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ArticleClinical gerontologist

Cancer Bereavement and Depression Symptoms in Older Spouses: The Possible Modifying Role of the Circadian Rest-Activity Rhythm.

Sarah T Stahl, Ioana Neagoe, Stephen F Smagula, Donna Posluszny, Dana H Bovbjerg

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sarah T StahlDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Ioana NeagoeDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Stephen F SmagulaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Donna PoslusznyDepartment of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Dana H BovbjergDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
University of Pittsburgh · US

Funding

University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science InstituteUL1TR000005 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI REIS, STEVEN E · 2012 to 2015
$50.8M
Efficacy of a Healthy Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Depression in Older Spousally-bereaved Adults-SupplementR01MH118270 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI STAHL, SARAH T · 2019 to 2024
$2.5M
Depression in dementia caregivers: Linking brain structure and sleep-wake risksK01MH112683 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI SMAGULA, STEPHEN F · 2017 to 2021
$875k
A Randomized Pilot Study of Behavioral Self-monitoring to Promote Mental Health among Spousally Bereaved Older AdultsK01MH103467 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI STAHL, SARAH T · 2015 to 2018
$599k
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR000005NIMH NIH HHS K01 MH103467NIMH NIH HHS K01 MH112683NIMH NIH HHS L30 MH098406NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH118270
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study examines the associations of cancer death and aspects of the 24-h circadian rest-activity rhythm (RAR) on depression symptoms in older spouses.

methodsParticipants included 46 adults aged 60-94 years (

resultsCancer death was associated with elevated levels of depression symptoms. However, the timing of the RAR moderated this association. Cancer bereavement was associated with depression symptoms when participants "settled-down" after 11:00 PM. The case example illustrates how intrusive thoughts about death quality impacts a widower's drive to stay busy with daily activities.

conclusionsSettling down earlier in the evening is important for older spouses bereaved by cancer, in terms of fewer symptoms of depression. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Objectively specifying the activity patterns of older spouses bereaved by cancer is a promising avenue for interventions that aim to reduce depression symptoms.

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BereavementMental DisordersNeoplasmsAgedDepressionGriefHumansSpousesagingbereavementCancer deathcircadian rhythmsdepression

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