Demoralization syndrome and its impact factors among cancer patients in China

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-23-2023

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the status of demoralization syndrome among cancer patients and explore the key factors influencing demoralization syndrome. METHOD: Cross-sectional study design of cancer patients in Xiamen, China. Patients completed the Mandarin version of the Perceived Social Support Scale, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, The Anderson Symptom Inventory, and the Demoralization Scale. FINDINGS: 187/199 (94%) of patients completed questionnaires. This study found that almost half of the cancer patients in Xiamen, China experience moderate to high levels of demoralization syndrome. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the family residence (Large Urban:  = 2.73,  = 0.02), average monthly income (b=-3.05,  = 0.03), source of income, religiousness ( = 1.37,  = 0.04) and financial toxicity ( = 3.3,  < 0.001), and social support ( = 1.02;  < 0.001) are the influencing factors of cancer patients' demoralization syndrome. CONCLUSION: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing psychological distress and providing adequate social and financial support for cancer patients to maintain their morale and overall well-being.

Publication Title

Journal of psychosocial oncology

First Page

1

Last Page

16

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1080/07347332.2023.2249895

PubMed ID

37609842

E-ISSN

1540-7586

Language

eng

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