Trusting God and medicine: spirituality in advanced cancer patients volunteering for clinical trials of experimental agents.

abstract：:We have previously shown that upon receipt of inadequate cervical smear test results, women have elevated levels of state anxiety and concern about their test results, similar to those of women receiving abnormal smear test results. The current paper reports data on the psychological impact three months after receivin...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： French DP,Maissi E,Marteau TM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to explore the experience of living with symptoms caused by colorectal cancer (CRC) and its treatment from the perspectives of those affected. METHODS:In a systematic search of qualitative studies published up to September 2017, 21 relevant papers were identified. The m...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hildebrandt C,Mayer H,Koller A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the important role that family caregivers play in providing emotional and practical support to cancer patients, relatively little is known about the family caregiver's role in treatment decision-making (TDM). We sought to investigate patients' and family caregivers' preferences for and experiences of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shin DW,Cho J,Roter DL,Kim SY,Sohn SK,Yoon MS,Kim YW,Cho B,Park JH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to (i) explore the prevalence and levels (severity) of anxiety and depression in family caregivers (FCs) of patients newly diagnosed with advanced lung cancer (stage IIIb or IV) before first treatment, and (ii) identify the factors related to FCs' anxiety and depression. METHODS:For this cro...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lee YH,Liao YC,Liao WY,Shun SC,Liu YC,Chan JC,Yu CJ,Yang PC,Lai YH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Little is known about which women are at greatest risk of adverse psychological after-effects following colposcopy. This study examined time trends in, and identified predictors of, anxiety and specific worries over 12 months. METHODS:Women attending two hospital-based colposcopy clinics for abnormal cervica...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： O'Connor M,O'Leary E,Waller J,Gallagher P,D'arcy T,Flannelly G,Martin CM,McRae J,Prendiville W,Ruttle C,White C,Pilkington L,O'Leary JJ,Sharp L,Irish Cervical Screening Research Consortium (CERVIVA).

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As a malignant tumor with high mortality, lung cancer (LC) often causes great trauma to patients, and a series of negative emotions and a heavy psychological burden accompanies poor prognosis. Whether or not to inform the patients of their condition has always been a controversial topic in the medical communi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Su T,He C,Li X,Xiao L,He J,Bai Y,Tang Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite evidence-based research demonstrating the high prevalence rates of emotional distress, medical systems continue to focus their attention on biomedical aspects of treatment leaving a significant gap in patient care. This paper reflects on values and policy and suggests that we are unlikely to change health care...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McMurtry R,Bultz BD

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women under age 50, a quarter of all cases of breast cancer, are especially vulnerable to physical and psychosocial late effects of their treatment due to having more aggressive treatment and their relative youth. METHODS:In person interviews were conducted with the population-based sample: 185 women who we...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bloom JR,Stewart SL,Chang S,Banks PJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore relationships among perceived diagnostic disclosure, health locus of control, and levels of hope in Taiwanese cancer patients. RESEARCH DESIGN:A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design was used in this study. One hundred and twenty-four (N=124) patients were recruited. The Background In...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lin CC,Tsay HF

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of ovarian cancer from the husband's perspective. METHODS:Participants were recruited through a large Midwestern hospital and a state ovarian cancer advocacy organization. A one-time telephone interview was conducted with each participant....

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ponto JA,Barton D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Men with prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-only relapse of prostate cancer after primary therapy are generally fully functional and asymptomatic with a life expectancy of up to 10 or more years. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment option. This study examined mood and cognitive changes in othe...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Cherrier MM,Aubin S,Higano CS

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer survivors receiving hormone treatment and/or endorsing histories of receiving chemotherapy report changes in their cognitive capacity, which is often not supported by formal testing. To address these conflicting reports, this study examined survivors' applied cognitive capacity and ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Seliktar N,Polek C,Brooks A,Hardie T

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A proportion of young women diagnosed with breast cancer are childless. Fertility can be impaired by treatment, and women may have to wait for a number of years before pregnancy is advised. The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate in detail the fertility-related experiences of young childless wome...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Corney RH,Swinglehurst AJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the verbal communication of feelings between families and patients in Japanese palliative care units from the perspective of bereaved family members by examining (1) proportions of families' and patients' verbalization of six feelings (gratitude, love, seeking forgiveness, giving forgiveness, wishe...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Nakazato K,Shiozaki M,Hirai K,Morita T,Tatara R,Ichihara K,Sato S,Simizu M,Tsuneto S,Shima Y,Miyasita M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although stomas are necessary for disease treatment, they unavoidably affect patients' lives from physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and familial perspectives and contribute to feelings of embarrassment and shame. This study explored the current status and factors influencing stigma among Chinese pa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Yuan JM,Zhang JE,Zheng MC,Bu XQ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have shown that dispositional mindfulness is associated with less psychological symptoms in cancer patients. The present study investigated how dispositional mindfulness is related to psychological symptoms in advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients by considering the roles of self-acceptan...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Xu W,Zhou Y,Fu Z,Rodriguez M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the levels and sources of distress in patients with lymphoma. This study also focused on the influence of factors of the level of distress and the cutoff score using the Distress Thermometer (DT) relative to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). METHOD:DT and HAD...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wang Y,Zou L,Jiang M,Wei Y,Jiang Y

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Family caregivers (FCGs) caring for loved ones with lung cancer are at risk for psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). This study explores the relationship between FCGs' distress, per the distress thermometer (DT) and FCGs' QOL, burden, and preparedness. The purpose is to identify types of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fujinami R,Sun V,Zachariah F,Uman G,Grant M,Ferrell B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between antidepressant prescription and breast cancer. METHODS:The National Health Research Institute in Taiwan provided a database of 1 000 000 random subjects for this study. We identified 14 737 new antidepressant female users who were more than 15 years old during 1999-2005...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chen VC,Liao YT,Yeh DC,Tseng HC,Stewart R,Lee CT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore men's experiences of their partner's altered physique and body image as a result of mastectomy and subsequent reconstructive surgeries. DESIGN:A systematic review of qualitative and mixed-methods studies. DATA SOURCES:Ovid, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, SCOPUS and ASSIA ProQuest databases were searc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Rowland E,Metcalfe A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore any possible subgroupings of prostate cancer (PCa) patients based upon their combined anxiety-depression symptoms for the purposes of informing targeted treatments. METHODS:A sample of 119 PCa patients completed the GAD7 (anxiety) and PHQ9 (depression), plus a background questionnaire, by mail su...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sharpley CF,Bitsika V,Warren AK,Christie DRH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Quality of Life (QoL) at baseline is frequently found to be a prognostic factor in cancer studies. However, little is known about the relationship of the trajectory of QoL and survival in patients with advanced cancer. This study evaluates the effects of both level and change of QoL on survival to explore th...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kypriotakis G,Vidrine DJ,Francis LE,Rose JH

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer is a life-threatening diagnosis which poses multiple challenges. The purpose of this study is to describe the quality of life (QOL) concerns and survivorship sequelae of long-term (>5 yr) early-stage ovarian cancer survivors accrued through the clinical cooperative Gynecologic Oncology Group. Forty-nine...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wenzel LB,Donnelly JP,Fowler JM,Habbal R,Taylor TH,Aziz N,Cella D

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the increasing numbers of immigrant families in Canada, it is imperative that healthcare providers (HCPs) understand the caregiving experiences of immigrant family caregivers. Our study aimed to explore any special challenges faced by immigrant parents of children with cancer and to identify supportive...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Klassen AF,Gulati S,Watt L,Banerjee AT,Sung L,Klaassen RJ,Dix D,Poureslami IM,Shaw N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:People with cancer are often confronted not only with the burdens of medical treatment but also with psychological strain, which can lead to mental disorders (MD). To date, the prevalence of MD in newly diagnosed cancer patients and their utilization of mental health services (MHS) are mainly estimated throug...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Salm S,Blaschke K,Ihle P,Schubert I,Dresen A,Pfaff H,Scholten N

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Socio-economic status (SES) has often been associated with health disparities and mortality in cancer patients, yet systematic research into the role of SES in the course of the disease is lacking. This prospective study intends to examine the role of SES (i.e. educational level in this study) in psychological and phy...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Barbareschi G,Sanderman R,Tuinstra J,van Sonderen E,Ranchor AV

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Men with prostate cancer face various body composition and psychosocial challenges following diagnosis. Movement-based interventions such as exercise may represent novel strategies to improve these important biopsychosocial changes. This systematic qualitative review aimed to examine the various exercise inte...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Langelier DM,D'Silva A,Shank J,Grant C,Bridel W,Culos-Reed SN

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Attention for the expanding group of cancer survivors at work, and the late effects they are confronted with while working, has been limited. The objective of this systematic review is to identify and summarize studies, exploring ongoing physical and/or psychosocial problems related to functioning of employee...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Duijts SF,van Egmond MP,Spelten E,van Muijen P,Anema JR,van der Beek AJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Much is unknown about the influence of dispositional optimism and affective communication on genetic counselling outcomes. This study investigated the influence of counselees' optimism on the counselees' risk perception accuracy and anxiety, while taking into account the affective communication during the fir...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wiering BM,Albada A,Bensing JM,Ausems MG,van Dulmen AM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women are at risk for prolonged psychological distress following attendance at colposcopy for cervical abnormalities, with potentially negative consequences. Little is presently known about the correlates of post-colposcopy distress. The present study aimed to extend knowledge of correlates of post-colposcopy...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kola-Palmer S,Walsh JC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00