Depressive symptoms in older long-term colorectal cancer survivors: a population-based analysis using the SEER-Medicare healthcare outcomes survey

Abstract

In the current study, socioeconomic status and features of physical health rather than tumor characteristics were associated with symptoms of depression among long-term colorectal cancer survivors.

Prevalence and predictors of depression, pain, and fatigue in older‐ versus younger‐adult cancer survivors

“…These variables were chosen "a priori" on the basis of the literature demonstrating a relationship between these variables and depressive symptoms. [29][30][31][32][33][34] Case-wise deletion was used for missing values.…”

Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors

“…66 In a Medicare sample of colorectal cancer survivors, ethnic minorities, having two or more comorbidities and difficulties in daily living were associated with more depressive symptoms. 71 Lack of receipt of a survivorship care plan (SCP) which is mandated by the American College of Surgeons 72 has also been associated with higher depressive symptoms. 73 …”

“…Risk factors for depressive symptoms include: In a heterogeneous sample of adult cancer survivors, a diagnosis of melanoma, survivors not in remission, and smoking 33 Females 61 A higher number of comordbid conditions 36,63,74 Negative body image for women 75,76 Financial problems 64,71,77,78 Within the first 2 years of survivorship 79 Prior history of depression 33,35 A sedentary lifestyle 33,35 Loneliness 80 …”

Geriatric oncology health services research: Cancer and Aging Research Group infrastructure core

“…SEER data can be linked to Medicare claims data [37,38], the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (MHOS) [39], and the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) [40]. The SEER-MHOS database, which includes functional status, quality of life (QOL), and symptoms, provides a rich opportunity to investigate clinically meaningful research questions such as depressive symptoms in older colorectal cancer survivors [41]. The SEER-CAHPS database allows for evaluation of factors associated with the patient experience of cancer care among older adults [42].…”