The validity of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-Depression item for screening for depression in individuals with cancer pain: A cross-sectional study.

Suratsawadee Wangnamthip Natinee Benjangkhaprasert Isaraporn Tip-Apakoon Nattha Saisavoey Pramote Euasobhon Mark P Jensen

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2023)

The ESAS-D showed acceptable sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy for screening for MDD in cancer and pain. It could therefore be used to screen for probable depression in this population.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
depressive symptoms
chronic pain
sleep quality
squamous cell
pain management
neuropathic pain
major depressive disorder
physical activity
spinal cord
childhood cancer
bipolar disorder