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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Characterizing the Physical and Psychological Experiences of Newly Diagnosed Pancreatic Cancer Patients.

Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Wafaa Farraj Aljohani, Ishraga A Mohamed, Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir, Elhaga Ibrahim Eldesouky Mohamed, Nadia Mohamed Ibrahim Wahba, Marwa A Shahin, Prakash Palanivelu, Arul Vellaiyan, Laila Zeidan Ghazy Mohammed and 2 more

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Ateya Megahed IbrahimNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Wafaa Farraj AljohaniDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia.
Ishraga A MohamedDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia.
Donia Elsaid Fathi ZaghamirNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Elhaga Ibrahim Eldesouky MohamedMedical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Irbid National University, Jordan.
Nadia Mohamed Ibrahim WahbaNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Marwa A ShahinNursing program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia.
Prakash PalaniveluNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Arul VellaiyanNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Laila Zeidan Ghazy MohammedDepartment of Medical- Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt.
Rasmia Abd El-Sattar AliAssociate Professor of Community Health Nursing, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia.
Ghada A HassanAssistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.

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Abstract

backgroundPancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with a poor prognosis, causing significant physical and psychological distress that detrimentally impacts patients' quality of life.

aimThis study aimed to comprehensively assess the physical and psychological status of newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients.

methodsA cohort of 138 newly diagnosed patients completed standardized assessments, including the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and Distress Thermometer (DT). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics.

resultsThe ESAS scores revealed high symptom burden, with mean scores of 6.8 for pain, 7.2 for fatigue, and 4.9 for depression. Measures of well-being indicated low scores, with means of 2.3 for physical well-being, 1.5 for social/family well-being, and 1.7 for emotional well-being. Distress levels were also high, with a mean score of 7.6 on the DT.

conclusionNewly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients experience substantial physical and psychological challenges, including severe symptom burden, distress, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment. Holistic care approaches that prioritize symptom management and address psychological distress are essential to improve patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being.

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DepressionPancreatic NeoplasmsQuality of LifeStress, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFatigueFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisPsychological DistressNewly diagnosedPancreatic cancerPsychological distresssymptom burden

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PMCPMC11480625

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