The Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC) scale: construct validation with a Greek sample of breast cancer patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between prophylactic bilateral oophorectomy and use of antidepressants in women with a family history of cancer. METHODS:Nationwide population-based cohort study using Danish National Registries including women oophorectomized due to a family history of cancer (n = 2,002) and a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Abildgaard J,Ahlström MG,Nielsen DL,Daugaard G,Lindegaard B,Obel N,Lidegaard Ø

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize their information needs, we examined the main topics of inquiry and discussion (subjects of interaction, SOI) of calls made by family and friends of cancer patients to the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service's (CIS) 1-800-4-CANCER telephone information service and summarized d...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Rutten LJ,Squiers L,Treiman K

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to describe coping strategies and their associations with psychological distress in young adult survivors of childhood cancer. METHODS:One hundred and sixty-four childhood cancer survivors, at least 7 years after diagnosis, completed questionnaires assessing demographics, health in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wenninger K,Helmes A,Bengel J,Lauten M,Völkel S,Niemeyer CM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of methylphenidate for depression treatment in patients with advanced cancer. DESIGN:An 18-day randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of methylphenidate for treatment of depression in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-treated patients with advanced can...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sullivan DR,Mongoue-Tchokote S,Mori M,Goy E,Ganzini L

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With numerous studies demonstrating that psychosocial care reduces distress and improves quality of life, practitioners have an obligation to treat cancer patients in a manner consistent with this evidence. Although the rationale is straightforward, major challenges exist in achieving the goal of translating research ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Jacobsen PB

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to explore oncologist's grief symptoms over patient death and to identify why and which losses are particularly challenging when patients die. METHODS:The grounded theory method was used to collect and analyze the data. Twenty-two oncologists were interviewed between March 2013 and June 2014 ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Granek L,Ben-David M,Shapira S,Bar-Sela G,Ariad S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current study set out to identify distress in cancer patients undergoing curative treatment within India. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study was carried out to measure distress and contributory factors in 103 cancer patients undergoing treatment with curative intent. The patients were interviewed using the...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Pandey M,Thomas BC,Ramdas K,Nandamohan V

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Distress is prevalent among cancer patients at all stages of illness and has been endorsed as the 6th Vital Sign in cancer care. Despite its prevalence, and calls to be monitored, few cancer programs are Screening for Distress in a standardized manner. In this paper, the implementation strategy employed in Ca...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bultz BD,Groff SL,Fitch M,Blais MC,Howes J,Levy K,Mayer C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients experience considerable psychological stress because of changes brought on by their illness. Religion may be a resource for such patients. We examined the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices in CRC patients and correlation with demographic, social, psychological, and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shaheen Al Ahwal M,Al Zaben F,Sehlo MG,Khalifa DA,Koenig HG

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Impaired neurocognitive function (NCF) is a well-established consequence of pediatric medulloblastoma (MB) and its treatments. However, the frequency and features of neurocognitive dysfunction in adult-onset MB patients are largely unknown. METHODS:Adult patients (≥ 18 years) with MB who had received formal ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Harrison RA,Kesler SR,Johnson JM,Penas-Prado M,Sullaway CM,Wefel JS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prognostic awareness relates to patients' capacity to understand their prognosis and the likely illness trajectory. Based on the current evidence, accurate PA is associated with decrease in uncertainty, depresivity, and anxiety and with increase in quality of life. However, other studies found also negative ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Vlckova K,Tuckova A,Polakova K,Loucka M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be developing into a planetary-scale mental health experiment, undermining the foundations of our being human, obliging us to keep physically apart from one another, and inducing us to see other people as a potential threat. METHODS:In the world of pediatric oncology, we have f...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Clerici CA,Massimino M,Ferrari A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine if a deficit in metamemory could account for the disparity between subjective and objective measures of memory function commonly observed in patients with breast cancer (BC). Metamemory refers to the awareness and management of one's own memory function. It is consi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Collins B,Paquet L,Dominelli R,White A,MacKenzie J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer, long-term endocrine therapy (ET) can greatly reduce the risk of recurrence, yet adherence is low- particularly among traditionally underserved populations. METHODS:The Carolina Breast Cancer Study oversampled Black and young women (<50 years of age). P...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Spencer JC,Reeve BB,Troester MA,Wheeler SB

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To cope with prostate cancer (PC) and its consequences and to be certain about therapeutic alternatives, some patients seek mutual help in prostate cancer support groups (PCSGs), where they share information and find social support. Our study was intended to assess whether group participation is associated w...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Haack M,Kofahl C,Kramer S,Seidel G,von dem Knesebeck O,Dierks ML

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The frequency of cognitive difficulties in childhood cancer survivors varies according to the measurement strategy. The goal of this research is to (a) describe agreements and differences between measures of working memory and attention (b) identify contributors of these differences, such as emotional distre...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Leclerc AA,Lippé S,Bertout L,Chapados P,Boulet-Craig A,Drouin S,Krajinovic M,Laverdière C,Michon B,Robaey P,Rondeau É,Sinnett D,Sultan S

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：: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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the frequency of changes in work situation due to cancer and to analyze the association of physically demanding work, social support from supervisors, colleagues or occupational health services, and disease-related factors, with changing employers due to cancer. METHODS:Working-aged patients w...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lindbohm ML,Kuosma E,Taskila T,Hietanen P,Carlsen K,Gudbergsson S,Gunnarsdottir H

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：:Research has revealed the impact of the diagnosis of cancer on an individual, their spouse, and their family. One dimension that has received little attention is the impact of the cancer diagnosis on the patient's adolescent. This article offers an analysis of descriptive studies, intervention studies, and databased b...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Grabiak BR,Bender CM,Puskar KR

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine the effect of perceived diagnostic delay on cancer-related distress and determine whether fear of cancer-recurrence and quality of life mediate this relationship. METHODS:Cross-sectional study in which 311 colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors in Scotland completed a survey, which inc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Miles A,McClements PL,Steele RJ,Redeker C,Sevdalis N,Wardle J

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:People with inoperable lung cancer experience higher levels of distress, more unmet needs and symptoms than other cancer patients. There is an urgent need to test innovative approaches to improve psychosocial and symptom outcomes in this group. This study tested the hypothesis that a tailored, multidisciplina...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Schofield P,Ugalde A,Gough K,Reece J,Krishnasamy M,Carey M,Ball D,Aranda S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC) is a profound event for patients and family members who play a crucial role in their care. Eating and drinking difficulties affect patients' quality of life (QOL), but the impact on the carers' QOL has not been explored. This preliminary mixed method study reports on...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Patterson JM,Rapley T,Carding PN,Wilson JA,McColl E

更新日期：2013-08-01 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 analyzed cancer survivors' communication experiences that fell short of being patient-centered. Patients' descriptions of communication "breakdowns" were analyzed according to domain (eg, information exchange, fostering relationships, and managing emotions), whether it was a breakdown of commission...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Street RL Jr,Spears E,Madrid S,Mazor KM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a psycho-educational program (PeP) for parents of children with cancer (PoCwC) in Malaysia. METHODS:Seventy-nine parents were invited to be either in an intervention (n=41) or a control group (n=38). Baseline assessment took place upon agreement of participation. Short-term effects were measured ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Othman A,Blunden S,Mohamad N,Mohd Hussin ZA,Jamil Osman Z

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We measured the perceived risk for developing gastric cancer and investigated how a range of socio-demographic, lifestyle, health, and psychological factors were associated with risk perception in a population-based sample in Korea. METHODS:This study was based on the 2006 Korean National Cancer Screening Su...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kwak MS,Choi KS,Park S,Park EC

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00