Depression and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with and without Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Tavoli Azadeh, Montazeri Ali, Roshan Rasool, Tavoli Zahra, Melyani Mahdiyeh
Primary Institution: Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Institute, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare depression and quality of life among Iranian cancer patients with and without pain and to determine the relationships between pain beliefs and depression and quality of life.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated that cancer pain significantly affects patients' quality of life and emotional status.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer patients with pain reported lower quality of life and higher depression than those without pain.
- Higher pain permanence and consistency beliefs were associated with increased depression.
- The study supports a biopsychosocial model of chronic pain.
Takeaway
Cancer pain can make people feel sad and affect how well they live their lives. This study looked at how pain beliefs relate to these feelings.
Methodology
The study used a consecutive sample of gastrointestinal cancer patients and employed standard instruments to measure quality of life, depression, and pain beliefs.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported measures and the specific demographic of the sample.
Limitations
The study was descriptive and correlational, which limits the ability to infer causation.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 98 cancer patients with pain and 44 without pain, with a mean age of approximately 54 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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