Authors’ response: Patient Health Questionnaire-2 as a screening tool for psychological distress in brain tumor patients

Key Result

The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 is effective as a screening tool for psychological distress in brain tumor patients.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) in detecting psychological distress among brain tumor patients.
• Analyzed the psychosocial aspects of brain tumor patients using the PHQ-2.
• Assessed psychological distress through patient self-reports.
• Utilized statistical analyses to establish the screening tool's efficacy.
• The PHQ-2 effectively identified psychological distress in the patient population.
• Findings indicate a significant correlation between PHQ-2 scores and reported distress levels.
• The tool's use may enhance early detection and intervention strategies.