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Preoperative psychological distress, coping and quality of life in Chinese patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancer.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of preoperative psychological distress and its relationship with coping style and quality of life in Chinese patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancer. BACKGROUND:Being newly diagnosed with cancer can be a source of psychological distress. Understanding the preoperative psychological distress may contribute to the development of appropriate interventions. DESIGN:This is a descriptive correlational survey study. METHODS:The study was conducted in two teaching hospitals in Anhui province, China. A total of 165 patients with gastric cancer completed a battery of self-report questionnaires including the Distress Thermometer, the revised Chinese version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Stomach 22 and the Cancer Coping Modes Questionnaire. RESULTS:The prevalence of clinically significant preoperative psychological distress was 76·97% in this group. Statistically significant correlations were identified between the distress score and stomach pain, eating restrictions and anxiety subscale. Positive associations were found between the distress scores and four subdimensions of coping (avoidance and suppression, resignation, fantasy and catharsis), whereas a negative association was found between the distress scores and one subdimension of coping (Confrontation). There were also significant differences in the quality of life and coping style of patients who had different psychological distress statuses. CONCLUSION:These findings indicate a relatively high prevalence of preoperative psychological distress among Chinese patients with gastric cancer. Patients with clinically psychological distress were more likely to have poor quality of life and to demonstrate negative coping styles. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE:Nursing professionals need to carefully assess the psychological status of patients with gastric cancer. Tailored interventions can be administered to help these patients appropriately cope with the disease and to enhance their quality of life.

journal_name

J Clin Nurs

journal_title

Journal of clinical nursing

authors

Hong J,Wei Z,Wang W

doi

10.1111/jocn.12816

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-09-01 00:00:00

pages

2439-47

issue

17-18

eissn

0962-1067

issn

1365-2702

journal_volume

pub_type

杂志文章,多中心研究

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Preoperative psychological distress, coping and quality of life in Chinese patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancer.