Assessment of psychological distress among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in Saudi Arabia

Autor: Turky H, Almigbal, Khalid M, Almutairi, Jack B, Fu, Jason M, Vinluan, Eyad, Alhelih, Wadi B, Alonazi, Mohammed Ali, Batais, Abdulaziz A, Alodhayani, Murad A, Mubaraki
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Psychology Research and Behavior Management
ISSN: 1179-1578
Popis: Background Cancer patients under psychological distress have reduced compliance with treatment and prolonged hospitalizations. Identifying cancer patients who may be more likely to suffer from psychological distress over the disease trajectory is essential to targeting the proper interventions and providing the best care. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we aim to assess the levels of emotional and physical distress, depressive symptoms, and social concerns of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment in Saudi Arabia. Methods A total of 148 cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy from five different public tertiary-level hospitals in Saudi Arabia participated in this study. The survey was conducted by a trained researcher from November 2015 through April 2016. The Psycho-Oncology Screening Tool was used to identify levels of distress of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Emotional and physical distress, depressive symptoms, and social concerns in receiving psychosocial services were assessed. Results The findings show above average levels of physical and emotional distress was (342.07±78.9) and social concerns was (7.27±1.68). Age was a significant predictor of psychological distress and in social concerns (P
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