Investigation in depression emotion, personality and quality of life of patients with digestive system tumor undergoing chemotherapy

Abstract

Objective To study the state of depression emotion,personality and quality of life of with digestive system tumor undergoing chemotherapy, and the correlation of depression emotion with personality and quality of life. Methods Using cross-sectional survey methodology, 261 digestive system tumor were investigated by schedule table SDS, EPQ-RSC and EORTC QLQ-C30. These cases were also used to study the correlation of depression emotion with personality and quality of life. Results The digestive system tumor undergoing chemotherapy investigated had a high score in depression than domestic norm, and the incidence of depression of these cases was 19.5％.The cases were divided into two groups(the depression group and the non-depression group). There were significant differences in N and P dimensionalities of personality and in physical function, role function, cognitive function, emotional function,and overall well-being, fatigue, economic difficulties, nausea and vomiting, pain, insomnia, loss of appetite,constipation and diarrhea. There were various degrees of difference in depression, personality and quality of life. Conclusions Depression, personality and quality of life are closely related in digestive system tumor undergoing chemotherapy. The medical staff should pay more attention to the patients quality of life and personality to make a better nursing intervention and improve their quality of life. Key words: Tumor; Chemotherapy; Depression; Personality; Quality of life