Prediction of anxiety and depression in general surgery inpatients: A prospective cohort study of 200 consecutive patients

Basak F., Hasbahceci M., Guner S., Sisik A., Acar A., Yucel M., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.23, pp.18-22, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.040
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.18-22
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Surgery is a major stress factor for patients, and is associated with significant anxiety or depression. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is one of the most common instruments used for assessment of patients' psychological stress. Here, we aimed to identify predictors of anxiety and depression in surgical inpatients.