Investigating the association of bioelectrical impedance analysis–derived phase angle and depressive symptoms in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study
Cross-sectional study reveals significant link between phase angle and depressive symptoms in maintenance hemodialysis patients, highlighting potential intervention targets.
Key Points
Lower phase angle values are significantly associated with higher depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients.
About 17.10% of patients showed depressive symptoms, with lower phase angle quartiles correlating with increased risk.
Spearman correlation and logistic regression analyses indicated multiple associated factors including phase angle and comorbidities.
Improving nutritional status could be critical in reducing the risk of depression among maintenance hemodialysis patients.