Identifying the Prevalence, Trajectory, and Determinants of Psychological Distress in Extremity Sarcoma
Joint Authors
Choong, Peter F. M.
Castle, David J.
Tang, Melissa H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Extremity sarcoma (ES) is a rare cancer that presents with unique challenges.
This study was performed to identify the prevalence, trajectory, and determinants of distress and characterise sources of stress in this cohort.
Methods.
Consecutive patients with ES were prospectively recruited between May 2011 and December 2012.
Questionnaires were administered during initial diagnosis and then six months and one year after surgery.
Results.
Distress was reported by about a third of our cohort and associated with poorer physical function, poorer quality of life, and pain.
In addition to fears regarding mortality and life role changes, the most common sources of stress were centered on dissatisfaction with the healthcare system, such as frustrations with a lack of communication with the hospital regarding appointments and lack of education regarding management and outcomes.
Conclusions.
Psychological distress presents early in the cancer journey and persists up to one year after surgery.
Distress is associated with negative outcomes.
Active screening and effective interventions are necessary to improve outcomes.
Sources of stress have been identified that may be amenable to targeted interventions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tang, Melissa H.& Castle, David J.& Choong, Peter F. M.. 2015. Identifying the Prevalence, Trajectory, and Determinants of Psychological Distress in Extremity Sarcoma. Complexity،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076100
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tang, Melissa H.…[et al.]. Identifying the Prevalence, Trajectory, and Determinants of Psychological Distress in Extremity Sarcoma. Complexity No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076100
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tang, Melissa H.& Castle, David J.& Choong, Peter F. M.. Identifying the Prevalence, Trajectory, and Determinants of Psychological Distress in Extremity Sarcoma. Complexity. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076100
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1076100