Sex Differences in Psychological Distress During Definitive Radiation Therapy for Cancer

Irwin, Peter; Krämer, Simon; Mss, Nina H. Diamond; Malone, D; Zivin, Gail

doi:10.1300/j077v04n03_06

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“…In general, women experienced more depression and anxiety than men. These findings are consistent with other research suggesting that women tend to report more distress and poorer adjustment in many domains than men (Irwin et al, 1987;Baider et al, 1989;Hert, 1992).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Hopelessness, Depression and Social Support with End of Life Turkish Cancer Patients

Şahin

Tan²,

Polat³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: This study was performed to evaluate relationships between different demographic variables and hopelessness and depression in end of life Turkish cancer patients. This study was a descriptive survey with repeated measures conducted a university hospital in the city of Erzurum, in the eastern part of Turkey. The study enrolled 216 patients undergoing palliative treatment at the hospital. Materials and Methods: Data were collected using questionnaires (demographic questionnaire, Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), Beck Depression Scale (BDS) and analyzed for demographic and disease-related variable effects on hopelessness and depression. Results: Th hopelessness score was significantly high in female, illiterate, married, and living in rural areas cancer patients. Both hopelessness and depression scores were significantly higher with longer disease duration, receiving radiotherapy treatment, and having metastatic disease. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the coexistence of the physical, psychological, and cognitive problems faced by patients with cancer. Nurses can conduct brief screening assessments to identify patients with probable distress and and psychosocial support, as well as referrals to support services.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Hopelessness, Depression and Social Support with End of Life Turkish Cancer Patients

Şahin

Tan²,

Polat³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…The literature on gender differences in QOL and depression in cancer patients has shown inconsistent results. Some studies suggest poorer QOL and more functional impairment 9,57 and higher levels of emotional distress and depression 63,64 in women, whereas others show little or no gender differences. 5,11,13,19,30,51,65,66 Overall, gender does not seem to have a major influence on QOL or mood after treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Pretreatment factors predicting quality of life after treatment for head and neck cancer

et al. 2000

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“…Social support also has an effect on survival depending on the type and spread of disease [14]. In 181 cancer patients under radiotherapy, Irwin et al [15] were able to show a significant decrease in anxiety and depression after completion of therapy. In our study, the depression scores remained constant throughout the course of treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Radiotherapy: Impact of Quality of Life and Need for Psychological Care: Results of a Longitudinal Study

et al. 2000

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Background: In the framework of a prospective longitudinal study, the quality of life (QoL) and support requirements of patients from a university hospital department of radiotherapy were evaluated for the first time by means of established psychodiagnostic questionnaires. Patients and Methods: At first, 732 patients were screened, of whom 446 (60.9%) fulfilled the criteria for inclusion; 39.1% did not (refusals 21.0%, low Karnofsky performance status 6.6%, management problems 3.4%, language barriers 3.0%, cognitive restrictions 2.6%, death 2.5%). Disease-specific aspects of QoL (Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment – General, FACT-G) and moderating variables [Social Support Scale (SSS), Disease Coping (FKV), Self-Assessment Depression Scale (SDS), and Self-Defined Care Requirements (BB)] were self-rated by patients with different tumor types before radiotherapy (T1), after radiotherapy (T2), and 6 weeks after the end of radiotherapy (T3). We studied 265 patients (157 male, 108 female; median age 58.6 years) with complete data of three time points. Results: In general, QoL of patients decreased significantly over all time points in all subscales. Social support was rated high and remained constant throughout the treatment. Apparent coping mechanisms were active problem-oriented coping, leisure activities, and self-support. The patients’ depression proved to be an important and constant factor without significant changes. The support requirement is characterized by the need for more medical information and dialogue with a physician. Conclusions: Early specific support from personnel with radiotherapeutic skills, during the disease-coping process as well as during rehabilitation, should be a permanent component of an integrated radiooncological treatment schedule.

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Sex Differences in Psychological Distress During Definitive Radiation Therapy for Cancer

Cited by 25 publications

References 14 publications

Hopelessness, Depression and Social Support with End of Life Turkish Cancer Patients

Hopelessness, Depression and Social Support with End of Life Turkish Cancer Patients

Pretreatment factors predicting quality of life after treatment for head and neck cancer

Radiotherapy: Impact of Quality of Life and Need for Psychological Care: Results of a Longitudinal Study

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