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ArticleActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2022

Distress, problems and unmet rehabilitation needs after treatment for gynecological cancer.

Mette Seland, Katrine Skrede, Kristina Lindemann, Tone Skaali, Rune Blomhoff, Kjersti Bruheim, Torbjørn Wisløff, Lene Thorsen

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Article in Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 authors.

Mette SelandDepartment of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9215-9008
Katrine SkredeDepartment of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Kristina LindemannDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Tone SkaaliDepartment of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Rune BlomhoffDepartment of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Kjersti BruheimDepartment of Cancer Treatment, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Torbjørn WisløffDepartment of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Lene ThorsenDepartment of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe prevalence of distress, problems and need for rehabilitation among women treated for gynecological cancer is largely unknown. The aims of this study were to examine the prevalence of distress, problems and unmet rehabilitation needs in the first years after treatment for gynecological cancer. MATERIAL AND

methodsWomen treated for gynecological cancer within the last 2 years were invited. Participants responded to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and Problem List measuring distress and problems. They also answered a questionnaire regarding physical endurance, muscle strength, and need for rehabilitation services.

resultsOf 114 eligible women, 92 (81%) agreed to participate. Mean time since last treatment was 7.6 months (range 0-24.5 months). A total of 57% of the participants reported distress. The four most common problems reported were fatigue (58%), tingling in hands/feet (54%), worry (53%), and problems with memory/concentration (50%). Problems associated with distress were: dealing with partner, all emotional problems (i.e. depression, fears, nervousness, sadness, worry, and loss of interest in usual activities), appearance, memory/concentration, pain, sex, sleep, and problems with physical endurance and muscle strength. Fifty-two percent reported unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Women with distress reported more unmet rehabilitation needs than those in the non-distressed group.

conclusionsThe prevalence of distress in this population of women treated for gynecological cancer was high. Having a high number of problems and having unmet needs for rehabilitation services were both associated with distress. Hence, measurement of distress seems to be helpful when assessing the need for rehabilitation services.

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NeoplasmsStress, PsychologicalAnxietyFemaleHumansPrevalenceSurveys and Questionnairesdistressgynecological cancerproblemssurvivorunmet rehabilitation needs

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