Peter Herschbach1,2, Ingrid Britzelmeir3, Andreas Dinkel2, Jürgen M Giesler4, Kathleen Herkommer5, Alexandra Nest6, Theresia Pichler1, Ralf Reichelt7, Sylvia Tanzer-Küntzer1, Joachim Weis8, Birgitt Marten-Mittag2. 1. Comprehensive Cancer Center, Munich, Germany. 2. Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany. 3. Institute for Psychooncology, Klinikum Lippe, Lemgo, Germany. 4. Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. 5. Department of Urology, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany. 6. Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Dr. von Hauner University Children's Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Munich, Germany. 7. Onkotrakt AG, Hamburg, Germany. 8. Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Self-Help Research, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Psychosocial distress is common in cancer patients and survivors and encompasses a broad range of concerns and psychological symptoms. The aim of the current study was to identify subgroups of respondents who experience a specific constellation of distress symptoms. METHODS: This study uses data from a large data base (n = 21 680) of cancer patients from diverse settings who provided data in the Questionnaire on Distress in Cancer Patients-Short Form (QSC-R10). Cluster analysis was applied to identify subgroups with a distinct constellation of distress symptoms. RESULTS: The results showed five distinct clusters: minimally distressed patients (46.6% of the sample), highly distressed patients (12.7%), mainly physically distressed patients (15.2%), mainly psychologically distressed patients (15.6%), and mainly socially distressed patients (9.9%). These groups differed with regard to age, sex, cancer site, treatment setting, and disease progression. CONCLUSION: The results revealed large heterogeneity in the experience of distress. Distress clusters were associated with socio-demographic and clinical variables. These associations might aid a clinician to tailor interventions and to address specific types of distress.
OBJECTIVES: Psychosocial distress is common in cancerpatients and survivors and encompasses a broad range of concerns and psychological symptoms. The aim of the current study was to identify subgroups of respondents who experience a specific constellation of distress symptoms. METHODS: This study uses data from a large data base (n = 21 680) of cancerpatients from diverse settings who provided data in the Questionnaire on Distress in CancerPatients-Short Form (QSC-R10). Cluster analysis was applied to identify subgroups with a distinct constellation of distress symptoms. RESULTS: The results showed five distinct clusters: minimally distressed patients (46.6% of the sample), highly distressed patients (12.7%), mainly physically distressed patients (15.2%), mainly psychologically distressed patients (15.6%), and mainly socially distressed patients (9.9%). These groups differed with regard to age, sex, cancer site, treatment setting, and disease progression. CONCLUSION: The results revealed large heterogeneity in the experience of distress. Distress clusters were associated with socio-demographic and clinical variables. These associations might aid a clinician to tailor interventions and to address specific types of distress.
Authors: Barbara Muzzatti; Giulia Agostinelli; Francesca Bomben; Sara Busato; Cristiana Flaiban; Katiuscia Maria Gipponi; Giulia Mariutti; Sara Mella; Marika Piccinin; Maria Antonietta Annunziata Journal: Front Psychol Date: 2022-04-26
Authors: Sophie Scherer-Trame; Lina Jansen; Lena Koch-Gallenkamp; Volker Arndt; Jenny Chang-Claude; Michael Hoffmeister; Hermann Brenner Journal: J Cancer Res Clin Oncol Date: 2021-12-07 Impact factor: 4.322