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

Basak, Fatih; Hasbahceci, Mustafa; Guner, Sunay; Sisik, Abdullah; Acar, Aylin; Yucel, Metin; Kilic, Ali; Bas, Gurhan

doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.040

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 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 23
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.040
Title of Journal : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Page Numbers: pp.18-22

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.