Depressive episode and treatment outcomes in elderly individuals with tuberculosis: A prospective cohort study in Korea

In elderly individuals with tuberculosis, depressive episodes are associated with functional impairment, suicidal ideation, and poor treatment outcomes. Routine mental health assessments at tuberculosis diagnosis may help improve clinical outcomes in aging populations.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-11-06
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0335897
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Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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Abstract

In elderly individuals with tuberculosis, depressive episodes are associated with functional impairment, suicidal ideation, and poor treatment outcomes. Routine mental health assessments at tuberculosis diagnosis may help improve clinical outcomes in aging populations.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(11)
Chungnam National University (KR), Korea University Medical Center (KR), The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital (KR), Chonnam National University Hospital (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital (KR), Wonju Severance Christian Hospital (KR), Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital (KR), Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (KR), Dankook University Hospital (KR), Catholic University of Korea (KR)
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