Understanding and Measuring the Functionality of Depression among Prostate Cancer Patients

Chris Sharpley; David R H Christie; Vicki Bitsika

doi:10.1016/S1876-2018(11)60216-5

Abstract

Prostate cancer patients have about four times the incidence of depression of their non-cancer peers. Effects of this depression include reduced social interaction, marital and family discord, and poor treatment compliance. This paper reports on a sequence of studies that gathered data from several samples of prostate cancer patients and tested a model of 'depression-as-adaptive-behaviour' within this patient group. Results show that: (i) loss of previously available social reinforcers, plus onset of aversive experiences associated with prostate cancer, were identifiable antecedents for depression; (ii) the effects of particular 'triggers' for depression upon aspects of patients' lifestyles were able to be identified; and (iii) that the most effective coping strategy for patients was 'acceptance'. A scale to assess these aspects of patients' functioning was developed from these findings and will be presented.

Original language	English
Pages	S56-S56
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1876-2018(11)60216-5
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	WCAP 2011: 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. Enhancing the Identity and Capacity of Asian Psychiatry - in the Pursuit of Excellence in Asian Psychiatry - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 31 Jul 2011 → 4 Aug 2011

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Conference	WCAP 2011: 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. Enhancing the Identity and Capacity of Asian Psychiatry - in the Pursuit of Excellence in Asian Psychiatry
City	Melbourne, Australia
Period	31/07/11 → 4/08/11

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Psychiatry (incl Psychotherapy)

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Sharpley, C., Christie, D. R. H., & Bitsika, V. (2011). Understanding and Measuring the Functionality of Depression among Prostate Cancer Patients. S56-S56. Abstract from WCAP 2011: 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. Enhancing the Identity and Capacity of Asian Psychiatry - in the Pursuit of Excellence in Asian Psychiatry, Melbourne, Australia. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1876-2018(11)60216-5

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Sharpley, C, Christie, DRH & Bitsika, V 2011, 'Understanding and Measuring the Functionality of Depression among Prostate Cancer Patients', WCAP 2011: 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. Enhancing the Identity and Capacity of Asian Psychiatry - in the Pursuit of Excellence in Asian Psychiatry, Melbourne, Australia, 31/07/11 - 4/08/11 pp. S56-S56. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1876-2018(11)60216-5

Understanding and Measuring the Functionality of Depression among Prostate Cancer Patients. / Sharpley, Chris; Christie, David R H; Bitsika, Vicki.
2011. S56-S56 Abstract from WCAP 2011: 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. Enhancing the Identity and Capacity of Asian Psychiatry - in the Pursuit of Excellence in Asian Psychiatry, Melbourne, Australia.

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