Single-institution cross-sectional study to evaluate need for information and need for referral to psychooncology care in association with depression in brain tumor …

C Reinert, M Gerken, K Rathberger, K Krueger… - BMC psychology, 2020 - Springer
Background The prognosis of patients with brain tumors is widely varying. Psychooncologic
need and depression are high among these patients and their family caregivers. However …

The characteristics and risk factors for common psychiatric disorders in patients with cancer seeking help for mental health

D Anuk, M Özkan, A Kizir, S Özkan - BMC psychiatry, 2019 - Springer
Background Although the adverse effects of cancer diagnoses and treatments on mental
health are known, about less than 10% of patients are estimated to be referred to seek help …

Initial psycho-oncological counselling in neuro-oncology: analysis of topics and needs of brain tumour patients

S Schipmann, ES Molina, A Frasch, W Stummer… - Journal of Neuro …, 2018 - Springer
Diagnosis of a brain tumour is associated with a tremendous disruption of emotional,
physical and social well-being. Due to the complexity of the disease and the affection of the …

Evaluation of the psychological burden during the early disease trajectory in patients with intracranial tumors by the ultra-brief Patient Health Questionnaire for …

M Renovanz, S Soebianto, H Tsakmaklis… - Supportive Care in …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose Depressive symptoms of patients with intracranial tumors need to be assessed
adequately. The Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety (PHQ-4) is an …

Screening for psychological distress in adult primary brain tumor patients and caregivers: considerations for cancer care coordination

W Trad, ES Koh, M Daher, A Bailey, M Kastelan… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Introduction This study aimed to assess psychological distress (PD) as scored by the
Distress Thermometer (DT) in adult primary brain tumor patients and caregivers (CGs) in a …

Proxy ratings of psychological well‐being in patients with primary brain tumors: A systematic review

TS Sannes, M Yusufov, HL Amonoo… - Psycho …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This systematic review examined the agreement of proxy ratings of depression
and anxiety in neuro‐oncology patients. Methods Searches were conducted across 4 …

Unmet supportive care needs and interest in services among patients with a brain tumour and their carers

M Janda, S Steginga, J Dunn, D Langbecker… - Patient education and …, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To assess the supportive care needs and interest in related services among
brain tumour patients and their carers and to compare the level of unmet needs to other …

Depression in the patient with brain cancer

PH Pangilinan, BM Kelly, JM Pangilinan - Community Oncology, 2007 - infona.pl
Depression in the patient with brain cancer is a common occurrence, with emotional,
cognitive, and physical sequelae. Depression may be associated with increased morbidity …

Effects of continued psychological care toward brain tumor patients and their family members' negative emotions

N Xiao, D Zhu, S Xiao - Journal of cancer research and …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: Numerous studies have confirmed that brain tumor patients and their family
members frequently exhibit negative emotional reactions, such as anxiety and depression …

Psychiatric disorders and mental health service use among caregivers of advanced cancer patients

LC Vanderwerker, RE Laff, NS Kadan-Lottick… - Journal of clinical …, 2005 - ascopubs.org
Purpose Despite research demonstrating the psychological burden of caregiving for
advanced cancer patients, limited information exists on the prevalence of psychiatric …