Blood and Blues: Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Patients Hospitalized with Acute Leukemia

Conclusion: Mental health disorders are common in patients with acute leukemia. One in four patients (28%) in 2014 had a mental health disorder compared to 9% in 2002. Given the retrospective nature of our study, it is difficult to determine if this is an actual increase in the incidence and prevalence of mental health disorders or if better recognition and medical coding contributes to this finding. Our study shows a disproportionate burden of mental health disorders in patients above the age 50, which constitutes the majority of the patients diagnosed with acute leukemia. Use of mental health screening tools in this population could provide an avenue for recognition and possible early intervention. Given the retrospective nature of our study, these findings need to be validated in a prospective patient population.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: 904. Outcomes Research-Malignant Conditions: Poster III Source Type: research