Authors: | Payne, D. K.; Hoffman, R. G.; Theodoulou, M.; Dosik, M.; Massie, M. J. |
Article Title: | Screening for anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer: Psychiatry and medical oncology gear up for managed care |
Abstract: | In this study, 275 women with breast cancer attending ambulatory breast cancer clinics in two sites were evaluated for psychological distress by using three self-report instruments: a visual analogue scale for psychological distress, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Brief Symptom Inventory. Results suggest that significant psychological distress exists in ambulatory women with breast cancer; all three instruments effectively measured that level of distress. Implications for the use of these instruments in educating oncological staff members, documenting need for psychiatric services in a period of capitation, and providing quality assurance evaluations of psychiatric services are discussed. |
Keywords: | adult; controlled study; aged; major clinical study; quality control; breast cancer; health care quality; health care cost; questionnaire; depression; distress syndrome; staff training; interview; anxiety; managed care; mental health care; human; female; article |
Journal Title: | Psychosomatics |
Volume: | 40 |
Issue: | 1 |
ISSN: | 0033-3182 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
Date Published: | 1999-01-01 |
Start Page: | 64 |
End Page: | 69 |
Language: | English |
PUBMED: | 9989123 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0033-3182(99)71273-9 |
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Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 16 August 2016 -- Source: Scopus |