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A nurse-assisted screening and referral program for depression among survivors of colorectal cancer: feasibility study.

Authors :
Livingston, Patricia M.
Craike, Melinda J.
White, Victoria M.
Hordern, Amanda J.
Jefford, Michael
Botti, Mari A.
Lethborg, Carrie
Oldroyd, John C.
Source :
Medical Journal of Australia; 9/6/2010 Supplement, Vol. 193, p583-587, 5p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents a study which examined the use of a telephone-based interviews to ascertain the level of distress among patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) at selected public and private health services in Melbourne, Victoria from June 15, 2008-September 22, 2008. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is used to assess the levels of anxiety and depression among patients. The study also considers the demographic profile and descriptive statistics to evaluate the outcome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
193
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
54093488