Depression and anxiety in women recalled for assessment following an abnormality on breast screening Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depressive episode
Conditions
Interventions
Some women invited for breast screening are then asked to attend for further tests. This study looks at a relaxation and self help package known as "Travel Lightly Companion" (TLC) to see if it reduce
Sponsors
Breast Test Wales
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Females, age 50-64 2. Those attending a Breast Test Wales Centre for a recall visit following initial breast screening 3. Participant should be willing to give verbal and written consent for the study 4. Participant should be willing to complete a questionnaire prior to assessment at baseline, within 1 month, 6 months and 12 months post assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who are recalled for technical reasons (technical recall) 2. Women who have had a previous recall within the last three years 3. Women who have any hearing, visual or learning impairment which would not allow them to complete the questionnaires or listen to the support package 4. Women who themselves have identified breast problems (clinical override) 5. Women who cannot answer questionnaires in English or Welsh
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score on the negative sub scale of the Psychological Consequences Questionnaire All primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. SF-36® Health Survey 2. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale 3. Euroquol EQ-5D 4. Short Explanatory Model Interview for patient experiences All primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed