A cross‐sectional study of agreement between the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and patient‐ and radiation oncologist–reported single‐item assessment of depression and anxiety

Date

2018

Authors

Mackenzie, L
Carey, Mariko L.
Suzuki, Eiji
Yoshimura, Michio
Toi, Masakazu
D'Este, Catherine
Sanson-Fisher, Robert W.

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John Wiley & Sons Inc

Abstract

Objective To describe among radiation oncology patients: (1) the proportion likely to be experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety as identified by (a) the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; standardised tool), (b) patient‐reported single items (ultrashort tool), and (c) radiation oncologist–reported single items (clinician judgement); (2) preferences for being offered psychological support; and (3) agreement between single‐item measures and the HADS.

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anxiety, cancer, depression, oncology, psychosocial support systems, questionnaires, radiotherapy

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Psycho-Oncology

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Journal article

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2099-12-31

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