Calidad de vida, ansiedad y depresión y factores asociados en pacientes con cáncer diferenciado de tiroides con tratamiento quirúrgico

Abstract

Background: Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is characterized by having a favorable prognosis and prolonged survival rate, its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the presence of anxiety and depression have been the subject of evaluations. Objective: to analyze HRQOL, as well as depression and anxiety in patients with post-surgical DTC, identifying associated factors. Methodology: cross-sectional analytical study, the sample was made up of all patients who had undergone surgery for CDT, the SF 36 quality of life survey and the HADS scale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) were applied. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used through association tests for the analysis and interpretation of results. Results: The most affected domains of HRQoL were physical role, general health, emotional role, and perception of health transition. Most patients did not have anxiety and depression, postsurgical complications and histological type influenced social function. Occupation and type of lymph node dissection affected mental health. BMI (body mass index) was a predictor of depression. Conclusions: the importance of comprehensively considering factors such as occupation, type of lymph node dissection, postsurgical complications and BMI is highlighted when addressing HRQoL in patients with DTC.