PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOSOMATIC PROBLEMS IN GERIATRIC WITH CHRONIC DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Yudhistira Hutomo

Abstract

Psychosomatic problems, such as anxiety disorders, depression and stress, are often experienced by the elderly with chronic diseases due to the complex interaction between physical and psychological conditions. This study aims to examine the prevalence of psychosomatic problems in the elderly with chronic diseases through a systematic review. Data was collected from electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect using the keywords "psychosomatic," "elderly," "chronic disease," and "prevalence."A total of 6 studies met the inclusion criteria, involving a total of 14,500participants of 60 years of age with various chronic diseases, including diabetes,hypertension, and heart disease. The results of the analysis showed that the prevalence of psychosomatic problems in the elderly with chronic diseases ranged from 30% to 70%, with anxiety disorders (45%) and depression (50%) as the main problems. The main risk factors include duration of chronic illness, level of pain, social isolation and limitation of daily activities. Psychosomatic management strategies involving bio-psychosocial approaches have been shownto be effective in reducing symptoms. The conclusions of this review point to the high prevalence of psychosomatic problems in the elderly with chronic diseases, highlighting the importance of an interdisciplinary approach for early diagnosis and effective intervention. Further studies are needed to explore optimal interventions to improve the quality of life of the elderly with this condition.

Keywords

Psychosomatic; Geriatry; Chronic Disease; Prevalence

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