Objective: Despite the suspected link between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)—a common neuropathy—and psychiatric issues, long-term evidence, especially in Asia, remains scarce. This study investigated the long-term incidence of depression, anxiety, somatoform, and sleep disorders after CTS diagnosis in a South Korean nationwide cohort. Methods: Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service cohort (2002–2013), newly diagnosed CTS patients (2004–2013) were identified following a 2-year washout period. Each CTS patient was propensity score-matched 1:10 with non-CTS controls based on demographics and health status. Cox proportional hazards regression yielded adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) for incident depressive, anxiety, somatoform, and sleep disorders over up to 10 years of follow-up. Results: Compared to controls, CTS patients had significantly elevated risks for all outcomes: depressive disorders (aHR, 1.59; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.45–1.74), anxiety disorders (aHR, 1.41; 95% CI, 1.31–1.52), somatoform disorders (aHR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.23–1.55), and sleep disorders (aHR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.25–1.49). Risk was notably higher in individuals aged <60 years for all disorders. Males showed higher risks for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders, while females had a slightly higher risk for somatoform disorders. Conclusion This comprehensive, longitudinal study indicated that CTS is associated with an increased long-term risk of psychiatric disorders. The findings emphasize comprehensive management strategies that integrate mental health screening and interventions tailored to age and sex among patients with CTS.

Purpose: This study investigated how interprofessional education (IPE) related to medication for undergraduate healthcare students, including nursing students, has been designed and conducted. Furthermore, the outcomes of these IPE programs were evaluated. Methods: A scoping review was performed to understand the content and methods of IPE on medication for undergraduate healthcare students, including nursing students. A literature search was done using PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Research Information Sharing Service, and Korean Nursing Database in English between January 2000 and December 2022. In total, 14 papers were selected and reviewed. Results: Eleven research studies were conducted on the implementation of one-time IPE on medication safety or errors. Among them, six studies focused on providing IPE to nursing students alongside medical and pharmacy students, while three studies targeted nursing and medical students, and two studies focused on nursing and pharmacy students. The most commonly employed educational method was simulation, which was utilized in 12 studies. All studies consistently reported a positive impact on attitudes toward IPE and effective communication. Additionally, five studies evaluating medication knowledge reported improvements in participants' understanding of drugs. Conclusion The effects of IPE related to medication for undergraduate nursing students have been confirmed. It is necessary to introduce IPE in the field of pharmacology.