The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS): translation and validation study of the Iranian version.

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Authors

Ali Montazeri · Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research

Mariam Vahdaninia · Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research

Mandana Ebrahimi · Motamed Cancer Institute

Soghra Jarvandi · Motamed Cancer Institute

Abstract

This preliminary validation study of the Iranian version of the HADS proved that it is an acceptable, a reliable and valid measure of psychological distress among cancer patients.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 14-14

DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-1-14

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