Anxiety and depression levels of patients undergoing external dacryocystorhinostomy (DSR) for tear duct obstruction

Dacryocystorhinostomy, Anxiety, Depression

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of treatment on psychological well-being by looking at changes in anxiety and depression levels in patients receiving treatment for tear duct obstruction.

Materials and Methods: Forty patients who had been diagnosed with tear duct obstruction and receiving dacryocystorhinostomy (DSR) were included in our prospective cohort study. The Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventory, two standardized psychometric measures, were used to measure the individuals' levels of anxiety and depression both before and after DSR treatment.

Results: The study comprised 40 patients in total, 16 (40%) of whom were male and 24 (60%) of whom were female. The number of patients in the "minimal anxiety" class climbed to 37 (92.5%) after DSR, compared to 22 (55%) patients in the class prior to DSR, based on the patients' anxiety levels. There was a significant change (p<0.001) in the median Beck anxiety scores before and after DSR. The median was 0 after it was 6.5 previously. There was a significant change (p<0.001) between the median Beck depression ratings before and after DSR. The median after was 13, compared to the prior median of 14. The results indicate that the scores for anxiety and depression decreased in a way that was statistically significant.

Conclusion: In summary, this study represented a significant advancement in our understanding of the anxiety and sadness experienced by patients having DSR for tear duct obstruction. The study's noteworthy reduction in the levels of depression and anxiety implies that DSR might be beneficial for psychological as well as physical health.