Spanish "fine tuning" of language to describe depression and anxiety.

On screening tools for emotional distress, the terms "depression" and "anxiety" are commonly used for patients with advanced cancer. However, these terms could have negative connotations in Spanish such that cultural and unexpected differences in perception may invalidate or skew the results of the screening if the best terms are not chosen. The goal of this study was to determine the best expression that can be used to explore anxiety and depression in Spanish.

What is the best term in Spanish to express the concept of cancer-related fatigue?

Introduction: Fatigue is one of the most frequent symptoms in patients with cancer. No adequate term in Spanish has been defined to describe the English concept of fatigue.

Aim: To identify the most suitable Spanish words that define the concept of fatigue and to check psychometric characteristics.