Promoting evidence-based psychosocial care for cancer patients.

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：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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to examine awareness of cancer and the relationship with distress and satisfaction with care among Italian cancer patients. METHODS:Two hundred sixty-two cancer patients consecutively admitted to the Day Hospital of four cancer centers in Italy completed the European Organisation for...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Costantini A,Grassi L,Picardi A,Brunetti S,Caruso R,Nanni MG,Bonetti L,de Feudis R,Barni S,Marchetti P

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the association between psychological distress and indices of social integration and communal coping among sisters from hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) families. SAMPLE AND METHODS:Sixty-five sisters from 31 HBOC families completed the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 and the Colored Ec...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Koehly LM,Peters JA,Kuhn N,Hoskins L,Letocha A,Kenen R,Loud J,Greene MH

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Revised-Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) assesses illness perceptions according to Leventhal's self-regulatory model. The aim of this paper is to present findings on the reliability and validity of the IPQ-R in a population of Greek cancer patients. METHODS:A total of 206 patients completed a Gre...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Giannousi Z,Manaras I,Georgoulias V,Samonis G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is well documented that stress is associated with negative health outcomes in cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a novel mindfulness intervention called mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) versus standard educational support, on indices of stress and quality of life in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Monti DA,Kash KM,Kunkel EJ,Moss A,Mathews M,Brainard G,Anne R,Leiby BE,Pequinot E,Newberg AB

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Being an African American man is a risk factor for prostate cancer, and there is little consensus about the use of screening, early detection, and the efficacy of treatment for the disease. In this context, this systematic review examines the roles women, particularly wives, play in African American men's pro...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bergner EM,Cornish EK,Horne K,Griffith DM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Psychosocial distress among cancer patients leads to poor health outcomes and lower satisfaction. However, little is known about psychosocial distress among disadvantaged populations. We examined the prevalence, predictors, and follow-up experience of psychosocial distress among cancer patients within a diver...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Cimino T,Said K,Safier L,Harris H,Kinderman A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chemotherapy-induced alopecia, a common and distressing side effect of chemotherapy, may be prevented by scalp cooling, which reduces toxicity of cytostatics in hair root cells. This is the first study designed to assess the effect of scalp cooling on well-being. METHODS:A prospective multi-centre study was ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： van den Hurk CJ,Mols F,Vingerhoets AJ,Breed WP

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mixed reports exist about the impact of supportive-expressive group therapy (SEGT) on survival. METHODS:From 485 women with advanced breast cancer recruited between 1996-2002, 227 (47%) consented and were randomized within an average 10 months of cancer recurrence in a 2:1 ratio to intervention with 1 year ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kissane DW,Grabsch B,Clarke DM,Smith GC,Love AW,Bloch S,Snyder RD,Li Y

更新日期：2007-04-01 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 literature offers very few in-depth reports on the time directly before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Also, researchers have focused on selected aspects of psychophysical well-being and treated the sample as homogeneous. Thus, we chose to investigate distinct multidimensional well-being...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kroemeke A,Kwissa-Gajewska Z,Sobczyk-Kruszelnicka M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the present study, we aimed to assess hostility and to examine its association with formal psychiatric diagnosis, coping, cancer worries, and quality of life in cancer patients. METHODS:The World Health Organization (WHO) Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) to make an ICD-10 (International...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Grassi L,Belvederi Murri M,Riba M,de Padova S,Bertelli T,Sabato S,Nanni MG,Caruso R,Ounalli H,Zerbinati L

更新日期：2020-11-18 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：PURPOSE:Whether prognostic awareness benefits terminally ill cancer patients' psychological-existential well-being and quality of life (QOL) is unclear because of lack of well-controlled longitudinal studies. This study longitudinally evaluated the associations of accurate prognostic awareness and prognostic acceptance...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Tang ST,Chang WC,Chen JS,Chou WC,Hsieh CH,Chen CH

更新日期：2016-04-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:To address the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) research gap, we used prospective data to explore FCR predictors and FCR associations with health-related quality of life among Asian-American breast cancer survivors (BCS). METHODS:A total of 208 diverse Asian-American BCS completed T1 survey, and 137 complete...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ashing KT,Cho D,Lai L,Yeung S,Young L,Yeon C,Fong Y

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) in breast cancer survivors is suboptimal. Using the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study aimed to identify the strongest predictors from the TPB of AET intentions and past behavior and assessed whether ambivalence and anticipatory emotions increased the pr...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hurtado-de-Mendoza A,Carrera P,Parrott WG,Gómez-Trillos S,Perera RA,Sheppard VB

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Social and cultural factors are identified that impact on complementary therapy use among Australia-born and immigrant women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer. METHODS:A qualitative study design including in-depth interviews with women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer (N=53) and participant ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Markovic M,Manderson L,Wray N,Quinn M

更新日期：2006-03-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cancer-related cause of mortality worldwide. Antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are commonly used worldwide. Available evidence investigating the association between SSRIs use and HCC risk is limited. OBJECTIVE:Th...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chan HL,Chiu WC,Chen VC,Huang KY,Wang TN,Lee Y,McIntyre RS,Hsu TC,Lee CT,Tzang BS

更新日期：2018-01-01 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:Caregivers may experience positive or negative feelings about their role. The study investigated the determinants of the burden and positivity of family caregivers of Korean terminal cancer patients. METHODS:A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted with 139 family caregivers. Determinants of caregi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Park CH,Shin DW,Choi JY,Kang J,Baek YJ,Mo HN,Lee MS,Park SJ,Park SM,Park S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This community-based participatory research was conducted to provide a preliminary understanding of how Afghan women in Northern California view their breast health. METHODS:Results were based on demographics and in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with 53 non-English-speaking first-generation imm...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shirazi M,Bloom J,Shirazi A,Popal R

更新日期：2013-08-01 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