Farhane Fatima Zahra

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessment of patient's feeling and psychological impact of Announcement of cancer diagnosis at HASSAN II university hospital in Fez
  Author(s): Samia Khalfi*, Benhadouch Yassine, Benmaamar SOUMAYA, Soussy Kaoutar, Filali Hajar, Assenhaji Louizi Bouthaina, Sbai Mohammed, Faris Nourelhouda, Farhane Fatima Zahra, Alami Zenab, Bouhafa Touria, Hassouni Khalid, Bout Amine, Aarab Chadya, Aalouane Rachid and EL Fakir Samira
  
  Introduction:The announcement of the diagnosis of cancer is the first step in the management; it conditions the experience of the disease and compliance with treatment. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess patients' feelings about the diagnosis of cancer and its psychological impact. Methodology: We conducted a monocentric cross-sectional study at Hassan II university hospital; we included 203 newly diagnosed patients over the year 2021. We assessed patient perception after the announcement and identified its psychological impact through the MINI scale. Results: The average age was 52 (18-92). 65% were female, 51.7% were urban and 59.1% had a low income. 72.0% of patients felt that the time spent on the announcement was not sufficient, 68.5% were not involved in the therapeutic choice and 68.1% of our patients felt that their social, f.. Read More»
  

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