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Social support buffers against anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with cancer only if support is wanted: a large sample replication.

Authors :
Linden, Wolfgang
Vodermaier, Andrea
Source :
Supportive Care in Cancer; Jul2019, Vol. 27 Issue 7, p2345-2347, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on whether social support can be a buffer for cancer patients with anxiety and depression. It discusses the match-mismatch study of cancer patients who were made to fill the Psychosocial Screen for Cancer (PSSCAN) questionnaire, with deduction of demographic variables and medical record checks.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09414355
Volume :
27
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Supportive Care in Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136714730
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04737-w