Depression and Sleep Alterations Associated in the Older Adult Breast Cancer Population
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2018-05
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The Ohio State University
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Depression rates nearly double for geriatrics diagnosed with breast cancer. Depression is a serious problem which affects many aspects of life, including sleep. The symptoms of depression and sleep alteration should be managed as part of the breast cancer survivorship care plan. The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence and the relationship between depression and sleep alterations in older breast cancer patients. This prospective study included people aged 70 years and over with any stage of breast cancer receiving care at the James Cancer Center, Comprehensive Breast Center. Participants completed a Geriatric Depression Scale and a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Demographic characteristics were evaluated using descriptive statistics. To determine the relationship between depression and sleep alternations, correlations were used. The mean age (n=44) was 78 years (range 69-93). The mean score of the GDS was 2.02 and the PSQI was 5.42. The GDS and the PSQI were significantly correlated (r=0.49, p=.001). Nurses must remember that people who screen positive for depression should also be screened for sleep problems.
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depression, sleep, geriatric, breast cancer