Psychische Verfassung und psychosoziale Versorgungssituation von Überlebenden von kleinzelligem Lungenkrebs

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Contributors

  • Martin Eichler - , German Center for Cardiovascular Disease (DZHK) Partner site Mainz, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), University Medical Center Mainz (Author)
  • Marlene Hechtner - , German Center for Cardiovascular Disease (DZHK) Partner site Mainz, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), University Medical Center Mainz (Author)
  • Beatrice Wehler - , Saarland University, University Medical Center Mainz (Author)
  • Roland Buhl - , Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Author)
  • Ursula Nestle - , University of Freiburg (Author)
  • Cornelius Kortsik - , Marienhaus Hospital Mainz (Author)
  • Hubert Wirtz - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Jan Stratmann - , University Hospital Frankfurt (Author)
  • Maria Blettner - , University Medical Center Mainz (Author)
  • Susanne Singer - , University Medical Center Mainz (Author)

Abstract

Background: Little is known about the mental health and psychosocial care situation in survivors of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Methods: Between February 2015 and September 2016 we conducted a cross-sectional survey with SCLC patients who survived at least 1 year after diagnosis. We used the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-4) to scan for psychological health. The utilization of psychosocial therapy options was collected using a self-developed questionnaire. Results: Out of 86 persons who were contacted 60 took part in the study (participation rate 70%). Of the participants 26% were categorized as probably suffering from depression and 26% were categorized as probably having anxiety disorder. All in all 36% of the participants were probably in need of psychological care, 17% had used psycho-oncological services in hospitals, 80% of those who had the opportunity used individual consultations in a rehabilitation clinic and 35% utilized outpatient psychosocial services. 63% of participants had used psychosocial services since the diagnosis. Conclusion: The psychological burden in survivors of SCLC is high. The majority of participants took advantage of psychosocial services.

Translated title of the contribution
Psychological Health and psychosocial treatment situation in survivors of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)373-380
Number of pages8
JournalOnkologe
Volume23
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2017
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-9654-2207/work/142254181

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • Anxiety disorder, Cancer survival, Depression, Psycho-oncology, Psychosocial care