Depression and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: relation between the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General

Jang, Sekwon; Ackler, Joann; Braitman, Len; Tester, William

doi:10.1016/j.cmonc.2012.03.007

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“…The present study revealed that, among the study subjects 15.78% had borderline clinical depression, 46.31% had moderate depression and 11.57% had severe depression. Similar findings were observed by Yusof et al and Jang et al 26,27 However, de Souza et al in their study found that 12.5% and 1.78% of the patients experienced moderate and severe depression respectively. 28 Polikandrioti et al in their study noted that 21.5% patients had mild depression, 10.2% had moderate depression and 0.6% had severe depression.…”

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Depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study

Vaidya

Sharma

2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart diseases and it accounted for 8.8 million deaths worldwide in 2015. The long course of treatment, repeated hospitalisations, and the side effects of chemotherapy along with the trauma of being diagnosed with cancer has a significant effect on psyche of cancer patient. Depression is the most frequent cancer related symptom and 15-25% of cancer patients are affected by depression. The aim of this study is to determine the levels of depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Methods: Present cross-sectional study was conducted amongst cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Day Care Centre, Department of Radiation Therapy and Oncology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. 95 participants were interviewed using predesigned and pretested questionnaire based on the Beck’s Depression Inventory.Results: Among the study subjects, 70 (73.69%) had depression of which 15 (21.42%) had borderline clinical depression, 44 (62.85%) had moderate depression and 11 (15.73%) had severe depression. None of the study subjects had extreme depression.Conclusions: Majority of the study subjects receiving chemotherapy were depressed.

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Depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study

Vaidya

Sharma

2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…The present study revealed that, among the study subjects 14% had mild clinical depression, 36% had moderate depression and 5.3% had severe depression. These findings were found to be similar with Yusuf et al and Jang et al 21,22 It should also be emphasized that the psychological impact of cancer treatment may not always be negative and many patients will not experience problems with anxiety and depression. Sometime experiencing short term distress and anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis and treatment may lead to positive psychological changes in the long duration whereby patients feel a higher appreciation of life and they are able to re-evaluate their priorities in life.…”

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Psychological impact among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Bundelkhand region, Central India

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Background: A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart diseases and it accounted for 9.6 million deaths worldwide in 2018. Various individual psychosocial and contextual factors potentially contribute to the development of anxiety and depression among people with cancer. In comparison with general people, the prevalence of anxiety and depression is frequently found to be higher among cancer patient, but estimates vary due to various factors, such as the type of cancer, treatment setting, and prognosis of disease. The present study was conducted to find out the estimate of depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and determine the various factors associated with depression.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Department of Oncology, Government Bundelkhand Medical College and Hospital, Sagar from January to April 2019. 150 participants were interviewed using predesigned questionnaire based on the Beck’s depression inventory.Results: Out of 150 cancer patients, 83 (55.3%) were found to be depressed. Depression was comparatively higher in patients’ ≥50 years; in males. Among the study patients, 83 (55.33%) had depression of which 21 (25.3%) had borderline clinical depression, 54 (65.06%) had moderate depression and 08 (9.6%) had severe depression.Conclusions: The study revealed depression in majority of patients receiving chemotherapy. Treatment of cancer patients need to be complemented by psychological support. Research is urgently needed into the possible impacts of long term effects of cancer treatment on mental health.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation among Psycho-Oncology Outpatients

Park,

Kim,

Kim

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Yonsei Med J

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Depression and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: relation between the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General

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Depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study

Depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study

Psychological impact among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Bundelkhand region, Central India

Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation among Psycho-Oncology Outpatients

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