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Helping Prostate Cancer Patients Understand The Causes Of Anxiety And Depression: Comparing Cancer-Caused Vs Patient Response Events, Christopher Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, David Christie Aug 2010

Helping Prostate Cancer Patients Understand The Causes Of Anxiety And Depression: Comparing Cancer-Caused Vs Patient Response Events, Christopher Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, David Christie

Vicki Bitsika

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) patients have elevated anxiety and depression, often showing impairments in decision-making and weakened relationships with their partner and family. Although treatment for these psychological side-effects of PCa is strongly recommended, relatively little is known of the causal processes underlying them. This study compared cancer-based lifestyle changes vs patient behavioural responses to cancer as predictors of anxiety and depression among PCa patients. Methods: PCa patients (381) were surveyed for their responses to standardised anxiety and depression questionnaires, plus a questionnaire designed to assess the kinds of lifestyle changes that had occurred to them and their responses to …


Injuries And Illnesses On Wa Beaches 2006-2010, David Reid Dec 2009

Injuries And Illnesses On Wa Beaches 2006-2010, David Reid

David N Reid

This study analysed the trends in reported incidents occurring on patrolled Western Australian beaches, and review what proportion of those injured were transported to hospital by ambulance; and studied underlying factors present at the time of the reported incidents. The study was presented at an oral presentation as well as a poster presentation.