Does a symptom management intervention affect depression among cancer patients: results from a clinical trial.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In response to the well-documented need for evidence-based cancer caregiver support, we examined the feasibility of problem-solving therapy for family caregivers of cancer patients receiving outpatient palliative care and investigated the impact of problem-solving therapy on family caregivers' anxiety, depres...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Washington KT,Demiris G,Parker Oliver D,Albright DL,Craig KW,Tatum P

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continued smoking following a cancer diagnosis has adverse impacts on cancer treatment and puts individuals at risk of secondary cancers. Data on the prevalence and correlates of smoking among cancer patients are critical for successfully targeting smoking cessation interventions. AIMS:To explore among a sa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Regan T,Carey M,Bryant J,Waller A,Mansfield E,Sitas F,Tracey E

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We developed an integrative day care clinic program for cancer patients focusing on mind-body techniques and health-promoting lifestyle modification (7-hour once-per-week group sessions over 12 weeks). METHODS:A cohort study design with a waiting group was implemented. Outcome parameters were assessed at the...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Jeitler M,Jaspers J,von Scheidt C,Koch B,Michalsen A,Steckhan N,Kessler CS

更新日期：2017-12-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Poor women have low rates of breast conservation therapy not explained by differences in insurance status or treatment preferences. The purpose of this study was to explore how low-income women make decisions about breast cancer treatment. METHODS:Twenty-five women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer t...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McVea KL,Minier WC,Johnson Palensky JE

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tests the hypothesis that avoidance and intrusion play different roles in health-related quality of life (QoL) in women who have undergone breast cancer surgery. We assessed QoL (RAND-36), avoidance, intrusion, and total cancer-related distress (Impact of Event Scale) in 83 women at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： van de Wiel H,Geerts E,Hoekstra-Weebers J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The experience of breast cancer in a close family member can be a major life stressor for many women as evidenced by various psychosocial and biological indicators. However, existing studies have found considerable variability in the levels of psychological distress among women with family histories of breast cancer (...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kim Y,Duhamel KN,Valdimarsdottir HB,Bovbjerg DH

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies in breast cancer patients indicate that chemotherapy may cause subtle cognitive disturbances in some women, but the course is unclear. The current study evaluated the cognitive effects of adjuvant chemotherapy in post-menopausal breast cancer patients 1 year following completion of treatment. PATIENT...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Collins B,Mackenzie J,Stewart A,Bielajew C,Verma S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the interdependent, dyadic, mental health of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and their caregivers. Our aims were as follows: (1) to investigate the degree to which patients' and caregivers' subjective perceptions of illness severity are congruent with objective severity (i.e., med...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Juth V,Silver RC,Sender L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An overview of drug metabolism, with particular focus on the cytochrome p450 system, is provided in this review. To date, there has been a growing body of literature concerning the cytochrome p450 enzyme, drug-drug interactions and the role of psychotropic medications when co-administered with medications prescribed i...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kalash GR

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reviews on the psychosocial aspects of genetic testing for hereditary diseases typically focus on outcomes for carriers and non-carriers of genetic mutations. However, the majority of unaffected individuals from high-risk families do not undergo predictive testing. The aim of this review was to examine studie...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Heiniger L,Butow PN,Price MA,Charles M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although the implementation of routine screening for distress is desirable, doing so is difficult in today's busy clinical oncology practice. We developed the 'Distress Screening Program in Ambulatory Care' (DISPAC program) as a practical means of screening for and facilitating the treatment of major depressi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shimizu K,Ishibashi Y,Umezawa S,Izumi H,Akizuki N,Ogawa A,Fujiwara Y,Ando M,Katsumata N,Tamura K,Kouno T,Shimizu C,Yonemori K,Yunokawa M,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study is to examine the relationships between perceived initial cancer disclosure communication with doctors, levels of hope, and levels of trust in doctors among cancer patients in China. METHODS:A total number of 192 cancer inpatients in a cancer hospital in China were surveyed. Perceived disclosure st...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Cao W,Qi X,Yao T,Han X,Feng X

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, there has been increasing emphasis on understanding how the cancer experience affects individuals' quality of life (QOL). The goal of this study was to assess the QOL and to identify psychosocial predictors of QOL among a large sample of patients with a variety of cancers. Specifically, we assessed th...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Parker PA,Baile WF,de Moor Cd,Cohen L

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer has the potential to provoke worries which should be assessed in order to adequately respond to patients' problems. We highlight in this paper the problems that concerned 30 women with cervical cancer (mean age 51.2) and 76 with breast cancer (mean age 44.9), how these concerns affected their emotional lives, a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ohaeri JU,Campbell OB,Ilesanmil AO,Ohaeri BM

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine cancer-related worry in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors and its relationship with posttraumatic growth over time, as the relationship between these constructs has not been assessed longitudinally in this population. METHODS:A total of 153 AYA cancer survivors completed measures ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McDonnell GA,Pope AW,Schuler TA,Ford JS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little attention has been paid to sleep disturbance experienced by advanced cancer patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate longitudinal change in sleep disturbance and to identify factors that associated with and predicted sleep disturbance among 209 consecutive terminally ill cancer patients. Pa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Akechi T,Okuyama T,Akizuki N,Shimizu K,Inagaki M,Fujimori M,Shima Y,Furukawa TA,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review psycho-educational interventions developed for melanoma survivors. METHODS:Electronic databases Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, and CINAHL were systematically searched using key words and subject headings for articles describing educational or psychological interventions designed specific...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McLoone J,Menzies S,Meiser B,Mann GJ,Kasparian NA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and subsequent treatments present significant challenges and distress for both patients and their partners. This can lead to difficulties in marital relationships and, consequently, decreases in marital adjustment and psychosocial adaptation to BC for both partners. Our objective ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Brandão T,Pedro J,Nunes N,Martins MV,Costa ME,Matos PM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the course, predictors, and impact of caregiving stress on the functioning of primary caregivers of children with cancer during the first year after a child's cancer diagnosis. METHODS:Primary caregivers (N = 95, 100% mother, 86% response rate) of consecutive newly diagnosed paediatri...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sulkers E,Tissing WJ,Brinksma A,Roodbol PF,Kamps WA,Stewart RE,Sanderman R,Fleer J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing interest by health care providers, not only in the effectiveness of cancer treatments, but also in patients' quality of life (QOL). The objective of the present study is to validate the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) Version 2 as a measure of the QOL in a sample of 140 ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Dapueto JJ,Francolino C,Gotta I,Levin R,Alonso I,Barrios E,Afonzo Y,Cambiasso S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to identify the role of acculturation in the life satisfaction of Hispanic cancer survivors. METHODS:We compared life satisfaction among the high- vs low-acculturated Hispanics who participated in a national, cross-sectional study of quality of life among cancer survivors. RESULTS:Despite fewer so...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Stephens C,Stein K,Landrine H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate how formative research methods can be used to plan for implementation of evidence-based psychosocial screening in pediatric oncology. METHODS:Multidisciplinary pediatric oncology professionals participated in focus groups to adapt the distress thermometer for electronic administration and deve...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Gilleland Marchak J,Halpin SN,Escoffery C,Owolabi S,Mertens AC,Wasilewski-Masker K

更新日期：2020-09-15 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：OBJECTIVE:While in the past cancer patients were advised to rest, recent research revealed various beneficial effects of physical activity, including increased treatment tolerability during cancer treatment and prolonged survival, which has led to a paradigm shift in relevant guidelines. This study examined if this par...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ungar N,Tsiouris A,Haussmann A,Herbolsheimer F,Wiskemann J,Steindorf K,Sieverding M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Oncologic breast surgeries carry a risk for persistent postsurgical pain. This study was a randomized pilot and feasibility study of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention compared with treatment as usual among women undergoing surgery for breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in si...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hadlandsmyth K,Dindo LN,Wajid R,Sugg SL,Zimmerman MB,Rakel BA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although oncology social workers (OSWs) have emerged as a core profession in the provision of psychosocial services, there is a lack of empirical studies that describe their daily clinical work with next of kin (NOK). The overall aim of this study was to explore NOK's motives for consulting an OSW. This can p...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Isaksson J,Lilliehorn S,Salander P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer treatments are associated with a range of symptoms and physical side-effects. Cancer can also adversely impact on psychological wellbeing. Because many prostate cancer-related symptoms and side-effects are potentially modifiable, we investigated associations between symptoms and psychological...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sharp L,O'Leary E,Kinnear H,Gavin A,Drummond FJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The provision of adequate information in a clear and sensitive manner can improve cancer patients' experience of care. Satisfaction with the cancer consultation may impact on satisfaction with care in general and adjustment to the disease. This study aims to identify factors that influence patient and clinician satisf...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shilling V,Jenkins V,Fallowfield L

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00