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Educational and Psychological Support Combined with Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique Reduces Perioperative Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

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  • Artur Lemiński

    (Department of Urology and Urological Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-899 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Krystian Kaczmarek

    (Department of Urology and Urological Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-899 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Bańcarz

    (Department of Psychiatry, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-457 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Alicja Zakrzewska

    (Department of Radiology, Independent Public Provincial Hospital, 71-455 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Bartosz Małkiewicz

    (University Center of Excellence in Urology, Department of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Marcin Słojewski

    (Department of Urology and Urological Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-899 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Radical cystectomy (RC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is an extensive and morbid operation, often associated with permanent alteration of body image and disability. Combined with the aggressive malignant potential of MIBC and considerable risk of complications, it poses a serious threat to the psychological well-being of patients. Educational deficiencies causing uncertainty and confusion aggravate surgery-related anxiety and may lead to depression along with further social disability. We conceived a preoperative supportive program named “Cystocare” held by urologists, psychologists, stoma therapists and cancer survivors to facilitate patients’ adaptation and coping. We aimed to evaluate whether participation in Cystocare meetings would alleviate emotional distress in patients undergoing RC. We included 95 consecutive patients who filled Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score questionnaires before RC and on discharge. The intervention arm (A) comprised 32 Cystocare participants. The remaining 63 patients who received standard preparation constituted the control arm (B). Whilst there were no differences in median anxiety and depression scores preoperatively, in postoperative measurement, the intervention arm showed a lower median depression score than controls: 3 vs. 8 points, p = 0.015. On multivariate analysis we confirmed lower risk of postoperative depression in Cystocare participants: OR = 0.215 (95%CI: 0.066–0.699), p = 0.011, along with lower odds of preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing laparoscopic RC: OR = 0.365 (95%CI: 0.136–0.978), p = 0.045, and higher risk of prolonged hospital stay in patients experiencing postoperative anxiety OR = 17.114 (95%CI: 1.283–228.234) p = 0.032. Preoperative educational and supportive intervention complements laparoscopic RC in the alleviation of surgery-related anxiety and depression. The support group meetings provide an attractive and cost-effective opportunity to moderate emotional response in patients undergoing RC, and as such, deserve widespread adoption.

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  • Artur Lemiński & Krystian Kaczmarek & Aleksandra Bańcarz & Alicja Zakrzewska & Bartosz Małkiewicz & Marcin Słojewski, 2021. "Educational and Psychological Support Combined with Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique Reduces Perioperative Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-8, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:24:p:13071-:d:700040
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