'Being known': patients' perspectives of the dynamics of human connection in cancer care.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implementation of guidance on assessment and management of psychosocial and supportive-care problems or needs will be successful only if consideration is given to existing skills, experience and expectations of staff and patients. This study examines the roles and responsibilities of staff, patients and fami...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wright P,Bingham L,Taylor S,Hanif N,Podmore E,Velikova G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Head and neck cancer (HNCa) introduces numerous stressors. We developed the Cancer-Related Stressors Checklist (CRSC), which documents exposure to seven categories of common stressors and emotional distress. We surveyed HNCa survivors and examined associations among exposure to cancer-related stressors, illn...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Devins GM,Payne AY,Lebel S,Mah K,Lee RN,Irish J,Wong J,Rodin GM

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Cancer patients and partners often report inadequate communication about illness-related issues, although it is essential for mutual support and informal caregiving. This study examined the patterns of change in dyadic communication between patients with prostate cancer and their partners, and also determined...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Song L,Northouse LL,Zhang L,Braun TM,Cimprich B,Ronis DL,Mood DW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on partners and close family members of patients. Little is currently known about the long-term impact. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to describe health status, levels of anxiety and depression, unmet supportive care needs and positive outcomes in th...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Turner D,Adams E,Boulton M,Harrison S,Khan N,Rose P,Ward A,Watson EK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Religious beliefs have received relatively little attention in research on coping with cancer. In this study, the relationship of religious beliefs and perceived social support with adjustment to cancer was studied in a coping model that included self-efficacy for coping as a mediator. Of particular interest wa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Howsepian BA,Merluzzi TV

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the feasibility of a computerised assessment and to compare resulting quality of life scores among oncology carers and patients. METHODS:Six hundred and twenty-two subjects (carers n = 234, patients n = 388) attending an oncology or haematology clinic completed the WHO-Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQO...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Carter G,Lewin T,Rashid G,Adams C,Clover K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study addresses the meanings women with breast cancer attach to their illness within a cognitive-developmental framework. The aim of the present study was twofold: (i) to identify the content of women's meanings in five domains of breast cancer representation (identity, causes, consequences, timeline and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Travado L,Reis JC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a growing need to assess the long-term quality of life (QOL) of pediatric oncology patients since many children now survive their disease. This paper highlights the subjective perspectives of pediatric cancer patients and specifically explores how experiencing cancer at a young age impacts adolescent...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Anthony SJ,Robertson T,Selkirk E,Dix D,Klaassen RJ,Sung L,Klassen AF

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Men have higher incidence and mortality rates for nearly all cancers. They are less likely than women to utilise cancer information services and other social support services. The aim of this study was to explore and compare the experience and coping behaviour of men and women after treatment for colorectal ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McCaughan E,Prue G,Parahoo K,McIlfatrick S,McKenna H

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:This study was performed to explore in-depth, the issues and barriers pertaining to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening amongst the siblings of CRC patients in view of their higher risk of developing CRC. METHODS:A qualitative study of siblings of CRC patients was performed from August 2017 to October 2018. Se...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Tan KK,Lim TZ,Chew E,Chow WM,Koh GC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore perceptions and beliefs of people in a rural community in northern Uganda regarding surgery for the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. The aim of the study was to inform interventions to reduce delay and improve timely diagnosis and prompt appropriate treatments for patients with symptoms ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Mwaka AD,Okello ES,Wabinga H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies have examined the impact of cancer on the survivor's quality of work life. The purpose of this qualitative study is to describe the work experiences among a diverse group of cancer survivors and to explore factors influencing decisions about work after cancer diagnosis and treatment. We interviewed 28 part...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Main DS,Nowels CT,Cavender TA,Etschmaier M,Steiner JF

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although people with cancer want and need information from their oncologists, patients and oncologists often disagree about what information was discussed during clinical interactions. Most patients have companions present during oncology visits; we investigated whether companions process information more ac...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Eggly S,Penner LA,Hagiwara N,Gonzalez R,Harper FW,Heath EI,Albrecht TL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Screening mammography is associated with reduced breast cancer-specific mortality; however, among older women, evidence suggests that the potential harms of screening may outweigh the benefits. We used a qualitative approach to examine the willingness of older women from different racial/ethnic groups to disc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Housten AJ,Pappadis MR,Krishnan S,Weller SC,Giordano SH,Bevers TB,Volk RJ,Hoover DS

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Some patients with prostate cancer regret their treatment choice. Treatment regret is associated with lower physical and mental quality of life. We investigated whether, in men with prostate cancer, spirituality is associated with lower decisional regret 6 months after treatment and whether this is, in part,...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Mollica MA,Underwood W 3rd,Homish GG,Homish DL,Orom H

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:Breast-conserving treatment (BCT) is considered preferable to radical or modified radical mastectomy (MRM) for most women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Studies have found that Chinese-American women are more likely to be treated with MRM, regardless of age or stage of disease. The central question posed in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Killoran M,Moyer A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term impact of cancer caregiving on the family caregivers' quality of life (QOL) is currently not known. This study aimed (a) to characterize family caregivers of cancer survivors at 8 years post-diagnosis in terms of multidimensional aspects of QOL and (b) to identify demographic and early caregivi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kim Y,Shaffer KM,Carver CS,Cannady RS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The 12-item Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp) is a popular measure of the religious/spiritual (R/S) components of quality of life (QoL) in patients with cancer. The original factor analyses of the FACIT-Sp supported two factors: Meaning/Peace and Faith. Bec...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Canada AL,Murphy PE,Fitchett G,Peterman AH,Schover LR

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite a call for empathy in medical settings, little is known about the effects of the empathy of health care professionals on patient outcomes. This review investigates the links between physicians' or nurses' empathy and patient outcomes in oncology. METHOD:With the use of multiple databases, a systemati...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lelorain S,Brédart A,Dolbeault S,Sultan S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent reviews suggest that the routine use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in cancer clinics improves the processes of care but not patient outcomes such as quality of life or satisfaction. We set out to identify future strategies for (1) interventions to impact patient outcomes and (2) trials ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Luckett T,Butow PN,King MT

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Specific personality traits are associated with differential use of various coping strategies. Few studies have examined the relationship between personality and coping in oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy. We, therefore, examined the relationship between previously identified personality profiles (ie...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Langford DJ,Morgan S,Cooper B,Paul S,Kober K,Wright F,Hammer MJ,Conley YP,Levine JD,Miaskowski C,Dunn LB

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of the web-based computer-tailored intervention Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide). The intervention aims to support cancer survivors with managing psychosocial and lifestyle-related issues. In this study, the impact on quality of ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Willems RA,Bolman CA,Mesters I,Kanera IM,Beaulen AA,Lechner L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer of the pancreas is a highly malignant disease with a very poor prognosis. Depression and anxiety occur more frequently in cancer of the pancreas than they do in other forms of intra-abdominal malignancies and other cancers in general. Yet, the etiology of psychiatric symptoms in patients with cancer of the panc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Passik SD,Roth AJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical recommendations for survivors of melanoma generally include skin care behaviors, including regular physician and skin self-examination to identify any recurrences or second primary disease early, as well as sun protection. We measured skin care behaviors in a population-based sample of melanoma su...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bowen D,Jabson J,Haddock N,Hay J,Edwards K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00