Anxiety and depression in cancer patients: relation between the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire

2000 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Skarstein ◽  
Nina Aass ◽  
Sophie D Fosså ◽  
Eva Skovlund ◽  
Alv A Dahl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire

scholarly journals Preditores da qualidade de vida numa amostra de mulheres com cancro da mama

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Sousa ◽  
Leonor Lencastre ◽  
Marina Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Tas 20

ResumoObjetivos: Caracterizar as variáveis alexitimia, espiritualidade (dimensão crenças espirituais/religiosas e dimensão esperança/otimismo), assertividade e qualidade de vida de mulheres com cancro de mama.Método: A amostra é composta por 85 mulheres com cancro de mama de um Hospital do Grande Porto, com uma média de 47 anos e maioritariamente casadas. As doentes foram avaliadas através de 6 instrumentos de autopreenchimento: Questionário Sociodemográfico e Clínico; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS); Escala de Alexitimia de Toronto (TAS-20); Escala de Avaliação da Espiritualidade; Escala de Assertividade de Rathus e The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQC-30, v.3.0). Resultados: Os resultados indicam que a alexitimia se correlaciona de forma negativa com a dimensão esperança/otimismo e com a assertividade e que estas três variáveis têm influência na qualidade de vida. Mostram ainda a existência de uma correlação positiva entre a idade e a qualidade de vida global, bem como uma correlação negativa do número de anos de escolaridade com a alexitimia e com a dimensão crenças. O modelo preditor da qualidade de vida obtido exclui a influência da assertividade e mostra o impacto negativo da alexitimia e a influência positiva da dimensão esperança/otimismo na qualidade de vida de mulheres com cancro de mama, mesmo depois de controladas as variáveis ansiedade e depressão.

scholarly journals Quality of life among Ethiopian cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 5469-5478
Author(s):  
Yemataw Wondie ◽  
Andreas Hinz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Abstract Purpose Cancer is of increasing prevalence in less-developed countries. However, research on the patients’ quality of life (QoL) in these countries is very limited. The aim of this study was to examine QoL of cancer patients in Africa. Method A sample of 256 cancer patients treated in an Ethiopian hospital was examined with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire EORTC QLQ-C30, the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A group of 1664 German cancer patients served as a comparison group. Results Most of the scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30 showed acceptable reliability in the Ethiopian sample. Compared with the German cancer patients, the Ethiopian patients showed lower QoL in most dimensions, especially in financial difficulties, physical functioning, pain, and appetite loss (effect sizes between 0.52 and 0.75). Illiteracy, tumor stage, and treatment (surgery and chemotherapy) were associated with QoL in the Ethiopian sample. QoL was strongly correlated with fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a suitable instrument for measuring QoL in Ethiopia. The detriments in QoL in the Ethiopian patients indicate specific cancer care needs for the patients in a developing country.

scholarly journals Psychosocial assessment of lung cancer patients and their caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-91
Author(s):  
Cátia Andreia Clara ◽  
Sara Otília Marques Monteiro ◽  
Ana Cláudia Pereira Bártolo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire

Lung cancer (LC) is one of the most common types of cancer disease worldwide. Studies in the field show that the appearance of a pathology of this form causes changes not only in the patient’s life, namely psychological problems, functional limitations and poorer health due to the clinical consequences of treatments, but also in their family, where caregivers often face the challenge of providing long-term daily care that induces a physical, psychosocial and financial burden (Borges et al., 2017; Hewitt et al., 2003; Tan et al., 2018). The main objective of the present study is to compare and relate the two groups (patients and caregivers) considering the quality of life (QoL) and symptoms of psychological distress (anxiety and depression). The total sample consisted of 30 patient/caregiver dyads. The instruments used were: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; European Organization for Research and Treatment of Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C-30) and its specific module for lung cancer (LC13); Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life Questionnaire (CarGOQoL) and Zarit Burden Interview Scale (ZBI). The results suggest the influence of depressive symptomatology on patients’ QoL [F(1)=6.390; p<0.05] and depressive and anxious symptomatology and burden on caregivers’ QoL [F(3)=7.815; p<0.001]. A positive association was found between depressive symptomatology of patients and caregivers (r=0.458; p=0.011) and differences in anxious symptomatology were also observed, with a higher result in the patient’s group.

scholarly journals Percepção da qualidade de vida e sintomas ansiosos e depressivos de pacientes oncológicos em tratamento quimioterápico: um comparativo entre usuários de um serviço público e um privado

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Queiroz do Nascimento ◽  
Edilma Fernandes Fireman ◽  
Sônia Oliveira Lima ◽  
João Araújo Barros-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
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OBJETIVO: Comparar a percepção da qualidade de vida (QV) e a presença de sintomas ansiosos e depressivos de pacientes em tratamento quimioterápico, usuários de um hospital público e de um privado na cidade de Maceió/AL.MÉTODOS: Estudo do tipo transversal observacional, realizado com pacientes em tratamento oncológico com quimioterápicos em um hospital público e outro privado de Maceió no período de novembro de 2015 a julho de 2016. A QV foi avaliada por meio do protocolo European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC) e a presença de sintomas ansiosos e depressivos foram observados pela Escala Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD). Os dados coletados foram organizados em banco de dados eletrônicos e analisados quantitativamente por meio do software estatístico Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), respeitando a natureza de distribuição das variáveis estudadas.RESULTADOS: A amostra constituiu-se de 65 pacientes, 33 (50,9%) foram atendidos em hospital conveniado ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e 32 (49,1%) no hospital particular. A média da idade foi de 54,2 anos (±11,8 DP), não havendo diferença entre os grupos (p=0,184). A maioria da amostra foi do sexo feminino (67,7%). Avaliando a frequência de indivíduos com sinais de ansiedade, observou-se que o grupo de indivíduos atendidos através do convênio particular sofre com maior possibilidade de apresentar sinais de ansiedade em comparação com o grupo atendido pelo convênio SUS (n=26, 81,2% versus n=7, 21,2%; respectivamente) (p<0,001). A frequência de indivíduos com sintomas depressivos foi maior no grupo atendido pelo convênio particular (n=27, 84,3% versus n=7, 21,2%; respectivamente) (p<0,001). Nas funções física, cognitiva e social, a média foi de 73,2 pontos para pacientes do SUS e 62,6 pontos para pacientes atendidos em hospital particular (p=0,005). Nas escalas de sintomas, a média foi de 29,7 para pacientes do hospital público e 34,9 para clientes do hospital particular (p = 0,043).CONCLUSÕES: A doença e o tratamento quimioterápico parecem exercer impacto mais negativo sobre a QV dos pacientes em tratamento pelo convênio particular. Entretanto, a presença de sintomas ansiosos e depressivos foi bastante frequente nos usuários de ambos os serviços hospitalares.

scholarly journals Acupuncture in Oncology: The Effectiveness of Acupuncture May Not Depend on Needle Retention Duration

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byeongsang Oh ◽  
Thomas Eade ◽  
Andrew Kneebone ◽  
George Hruby ◽  
Gillian Lamoury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Needle Retention ◽  
Randomized Controlled Studies ◽  
Stress Fatigue

Background. Guidelines surrounding optimum needle retention duration in acupuncture have not been established, despite a growing evidence base for acupuncture over recent decades. This retrospective study explored the effect of varying acupuncture needle retention durations in cancer patients. Method. Patients received either 2 (n = 35), 10 (n = 53), or 20 minutes (n = 54) of acupuncture once a week for 6 weeks. Outcomes of anxiety and depression, stress, fatigue, and quality of life (QOL), with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Fatigue, and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life, were measured at baseline and at 6 weeks following the intervention. Results. The mean age of participants was 58 years (n = 152). The majority were female, diagnosed with breast cancer. Depression, stress, fatigue, and QOL were significantly improved in all 3 groups at 6 weeks postintervention. No significant differences in all outcomes were found between the 3 groups (≤2 vs 10 minutes vs 20 minutes). There were no differences with the satisfaction of the acupuncture services and perceived efficacy of acupuncture among the 3 groups. More than 95% of participants indicated that they would recommend acupuncture to other cancer patients, friends, and their family members. Conclusion. The efficacy of acupuncture may not only depend on needle retention duration, but may also be associated with multiple factors. Considering the limitations of this study design, robust randomized controlled studies are warranted to confirm the findings.

scholarly journals Patient ambassador support in newly diagnosed patients with acute leukemia during treatment: a feasibility study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Holmegaard Nørskov ◽  
Dorthe Overgaard ◽  
Jannie Boesen ◽  
Anne Struer ◽  
Sarah Elke Weber Due El-Azem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Leukemia ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
European Organization

Abstract Purpose This study investigated the feasibility of patient ambassador support in newly diagnosed patients with acute leukemia during treatment. Methods A multicenter single-arm feasibility study that included patients newly diagnosed with acute leukemia (n = 36) and patient ambassadors previously treated for acute leukemia (n = 25). Prior to the intervention, all patient ambassadors attended a 6-h group training program. In the intervention, patient ambassadors provided 12 weeks of support for patients within 2 weeks of being diagnosed. Outcome measures included feasibility (primary outcome), safety, anxiety, and depression measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, quality of life by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Leukemia and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire, and symptom burden by MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, the Patient Activation Measure, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Results Patient ambassador support was feasible and safe in this population. Patients and patient ambassadors reported high satisfaction with the individually adjusted support, and patients improved in psychosocial outcomes over time. Patient ambassadors maintained their psychosocial baseline level, with no adverse events, and used the available support to exchange experiences with other patient ambassadors and to manage challenges. Conclusion The patient ambassador support program is feasible and has the potential to be a new model of care incorporated in the hematology clinical care setting, creating an active partnership between patients and former patients. This may strengthen the existing supportive care services for patients with acute leukemia. Trial registration NCT03493906

scholarly journals European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30: factorial models to Brazilian cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos ◽  
Maria Cláudia Bernardes Spexoto ◽  
Wanderson Roberto da Silva ◽  
Sergio Vicente Serrano ◽  
João Marôco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the seven theoretical models proposed in the literature for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), when applied to a sample of Brazilian cancer patients. Methods Content and construct validity (factorial, convergent, discriminant) were estimated. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Convergent validity was analyzed using the average variance extracted. Discriminant validity was analyzed using correlational analysis. Internal consistency and composite reliability were used to assess the reliability of instrument. Results A total of 1,020 cancer patients participated. The mean age was 53.3±13.0 years, and 62% were female. All models showed adequate factorial validity for the study sample. Convergent and discriminant validities and the reliability were compromised in all of the models for all of the single items referring to symptoms, as well as for the “physical function” and “cognitive function” factors. Conclusion All theoretical models assessed in this study presented adequate factorial validity when applied to Brazilian cancer patients. The choice of the best model for use in research and/or clinical protocols should be centered on the purpose and underlying theory of each model.

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