scholarly journals Psychological impact of cancer diagnosis among gynaecological cancer subjects in a tertiary care centre

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjini Nanjaiah ◽  
Mudassir A. Khan ◽  
Vadiraja N. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Gynaecological Cancer ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: The survival rate of cancer patients has improved and focus has shifted to improve the quality of life of the survivors. An adequate knowledge is required for psychosocial interventions and designing programs aimed at improving the quality of life of the cancer patients. The purpose of the study is to assess Anxiety and Depression [Psychiatric morbidity] among gynaecological cancer subjects and its association with duration since diagnosis, type of cancer, mode of treatment and socio-demographic variables.Methods: This is an interview based cross sectional study involving 131 patients diagnosed to have gynaecological cancer who were evaluated using hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). The gynaecological and socio-demographic data was analyzed for any correlation with HADS scores.Results: The prevalence of at least one psychiatric disorder was 90% (n=118). Sixty subjects [45.8%] had anxiety, 71 subjects [54%] had depression and 118 cases [90%] had psychiatric morbidity.  Patients suffering for less than three months had anxiety; three to 12 months were both anxious and depressed; more than 12 months were depressed. Young women with less education were more anxious compared to educated women.Conclusions: Given a gynaecological cancer an individual will have 0.9 chance of developing psychiatric morbidity. Young women with less education aware of cancer diagnosis for three to 12 months were at increased risk and needs intervention. As cancer incidence is increasing and psychiatric morbidity is common among cancer patients, training of health care personnel in cancer screening and recognizing patients with common mental disorders is required to improve their quality of life. Creating awareness of public regarding risk factors of cancers, importance of screening and cancer treatment is necessary.

Psychiatric Morbidity and Quality of Life in Patients suffering from Psoriasis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
RK Shrivastava ◽  
Arpit Jaiswal ◽  
Rakesh Yaduvanshi ◽  
CS Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
World Health Organization Quality

ABSTRACT Introduction Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease, which may be persistent, disfiguring, and stigmatizing. The disease is frequent, with prevalence estimates ranging from 0.3 to 2.5%. It is characterized by thick, red, scaly lesion that may appear on any part of the body. Psoriasis is associated with significant psychological and psychiatric morbidity, experience of stigmatization, and decreased health-related quality of life (QOL). Aims and Objectives The aims of this study were to estimate psychiatric morbidity and QOL in patients with psoriasis and to study the specified demographic, psychological, social, and illness-related correlates of psychiatric morbidity and QOL. Materials and methods The study group consisted of 100 consecutive patients suffering from psoriasis and healthy controls. The assessment was done using General Health Questionnaire 12 items (GHQ-12), Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF scale (WHOQOL-BREF). Patients were also subjected to clinical psychiatric examination. Only those subjects who scored ≥3 on GHQ-12 scale were administered HADS and WHOQOL-BREF. Results This study revealed statistically significant association between number of relapses and depression score and between severity of skin lesions (PASI score) and depressive score. Conclusion Psoriasis markedly worsens the global well-being of patients and their cohabitants, who experienced an impairment of their QOL and higher levels of anxiety and depression. How to cite this article Yaduvanshi R, Jaiswal A, Sharma CS, Kumar S, Ali R, Shrivastava RK, Rathoure PK. Psychiatric Morbidity and Quality of Life in Patients suffering from Psoriasis in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2017;2(2):85-90.

The relationships between cancer diagnosis/prognosis awareness and quality of life, anxiety, and depression in Chinese gastroesophageal cancer patients: A cross-correlation analysis.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e24111-e24111
Author(s):  
Long Wang ◽  
Jing Zuo ◽  
Yudong Wang ◽  
Li Feng ◽  
Xue Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Gastroesophageal Cancer ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Cross Correlation Analysis

e24111 Background: Many gastroesophageal cancer patients in China are not made aware of their cancer diagnosis/prognosis. Explorations of the differences in depression, anxiety and quality of life between cancer patients with and without such awareness are rare. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between cancer awareness status and quality of life, anxiety and depression in gastroesophageal cancer patients. Methods: Participants were gastroesophageal cancer patients recruited from a medical center in North China. The degree of awareness of their cancer diagnosis/prognosis was evaluated via interviews. Data were collected using the Self-Rating Anxiety/Depression Scale and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 and were analyzed using quantitative methods. Results: The study included 157 gastroesophageal cancer patients: 31 were completely unaware of their cancer diagnosis/prognosis (19.75%); 51 were partly aware (32.48%); and 75 were fully aware (47.78%). Thirty patients (19.11%) experienced anxiety and 35 (22.9%) depression. Unawareness of the real disease status was significantly correlated with worse quality of life (cognitive functioning, social functioning and appetite loss) ( Ps < 0.05) and anxiety ( P = 0.003). Conclusions: More than 50% of gastroesophageal cancer patients were unaware their diagnosis/prognosis completely and were more likely to experience worse quality of life and anxiety. Medical staff and family members should take appropriate measures to make patients aware of their cancer diagnosis/prognosis, as awareness is valuable for improving quality of life and negative emotions, contributing to the successful overall management of gastroesophageal cancer.

scholarly journals Quality of life in gynaecologic cancer subjects attending a tertiary care centre

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1644
Author(s):  
Ranjini Nanjaiah ◽  
Roopadevi V. ◽  
Mudassir A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Gynaecological Cancer ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Median Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gynaecologic Cancer

Background: As newer treatment modalities improve survival; quality of life issues takes on increasing importance for survivors. An adequate knowledge is required for psychosocial interventions and designing programs aimed at improving the quality of life of the cancer patients. The purpose of the study is to assess quality of life among gynaecological cancer subjects and its association with duration since diagnosis, type of cancer, mode of treatment and socio-demographic variables.Methods: This is an interview based cross sectional study involving 131 patients diagnosed to have gynaecological cancer who were evaluated using WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire. The gynaecological and socio-demographic data was analysed for any significant difference in QOL scores using one-way ANOVA.Results: Social domain scored high with median score 50 ± 22.82. Environmental domain scored least with median score 28 ± 24.91. Based on domain scores it was found that only 2.3% subjects had better quality of life. Physical (55.7 ± 7.43) and psychological (57.95 ± 22.85) domain mean score was statistically significantly higher among subjects with cancer for more than 12 months. Subjects who had radiotherapy and chemotherapy scored least (44.52 ± 9.8) and subjects who had surgery and chemotherapy scored highest (59.43 ± 8.8) in physical domain.Conclusions: As cancer incidence is increasing and post treatment survival is improving among cancer patients, two factors are gaining importance. One is early detection and prevention of cancer and the other is improving quality of life of survivors. In clinical practice the QOL instruments may be used with other forms of assessment, giving valuable information that can indicate areas in which a person is most affected and help the practitioner in making the best choices in patient care.

Quality of life, anxiety and depression in Turkish breast cancer patients and in their husbands

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Alacacioglu ◽  
Tugba Yavuzsen ◽  
Meliha Dirioz ◽  
Ugur Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care center in Malwa region of Punjab

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harminder Singh ◽  
Kamalpreet Kaur ◽  
RajaParamjeet Singh Banipal ◽  
Shaminder Singh ◽  
Ritu Bala
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center

scholarly journals Prevalence of symptoms and quality of life of cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina de Góes Salvetti ◽  
Caroline Silva Pereira Machado ◽  
Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ◽  
Adriana Marques da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the prevalence of symptoms and their relationship with the quality of life of cancer patients. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study with 107 patients evaluated using a sociodemographic instrument, the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and the quality of life scale (EORTC-QLQ-C30). Pearson’s correlation test was used to evaluate the relationship between symptoms and quality of life. Results: prevalence of female patients (56.1%), 55 years as the mean age and 10 years of schooling. Fatigue (76.6%), insomnia (47.7%), pain (42.1%), loss of appetite (37.4%), anxiety (31.8%) and depression (21.5%) were identified. Anxiety and depression symptoms presented a negative correlation with quality of life and positive correlation with physical symptoms. Conclusions: fatigue, insomnia, pain and loss of appetite were the most common and most intense symptoms. Anxiety and depression symptoms presented a negative correlation with quality of life and positive correlation with physical symptoms.

Age, cancer site and gender associations with symptoms and problems in specialised palliative care: a large, nationwide, register-based study

2019 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2019-001880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maiken Bang Hansen ◽  
Lone Ross ◽  
Morten Aagaard Petersen ◽  
Mogens Groenvold
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cancer Site ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
And Gender

BackgroundPatients referred to specialised palliative care are troubled by symptoms/problems, but more knowledge is needed on the level and frequency of symptoms/problems. It is also uncertain how gender, age and cancer diagnosis, respectively, are associated with symptoms/problems.AimsTo describe symptoms/problems in patients with cancer at the start of specialised palliative care, and to study how age, gender and cancer diagnosis were associated with symptoms/problems.DesignA register-based study including data from the Danish Palliative Care Database.Setting/ParticipantsPatients with cancer who reported their symptoms/problems using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionaire-Core-15-Palliative Care (EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL) at the start of specialised palliative care were included. Ordinal logistic regression was performed to test if gender, age and cancer diagnosis were associated with each symptom/problem.Results31 771 patients with cancer were included in the study. The most prevalent and severe symptoms/problems were pain, appetite loss, fatigue, poor physical function and poor quality of life. Gender, age and cancer diagnosis were significantly associated with most symptoms/problems. The strongest associations between symptoms/problems and gender and age, respectively, were increased risk of nausea in women, as well as increased risk of poor physical function and reduced risk of sleeplessness and pain with increasing age. Patients with brain/central nervous system cancer had the lowest risk of symptoms but the highest risk of poor physical function.ConclusionAt the start of specialised palliative care, patients with cancer experience severe levels of symptoms, poor physical function and poor quality of life. Age, gender and diagnosis were significantly associated with most symptoms/problems, but the strength and direction of the associations differed across symptoms/problems.

Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson Disease and Impact on Quality of Life: A Community-Based Study in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fany Chuquilín-Arista ◽  
Tania Álvarez-Avellón ◽  
Manuel Menéndez-González
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Identifying neuropsychiatric disorders is essential for prompt treatment to reduce morbidity. Among these disorders, anxiety and depression have been frequently associated with Parkinson disease (PD), particularly among elderly population. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in a series of community-based PD cases in Spain, their relationship with different clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, and quality of life. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive, survey-based study with 95 community-based patients with PD diagnosis at different disease stages. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Beck Depression Inventory II, respectively. Quality of life was assessed using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire 39. Results: The prevalence of depression and anxiety was 32.63% and 68.42%, respectively. Concomitant depression and anxiety were observed in 31.58% of patients. Patients with longer than 10 years’ PD duration had an increased risk of depression. We found a relationship between the presence of anxiety, depression, and the patient’s quality of life. Conclusions: Depression is present in one-third and anxiety in two-thirds of PD cases in community settings in Spain. Depression and anxiety have a very negative impact on quality of life in PD. Both anxiety and depression are independent from sociodemographic characteristics, patient’s comorbidities, or antiparkinsonian treatments; presenting as intrinsic symptoms in PD.

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.

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