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Psychological Distress in Bladder Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.

Kezia Reji Thomas¹, Catherine Joshua¹, Christine Ibilibor¹

¹University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

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Bladder cancer patients experience significant distress. Factors like younger age and female sex increase distress, while social support and feeling informed can decrease it, offering targets for improved care.

Keywords:

anxiety bladder cancer depression oncology psychological distress

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Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment often lead to substantial psychological distress.
Identifying factors influencing this distress is crucial for developing effective support strategies.

Approach:

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, searching major databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO) from October 2000 to February 2024.
Seventeen studies, encompassing 2572 bladder cancer patients, were included to identify associations between various factors and psychological distress.

Key Points:

Increased psychological distress in bladder cancer patients was linked to tumor stage, younger age, female sex, preoperative status, depression/anxiety, and negative illness perception.
Decreased psychological distress was associated with the transition to the postoperative period, inpatient rehabilitation, feeling well-informed, and social support.

Conclusions:

While some factors contributing to distress are nonmodifiable, others related to clinical care, psychological support, and socioeconomic aspects can be targeted.
Healthcare providers can leverage these modifiable factors to effectively mitigate psychological distress in bladder cancer patients.