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Lai Q, Li W, He X, Wang H, He Q, Hao C, Deng Z. Leisure-time physical activity is associated with depressive symptoms in cancer patients: Data from the NHANES 2007-2018. J Affect Disord 2024; 358:35-41. [PMID: 38705529 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients have a higher risk of depression and are associated with severe adverse prognosis. The relationship between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and depressive symptoms in cancer patients is currently unclear. Therefore, our study mainly explores the potential association between LTPA and the weekly cumulative time of LTPA with depressive symptoms in cancer patients. METHODS We included and analyzed 3368 cancer patients (aged >20 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of the United States from 1999 to 2018. The LTPA score was evaluated through a self-report questionnaire, while depressive symptoms were evaluated through the Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between LTPA duration and the occurrence of cancer-related depressiive symptoms. Linear correlation was studied using the restricted cubic spline method. RESULTS According to a fully adjusted multivariate logistic regression model with confounding variables, the odds ratio (OR) between LTPA and depressive symptoms in cancer patients in this study was 0.59 (95 % confidence interval = 0.39, 0.92; P = 0.02). When the LTPA level was ≥300 min/week, the incidence of depressive symptoms was reduced by 59 % (OR = 0.41, 95 % CI = 0.21, 0.83). In addition, the cubic spline method was used to obtain a linear negative correlation between LTPA duration and tumor depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION LTPA was negatively correlated with cancer-related depressive symptoms, and the cumulative time of LTPA/week was linearly correlated with depressive symptoms. The slope of the benefit curve changed significantly when the cumulative time of LTPA reached 600 min per week, suggesting that appropriately increasing LTPA had significant benefits on mental health of cancer patients.
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- Qun Lai
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Third People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China; North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637100, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fourth People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Third People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China.
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Cranstoun D, Baliousis M, Merdian HL, Rennoldson M. Nurse-Led Psychological Interventions For Depression In Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024; 68:e21-e35. [PMID: 38583500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Depression, frequently associated with cancer, significantly impacts health outcomes, necessitating effective treatments. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to synthesize and critically evaluate the evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for the efficacy of nurse-led psychological interventions in managing depression among adult cancer patients. It focuses on the unique contribution of these interventions to improving depression management in oncology care, an underrepresented area in the existing literature. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search in databases including Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, applying strict criteria to select RCTs assessing nurse-led psychological interventions for depression in cancer patients. We used the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool to assess study quality. RESULTS Out of 425 screened abstracts, nine papers describing seven distinct interventions involving 1463 participants were selected. The overall effect size estimate of -0.75 (95% confidence interval: -1.23 to -0.27) indicates significant effectiveness of these interventions in reducing depression compared to treatment as usual. Additionally, the calculated prediction interval highlights the variability in effectiveness across different settings, suggesting that contextual factors play a crucial role in the success of these interventions. CONCLUSION The findings advocate for the integration of nurse-led psychological interventions into standard cancer care, highlighting their efficacy in improving depressive symptoms in adult cancer patients. These interventions show promise but require further refinement and research to optimize their effectiveness across diverse patient groups and healthcare settings. This review underscores the potential of nurse-led psychological interventions in enriching oncology care and addresses a critical gap in the existing body of research.
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- Dominique Cranstoun
- School of Psychology (D.C., M.B., H.L.M.), University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, United Kingdom.
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- School of Psychology (D.C., M.B., H.L.M.), University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, United Kingdom; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (M.B., M.R.), Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychology (D.C., M.B., H.L.M.), University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, United Kingdom
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (M.B., M.R.), Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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Zhang S, Song H, Liu Q, Zhao M, Bai X, Ding Y, Chen L, Yin H. The effectiveness of brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions for cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:2775-2796. [PMID: 38519834 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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AIM To determine the effectiveness of brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions in alleviating psychological distress in cancer patients. BACKGROUND Cancer patients suffer tremendous psycho-spiritual pain, which affects their quality of life. Brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions have demonstrated positive effects on the mental health of cancer patients; however, the efficacy of these interventions has been inconsistent. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS This review was conducted and reported in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 checklist provided by the EQUATOR network. The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus databases were systematically searched from inception to 27 November 2022 to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in English. RESULTS Twenty studies involving 1744 cancer participants were included. The meta-analysis showed statistically significant effects of brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions on hope, anxiety and depression at post-intervention. A separate analysis revealed that brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions had a sustainable effect on hope, spiritual well-being, anxiety and depression at 1 month after the intervention. However, no statistically significant effect on quality of life was found in our study either immediately after the intervention or at 1 month. CONCLUSIONS Brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions can significantly reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve hope and spiritual well-being in cancer patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study further supports that brief reminiscence-based psychosocial interventions should be incorporated into the routine care of cancer patients to address their psychosocial distress. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION All authors of this article contributed to the study conception and design. All authors of the included studies provided original data for this paper.
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- Sitao Zhang
- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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- Jilin University School of Nursing, Changchun, China
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Zeng Y, Huang R, Zhao L, He X, Mao S. The effectiveness of mind-body therapy and physical training in alleviating depressive symptoms in adult cancer patients: a meta-analysis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2024; 150:289. [PMID: 38836958 PMCID: PMC11153279 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-024-05813-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of mind-body therapy (MBT) and/or physical training in alleviating depressive symptoms among adult cancer patients through a meta-analysis. METHODS PubMed, Embase, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from up to October 21, 2023. Effect sizes, 95% confidence intervals, and other pertinent values were computed utilizing a random-effects model with Review Manager 5.3 and StataMP 14. The reporting of findings adhered to the guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The PROSPERO registration code for this review is 4,203,477,316. RESULTS 10 randomized controlled trials (11 datasets) involving a total of 620 participants were selected for analysis. The results demonstrated that complementary therapies, encompassing MBT and physical training, were effective in alleviating depressive symptoms in adult cancer patients (SMD= -0.47; 95%CI: -0.87, -0.08; P = 0.02). Subgroup analysis indicate that physical training may effectively alleviate depressive symptoms (SMD= -0.72; 95%CI: -1.31, -0.13; P = 0.02), demonstrating moderate effect sizes. Conversely, MBT does not seem to significantly influence depressive symptoms (P = 0.69). CONCLUSIONS Complementary therapy lasting four weeks or more, incorporating physical training and MBT, has been shown to alleviate depressive symptoms in adult cancer patients. And physical training has a significant effect on depressive symptoms, while MBT has no effect. Nevertheless, given the constraints of the included studies, further research is required in the future to provide more robust evidence.
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- Yixian Zeng
- School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Sports Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Wuxi Huishan District Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, 214001, China.
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- School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Silva RD, Teixeira AC, Pinho JA, Marcos P, Santos JC. Sleep, anxiety, depression, and stress in critically ill patients: a descriptive study in a Portuguese intensive care unit. Acute Crit Care 2024; 39:312-320. [PMID: 38863362 PMCID: PMC11167415 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2023.01256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sleep disorders are common among patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). This study aimed to assess the perceptions of sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and stress reported by ICU patients and the relationships between these perceptions and patient variables. METHODS This cross-sectional study used consecutive non-probabilistic sampling to select participants. All patients admitted for more than 72 hours of ICU hospitalization at a Portuguese hospital between March and June 2020 were asked to complete the "Richard Campbell Sleep Questionnaire" and "Anxiety, depression, and Stress Assessment Questionnaire." The resulting data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, Student t-tests for independent samples, and analysis of variance. The significance level for rejecting the null hypothesis was set to α ≤0.05. RESULTS A total of 52 patients admitted to the ICU for at least 72 hours was recruited. The mean age of the participants was 64 years (standard deviation, 14.6); 32 (61.5%) of the participants were male. Approximately 19% had psychiatric disorders. The prevalence of self-reported poor sleep was higher in women (t[50]=2,147, P=0.037) and in participants with psychiatric problems, although this difference was not statistically significant (t[50]=-0.777, P=0.441). Those who reported having sleep disorders before hospitalization had a worse perception of their sleep. CONCLUSIONS Sleep quality perception was worse in female ICU patients, those with psychiatric disorders, and those with sleep alterations before hospitalization. Implementing early interventions and designing nonpharmacological techniques to improve sleep quality of ICU patients is essential.
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- Rui Domingues Silva
- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Cuidados Intensivos e Emergência,Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS - Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Cuidados Intensivos e Emergência,Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Cuidados Intensivos e Emergência,Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CIDNUR - Centro de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Enfermagem de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Ho S, Palka JM, Mersch J, Martin WB, Howe-Martin L. The dynamic buffering of social support on depressive symptoms and cancer worries in patients seeking cancer genetic counseling. J Cancer Surviv 2024:10.1007/s11764-023-01479-x. [PMID: 38512562 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01479-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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PURPOSE Social support is a crucial protective factor against psychological concerns in patients with cancer. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the differential impacts of social support on cancer worries and depressive symptoms in patients undergoing genetic counseling for hereditary cancer. The current study utilized a high-volume database from a multi-site cancer genetics clinic to assess the impact of perceived social support on depressive symptoms and cancer worries among patients of different age groups (young versus older patients) and diagnosis status (diagnosed survivors versus undiagnosed). METHODS 6,666 patients completed brief assessments of depressive symptoms, cancer worries, social support, and demographic questionnaires as part of routine clinical care between October 2016 and October 2020. Logistics and moderated regression were used to analyze the relationships between social support, depressive symptoms, and cancer worries. RESULTS Increased social support was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and fewer cancer worries across all patients. Social support mitigated depressive symptoms most significantly for young adult patients with and without cancer. Social support mitigated cancer worries most significantly for young adults with cancer and older adults without cancer. CONCLUSIONS While results were mixed, general findings upheld original hypotheses. Social support buffered depressive symptoms and cancer worries differentially for patients of different ages and different disease status. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Social support groups are beneficial for all patients and should be emphasized by cancer clinics. However, increasing patient-tailored and age-appropriate support networks will be crucial for managing depression and cancer worries for high-risk survivors: young adults with cancer.
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- Sally Ho
- UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA
- Cancer Genetics Program, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA
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- UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
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Lu Y, Qi Y, Du J, Liu Y, Dong S, Ge H, Yu Y, Wang J, Zhang N, Wang B, Ma G. Classification of high-risk depressed mood groups in cancer patients based on Health Ecology Model. J Affect Disord 2024; 347:327-334. [PMID: 37992777 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depressed mood affects a significant number of patients with cancer, and can impair their quality of life and interfere with successful treatment. Our study aims to create a predictive model for identifying high-risk groups of depressed mood in cancer patients, offering a theoretical support for preventing depressed mood in these individuals. METHODS The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) provided the data for this research, which used CES-D as a tool to identify individuals with depressed mood. Influencing factors of depressed mood in cancer patients was analyzed using a binary logistic regression model. Using the Harvard Cancer Index, we classified the high-risk patients for depressed mood. RESULTS In present study, 52.96 % of cancer patients met criteria for depressed mood based on the CES-D. Significant correlations were found between depressed mood and factors such as gender, self-rated health, sleep duration, exercise, satisfaction with family, residence, education, life satisfaction, and medical insurance. Utilizing the Harvard Cancer Index, we classified patients into five risk levels for depressed mood, revealing a significant variation in the number of depressive patients across these levels (x2=99.82, P < 0.05). Notably, the incidence of depressed mood increased with the risk level among cancer patients (x2=103.40, P < 0.05). LIMITATIONS Lack of data on tumor typing and subgroups makes it unlikely to explore the specifics of depressed mood in patients with various types of cancer. CONCLUSION The determinants of depressed mood in cancer patients are multi-dimensional. The Harvard Cancer Index may be helpful in identifying high-risk populations.
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- Youhua Lu
- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China; Office of the President, Shandong Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute (Shandong Cancer Hospital), Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- Office of the President, Shandong Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute (Shandong Cancer Hospital), Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
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- Human Resource Department, Shandong Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute (Shandong Cancer Hospital), Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- Office of the President, Shandong Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute (Shandong Cancer Hospital), Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- Human Resource Department, Shandong Cancer Prevention and Treatment Institute (Shandong Cancer Hospital), Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan, Shandong 250117, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, 7166# Baotong West Street, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China.
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Pini S, Buck C, Lally P, Beeken R, Fisher A. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and quality of life in people living with and beyond breast, prostate and colorectal cancer - a qualitative study. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:25. [PMID: 38229188 PMCID: PMC10790421 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01471-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals living with and beyond cancer are at heightened risk of adverse psychological and social outcomes and experiences. In March 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic presented a unique set of social circumstances with the potential to exacerbate the challenges faced by this population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of people living with and beyond cancer during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and assess the impact on psychological and social aspects of their lives. METHODS From a pool of participants from a larger health behaviours study thirty participants were purposively sampled for characteristics including: diagnostic group (breast, prostate and colorectal cancers), gender, time since diagnosis and age. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone to discuss their experience of living through the pandemic. A thematic analysis was conducted using a needs-based approach to detail the fundamental needs expressed by this population in relation to their mental health and quality of life during the pandemic. RESULTS Three fundamental needs underpinned the experiences expressed by participants: the need to feel safe; particularly in relation to risk of contracting COVID-19 and their ongoing cancer monitoring; the need to feel connected; to the people, places, activities and practices of everyday life; and the need to make the most out of life; specifically in context of having already endured cancer and cancer treatment. Participant experiences are described in relation to how they impacted each of these three needs. CONCLUSIONS People living with and beyond cancer have past and ongoing experiences that make them vulnerable to adverse psychosocial reactions and outcomes. Support for this population needs to provide greater clarity of risk, clearer guidelines specific to their personal circumstances, and regular updates on scheduling of important follow up care and monitoring.
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- Simon Pini
- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Level 10 Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9NL, UK
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- UCL Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Level 10 Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9NL, UK
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- UCL Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.
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Siwik CJ, Cash E, Sephton SE. Depressive symptoms and shorter survival in lung cancer: the role of leukocyte telomere length. Psychol Health 2023; 38:1649-1664. [PMID: 35240880 PMCID: PMC9440155 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2040500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association between depressive symptoms, leukocyte telomere length-a marker of cellular ageing, and survival amongst lung cancer patients. DESIGN Patients with non-small cell lung cancer were recruited from a university-affiliated cancer center clinic. MAIN OUTCOME Patients (N = 67) reported on depressive symptoms and provided a blood sample for leukocyte telomere length assessment at baseline and at a 3-month follow-up. Survival status was tracked over 3 years. RESULTS Age at diagnosis and depressive symptoms, as measured by the CES-D, were associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length (p < .05), although only age at diagnosis contributed statistical significance to the model. Depressive symptoms predicted shorter survival from date of diagnosis (p < .01). Patients who reported experiencing clinically meaningful levels of depressive symptoms (CES-D scores ≥ 16) demonstrated shorter survival than those who reported sub-clinical levels of depressive symptoms (p < .05). Leukocyte telomere length did not emerge as a predictor of shorter survival. CONCLUSION Clinically meaningful levels of depressive symptoms are associated with shorter survival amongst lung cancer patients. These findings support the on-going efforts to screen all cancer patients for low mood and to investigate mechanisms linking depressive symptoms and shorter survival in cancer contexts.
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- Chelsea J. Siwik
- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Communicative Disorders, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, United States
- UofL Health - James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, KY, United States
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- UofL Health - James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, KY, United States
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
- Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, United States
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Mascaro JS, Palmer PK, Willson M, Ash MJ, Florian MP, Srivastava M, Sharma A, Jarrell B, Walker ER, Kaplan DM, Palitsky R, Cole SP, Grant GH, Raison CL. The Language of Compassion: Hospital Chaplains' Compassion Capacity Reduces Patient Depression via Other-Oriented, Inclusive Language. Mindfulness (N Y) 2023; 14:2485-2498. [PMID: 38170105 PMCID: PMC10760975 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-022-01907-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Objectives Although hospital chaplains play a critical role in delivering emotional and spiritual care to a broad range of both religious and non-religious patients, there is remarkably little research on the best practices or "active ingredients" of chaplain spiritual consults. Here, we examined how chaplains' compassion capacity was associated with their linguistic behavior with hospitalized inpatients, and how their language in turn related to patient outcomes. Methods Hospital chaplains (n = 16) completed self-report measures that together were operationalized as self-reported "compassion capacity." Next, chaplains conducted consultations with inpatients (n = 101) in five hospitals. Consultations were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Linguistic Inquiry Word Count (LIWC). We used exploratory structural equation modeling to identify associations between chaplain-reported compassion capacity, chaplain linguistic behavior, and patient depression after the consultation. Results We found that compassion capacity was significantly associated with chaplains' LIWC clout scores, a variable that reflects a confident leadership, inclusive, and other-oriented linguistic style. Clout scores, in turn, were negatively associated with patient depression levels controlling for pre-consult distress, indicating that patients seen by chaplains displaying high levels of clout had lower levels of depression after the consultation. Compassion capacity exerted a statistically significant indirect effect on patient depression via increased clout language. Conclusions These findings inform our understanding of the linguistic patterns underlying compassionate and effective chaplain-patient consultations and contribute to a deeper understanding of the skillful means by which compassion may be manifest to reduce suffering and enhance well-being in individuals at their most vulnerable.
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- Jennifer S. Mascaro
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1841 Clifton Road NE, Suite 507, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
- Department of Spiritual Health, Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Spiritual Health, Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1841 Clifton Road NE, Suite 507, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1841 Clifton Road NE, Suite 507, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1841 Clifton Road NE, Suite 507, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Research Design Associates, Inc, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
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- Department of Spiritual Health, Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Spiritual Health, Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Berk M, Köhler-Forsberg O, Turner M, Penninx BWJH, Wrobel A, Firth J, Loughman A, Reavley NJ, McGrath JJ, Momen NC, Plana-Ripoll O, O'Neil A, Siskind D, Williams LJ, Carvalho AF, Schmaal L, Walker AJ, Dean O, Walder K, Berk L, Dodd S, Yung AR, Marx W. Comorbidity between major depressive disorder and physical diseases: a comprehensive review of epidemiology, mechanisms and management. World Psychiatry 2023; 22:366-387. [PMID: 37713568 PMCID: PMC10503929 DOI: 10.1002/wps.21110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Populations with common physical diseases - such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders - experience substantially higher rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) than the general population. On the other hand, people living with MDD have a greater risk for many physical diseases. This high level of comorbidity is associated with worse outcomes, reduced adherence to treatment, increased mortality, and greater health care utilization and costs. Comorbidity can also result in a range of clinical challenges, such as a more complicated therapeutic alliance, issues pertaining to adaptive health behaviors, drug-drug interactions and adverse events induced by medications used for physical and mental disorders. Potential explanations for the high prevalence of the above comorbidity involve shared genetic and biological pathways. These latter include inflammation, the gut microbiome, mitochondrial function and energy metabolism, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation, and brain structure and function. Furthermore, MDD and physical diseases have in common several antecedents related to social factors (e.g., socioeconomic status), lifestyle variables (e.g., physical activity, diet, sleep), and stressful live events (e.g., childhood trauma). Pharmacotherapies and psychotherapies are effective treatments for comorbid MDD, and the introduction of lifestyle interventions as well as collaborative care models and digital technologies provide promising strategies for improving management. This paper aims to provide a detailed overview of the epidemiology of the comorbidity of MDD and specific physical diseases, including prevalence and bidirectional risk; of shared biological pathways potentially implicated in the pathogenesis of MDD and common physical diseases; of socio-environmental factors that serve as both shared risk and protective factors; and of management of MDD and physical diseases, including prevention and treatment. We conclude with future directions and emerging research related to optimal care of people with comorbid MDD and physical diseases.
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- Michael Berk
- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital - Psychiatry, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Park Centre for Mental Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- National Centre for Register-Based Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Park Centre for Mental Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Orygen, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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Saab RH, Salvo G, Gonzales NR, Munsell MF, Shinn EH, Jhingran A, Bhosale P, Ramalingam P, Frumovitz M. Social media use is associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression in patients with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: A NeCTuR study. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 177:95-102. [PMID: 37657194 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma (NECC) is rare. Educational resources are limited for NECC patients, leading many to seek information online through patient-led social networks. We sought to characterize the relationships between anxiety and depression levels and social media use among NECC patients. METHODS Seven surveys assessing social media use, anxiety, and depression were distributed to living NECC patients enrolled in our NECC registry. The primary outcomes were associations between Social Network Time Use Scale (SONTUS) global score and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD) total scores. RESULTS Eighty-eight patients enrolled; 81 who completed at least 1 survey were included. Ninety-seven percent (70/72) of patients completing SONTUS were low-to-average social media users. Seventy-four percent (53/72) of patients visited a patient-led NECC support-group page on Facebook within the past 4 weeks, and of those, 79% (42/53) reported receiving useful information. Among the patients who did not visit the page, 47% (9/19) reported that the page elicited anxiety and/or sadness. The mean GAD-7 and CES-D scores for the entire cohort were 7.3 and 18.1, respectively. The Spearman correlations between social media use and these scores were significant (GAD-7: 0.23 [p = 0.05]; CESD: 0.25 [p = 0.04]). The estimated odds ratios for moderate/severe anxiety and depression as a function of SONTUS global score were 1.26 (95% CI 1.03-1.55; p = 0.03) and 1.23 (95% CI 1.01-1.49; p = 0.04), respectively. CONCLUSIONS NECC patients demonstrated low-to-average social media use and relatively high anxiety and depression. Increased social media use was associated with elevated anxiety and depression.
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- Reem H Saab
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Mena JI, Andreu H, Giménez-Palomo A, Bueno L, Cesari E, De Juan Ó, Ochandiano I, Olivier L, Salmeron S, Vieta E, Pacchiarotti I. Manic episode in a patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a case report. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2023:00004850-990000000-00092. [PMID: 37729659 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Psychiatric comorbidity is common in cancer patients, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care. While depressive symptoms in pancreatic cancer have been studied, there is limited attention given to manic symptoms. This case report aims to contribute to the knowledge of pancreatic cancer psychiatric comorbidities by describing a case of a patient with stage IV pancreatic cancer who presented a sudden onset manic episode. The patient, a 61-year-old male with stage IV pancreatic cancer, presented at the Emergency Room with abrupt behavioural changes suggestive of a manic episode of 2 weeks of evolution. The patient had been undergoing chemotherapy and short 3-day cycles of corticosteroids for the past 9 months but had been off this treatment for 20 days when the episode began. Acute organic causes were ruled out. The patient was admitted to the psychiatric unit, where organic screening was expanded and treatment with antipsychotics and a mood stabiliser was initiated with subsequent remission of symptoms after 2 weeks. This case shows a manic episode as a rare psychiatric complication in pancreatic cancer. In the literature reviewed, four other similar cases have been observed. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying pathophysiology and explore possible treatment strategies.
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- Juan I Mena
- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)
- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
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- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)
- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Departament de Medicina, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Neurosciences (UBNeuro)
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)
- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
- Departament de Medicina, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Vilalta-Lacarra A, Vilalta-Franch J, Serrano-Sarbosa D, Martí-Lluch R, Marrugat J, Garre-Olmo J. Association of depression phenotypes and antidepressant treatment with mortality due to cancer and other causes: a community-based cohort study. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1192462. [PMID: 37711322 PMCID: PMC10497951 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1192462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to assess the association of somatic depressive symptoms (SDS), cognitive/emotional depressive symptoms (C-EDS), and antidepressant treatment on mortality due to cancer and other causes in a community cohort. Methods A community-based sample recruited in 1995, 2000, and 2005 aged between 35 and 75 years was examined in two waves and followed for a median of 6.7 years. SDS and C-EDS phenotypes were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Medication used by participants was collected. Deaths and their causes were registered during follow-up. Cox proportional hazard models stratified by sex were performed to determine the association between depressive phenotypes and mortality. Results The cohort consisted of 5,646 individuals (53.9% women) with a mean age of 64 years (SD = 11.89). During the follow-up, 392 deaths were recorded, of which 27.8% were due to cancer. C-EDS phenotype was associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality in both men (HR = 2.23; 95% CI = 1.11-4.44) and women (HR = 3.69; 95% CI = 1.69-8.09), and SDS was significantly associated with non-cancer mortality in men (HR = 2.16; 95 CI % = 1.46-3.18). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were significantly associated with both cancer (HR = 2.78; 95% CI = 1.10-6.98) and non-cancer mortality (HR = 2.94; 95% CI = 1.76-4.90) only in the male population. Conclusion C-EDS phenotype was related to an increased risk of cancer mortality at 6 years. In addition, the use of SSRIs in the male population was associated with cancer and all-cause mortality.
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- Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), Girona, Spain
- Institut d'Assistencia Sanitaria, Girona, Spain
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), Girona, Spain
- Vascular Health Research Group (ISV-Girona), Foundation University Institute for Primary Health Care Research Jordi Gol i Gurina, Girona, Spain
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- IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBERCV de Investigación en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), Girona, Spain
- Department of Nursing, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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Dalton SO, Johansen C. Survivorship - the situation room. Acta Oncol 2023; 62:673-675. [PMID: 37605618 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2245563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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- Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Survivorship and Inequality in Cancer, Danish Cancer Institute, Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Danish Research Center for Equality in Cancer, Department of Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand University Hospital, Næstved, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Late Effect Research Unit (CASTLE), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Alexander S, Oelfke U, McNair H, Tree A. GI factors, potential to predict prostate motion during radiotherapy; a scoping review. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2023; 40:100604. [PMID: 36936470 PMCID: PMC10020110 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Purpose A scoping literature review was conducted to identify gastrointestinal (GI) factors most likely to influence prostate motion during radiotherapy. We proffer that patient specific measurement of these GI factors could predict motion uncertainty during radiotherapy, facilitating personalised care by optimising treatment technique e.g., daily adaption or via bespoke patient pre-habilitation and preparation. Methods The scoping review was undertaken as per JBI guidelines. Searches were conducted across four databases: Ovid Medline®, EMBASE, CINAHL and EBSCO discovery. Articles written in English from 2010-present were included. Those pertaining to paediatrics, biological women exclusively, infectious and post-treatment GI morbidity and diet were excluded.Common GI factors impacting men were identified and related symptoms, incidence and measurement tools examined. Prevalence among persons with prostate cancer was explored and suitable assessment tools discussed. Results A preliminary search identified four prominent GI-factors: mental health, co-morbidity and medication, physical activity, and pelvic floor disorder. The scoping search found 3644 articles; 1646 were removed as duplicates. A further 1249 were excluded after title and abstract screening, 162 remained subsequent to full text review: 42 mental health, 53 co-morbidity and medication, 39 physical activity and 28 pelvic floor disorder.Six GI factors prevalent in the prostate cancer population and estimated most likely to influence prostate motion were identified: depression, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, low physical activity, and pelvic floor disorder. Reliable, quick, and easy to use tools are available to quantify these factors. Conclusion A comprehensive GI factor assessment package suitable to implement into the radiotherapy clinic has been created. Unveiling these GI factors upfront will guide improved personalisation of radiotherapy.
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- S.E. Alexander
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Joint Department of Physics, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom and The Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
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McClintock SM, Dail RB, Howe-Martin L, Mann T, Bailey DE. Assessing Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Cancer Treated With Interleukin-2: A Comparison of 2 Measures. Cancer Nurs 2023; 46:E146-E158. [PMID: 35089873 PMCID: PMC9325919 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND High-dose interleukin-2 is a therapy available for individuals with renal cell carcinoma; however, it can produce adverse effects, specifically depressive symptoms. There is limited information regarding the trajectory of depressive symptoms and measurement-based care assessment of depressive symptoms. OBJECTIVE The purpose was to describe the trajectory of depressive symptoms and compare 2 depression measures. METHODS A descriptive, mixed-method case study approach was used to describe the longitudinal trajectory of depressive symptoms The qualitative assessment included a journal entry and an interview. The quantitative depression symptom severity measures included the 8-item self-report Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression and the 30-item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated (IDS-C). RESULTS Ten cases were enrolled. The maximum number of interleukin-2 doses that any patient received within a single hospitalization ranged from 4 to 12. Mean scores on the 8-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression showed no changes in depressive symptoms from pretreatment to posttreatment, nor across hospitalizations. Mean total scores on the IDS-C increased from "normal" to "mild severity" depressive symptom range across all treatment cycles, suggesting transient depressive symptoms within hospitalizations. Qualitative data from the case supported the IDS-C increase, suggesting that the patient developed depressive symptoms pretreatment to posttreatment. CONCLUSIONS Understanding the trajectory of depressive symptoms allows for the identification of critical time points when depressive symptoms present and change across treatment. It is critical to use measurement-based care using validated measures to assess for the presence and changes in depressive symptoms. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Validated self-report or clinician-rated depression symptom measures should be used to document the presence or absence of depressive symptoms in this population.
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- Shawn M. McClintock
- Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine
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- Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Moncrief Cancer Institute, UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Grassi L, Caruso R, Riba MB, Lloyd-Williams M, Kissane D, Rodin G, McFarland D, Campos-Ródenas R, Zachariae R, Santini D, Ripamonti CI. Anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline. ESMO Open 2023; 8:101155. [PMID: 37087199 PMCID: PMC10163167 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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•Anxiety and depressive disorders are common in patients with cancer. •A higher prevalence seen in patients with cancer than the general population is often underrecognised. •Psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based therapies are effective treatments. •Psychopharmacological treatments have been shown to be effective treatments of anxiety and depressive disorders.
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- L Grassi
- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Academic Palliative and Supportive Care Studies Group (APSCSG), Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool; Department of Supportive and Palliative Care, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, Monash University and Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester, Rochester; Wilmont Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus; Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- UOC Medical Oncology, AUSL Latina, Sapienza University of Rome, Aprilia
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- Oncology-Supportive Care in Cancer, Department of Oncology & Haematology Fondazione IRCCS, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Vita G, Compri B, Matcham F, Barbui C, Ostuzzi G. Antidepressants for the treatment of depression in people with cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD011006. [PMID: 36999619 PMCID: PMC10065046 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011006.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Major depression and other depressive conditions are common in people with cancer. These conditions are not easily detectable in clinical practice, due to the overlap between medical and psychiatric symptoms, as described by diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Moreover, it is particularly challenging to distinguish between pathological and normal reactions to such a severe illness. Depressive symptoms, even in subthreshold manifestations, have a negative impact in terms of quality of life, compliance with anticancer treatment, suicide risk and possibly the mortality rate for the cancer itself. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of antidepressants in this population are few and often report conflicting results. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of antidepressants for treating depressive symptoms in adults (aged 18 years or older) with cancer (any site and stage). SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was November 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included RCTs comparing antidepressants versus placebo, or antidepressants versus other antidepressants, in adults (aged 18 years or above) with any primary diagnosis of cancer and depression (including major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, dysthymic disorder or depressive symptoms in the absence of a formal diagnosis). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcome was 1. efficacy as a continuous outcome. Our secondary outcomes were 2. efficacy as a dichotomous outcome, 3. Social adjustment, 4. health-related quality of life and 5. dropouts. We used GRADE to assess certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We identified 14 studies (1364 participants), 10 of which contributed to the meta-analysis for the primary outcome. Six of these compared antidepressants and placebo, three compared two antidepressants, and one three-armed study compared two antidepressants and placebo. In this update, we included four additional studies, three of which contributed data for the primary outcome. For acute-phase treatment response (six to 12 weeks), antidepressants may reduce depressive symptoms when compared with placebo, even though the evidence is very uncertain. This was true when depressive symptoms were measured as a continuous outcome (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.92 to -0.12; 7 studies, 511 participants; very low-certainty evidence) and when measured as a proportion of people who had depression at the end of the study (risk ratio (RR) 0.74, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.96; 5 studies, 662 participants; very low-certainty evidence). No studies reported data on follow-up response (more than 12 weeks). In head-to-head comparisons, we retrieved data for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and for mirtazapine versus TCAs. There was no difference between the various classes of antidepressants (continuous outcome: SSRI versus TCA: SMD -0.08, 95% CI -0.34 to 0.18; 3 studies, 237 participants; very low-certainty evidence; mirtazapine versus TCA: SMD -4.80, 95% CI -9.70 to 0.10; 1 study, 25 participants). There was a potential beneficial effect of antidepressants versus placebo for the secondary efficacy outcomes (continuous outcome, response at one to four weeks; very low-certainty evidence). There were no differences for these outcomes when comparing two different classes of antidepressants, even though the evidence was very uncertain. In terms of dropouts due to any cause, we found no difference between antidepressants compared with placebo (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.52 to 1.38; 9 studies, 889 participants; very low-certainty evidence), and between SSRIs and TCAs (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.53 to 1.22; 3 studies, 237 participants). We downgraded the certainty of the evidence because of the heterogeneous quality of the studies, imprecision arising from small sample sizes and wide CIs, and inconsistency due to statistical or clinical heterogeneity. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Despite the impact of depression on people with cancer, the available studies were few and of low quality. This review found a potential beneficial effect of antidepressants against placebo in depressed participants with cancer. However, the certainty of evidence is very low and, on the basis of these results, it is difficult to draw clear implications for practice. The use of antidepressants in people with cancer should be considered on an individual basis and, considering the lack of head-to-head data, the choice of which drug to prescribe may be based on the data on antidepressant efficacy in the general population of people with major depression, also taking into account that data on people with other serious medical conditions suggest a positive safety profile for the SSRIs. Furthermore, this update shows that the usage of the newly US Food and Drug Administration-approved antidepressant esketamine in its intravenous formulation might represent a potential treatment for this specific population of people, since it can be used both as an anaesthetic and an antidepressant. However, data are too inconclusive and further studies are needed. We conclude that to better inform clinical practice, there is an urgent need for large, simple, randomised, pragmatic trials comparing commonly used antidepressants versus placebo in people with cancer who have depressive symptoms, with or without a formal diagnosis of a depressive disorder.
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- Giovanni Vita
- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Tack L, Maenhoudt AS, Ketelaars L, De Zutter J, Pinson S, Keunebrock L, Haaker L, Deckmyn K, Gheysen M, Kenis C, Wildiers H, Depoorter L, Geerts PJ, Chandler R, Boterberg T, Schofield P, Parris CN, Debruyne PR. Diagnostic Performance of Screening Tools for Depressive Symptoms in Vulnerable Older Patients with Cancer Undergoing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA): Results from the SCREEN Pilot Study. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:1805-1817. [PMID: 36826101 PMCID: PMC9955591 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30020140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Depression is a common and disabling disorder in later life, particularly among people with poor physical health. There are many screening tools available that can be used to examine depressive symptoms; however, not all of them may be appropriate or accurate for older adults with cancer. This pilot study was designed to test the diagnostic performance of two screening tools and their short versions in a cohort of vulnerable (G8 score ≤ 14/17) older patients with cancer undergoing comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). The prospective analysis covered 50 vulnerable patients with cancer aged ≥70 years. The diagnostic performance of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)-15, GDS-4, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 and PHQ-2 was compared to the 'gold standard' Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5-S) depression module A. The sensitivity and specificity in detecting depressive symptoms were the highest in the case of PHQ-2, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of 92.7%. The AUROC for the 9-item version, PHQ-9, was 90.2%. For the GDS-15 and GDS-4, the AUROC was only 56.2% and 62.0%, respectively. The SCREEN pilot study illustrates the potential benefit of using a shorter screening tool, PHQ-2, to identify older patients with cancer who would benefit from a more in-depth emotional evaluation as part of a CGA.
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- Laura Tack
- Department of Medical Oncology, OECI-designated Kortrijk Cancer Centre, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, OECI-designated Kortrijk Cancer Centre, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, OECI-designated Kortrijk Cancer Centre, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, OECI-designated Kortrijk Cancer Centre, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of General Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatrics, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care, Chelmsford CM1 1SQ, UK
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- Medical Technology Research Centre (MTRC), School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge CB1 1PT, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, OECI-designated Kortrijk Cancer Centre, General Hospital Groeninge, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
- Medical Technology Research Centre (MTRC), School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge CB1 1PT, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +32-(0)56-63-39-00
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Sannes TS, Yusufov M, Amonoo HL, Broden EG, Burgers DE, Bain P, Pozo-Kaderman C, Miran DM, Smith TS, Braun IM, Pirl WF. Proxy ratings of psychological well-being in patients with primary brain tumors: A systematic review. Psychooncology 2023; 32:203-213. [PMID: 36371618 PMCID: PMC10373343 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review examined the agreement of proxy ratings of depression and anxiety in neuro-oncology patients. METHODS Searches were conducted across 4 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science) to identify studies that compared proxy ratings (non-health care providers) of anxiety and depression in patients with brain cancer. Methodological quality and potential risk of bias were evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist. RESULTS Out of the 936 studies that were screened for inclusion, 6 were included for review. The findings were mixed in terms of whether patient and proxy ratings were accurate (e.g., deemed equivalent), with many of the selected studies suggesting moderate level of agreement for several of the selected studies and, when both depression and anxiety were included, depression ratings from proxy raters were more accurate than for anxiety. We identified important limitations across the selected articles, such as low sample size, clarity on defining proxy raters and the different instructions that proxy raters are given when asked to assess patients' mood symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that proxy ratings of depression and anxiety should be interpreted with caution. While there is some agreement in proxy and patients with brain cancer ratings of depression and anxiety (greater agreement for depression), future work should recruit larger samples, while also remaining mindful of defining proxy raters and the instructions given in collecting these ratings.
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- Timothy S Sannes
- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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OBJECTIVE A better understanding of the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its association with neuroplasticity could play a pivotal role in finding future therapeutic targets for novel drugs in major depressive disorder (MDD). Because there are conflicting results regarding the exact role of BDNF polymorphisms in MDD still, we set out to systematically review the current evidence regarding BDNF-related mutations in MDD. METHODS We conducted a keyword-guided search of the PubMed and Embase databases, using 'BDNF' or 'brain-derived neurotrophic factor' and 'major depressive disorder' and 'single-nucleotide polymorphism'. We included all publications in line with our exclusion and inclusion criteria that focused on BDNF-related mutations in the context of MDD. RESULTS Our search yielded 427 records in total. After screening and application of our eligibility criteria, 71 studies were included in final analysis. According to present overall scientific data, there is a possibly major pathophysiological role for BDNF neurotrophic systems to play in MDD. However, on the one hand, the synthesis of evidence makes clear that likely no overall association of BDNF-related mutations with MDD exists. On the other hand, it can be appreciated that solidifying evidence emerged on specific significant sub-conditions and stratifications based on various demographic, clinico-phenotypical and neuromorphological variables. CONCLUSIONS Further research should elucidate specific BDNF-MDD associations based on demographic, clinico-phenotypical and neuromorphological variables. Furthermore, biomarker approaches, specifically combinatory ones, involving BDNF should be further investigated.
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Murri MB, Caruso R, Christensen AP, Folesani F, Nanni MG, Grassi L. The facets of psychopathology in patients with cancer: Cross-sectional and longitudinal network analyses. J Psychosom Res 2023; 165:111139. [PMID: 36610333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.111139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cancer patients display heterogeneous psychopathology, comprising depressive, anxiety, hostility, and somatic symptoms. Often, clinical pictures evolve over time deteriorating the individual functioning and prognosis. Network models can reveal the relationships between symptoms, thus providing clinical insights. METHOD This study examined data of the Brief Symptom Inventory and the Distress Thermometer, from 1108 cancer outpatients. Gaussian Graphical Models were estimated using regularized and non-regularized Bayesian methods. In addition, we used community detection methods to identify the most relevant symptom groupings, and longitudinal network analyses on 515 participants to examine the connections between symptoms over three months. RESULTS The network models derived from baseline data suggested symptoms clustered into three main complexes (depression/anxiety, hostility, and somatic symptoms). Symptoms related to depression and hostility were highly connected with suicidal and death thoughts. Faintness, weakness, chest pain, and dyspnoea, among somatic symptoms, were more strongly connected with psychopathological features. Longitudinal analyses revealed that sadness, irritability, nervousness, and tension predicted each other. Panic and death thoughts predicted fearfulness and faintness. CONCLUSIONS Somatic symptoms, sadness, irritability, chronic and acute anxiety interact between each other, shaping the heterogeneous clinical picture of distress in cancer. This study, strengthened by robust methods, is the first to employ longitudinal network analyses in cancer patients. Further studies should evaluate whether targeting specific symptoms might prevent the onset of chronic distress and improve clinical outcomes in cancer patients.
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- Martino Belvederi Murri
- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Italy.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, United States
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Italy
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Porzio G, Capela A, Giusti R, Lo Bianco F, Moro M, Ravoni G, Zułtak-Baczkowska K. Multidisciplinary approach, continuous care and opioid management in cancer pain: case series and review of the literature. Drugs Context 2023; 12:dic-2022-11-7. [PMID: 37077766 PMCID: PMC10108666 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2022-11-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Underlying cancer pain has heterogenous aetiologies and mechanisms. It requires detailed and comprehensive pain assessment, combined with personalized treatment. A multidisciplinary team is essential to providing the best management of cancer pain at every disease stage, improving the quality of life and outcomes in patients with cancer. This narrative literature review emphasizes the value of providing all patients with multidisciplinary pain management in their preferred care setting. Real-life experiences are also reported to witness the efforts of physicians to properly manage cancer pain. This article is part of the Management of breakthrough cancer pain Special Issue: https://www.drugsincontext.com/special_issues/management-of-breakthrough-cancer-pain.
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- Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia, Espinho; Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Arcozelo – Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital of Rome, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital of Rome, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital of Rome, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Tuscany Tumor Association, Home Care Service, Florence, Italy
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- Zakład Zdrowia Publicznego, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie, Stettin, Poland
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Risk Assessment of Postoperative Pneumonia in Cancer Patients Using a Common Data Model. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14235988. [PMID: 36497470 PMCID: PMC9740852 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14235988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The incidence of postoperative pneumonia (POP) in patients with cancer is high, but its incidence following major cancer surgeries is unclear. Therefore, we investigated the incidence and risk factors of POP after surgery in patients with the five most common cancers in Korea using a common data model (CDM). Patients aged >19 years who underwent gastric, colon, liver, lung, or breast cancer surgery between January 2011 and December 2020 were included, excluding patients who underwent chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Pneumonia was defined as a pneumonia diagnosis code in patients hospitalized postoperatively. Gastric, colon, lung, breast, and liver cancers were noted in 4004 (47.4%), 622 (7.4%), 2022 (24%), 958 (11.3%), and 839 (9.9%) of 8445 patients, respectively. The cumulative POP incidence was 3.1% (n = 262), with the highest incidence in lung cancer (n = 91, 4.5%), followed by gastric (n = 133, 3.3%), colon (n = 19, 3.1%), liver (n = 14, 1.7%), and breast (n = 5, 0.5%) cancers. In multivariable analysis, older age, male sex, history of chronic pulmonary disease, mood disorder, and cerebrovascular disease were POP predictors. The cumulative POP incidence in the five cancers using the CDM was approximately 3%. Older age, male sex, chronic pulmonary disease, mood disorder, and cerebrovascular disease were POP risk factors in patients with cancer.
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Ostovar S, Modarresi Chahardehi A, Mohd Hashim IH, Othman A, Kruk J, Griffiths MD. Prevalence of psychological distress among cancer patients in Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2022; 31:e13669. [PMID: 35934684 PMCID: PMC9786346 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Psychological distress (including depression and anxiety) is common in the first years of cancer diagnosis but can differ by country and region. The aim of the present paper was to review the prevalence of psychological distress among cancer patients in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. A systematic literature search was carried out using several databases (i.e., PubMed, PsychARTICLES, Embase, CINAHI, Web of Sciences, Plus, Scopus, and AHMED). Papers originally published in English language were taken into consideration if they (i) were published from 2010 to 2021 and (ii) reported the prevalence of psychological distress among patients with different types of cancer. A total of 23 studies met the inclusion criteria. The most frequently employed psychometric instrument for anxiety and depression screening was the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The prevalence of anxiety (ranging from 7% to 88%) was wider than that of depression (ranging from 3% to 65.5%) among patients with different types of cancer and living in various countries in the SEA region. The overall prevalence rate of psychological distress among cancer patients from the SEA region was not fundamentally very different from that of general populations. These findings provide useful information for health professionals and cancer patients to understand the negative role of psychological distress in quality of life and health. The research findings demonstrate the importance of counselling for psychological distress among cancer patients as means of effectively resolving their psychological problems and ultimately improving the quality of oncology medical care. Clinical recommendations for cancer management should incorporate the early identification of (and therapy for) psychological distress, as well as their monitoring during treatment.
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- Shahla Ostovar
- School of Social SciencesUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMindenPenangMalaysia
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- Integrative Medicine Cluster Advanced Medical and Dental InstituteUniversiti Sains MalaysiaBertamPulau PinangMalaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical SciencesUniversiti Sains MalaysiaKubang KerianKelantanMalaysia
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- Faculty of Physical Culture and HealthUniversity of SzczecinSzczecinPoland
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Soria-Utrilla V, Sánchez-Torralvo FJ, González-Poveda I, Mera-Velasco S, Porras N, Toval-Mata JA, García-Olivares M, Ruiz-López M, Gonzalo-Marín M, Carrasco-Campos J, Tapia MJ, Santoyo-Santoyo J, Olveira G. Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms and Their Relationship with Nutritional Status and Mortality in Patients with Colorectal Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13548. [PMID: 36294130 PMCID: PMC9602641 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are common in patients with cancer. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients awaiting elective surgery and whether there is an association with their preoperative nutritional status and postoperative mortality. METHODS A prospective study was conducted on 215 patients with CRC proposed for surgery. Data about nutritional status were collected using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria, while anxiety and depression symptoms data were collected using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). RESULTS HADS detected possible anxiety in 41.9% of patients, probable anxiety in 25.6%, possible depression in 21.9%, and probable depression in 7.9%. GLIM criteria found 116 (53.9%) patients with malnutrition. The HADS score for depression subscale was significantly higher in malnourished patients than in well-nourished (5.61 ± 3.65 vs. 3.95 ± 2.68; p = 0.001). After controlling for potential confounders, malnourished patients were 10.19 times more likely to present probable depression (95% CI 1.13-92.24; p = 0.039). Mortality was 1.9%, 4,2%, and 5.6% during admission and after 6 and 12 months, respectively. Compared to patients without depressive symptomatology, in patients with probable depression, mortality risk was 14.67 times greater (95% CI 1.54-140.21; p = 0.02) during admission and 6.62 times greater (95% CI 1.34-32.61; p = 0.02) after 6 months. CONCLUSIONS The presence of anxiety and depression symptoms in CRC patients awaiting elective surgery is high. There is an association between depression symptoms, preoperative nutritional status, and postoperative mortality.
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- Virginia Soria-Utrilla
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), 29010 Malaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, University of Malaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29007 Malaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), 29010 Malaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, University of Malaga, 29010 Malaga, Spain
- CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Prevalence of anxiety and depression in people with different types of cancer or haematologic malignancies: a cross-sectional study. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2022; 31:e74. [PMID: 36245424 PMCID: PMC9583630 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796022000592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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AIMS Cancer patients often present with psychological symptoms that affect their quality of life, physical health outcomes and survival. Two of the most frequent psychiatric comorbidities are anxiety and depression. However, the prevalence of these disorders among cancer patients remains unclear, as studies frequently report varying rates. In the present study, we aimed to provide robust point estimates for the prevalence of anxiety and depression for both a mixed cancer sample and for 13 cancer types separately, considering confounding variables. METHODS In a sample of 7509 cancer outpatients (51.4% female), we used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to assess rates of anxiety and depression. Applying ordinal logistic regression models, we compared the prevalence of anxiety and depression between different cancer types, controlling for age and gender. RESULTS About one third of our sample showed symptoms of anxiety (35.2%) or depression (27.9%), and every sixth patient had a very likely psychiatric condition, with women being more frequently affected. Elderly patients more often showed signs of depression. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was significantly higher in lung and brain cancer patients, than in other cancer patients. Lowest depression rates were found in breast cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of anxiety and depression is high in cancer patients. Type of cancer is an important predictor for anxiety and depressive symptoms, with lung and brain cancer patients being highly burdened. Considering a personalised medicine approach, physicians should take into account the high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities and include psychiatric consultations in the treatment plan.
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Zhang A, Wang K, Acquati C, Kamat A, Walling E. Age as a moderator for the association between depression and self-rated health among cancer survivors: a U.S. based population study. J Psychosoc Oncol 2022:1-16. [PMID: 36154823 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2022.2124393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-rated health (SRH) is a salient outcome for cancer survivors. Although depression is a well-studied correlate with SRH, few studies have focused on the role of cancer survivors' age on the association between depression and SRH. This study evaluates demographic and psychosocial factors associated with cancer survivors' SRH. We also assess the moderating role of age to the association between depression and SRH. MATERIALS AND METHODS This paper analyzed 2,470 U.S. cancer survivors from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. Two ordered logistic regression models with complex survey weights were used for analyses. Missing data was addressed using multiple imputations by chained equations. RESULTS Being female, higher education and higher income were positively associated with better SRH. While the relationship between higher education and higher income was consistent with previous findings, the positive association between being female and SRH was different from previous studies. Age significantly moderated the association between depression and SRH, evidenced by results of the joint tests of all interaction term coefficients being statistically significant, F(2, 544.6) = 5.13, p < 0.01. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the study highlighted the significance of screening for social determinants of health and health disparity when supporting cancer survivors. Additionally, findings of this study emphasized the significance of adopting an age-specific approach when evaluating and addressing depression across different age groups of cancer survivors.
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- Anao Zhang
- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.,Department of Health Disparities Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Impact of Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms in Cancer Patients: A Critical Analysis. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11040614. [PMID: 35453813 PMCID: PMC9031941 DOI: 10.3390/biology11040614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients must deal with several health challenges, including emotional distress and depressive symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate evidence from published systematic reviews and meta-analyses about the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms in cancer patients. METHODS We searched for previous meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials on PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus, with data inception to 30 December 2021. Two independent researchers assessed the methodological quality using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR2) instrument. Six meta-analyses were integrated. All included middle-aged and older adults. Five presented moderate quality, and one presented low quality. RESULTS Overall, a significant reduction in depressive symptoms was observed among the included studies. However, the heterogeneity between studies was high, and high-quality evidence for the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms was limited. CONCLUSIONS Exercise could be a possibility in the treatment of depressive symptoms in cancer patients, especially when supervised and outside the home. The better dose of exercise needs to be clarified. More high-quality evidence is needed to better prescribe exercise to this vulnerable population.
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McFarland DC, Doherty M, Atkinson TM, O'Hanlon R, Breitbart W, Nelson CJ, Miller AH. Cancer-related inflammation and depressive symptoms: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer 2022; 128:2504-2519. [PMID: 35417925 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms in patients with cancer are associated with poor quality of life and decreased survival. Although inflammation is reliably associated with depression in otherwise healthy individuals, the association in patients with cancer remains unclear. Given the high prevalence of cancer-related inflammation, the authors aimed to establish the relationship between inflammation and depression in cancer patients based on extant literature. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines and registered under Prospero ID CRD42021226743. Three databases were searched including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO using the following criteria for inclusion: 1) measurement of a peripheral inflammatory marker, 2) use of a validated tool/scale to measure depression, and 3) a cancer diagnosis. Risk of publication bias was assessed by Funnel plot and Egger test. RESULTS Seventy-three studies were included in the systematic review and 54 studies (n = 5017) were included in meta-analyses. Associations with depressive symptoms were significant for peripheral blood interleukin (IL)-6 (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.59; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.35-0.82), I2 = 57.9%; tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (SMD = 0.73; 95% CI, 0.35-1.11), I2 = 74.1%; and C-reactive protein (CRP) (SMD = 0.57; 95% CI, 0.27-0.87), I2 = 0%. IL-5, IL-13, albumin, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were associated with depressive symptoms but based on fewer studies. Most cancer settings were represented; the number of studies per inflammatory marker varied from 1 to 52. CONCLUSIONS Although peripheral inflammatory markers were unevenly studied, the most studied markers (IL-6, TNF, and CRP) were associated with depressive symptoms in cancer patients and may be useful for management of depressive symptoms in the cancer setting. LAY SUMMARY Peripheral blood inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF, and CRP) were associated with depressive symptoms in various cancer settings. Although further studies are warranted, these findings may help identify and manage depressive symptoms in patients with cancer.
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- Daniel C McFarland
- Department of Medicine, Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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- School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Medical Library, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Sarkozy M, Reeves BC, Pennington Z, Havlik J, Sandhu MR, Hersh A, Patel S, Kolb L, Larry Lo SF, Shin JH, Mendel E, Sciubba DM. Differences in Healthcare Resource Utilization After Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors in Patients with a Concurrent Affective Disorder in the United States. World Neurosurg 2022; 161:e252-e267. [PMID: 35123021 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.01.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are exceedingly common among patients with metastatic cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between affective disorders and healthcare resource utilization in patients undergoing surgery for a spinal column metastasis. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed using the 2016-2018 National Inpatient Sample database. All adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing surgery for a metastatic spinal tumor were identified using the ICD-10-CM coding systems. Patients were categorized into two cohorts: No Affective Disorder (No-AD) and Affective Disorder (AD). Patient demographics, comorbidities, hospital characteristics, intraoperative variables, postoperative adverse events (AEs), LOS, discharge disposition, and total cost of hospital admission were assessed. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of increased cost, non-routine discharge, and prolonged LOS. RESULTS Of the 8,360 patients identified, 1,710 (20.5%) had a diagnosis of AD. While no difference was observed in the rates of postoperative AEs between the cohorts (p=0.912), the AD cohort had a significantly longer mean LOS (No-AD:10.1±8.3 days vs AD:11.6±9.8 days, p=0.012) and greater total cost (No-AD:$53,165±35,512 vs AD:$59,282±36,917, p=0.011). No significant differences in non-routine discharge were observed between the cohorts (p=0.265). On multivariate regression analysis, having an affective disorder was a significant predictor of increased costs [OR:1.45, CI(1.03,2.05), p=0.034] and non-routine discharge [OR:1.40, CI(1.06,1.85), p=0.017], but not prolonged LOS (p=0.067). CONCLUSIONS Our study found that affective disorders were significantly associated with greater hospital expenditures and non-routine discharge, but not prolonged LOS, for patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Department of Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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Endo M, Matsui K, Akaho R, Mitsui K, Yan Y, Imai Y, Ueda Y, Muto G, Deshpande GA, Terao Y, Takeda S, Saito M, Hayashi K, Nishimura K, Tanigawa T. Depressive and anxiety symptoms among Japanese cancer survivors: Japan cancer survivorship research project. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:134. [PMID: 35109805 PMCID: PMC8811965 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09215-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to clarify predictors of depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms after cancer diagnosis among Japanese cancer survivors (CSs). METHODS As part of a Japanese cancer survivorship research project commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan, we conducted a web-based nationwide survey of CSs in 2018. We analyzed the risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Japanese version (HADS). RESULTS Of 1,234 Japanese CSs, mean score of HADS-depression and HADS-anxiety were 4.08 and 4.78, respectively. At the time of the study, the number of CSs with symptoms of depression and anxiety were 111 (9.0%) and 269 (21.8%), respectively. After multivariable analysis, CSs ≥ 60 years old (reference: ≤ 39 years old, odds ratios (OR): 0.39, 95%CI: 0.17-0.90) and those ≥ 10 years from cancer diagnosis (reference: 0-4 years, OR: 0.55, 95%CI: 0.32-0.96) had lower odds for depressive symptoms. And CSs ≥ 60 years old (reference: ≤ 39 years old, OR: 0.27, 95%CI: 0.15-0.49) and those ≥ 10 years from cancer diagnosis (reference: 0-4 years, OR: 0.62, 95%CI: 0.42-0.90) also had lower odds for anxiety symptoms. CSs who received chemotherapy (OR: 1.56, 95%CI: 1.10-2.20) had higher odds for anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Based on manifestation of symptoms, CSs who were younger, closer to the time of cancer diagnosis, had advanced-staged cancer, or received chemotherapy may be at higher risk for depressive or anxiety symptoms. Those CSs who have higher risk for depression and anxiety symptoms, should be followed-up more carefully for better cancer survivorship, by medical professionals, companies, and society.
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- Motoki Endo
- Department of Public Health, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Clinical Laboratory and Department of Sleep-Wake Disorders, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health, Kodaira, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene, Public Health, and Preventive Medicine, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Guo P, Chen S, Wang H, Wang Y, Wang J. A Systematic Analysis on the Genes and Their Interaction Underlying the Comorbidity of Alzheimer's Disease and Major Depressive Disorder. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 13:789698. [PMID: 35126089 PMCID: PMC8810513 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.789698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background During the past years, clinical and epidemiological studies have indicated a close relationship between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other mental disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD). At the same time, a number of genes genetically associated with AD or MDD have been detected. However, our knowledge on the mechanisms that link the two disorders is still incomplete, and controversies exist. In such a situation, a systematic analysis on these genes could provide clues to understand the molecular features of two disorders and their comorbidity. Methods In this study, we compiled the genes reported to be associated with AD or MDD by a comprehensive search of human genetic studies and genes curated in disease-related database. Then, we investigated the features of the shared genes between AD and MDD using the functional enrichment analysis. Furthermore, the major biochemical pathways enriched in the AD- or MDD-associated genes were identified, and the cross talks between the pathways were analyzed. In addition, novel candidate genes related to AD and MDD were predicted in the context of human protein-protein interactome. Results We obtained 650 AD-associated genes, 447 MDD-associated genes, and 77 shared genes between AD and MDD. The functional analysis revealed that biological processes involved in cognition, neural development, synaptic transmission, and immune-related processes were enriched in the common genes, indicating a complex mechanism underlying the comorbidity of the two diseases. In addition, we conducted the pathway enrichment analysis and found 102 shared pathways between AD and MDD, which involved in neuronal development, endocrine, cell growth, and immune response. By using the pathway cross-talk analysis, we found that these pathways could be roughly clustered into four modules, i.e., the immune response-related module, the neurodevelopmental module, the cancer or cell growth module, and the endocrine module. Furthermore, we obtained 37 novel candidate genes potentially related to AD and MDD with node degrees > 5.0 by mapping the shared genes to human protein-protein interaction network (PPIN). Finally, we found that 37 novel candidate genes are significantly expressed in the brain. Conclusion These results indicated shared biological processes and pathways between AD and MDD and provided hints for the comorbidity of AD and MDD.
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- Pan Guo
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Yaogang Wang
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Ju Wang
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Alosaimi FD, Alsaleh FS, Alsughayer LY, Altamimi LA, Alfurayh IA, Abdel-Aziz NM, Alsaleh KA. Psychosocial and Clinical Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Cancer Care. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:414-420. [PMID: 35527832 PMCID: PMC9068518 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Purpose Patient satisfaction with healthcare was recognized as an indispensable component of healthcare quality assurance programs for decades. Limited research has explored psychosocial variables impacting patient satisfaction with cancer care. The objective of our study was to identify the level of patient satisfaction with cancer care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and determine the psychosocial and clinical predictors of patient satisfaction. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 2018–2019 with patients with cancer at the Outpatient Oncology Clinic at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire contained a visual analog scale (VAS) of satisfaction with cancer care, a VAS of satisfaction with social support, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Depression scale, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. Results Out of the 400 patients approached, 280 agreed to participate in the study. Of the 280 patients participating in the study, 65% were satisfied with cancer care. Higher satisfaction was associated with being non-Saudi, being employed, having fewer household residents (≤4), being satisfied with social support, not receiving radiotherapy, and receiving hormonal or biological therapy. Having anxiety or depression was also associated with lower satisfaction. After adjustment for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, being satisfied with social support, having ≤ 4 household residents, receiving hormonal therapy, and receiving biological therapy rather than radiotherapy were all independent predictors of higher satisfaction with cancer care. Conclusion This study found an inadequate level of patient satisfaction with cancer care. Higher levels of satisfaction were associated with being satisfied with social support, using biological and hormonal therapy, while lower satisfaction was associated with a larger number of household residents (>4), depression, anxiety and using radiotherapy.
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Perlmutter EY, Herron FB, Rohan EA, Thomas E. Oncology social work practice behaviors: a national survey of AOSW members. J Psychosoc Oncol 2022; 40:137-151. [PMID: 34185613 PMCID: PMC8790713 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1942386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Few studies have examined the practices of U.S. oncology social workers since the implementation of distress screening. This study presents data about oncology social work practice behaviors, including participation in distress screening and interdisciplinary team integration. DESIGN Using a cross-sectional survey design, Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) members were invited to complete the anonymous web-based survey between June and September 2019. SAMPLE AOSW members (N = 1116) were invited through email and listserv posts to participate in the survey with 533 (47.8%) responding. METHODS A quantitative on-line survey was used to investigate demographics, distress screening roles and other practice behaviors. Descriptive analyses were conducted on the data. RESULTS Respondents engaged in a range of practice behaviors consistent with the Standards and Scope of Practice published by AOSW, primarily engaging in patient-focused work. They reported viewing their role as integrated with the interdisciplinary team. Respondents were highly involved in distress screening processes, primarily receiving referrals from distress screening but also collecting/reviewing screening results and referring patients to other providers based on those results. IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROVIDERS Knowledge about the ways that oncology social workers enact their role across settings and locations could be useful to those developing effective and integrated psychosocial oncology programs, especially distress screening protocols. Specific knowledge about the practice behaviors of oncology social workers in the U.S. may also help to delineate the role from the work of other interdisciplinary oncology team members.
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- College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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Irusen H, Fernandez P, Van der Merwe A, Suliman S, Esterhuizen T, Lazarus J, Parkes J, Seedat S. Depression, Anxiety, and Their Association to Health-Related Quality of Life in Men Commencing Prostate Cancer Treatment at Tertiary Hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221125561. [PMID: 36112984 PMCID: PMC9478688 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221125561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Comorbid depression and anxiety in men with localised prostate cancer (CaP)
largely go undiagnosed and untreated and their effects on health-related
quality of life (HRQOL) in men with CaP should not be underestimated. We
examined the prevalence of depression and anxiety and its association with
HRQOL in men about to commence treatment for CaP and the differences between
treatment groups, radical prostatectomy (RP) and radiation therapy (RT). Method One hundred and seven participants from a longitudinal prospective
observational study assessing depression, anxiety and HRQOL in men with
localised CaP (DAHCaP), were used in this cross-sectional analysis. Data
were collected shortly before participants were scheduled to receive their
treatment. The Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D),
the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Memorial Anxiety Scale for
Prostate Cancer (MAX-PC), the European Organisation for Research and
Treatment in Cancer Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and (EORTC
QLQ-PR25) were used in this analysis. Results Symptoms of depression pre-treatment were noted in 39.3%, state anxiety 28%,
trait anxiety 31.4% and prostate cancer anxiety in 12.1% of participants.
Statistically significant correlations (P ≤ .05) with the
CES-D and a cluster of symptoms on the EORTC QLQ-C30 domains for Global
Health (rs = −.35), fatigue (rs = .38), pain
(rs = .32), dyspnoea (rs = .28), insomnia
(rs = .30) and finance (rs = .26) and EORTC
QLQ-PR25 domains for urinary symptoms (rs = .43), bowel
(rs = .43) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
(rs = .41) were observed. Statistically significant correlations were also noted between the STAI-S and
EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-PR25. No statistically significant difference
was noted between treatments. Conclusion More men were depressed than anxious with significant associations with HRQOL
prior to commencement of treatment. CaP treatments should focus not only on
the prevailing indisposition but include a psychooncological and HRQOL
assessment at pre-treatment in high-risk individuals.
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- Hayley Irusen
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 26697Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 26697Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 26697Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University and SA MRC Genomics of Brain Disorders Unit, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 26697Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Urology, Groote Schuur Hospital, 63726University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Groote Schuur Hospital, 63726University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 26697Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Smrke U, Mlakar I, Lin S, Musil B, Plohl N. Language, Speech, and Facial Expression Features for Artificial Intelligence-Based Detection of Cancer Survivors' Depression: Scoping Meta-Review. JMIR Ment Health 2021; 8:e30439. [PMID: 34874883 PMCID: PMC8691410 DOI: 10.2196/30439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors often experience disorders from the depressive spectrum that remain largely unrecognized and overlooked. Even though screening for depression is recognized as essential, several barriers prevent its successful implementation. It is possible that better screening options can be developed. New possibilities have been opening up with advances in artificial intelligence and increasing knowledge on the connection of observable cues and psychological states. OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping meta-review was to identify observable features of depression that can be intercepted using artificial intelligence in order to provide a stepping stone toward better recognition of depression among cancer survivors. METHODS We followed a methodological framework for scoping reviews. We searched SCOPUS and Web of Science for relevant papers on the topic, and data were extracted from the papers that met inclusion criteria. We used thematic analysis within 3 predefined categories of depression cues (ie, language, speech, and facial expression cues) to analyze the papers. RESULTS The search yielded 1023 papers, of which 9 met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of their findings resulted in several well-supported cues of depression in language, speech, and facial expression domains, which provides a comprehensive list of observable features that are potentially suited to be intercepted by artificial intelligence for early detection of depression. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a synthesis of behavioral features of depression while translating this knowledge into the context of artificial intelligence-supported screening for depression in cancer survivors.
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- Urška Smrke
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Science Department, Symptoma, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Internal Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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A Controlled Study of Major Depressive Episodes in Long-Term Childhood, Adolescence, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (The NOR-CAYACS Study). Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13225800. [PMID: 34830953 PMCID: PMC8616399 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13225800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary A major depressive episode (MDE) is a common mental disorder with profound consequences concerning work ability, comorbidity, and health-related quality of life. Therefore, screening for probable MDE (pMDE) in survivors of childhood and adolescence (CACSs) and young adult cancer (YACSs) survivors is clinically important. This study shows that pMDE is more common among CACSs and YACSs than found in a normative sample using two different definitions of pMDE based on the PHQ-9 screener. pMDE based on a total PHQ-9 score of 10 or more gave higher rates of pMDE than those based on an algorithmic definition. Statistical analyses showed that pMDE according to both definitions was significantly associated with psychosocial factors and self-rated health, while survivor groups, cancer types, and adverse events were not. Screening for pMDE is meaningful in CACSs and YACSs since we have effective treatment methods for pMDE if the condition is identified rather than overlooked. Abstract Background: A major depressive episode (MDE) is typically self-rated by screening forms identifying probable MDE (pMDE). This population-based cross-sectional questionnaire study examined the prevalence rates of pMDE identified by the PHQ-9 screener in long-term survivors of childhood and adolescence (CACSs) and young adult cancer (YACSs) and a normative sample (NORMs). Methods: Data from 488 CACSs, 1202 YACSs, and 1453 NORMs were analyzed, and pMDE was defined both by cut-off ≥10 on the total PHQ-9 score and by an algorithm. Results: The prevalence rates of pMDE among CACSs were 21.5%, 16.6% in YACSs, and 9.2% among NORMs using the cut-off definition. With the algorithm, the prevalence rates of pMDE were 8.0% among CACSs, 8.1% among YACSs, and 3.9% among NORMs. Independent of definition, CACSs and YACSs had significantly increased prevalence rates of pMDE compared to NORMs. Psychosocial factors and self-rated health were significantly associated with both definitions of pMDE in multivariable analyses, while survivor groups, cancer types, and adverse events were not. Conclusion: Since pMDE has negative health consequences and is amenable to treatment, healthcare providers should be attentive and screen for pMDE in young cancer survivors. For PHQ-9, the preferred type of definition of pMDE should be determined.
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Teo I, Ozdemir S, Malhotra C, Yang GM, Ocampo RR, Bhatnagar S, Hapuarachchi T, Joad AK, Mariam L, Palat G, Rahman R, Finkelstein EA. High anxiety and depression scores and mental health service use among South Asian advanced cancer patients: A multi-country study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2021; 62:997-1007. [PMID: 33872721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression is important in cancer palliative care. However, little information exists on the prevalence of anxiety and depression and mental health service use among advanced cancer patients in South Asia. OBJECTIVES To examine among South Asian advanced cancer patients, the 1) prevalence of high anxiety and depression scores, 2) factors associated with high anxiety and depression scores, and 3) mental health service use. METHODS This cross-sectional, multi-site study recruited patients receiving oncology care across six major public hospitals in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Participants were adults, diagnosed with stage IV metastatic solid cancer and aware they had cancer. Participants' high anxiety and depression scores (using clinically-relevant Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale threshold of >10), sociodemographic characteristics, patient-perceived cancer stigma and mental health service use were assessed. RESULTS In the overall sample (N = 1140), 54% met threshold for high anxiety and/or depression scores: 32% reported high anxiety scores and 47% reported high depression scores. Symptom burden (OR's [95% CI's] = 1.09-1.13 [1.05-1.09, 1.12-1.17]) and perceived stigma (1.11-1.16 [1.06-1.11, 1.16-1.22]) were statistically significantly associated with high anxiety and depression scores. Of the patients with high anxiety and/or depression scores (n = 617), 97% had not received mental health services, and 38% of them indicated they were open to a referral. CONCLUSION High, clinically-relevant anxiety and depression scores are common among South Asian advanced cancer patients. Efforts should be made to alleviate psychological morbidity, including providing greater access to supportive/palliative medicine teams or mental health services.
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Programme for Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Division of Palliative and Supportive Care, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Programme for Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Programme for Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Division of Palliative and Supportive Care, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychology, Singapore Management University, Singapore
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- Department of Oncology-Anaesthesiology and Palliative Medicine, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Palliative Care Medicine, Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, India
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- Centre for Palliative Care, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Programme for Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Spirituality and the quality of life of cancer patients: An antidepressant effect. Encephale 2021; 48:365-370. [PMID: 34654565 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2021.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the world, and represents an economic, social and psychological burden. Scientific studies have focused on psychosocial coping mechanisms of patients and on factors improving their quality of life. Thus, the aim of the present study is to analyze the influence that spirituality would have on the quality of life of Lebanese cancer patients and to identify whether the influence on quality of life is mediated through a decreased depression. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study targeting cancer patients in the hemato-oncology department of the Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital (Beirut, Lebanon). It is based on a questionnaire composed of three parts: EQ-5D-5L, PHQ-9, and FACIT-Sp-12. Likewise, a control group suffering from chronic diseases and treated in the hospital was questioned. Univariate and multivariate analysis were conducted to assess the relationship between the different questionnaires for controls and for cancer patients. RESULTS Thirty-nine cancer patients and eight control patients were questioned. In the univariate analysis, there was no relationship between depression and spirituality nor for spirituality and quality of life. After controlling for depression, an inverse correlation between quality of life and spirituality was shown. CONCLUSIONS Our study is a pilot study which for the first time investigates the implication of depression in a "spirituality-quality of life" association. There is no clear association of spirituality with quality of life. In fact, the physical and psychological burden of chronically ill patients could exceed and render insignificant a possible impact of spirituality on quality of life.
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Relationship between the depression levels and nutritional statuses of advanced stage cancer patients. Palliat Support Care 2021; 20:654-661. [PMID: 34588082 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951521001516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the depression and nutritional statuses of advanced stage cancer patients and investigate the relationship between depression and malnutrition. METHOD The descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted with 245 patients with advanced cancer. The data were collected by using an Information Form, the Visual Analog Scale, the NRS-2002-Nutritional Risk Score, and the Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS The mean NRS-2002 score of the patients was 2.22, and when the cutoff value was accepted as 3, it was determined that 39.2% of the patients had malnutrition. The mean Beck Depression Inventory score of the patients was 35.06, and they were found to experience severe depression. There was a positive and significant relationship between the NRS-2002 scores and the Beck Depression Inventory scores (r = 0.409; p < 0.001). SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS These results showed that there was a strong relationship between the depression and malnutrition levels of advanced stage cancer patients. Deterioration in the nutritional status of the advanced stage cancer patients was associated with a significant worsening effect in terms of depression and pain.
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Walker J, Magill N, Rosenstein DL, Frost C, Sharpe M. Suicidal Thoughts in Patients With Cancer and Comorbid Major Depression: Findings From a Depression Screening Program. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2021; 63:251-259. [PMID: 34562640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Major depression is found in around ten percent of patients attending cancer clinics. One of the symptoms of major depression, defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), is "thoughts of death or suicide." To implement depression screening programs for patients with cancer, we need to know the prevalence not only of this broadly defined symptom but also of more specific suicidal thoughts, as only the latter clearly indicates the need for specialist psychiatric assessment and management of suicide risk. METHODS We analyzed data from a routine 2-stage depression screening program that operated in 3 UK cancer centers, linked with demographic and clinical data obtained from a national cancer registry. We included data on 2217 patients with common cancers and comorbid, interview-diagnosed, major depression. We determined the percentage of patients with (a) the DSM-IV symptom "thoughts of death or suicide" and (b) suicidal thoughts, defined as an affirmative response to the question "have you had thoughts of ending your life?" We investigated the associations of patients' demographic and clinical characteristics with each of these using logistic regression models. RESULTS We found that 641 of 2217 (29%) of patients had the DSM symptom "thoughts of death or suicide" and 207 of 2217 (9%) had suicidal thoughts. Of the demographic and clinical characteristics that we studied, none had statistically significant associations with having the DSM symptom. Only younger age and primary cancer were associated with having suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSIONS We found that almost one-third of patients with cancer and comorbid major depression have the DSM symptom "thoughts of death or suicide." However, only a third of the patients with this symptom report suicidal thoughts. These findings suggest that around one in ten patients found by a screening program to have major depression will have suicidal thoughts requiring a psychiatric assessment. The staffing of depression screening programs should be designed with these data in mind.
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- Psychological Medicine Research, University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Psychological Medicine Research, University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Relationship between malnutrition and the presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:1607-1613. [PMID: 34549348 PMCID: PMC8727429 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06532-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are a common issue in patients with cancer, yet understudied among hospitalized patients. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptomatology in cancer inpatients and its relationship with malnutrition. METHODS Cross-sectional study in hospitalized cancer patients. A nutritional assessment was done using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria to diagnose malnutrition. Data regarding anxiety and depression symptomatology was obtained with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). RESULTS A total of 282 inpatients were assessed. GLIM criteria found 20% (66) of well-nourished and 80% (216) with malnutrition. HADS presented an average score of 8.3 ± 4.4 with respect to anxiety and an average score of 7.7 ± 4.6 with respect to depression. Up to 54% of the patients showed a possible presence of anxiety, and 45.3% of them showed a possible presence of depression. In malnourished patients, HADS score was non-significantly higher with respect to anxiety (8.5 ± 4.3 in malnourished vs 7.1 ± 4.6 in well-nourished; p = 0.06) and was significantly higher with respect to depression (8.2 ± 4.6 in malnourished vs 5.3 ± 4.0 in well-nourished; p < 0.001). After controlling for potential confounders, malnourished patients were 1.98 times more likely to present anxious symptomatology (95% CI 1.01-3.98; p = 0.049) and 6.29 times more likely to present depressive symptomatology (95% CI 1.73-20.47; p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS The presence of anxiety and depression symptomatology in oncological inpatients is high. There is an association between malnutrition and presenting anxious and depressive symptomatology in hospitalized cancer patients.
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Zhang AY, Ganocy SJ, Owusu C, Gao K. Associations Among Irritability, High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein/Interleukin-6, and Depression in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Prospective Study. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry 2021; 63:260-267. [PMID: 34506994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Association between irritability and depression has been frequently reported, but the nature of this association in the adult population is poorly understood. OBJECTIVES We examined associations among irritability (e.g., a feeling of agitation), inflammatory biomarkers, and depression during chemotherapy. METHODS Forty-four patients with nonmetastatic breast cancer were assessed at baseline and after 3 months of chemotherapy on The Irritability Scale-Initial Version, severity and new onset of depressive symptoms using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and interleukin 6. RESULTS At baseline, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein significantly correlated with physical and mood subscales of The Irritability Scale-Initial Version, but not with depression. Irritability and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein significantly predicted the severity and new onset of moderate to severe depressive symptoms over time, while irritability and interleukin 6 significantly predicted new onset of moderate to severe depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that irritability is an independent risk factor of depression and associated with increasing high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Irritability needs to be effectively managed in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy to prevent them from developing depressive symptoms. These preliminary findings should be investigated in future large-sample studies.
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- Associate Professor of Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
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- Assistant Professor of Statistics, Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Clinical Director of Mood Disorders Program, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Depression is a prevalent comorbidity in cancer that significantly increases the risk for numerous negative health outcomes. This review updates the current evidence base for management of depression in cancer, highlighting new research directions based on the inflammatory hypothesis of depression. RECENT FINDINGS Research on pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for depression in cancer has shown mixed efficacy partly because of methodological issues arising from the phenomenology of depression in cancer. After decades of stagnancy, more recent high-quality clinical trials are beginning to provide an evidence base to guide treatment. Inflammatory cytokine-associated depression is a subtype of depression that may have particular relevance in cancer, opening new avenues to explore therapeutic targets and biobehavioral impacts of interventions, which may improve cancer outcomes. SUMMARY The continuum of severity in cancer-related depression is important to consider in management approaches. Choice of treatment should be personalized to the patient and their symptom profile as there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend any particular medication or psychotherapy over another. Psychological interventions should be considered first line for mild-to-moderate depression, and pharmacological treatment added for more severe depression, which can be optimally delivered within a collaborative care model. VIDEO ABSTRACT http://links.lww.com/YCO/A62.
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- Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
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- Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Constructing a Predictive Model of Depression in Chemotherapy Patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma to Improve Medical Staffs' Psychiatric Care. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:9201235. [PMID: 34337060 PMCID: PMC8313321 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9201235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Objectives Depression is highly prevalent in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients undergoing chemotherapy. The social stress associated with malignancy induces neurovascular pathology promoting clinical levels of depressive symptomatology. The purpose of this study was to establish an effective depressive symptomatology risk prediction model to those patients. Methods This study included 238 NHL patients receiving chemotherapy, 80 of whom developed depressive symptomatology. Different types of variables (sociodemographic, medical, and psychosocial) were entered in the models. Three prediction models (support vector machine-recursive feature elimination model, random forest model, and nomogram prediction model based on logistic regression analysis) were compared in order to select the one with the best predictive power. The selected model was then evaluated using calibration plots, ROC curves, and C-index. The clinical utility of the nomogram was assessed by the decision curve analysis (DCA). Results The nomogram prediction has the most efficient predictive ability when 10 predictors are included (AUC = 0.938). A nomogram prediction model was constructed based on the logistic regression analysis with the best predictive accuracy. Sex, age, medical insurance, marital status, education level, per capita monthly household income, pathological stage, SSRS, PSQI, and QLQ-C30 were included in the nomogram. The C-index was 0.944, the AUC value was 0.972, and the calibration curve also showed the good predictive ability of the nomogram. The DCA curve suggested that the nomogram had a strong clinical utility. Conclusions We constructed a depressive symptomatology risk prediction model for NHL chemotherapy patients with good predictive power and clinical utility.
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Physical Comorbidities and Depression in Recent and Long-Term Adult Cancer Survivors: NHANES 2007-2018. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13133368. [PMID: 34282756 PMCID: PMC8268421 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13133368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Most cancer patients suffer one or more physical comorbidities (other somatic diseases present at the moment of cancer diagnosis). Previous research has shown that these comorbidities can interfere with cancer treatment and shorten the patient’s survival time. We propose that comorbidities could also interfere with the mental health of cancer patients and increase the risk of suffering depression in the years following the cancer diagnosis. We tested this possibility in a study of 2073 adult cancer survivors. We found that the number of physical comorbidities present at the moment of cancer diagnosis was related to higher risk of reporting depression in cancer survivors who were diagnosed up to 5 years before the study. This relationship was strongest among survivors of breast cancer. Information about comorbidities is usually readily available and could be useful in streamlining depression screening or targeting prevention efforts in cancer patients and survivors. Abstract Many adult cancer patients present one or more physical comorbidities. Besides interfering with treatment and prognosis, physical comorbidities could also increase the already heightened psychological risk of cancer patients. To test this possibility, we investigated the relationship between physical comorbidities with depression symptoms in a sample of 2073 adult cancer survivors drawn from the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2007–2018) in the U.S. Based on information regarding 16 chronic conditions, the number of comorbidities diagnosed before and after the cancer diagnosis was calculated. The number of comorbidities present at the moment of cancer diagnosis was significantly related to depression risk in recent but not in long-term survivors. Recent survivors who suffered multimorbidity had 3.48 (95% CI 1.26–9.55) times the odds of reporting significant depressive symptoms up to 5 years after the cancer diagnosis. The effect of comorbidities was strongest among survivors of breast cancer. The comorbidities with strongest influence on depression risk were stroke, kidney disease, hypertension, obesity, asthma, and arthritis. Information about comorbidities is usually readily available and could be useful in streamlining depression screening or targeting prevention efforts in cancer patients and survivors. A multidimensional model of the interaction between cancer and other physical comorbidities on mental health is proposed.
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Flexible cystoscopy can improve anxiety and subjective feelings of bladder cancer patients during follow-up. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2021; 16:397-402. [PMID: 34136037 PMCID: PMC8193742 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2020.100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Introduction The effect of repeated cystoscopy on bladder cancer (BC) patient anxiety and feelings is rarely evaluated. Aim To compare the difference of patients’ anxiety and subjective feelings caused by different cystoscopes. Material and methods We prospectively included 192 BC patients who accepted regular cystoscopy follow-up after transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT): 93 in the flexible group and 99 in the rigid group. The method of anesthesia and the order of examinations were consistent between different groups. We analyzed the anxiety level before cystoscopy, the maximum pain during the examination and the change of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) before and after cystoscopy. Meanwhile, we analyzed the rate of gross hematuria and pyuria after cystoscopy. The anxiety and pain levels were evaluated by the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and visual analogue scale (VAS). LUTS was reflected by the Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS). We distinguished gender during analysis. Results The median APAIS score of male patients undergoing flexible or rigid cystoscopy was 8 vs. 12 (p < 0.01), and this result for females was 8 vs. 9 (p = 0.048). The median pain scores for men in the two groups was 1 vs. 2 (p < 0.01), respectively, and this outcome in female patients was 0 vs. 1 (p < 0.01). Patients in the rigid group had more CLSS change (0 vs. 1, p < 0.01). There was no difference in pyuria or gross hematuria rate after examination. Analysis in respective groups showed that men have more severe pain than women, 1 vs. 0 (p = 0.001) in the flexible group and 2 vs. 1 (p = 0.009) in the rigid group. Conclusions A flexible cystoscope can improve anxiety and subjective feelings of BC patients during cystoscopy follow-up.
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Tomczyk J, Krejtz I, Kornacka M, Nezlek JB. A Grateful Disposition Promotes the Well-Being of Women with Breast Cancer Through Adaptive Coping. Int J Womens Health 2021; 13:579-590. [PMID: 34163256 PMCID: PMC8215929 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s294216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Gratitude has been studied as a disposition that reflects the extent to which people appreciate what they have in life knowing that it has not been given to them forever. Being grateful has been found to promote quality of life, which is why it may be used to cope in difficult times including during breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Methods Dispositional gratitude was examined in relation to the well-being of women with breast cancer. In the current study, 119 women with breast cancer completed questionnaires that measured gratitude, well-being, coping styles, depression, and anxiety. Results Correlational analyses found that dispositional gratitude was positively correlated with well-being (p < 0.001) and was negatively correlated with depression (p < 0.05) and anxiety (p < 0.05). Gratitude was also positively correlated with the use of task-oriented (p < 0.05) and socially oriented coping (p < 0.01) techniques. Analyses of mediation using PROCESS found that the use of task-oriented and socially oriented coping mediated relationships between gratitude and well-being, between gratitude and anxiety, and between gratitude and depression. Conclusion In terms of application, the present results suggest that among women who have breast cancer, increasing dispositional gratitude may increase adaptive coping, which in turn will increase their well-being.
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- Institute of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Katowice, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznań, Poland.,Department of Psychological Sciences, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA
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