Key result
A score of ≥3 on the 'Feelings' dimension of the COOP-WONCA charts detected clinically significant depressive symptoms with a sensitivity of 96.8% and a specificity of 75%.
Why the study?
Does the COOP-WONCA chart accurately detect emotional distress and correlate with health-related quality of life in patients on hemodialysis?
Cross-Sectional (n=75)
Does the COOP-WONCA chart accurately detect emotional distress and correlate with health-related quality of life in patients on hemodialysis?
Effect estimate: r=0.75
p-value: p=<0.001
The COOP-WONCA charts are a useful and sensitive tool for detecting mixed emotional disorders and assessing health-related quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
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May support screening depressive symptoms in hemodialysis; cross-sectional data leaves prospective validation open.
Arenas et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Hemodialysis (n=75). COOP-WONCA charts was evaluated on Association between global score of COOP-WONCA charts and depressive symptoms (HDRS) (r=0.75, p=<0.001). A score of ≥3 on the 'Feelings' dimension of the COOP-WONCA charts detected clinically significant depressive symptoms with a sensitivity of 96.8% and a specificity of 75%.
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