A study on prevalence of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Cancer in the elderly has become an increasingly common problem.. Indeed, epidemiologic studies describe that about 60% of all malignancies occur in people aged 65 years or older , and if the current demographic trends continue, it can be estimated that by 2020 about 70% of all cancers will be diagnosed in those aged 65 years or older . One out of two cancer patients report psychiatric disorders, especially depression. At the same time, depression is a burdensome problem even in elderly people . Thus, depression is highly prevalent both in cancer and in the elderly. Consequently, depression appears to be a relevant problem in people with cancer. The diagnosis of cancer is associated with a lot of psychological distress. Untreated psychiatric morbidities among patients with cancer can significantly impact morbidity, lead to poor adherence to treatment, longer and more frequent hospitalizations, contribute to poor prognosis, poor quality of life, and lead to increased mortality. The psychiatric co-morbidities in the cancer patients are often under diagnosed. Data regarding the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in cancer patients are sparse. In the present study we are trying to find out the percentage of cancer patients suffering with anxiety and depression by making use of the HADS scale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) in about 200 subjects. In this study, about half of the patients were found to have psychiatric disorders. The presence of psychiatric disorders in about half of the patients reflects the negative impact of the illness on the patients. Further, these findings suggest that there is a need for close liaison between oncologists and mental health professionals
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Rekha Dutt, Dr. Akasapu Soujanya
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