Zhu Jin-Yuan, Yiming Adilijiang, Zeng Jing-Qi
School of Basic Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.
School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
World J Psychiatry. 2025 Sep 19;15(9):110536. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i9.110536.
Depression is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, driven by the combined effects of hormonal changes, reduced bone density, and psychosocial stress. A recent study by Cui and Su reported that 73.3% of affected women exhibited depressive symptoms, with low bone mineral density, chronic comorbidities, and reduced serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) levels as key risk factors. Notably, nurse-led psychological interventions improved both mood and quality of life. This editorial underscore the need to integrate mental health support into standard osteoporosis care. Simple, scalable strategies such as routine screening and nurse-delivered emotional support may help bridge the gap between physical and psychological health. These approaches are especially relevant for aging populations across diverse healthcare settings. A dual focus on bone and emotional well-being is essential to improving outcomes in this vulnerable group.
抑郁症在患有骨质疏松症的绝经后女性中非常普遍，这是由激素变化、骨密度降低和心理社会压力的综合作用所致。崔和苏最近的一项研究报告称，73.3% 的受影响女性表现出抑郁症状，低骨矿物质密度、慢性合并症和血清素（5-羟色胺）水平降低是关键风险因素。值得注意的是，由护士主导的心理干预改善了情绪和生活质量。这篇社论强调了将心理健康支持纳入标准骨质疏松症护理的必要性。常规筛查和护士提供的情感支持等简单、可扩展的策略可能有助于弥合身心健康之间的差距。这些方法对于不同医疗环境中的老年人群尤其重要。对骨骼和情绪健康的双重关注对于改善这一弱势群体的治疗效果至关重要。
