Health psychology and distress after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2009 Jan;18(1):57-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2008.00931.x.

Abstract

The purpose of this study of 23 adult haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients is to compare the presence of post-transplantation depression disorders by gender and to compare the outcomes among those with and without depressive disorders using a health psychology focus. This cross-sectional pilot study of mid-term survivors took place in hospital outpatient clinic. Main outcome measures are depression disorders, health status (Short Form-12) and health anxiety. Female survivors had a higher rate of depression disorders, but those with treated depressive disorders were similar to those without depression on health-related quality of life and health anxiety. Neither patient age nor time since HSCT was associated with depressive disorders. A health psychology approach may enhance management of HSCT survivorship.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Depressive Disorder / etiology
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology*
  • Female
  • Health Status
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Quality of Life / psychology*
  • Sex Factors
  • Stress, Psychological / psychology
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult