Depressive disorders among patients with gastric cancer in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based study

Depressive disorders among patients with gastric cancer in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based study

Abstract Background In cancer patients, depressive disorder comorbidity is associated with greater suicide risk and poorer treatment outcomes, quality of life, and adherence to treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of newly-diagnosed depressive disorders after a gastric cance...

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Main Authors: Li-Yu Hu, Chia-Jen Liu, Chiu-Mei Yeh, Ti Lu, Yu-Wen Hu, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Pan-Ming Chen, Shyh-Chyang Lee, Cheng-Ho Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Depression
Epidemiology
Gastric neoplasms
Risk factor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1859-8

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