Do breast cancer survivors with a recent history of clinical depression report worse experiences with care? A retrospective cohort study using SEER-CAHPS data.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We examined whether breast cancer survivors' experiences with care differed by a recent history of clinical depression, and whether associations differed by race/ethnicity.

Methods

Using the Epidemiology and End Results-Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (SEER-CAHPS) dataset, we analyzed records of breast cancer survivors who completed a survey at least 12 months after their cancer diagnosis. We assessed clinical depression 12 months prior to survey completion using Medicare claims. We used separate multivariable logistic regressions to examine the associations between depression and excellent (vs. less than excellent) ratings of experiences with care (i.e., doctor communication, getting needed care, getting care quickly, getting prescription dru

SUBMITTER: Arevalo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883547 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature