Anxiety and depression among dysphagic persons after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma / 中华物理医学与康复杂志
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
;
(12): 344-347, 2022.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-933983
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the incidence of anxiety and depression after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma among persons suffering from dysphagia, and to analyze the related factors.Methods:
A total of 143 persons with dysphagia after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma were studied. They completed a general information questionnaire and were evaluated using the hospital anxiety and depression scale.Results:
Anxiety was detected in 52 of the subjects (36.3%) and depression in 61 (42.7%). Multivariate regression analysis showed that the average total anxiety score was significantly related to whether the respondent used a gastric tube and whether they lived in a religious household. The average total depression score was related to gastric tube use and to the respondent′s district of residence.Conclusion:
Persons with dysphagia after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma often suffer anxiety and depression. The use of a gastric tube increases the risk. The depression of rural residents and those with religious beliefs tends to be milder.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
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