Cross-sectional study reveals relationships between fatigue, depression, and quality of life in lung cancer patients, implying significant effects of mental health on well-being.
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fatigue, depression, and quality of life in patients with lung cancer. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study sample consisted of 510 lung cancer patients hospitalized in Pulmonology clinics between January and April 2024. The Patient Information Form, the Hirai Cancer Fatigue Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 were used to collect the data. Univariate and multivariate generalized linear regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean age of the patients was 56.12±11.17 years, and 77.5% were male. The mean scores of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 subscales were 13.37±14.24 for general health, 29.74±11.97 for functional status, and 68.63±12.48 for symptoms. An increase in depression levels was associated with a decrease in all areas of quality of life (p
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