What are the optimal measures to identify anxiety and depression in people diagnosed with head and neck cancer (HNC): a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A cancer diagnosis is potentially life-threatening, likely causing distress and uncertainty, which may be psychologically debilitating. Depression and anxiety are commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated in cancer patients. Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients face particular challenges that may contribute to distress. This review aims to: i) identify patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) designed to assess anxiety and depression in HNC; and ii) determine their suitability for use in research and clinical practice to screen patients.

Methods

We searched five electronic databases between July 2007 to July 2019 for studies assessing anxiety and depression in HNC patients. Searches were limited to this period to account for advances in cancer treatment. Records we

SUBMITTER: Shunmugasundaram C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7181465 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature