Demoralization profiles and their association with depression and quality of life in Chinese patients with cancer: a latent class analysis.

Fumei LinYuting HongXiujing LinQingqin ChenYu-An LinQiuhong ChenFei Fei Huang

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

This study revealed three heterogeneous classes of demoralization in Chinese patients with cancer and indicated that increased classes were associated with more severe depression and decreased QOL. Targeted, step-by-step psychological interventions should be developed and implemented according to the characteristics of each class of demoralization to effectively promote psychological well-being among patients with cancer.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
early onset
single cell