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Scanxiety.

Diane Portman1

  • 1Moffitt Cancer Center.

Families, Systems & Health : the Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare
|September 11, 2018
PubMed
Summary
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Scanxiety, the distress patients feel before medical imaging scans, is common and impacts quality of life. This anxiety stems from fears about treatment failure, disease recurrence, and mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Psychology
  • Oncology Patient Experience

Background:

  • Scanxiety describes patient distress before medical imaging for disease assessment.
  • This anxiety is linked to fears of treatment failure, disease progression, and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and explore the phenomenon of scanxiety in patients undergoing medical imaging.
  • To understand the psychological impact of scanxiety on patient well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on scanxiety.
  • Analysis of patient-reported outcomes and psychological distress related to imaging.

Main Results:

  • Scanxiety is a frequently reported and persistent form of distress.
  • The anxiety is associated with significant decreases in patients' quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Scanxiety is a recognized and impactful aspect of the patient journey.
  • Addressing scanxiety is crucial for improving patient care and quality of life during treatment monitoring.