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A Retrospective Study: Diagnosis And Treatment Of Depression In Breast Cancer Patients, Cheryl Ann Thaxton, Dnp
A Retrospective Study: Diagnosis And Treatment Of Depression In Breast Cancer Patients, Cheryl Ann Thaxton, Dnp
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Background: One issue related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is the risk of depression.
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine ethnic differences and commonalties in the method of diagnosis and treatment of depression for female breast cancer patients.
Specific Aims: The study aims to examine the method of diagnosis and treatment of depression in Caucasian, Latino, and African American breast cancer patients.
Questions/Hypothesis: 1. Does the method of diagnosis and treatment of depression differ based on ethnicity? Hypothesis: Method of diagnosis and treatment will differ for Minorities as compared to Caucasians; 2. What percentage of patients …
Pilot Study Of Anxiety, Depression, And Quality Of Life In Patients With The Diagnosis Of Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Regine Nshimiyimana, Dnp, Bpharm, Fnp-Bc, Agacnp-Bc, Ocn, Aocnp
Pilot Study Of Anxiety, Depression, And Quality Of Life In Patients With The Diagnosis Of Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Regine Nshimiyimana, Dnp, Bpharm, Fnp-Bc, Agacnp-Bc, Ocn, Aocnp
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Background: Awareness of a patient’s anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QOL) in those with metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) can influence care that meets patients’ bio-psychosocial-spiritual needs.
Objectives: To measure the level of anxiety, depression, and QOL in patients with MUM and explore differences by gender, age range, time to metastatic disease, and duration of illness since metastasis.
Methods: We used a descriptive-comparative survey design. Over three months, a convenience sample of 70 patients with MUM aged ≥ 18 years, treated at a Mid-Atlantic hospital were invited to complete a combined survey of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and …
Variables Related To Colon Cancer Screening Rates Among Male Veterans, Patricia D. Dotson, Dnp, Msn, Aprn
Variables Related To Colon Cancer Screening Rates Among Male Veterans, Patricia D. Dotson, Dnp, Msn, Aprn
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Background/Problem: The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends colon cancer screening colonoscopy beginning at age 50 years and every 10 years thereafter. The purpose of this study was to compare differences in meeting the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening recommendations between male Veterans and non-Veterans and identifying any association among Veterans social economic status (SES).
Methods: A descriptive-comparative design was used to address the study question, aims and hypotheses, using the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. A national representative sample of 20,360 Veterans and 36,183 non-Veterans between 50-74 years, were included in analysis. The associations between …