
Seminars in Oncology Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 151809 - 151809
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Anxiety and depression are common symptoms in oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy. Study purpose was to evaluate for differences severity of (ie, fatigue, energy, sleep disturbance, cognitive function, pain) quality life (QOL) outcomes among three subgroups outpatients with distinct joint anxiety profiles. Oncology (N = 1328) completed measures state depression, six times over two cycles Latent profile analysis done identify AND Patients trait anxiety, morning evening pain, as well generic disease-specific QOL at enrollment. Differences the classes symptom scores were evaluated using parametric non-parametric tests. Three profiles identified named: Low Depression (57.5%, Both Low), Moderate (33.7%, Moderate), High (8.8%, High). All showed a "dose-response effect" worsened, all increased). Likewise, both general (except spiritual well-being) measures, decreased worsened. Compared classes, other reported lower well-being domain. More than 40% receiving chemotherapy experience moderate high levels depression. These report an extremely burden significant decrements domains QOL. Clinicians need perform comprehensive assessments during In addition, referrals targeted interventions needed manage multiple improve patients'
Language: Английский