Network analysis of depression in prostate cancer patients: Implications for assessment and treatment.

Christopher Francis SharpleyDavid R H ChristieWayne M ArnoldVicki Bitsika

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2022)

The use of total depression scores on an inventory does not reflect the underlying network structure of depression in PCa patients. Identification and treatment of the central symptom of anhedonia in PCa patients suggests the need to adopt specific therapies that are focussed upon this symptom.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
prostate cancer
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
depressive symptoms
peritoneal dialysis
network analysis
patient reported
sleep quality
smoking cessation