Psychological distress among women with newly diagnosed breast cancer

Mertz, Birgitte Goldschmidt; Bistrup, Pernille Envold; Johansen, Christoffer; Dalton, Susanne Oksbjerg; Deltour, Isabelle; Kehlet, Henrik; Kroman, Niels

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2011.10.001

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“…19,28 Between October 28, 2008, and October 28, 2009, patients were consecutively recruited at the Department of Breast Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. All women with newly diagnosed primary breast cancer who were older than 18 years old, Danish speaking, and had no cognitive impairments were invited to participate in the study at their last preoperative visit to the outpatient clinic, 1 to 3 days before surgery.…”

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“…3,4,14,15 A prevalence of preoperative depression of 37% and anxiety of 70% has been reported among patients with breast cancer, 16 whereas the prevalence of severe psychological distress has been reported to be around 40%. [17][18][19] Longitudinal studies suggest a reciprocal relationship between depression and pain, 20,21 in that depression may lead to pain and vice versa. Thus, preoperative and postoperative treatment of psychological symptoms may prove to be an interesting strategy for preventing persistent postoperative pain.…”

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Preoperative Distress Predicts Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study

Mejdahl¹,

Mertz²,

Bidstrup³

et al. 2015

J Natl Compr Canc Netw

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Preoperative Distress Predicts Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Mertz²,

Bidstrup³

et al. 2015

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“…Currently, a lot of research applying DT to screening for psychological distress in cancer patients, set the cut-off point for 4 points better sensitivity, specificity, and the largest area under the curve [13]. Score ≥ 4 points is defined as significant psychological distress where professional psychological intervention is needed.…”

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Application of Distress Thermometer in Patients with Prostatic Cancer and Prostatitis

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Chen²,

Wang³

et al. 2017

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Objective: To discuss the application of distress thermometer (DT) on psychological pain in primary hospital patients with prostatic cancer (Pca) and prostatitis; and to analyze the present status and related factors of psychological pain in these patients. Methods: Questionnaire survey of DT and related problem lists were carried out in 168 patients with Pca and 226 patients with prostatitis. The data were input to EXCEL and analyzed with SPSS 18.0. The statistical description was used to analyze the graded of psychological pain. Square test and Logistic regression were used to analyze influence factors of significant psychological distress. Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation between psychological distress and related problems. Results: Psychological pain score of Pca patients and prostatitis patients were 3.42 ± 1.86 and 3.02 ± 1.75, respectively. Moderate to severe degree of pain accounted for 69.6% in Pca patients, compared to 49.1% in prostatitis patients. In Pca and prostatitis patients, marital status, age, educational backgrounds and income were associated. Physical and emotional problems were the top two items having the highest score. Psychological distress score was positively correlated with physical problems, emotional problems, practical problems and communication problems in both Pcar and prostatitis patients. Conclusion: The Distress Thermometer can be used to assess the severity and explore the causes of psychological distress in Pca patients and prostatitis patients. Our study could help detecting the degree and reason of psychological distress, and provide evidence for the possibility of future personalized intervention to treat medical mental problems in primary hospital.

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“…Finally, younger women diagnosed with breast cancer present higher psychological symptoms, including higher anxiety, depression as well as persistent and intrusive worries that the cancer will return (Thewes et al, 2013). Worse physical wellbeing has been associated to younger age, absence of a significant relationship, and more aggressive treatment; while an increased risk for psychological difficulties has been identified among younger, unmarried, and low income patients (Antoine et al, 2008;Armer, 2005;Charif et al, 2015;Hopwood et al, 2007;Hoyer et al, 2011;Mertz et al, 2012;So et al, 2011, Tuinman, Van Nuenen, Hagedoorn, & Hoekstra-Weebers, 2015.…”

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A comparison of younger and older couples coping with breast cancer : examining the relationship among mutuality, dyadic coping, and quality of life of patients and partners.

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To my husband Lorenzo, for the love, dedication and support you have given me through these years. This wasn't your aspiration, yet you have moved to another country to allow me to pursue my dream and to do what I love. These years have been extremely challenging for us, but our relationship has grown and has been strengthen during this time. I look forward to see where our journey together will take us.vii ABSTRACT

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Psychological distress among women with newly diagnosed breast cancer

Cited by 103 publications

References 29 publications

Preoperative Distress Predicts Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study

Preoperative Distress Predicts Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study

Application of Distress Thermometer in Patients with Prostatic Cancer and Prostatitis

A comparison of younger and older couples coping with breast cancer : examining the relationship among mutuality, dyadic coping, and quality of life of patients and partners.

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