Exploring associations between psychiatric disorder, psychological distress, and health care utilization in cancer patients.

Félix R Compen Eddy M M Adang Else M Bisseling Marije Liesbeth van der Lee Anne E M Speckens

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2018)

Psychiatric disorder and psychological distress were associated with mental health care use and costs. Psychological distress was associated with complementary health care use. Adequate assessment and referral to mental health care might prevent unnecessary health care utilization.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
sleep quality
primary care
depressive symptoms
health information