Showing posts with label ptsd. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ptsd. Show all posts
Sunday, April 24, 2011
abstract: A longitudinal investigation of (PTSD) posttraumatic stress disorder in patients with ovarian cancer
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Exposure to the aggressive and life-threatening nature of ovarian cancer and its treatment is potentially traumatic. However, little is known about the occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in these patients.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Long-term adjustment of survivors of ovarian cancer - abstract J Psychosoc Oncol. 2010
Abstract
This study described the long-term adjustment of 42 ovarian cancer survivors diagnosed with advanced-stage disease with no evidence of recurrence, a mean of 6.1 years postdiagnosis. 64% of survivors' mental health was at or above the norm of medical outpatients (Mental Health Inventory-17). No patients reported post-traumatic stress disorder at a diagnosable level (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist-Civilian). The majority of survivors (>/= 75%) reported a positive impact of cancer on their lives (Impact of Cancer Scale) and excellent social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey). However, a subset of survivors reported needing more help than was received regarding emotional problems (28.9%).
Monday, July 26, 2010
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