Screening for anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer: Psychiatry and medical oncology gear up for managed care Journal Article


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
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