Evaluation of psychological status in early-stage breast cancer outpatients: a cross-sectional study utilizing the Kessler 10 Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the psychological status of early-stage breast cancer outpatients using the Kessler 10 Scale (K10) and to determine the feasibility of employing the K10 scale for psychological assessment in outpatient settings.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed 250 patients at the Breast Surgery Outpatient Clinic of our hospital, from February to March 2023, using the Kessler 10 Scale (K10) questionnaire.

Results

A total of 120 breast cancer (BC) patients and 120 non-breast cancer (non-BC) patients completed the questionnaire. The K10 scores were significantly higher in BC patients compared to non-BC patients (15 [12.25, 20] vs. 13.5 [11.25, 17], P = 0.006). Among BC patients, those receiving postoperative endocrine therapy had significantly higher K10

SUBMITTER: Zhou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834576 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature