL-DA score (P<0.01). Conclusion Depression is very common in opioid dependent patients receiving MMT and decreases their quality of life,so it is important to enhance depression intervention or treatment in MMT clinics.
