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ArticleJournal of psychiatric and mental health nursing2025

Exploring the Impact of Cognitive Dysfunction During Recurrent Depression in a Sample of Mid-to-Older Age British South Asians: A Qualitative Study.

Amirah Akhtar, Shabana Shafiq, Sahdia Parveen, Emmanuel Nwofe, Karen Windle

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Article in Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Amirah AkhtarCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7371-5777
Shabana ShafiqCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.
Sahdia ParveenCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.
Emmanuel NwofeCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.
Karen WindleCentre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.

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NIHR ARC YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDepression is a major public health issue, increasing the risk of comorbidities. Some people with depression experience cognitive dysfunction, which can persist even after symptomatic recovery. British South Asians are at greater risk of developing depression and are less likely to seek treatment. It is important to understand their experience of subjective cognitive dysfunction in depression and how best to support them.

aimsThis study explored subjective experience of cognitive dysfunction during recurrent depression, in a sample of 12 British South Asians aged between 45 and 60 years.

methodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews to explore cognitive dysfunction during recurrent depression. We analysed the data using thematic analysis.

resultsDifficulties in attention and concentration resulted in lower quality of social relationships, including not feeling present and social isolation. Learning new information was difficult, thus impacting productivity. Participants found it difficult to engage in enjoyable activities that promoted brain health. The emotional, physical and spiritual impact negatively impacted on quality of life. DISCUSSION: Cognitive strategies used in therapies could improve brain health and functional recovery in people living with depression. IMPLICATIONS: Mental health nurses play a pivotal role in providing culturally appropriate information and strategies for managing cognitive dysfunction in recurrent depression.

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Cognitive DysfunctionDepressive DisorderFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchRecurrenceSouth Asian PeopleUnited Kingdomcognitive functioningdepressionfunctional impairmentlived experiencequalitativerecovery

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PMID39314128
PMCPMC11891430

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