Baseline factors relating to depressive symptoms at one year postoperative in patients with diffuse glioma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depressive symptoms are common in patients with diffuse glioma, potentially reducing their quality of life. Understanding baseline factors associated with the development of depressive symptoms is important for psychoeducation and early intervention. This study investigates the associations of baseline patient- and tumor-related characteristics and depressive symptoms 1 year after surgery.

Methods

We combined retrospective longitudinal datasets from Amsterdam UMC and Rigshospitalet Copenhagen. Several characteristics of patients and tumors were retrieved, in particular items of their mood and functioning status. Depression instruments were harmonized to the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression scale through previously developed item

SUBMITTER: Belgers V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11798611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature