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Alessandra Miraglia Raineri1, Rosapia Lauro Grotto2, Giulia Fioravanti3
1Department of Health Sciences, Psychology and Psychiatry Unit, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. miraglia83@gmail.com.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|May 12, 2022
Summary
Psychosocial factors, including stressful life events, depression, and anxiety, are crucial indicators of psychological well-being in lymphoma cancer patients. Addressing these needs is vital in hematology care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Hematology
Background:
- Lymphoma cancer patients have under-considered psychosocial needs.
- Psychosocial factors and stressful life events play a significant role in patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore psychosocial needs in lymphoma cancer patients.
- To operationalize a model of psychosocial factors and stressful life events.
Main Methods:
- Discriminant Analysis was used to test the predictive power of the model.
- 103 lymphoma patients were compared with 140 healthy controls.
- Standardized psychological assessments were administered.
Main Results:
- The developed model was statistically significant (p < .001).
- Stressful events, depression, and anxiety effectively indicated the psychological status of lymphoma patients.
Conclusions:
- Psychosocial factors are relevant in hematology care.
- Identifying and addressing psychological distress is essential for lymphoma patient support.
