On the discursive construction of emotional problems in head-and-neck cancer follow-up consultations Cancer survivors often experience heightened distress, resulting reduced quality life. However, previous research has shown that oncologists tend to avoid discussing issues with these patients. In this paper we analyse doctor-patient interaction a major centre The Netherlands, comparing data fro...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) affects the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients. More information is needed regarding mental problems and preferences for support. Qualitative interviews were used to explore mental problems and preference for support of PAH patients. Additionally, a survey was used to assess the presence of mental problems (Problem List), distress (Distress Thermo...

OBJECTIVE To investigate patients' satisfaction and perceived utility for psychological consultations delivered by clinical psychologists in a sample of gynaecological cancer patients hospitalised for surgery. METHODS A total of 51 gynaecological cancer patients who scored higher than four on the distress thermometer (DT) were proposed and received a psychological consultation during hospital...

BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) continue to be a distressing problem still reported by cancer patients, with negative consequences on quality of life (QoL). AIMS To prospectively explore the association of psychosocial variables, including emotional distress, maladaptive coping styles and the doctor-patient relationship, with CINV and QoL among cancer outpatients. ...

Indolent and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are common types of hematologic malignancies but their effect on quality of life (QoL) is understudied. In particular, the relation between different aspects of QoL and cognitive impairments and coping styles is relevant for individualized physical and mental health care. We studied emotional, physical, and subjective well-being in relation to...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer patients often experience a high level of distress. Psychological distress is a broad construct encompass both depression and anxiety. Previous studies in examining which of these psychological symptoms (either anxiety or depression) were more significantly associated with the distress level in breast cancer patients is lacking. This study aims to compare the level of d...