Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objective Bladder cancer patients experience high levels of disease and treatment‐related distress, however, factors that can mitigate patient‐reported psychological distress are poorly characterized. Thus, this study serves to summarize the burden of psychological distress among bladder ca...

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Main Authors: Kezia Reji Thomas, Catherine Joshua, Christine Ibilibor
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
Series:Cancer Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70345
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description ABSTRACT Objective Bladder cancer patients experience high levels of disease and treatment‐related distress, however, factors that can mitigate patient‐reported psychological distress are poorly characterized. Thus, this study serves to summarize the burden of psychological distress among bladder cancer patients and identify clinical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors that are associated with varying levels of psychological distress. Methods We performed a systematic review of studies examining psychological distress in bladder cancer patients. We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO from October 2000 to February 2024 according to the PRISMA guidelines. Associations between clinical, psychological, socioeconomic factors, and psychological distress were identified in each study and extracted. The protocol for this review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024495568). Results Using our search strategy, 759 articles were retrieved and 17 met inclusion criteria, representing 2572 bladder cancer patients. Tumor stage (n = 3), younger age (n = 2), female sex (n = 2) the preoperative setting (n = 2), depression/anxiety (n = 2), and negative psychological response to illness (n = 2) were common factors associated with increased psychological distress. Transitioning from the preoperative to the postoperative period (n = 2), postoperative inpatient rehabilitation (n = 2), feeling well informed (n = 2), and social support (n = 2) were associated with decreased psychological distress. Conclusion While clinical factors associated with increased psychological distress are nonmodifiable, clinical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors associated with decreased psychological distress can be improved upon by healthcare providers to mitigate the distress that bladder cancer patients experience.
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spelling doaj-art-536cb7b2f22f481ba7befb9e731c0c522024-12-16T05:15:42ZengWileyCancer Medicine2045-76342024-11-011322n/an/a10.1002/cam4.70345Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic ReviewKezia Reji Thomas0Catherine Joshua1Christine Ibilibor2University of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia USAUniversity of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia USAUniversity of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia USAABSTRACT Objective Bladder cancer patients experience high levels of disease and treatment‐related distress, however, factors that can mitigate patient‐reported psychological distress are poorly characterized. Thus, this study serves to summarize the burden of psychological distress among bladder cancer patients and identify clinical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors that are associated with varying levels of psychological distress. Methods We performed a systematic review of studies examining psychological distress in bladder cancer patients. We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO from October 2000 to February 2024 according to the PRISMA guidelines. Associations between clinical, psychological, socioeconomic factors, and psychological distress were identified in each study and extracted. The protocol for this review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024495568). Results Using our search strategy, 759 articles were retrieved and 17 met inclusion criteria, representing 2572 bladder cancer patients. Tumor stage (n = 3), younger age (n = 2), female sex (n = 2) the preoperative setting (n = 2), depression/anxiety (n = 2), and negative psychological response to illness (n = 2) were common factors associated with increased psychological distress. Transitioning from the preoperative to the postoperative period (n = 2), postoperative inpatient rehabilitation (n = 2), feeling well informed (n = 2), and social support (n = 2) were associated with decreased psychological distress. Conclusion While clinical factors associated with increased psychological distress are nonmodifiable, clinical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors associated with decreased psychological distress can be improved upon by healthcare providers to mitigate the distress that bladder cancer patients experience.https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70345anxietybladder cancerdepressiononcologypsychological distress
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Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
Cancer Medicine
anxiety
bladder cancer
depression
oncology
psychological distress
title Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
title_full Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
title_short Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
title_sort psychological distress in bladder cancer patients a systematic review
topic anxiety
bladder cancer
depression
oncology
psychological distress
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