SynthesisPain research & management2007
Cancer pain and depression: a systematic review of age-related patterns.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pulsed radiofrequency of S2-4 nerve roots vs ganglion impar neurolysis for severe perineal cancer pain.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients With Cancer in Najran, Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2024Article
- Early Interventional Treatments for Patients with Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review.Journal of pain research · 2023Review
- Cancer-related fatigue and depression: a monocentric, prospective, cross-sectional study in advanced solid tumors.ESMO open · 2022Article
- The 100 Top-Cited Studies About Pain and Depression.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Review
- Depression in cancer patients.EJC supplements : EJC : official journal of EORTC, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer ... [et al.] · 2013Review
- Challenges and opportunities in pain management disparities research: implications for clinical practice, advocacy, and policy.The journal of pain · 2012Review
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPain is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer patients of all ages. Cancer pain is associated with elevated levels of depression; however, age-related patterns in this relationship remain unclear. This information is important to provide effective palliation of pain and depression to the growing numbers of older cancer patients.
objectiveTo provide a systematic review of the literature regarding age-related patterns in the intensity or prevalence of depression among cancer patients with pain.
methodsMedical and psychological literature databases were searched to identify eligible studies. The methodological quality and outcomes of the studies were compiled and systematically reviewed.
resultsFive articles, describing four studies, met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Due to high levels of cross-study methodological variability, a qualitative review was undertaken. Three of the four studies did not find evidence for age-related patterns in depression. The fourth study found that depression increased with age.
conclusionThe weight of the evidence suggests that younger and older cancer patients with pain report comparable levels of depression. However, this conclusion remains preliminary due to the methodological limitations of the available studies. Research is needed to more adequately address this important issue.
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