Self-esteem as an important factor in quality of life and depressive symptoms in anosmia: A pilot study.

Kathrin KollndorferJ L ReichertB BrücklerV HinterleitnerV Schöpf

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2017)

As self-esteem, QoL and depressive symptoms in anosmia interact with each other, we suggest that self-esteem should be considered in the medical history, in order to provide a personalised intervention, adapted to the patient's needs.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
healthcare
case report
physical activity