Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Arabic-Australians concerning cancer.

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：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the associations of savoring with cancer-specific physical symptoms, psychological distress, and psychological well-being and the moderating effect of savoring in the associations between physical symptoms and psychological outcomes among cancer patients. METHODS:A total of 263 Chine...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hou WK,Lau KM,Ng SM,Cheng AC,Shum TC,Cheng ST,Cheung HY

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to examine the role of spirituality in terminally ill cancer patients who volunteer for clinical trials of experimental agents. Information about spirituality (FACIT-Sp), quality of life (FACT-G), awareness of prognosis, and decision-making preferences was obtained from 162 advanced cance...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Daugherty CK,Fitchett G,Murphy PE,Peterman AH,Banik DM,Hlubocky F,Tartaro J

更新日期：2005-02-01 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: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:This study aimed to estimate the proportion of patients with prostate cancer (PCa) meeting the National Physical Activity Guidelines of Australia (NPAGA) and determine sociodemographic and medical factors associated with meeting these guidelines. Secondary aims included examining physical activity (PA) levels...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chipperfield K,Fletcher J,Millar J,Brooker J,Smith R,Frydenberg M,Oh T,Burney S

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:Though psychosocial group intervention is considered in the West to be an important source of support for reducing psychosocial distress in cancer patients, in Asian countries, there has been no research as yet on the needs for such intervention. This study investigated the level of participation and interest in psych...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fukui S,Kugaya A,Kamiya M,Koike M,Okamura H,Nakanishi T,Wenner M,Imoto S,Kanagawa K,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression at diagnosis and at 1, 3, and 5 years after breast cancer diagnosis. We hypothesized that a low level of optimism (pessimism) at diagnosis could predict change in anxiety and depression 5 years later. METHODS:Three hundred sixty-seven women with operab...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Faye-Schjøll HH,Schou-Bredal I

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which self-efficacy mediates the relations between social support and childhood cancer survivors' physical activity (PA). METHODS:A structured telephone survey was conducted with 105 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-16 years. Participants completed ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Gilliam MB,Madan-Swain A,Whelan K,Tucker DC,Demark-Wahnefried W,Schwebel DC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This preliminary study examined the possible relationship between a newly developed instrument, the Spiritual Beliefs Inventory (SBI-54), and the coping style of a group of cancer patients in Israel. The sample consisted of 100 malignant melanoma patients diagnosed at stages I and II, A and B. Patients were individual...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Baider L,Russak SM,Perry S,Kash K,Gronert M,Fox B,Holland J,Kaplan-Denour A

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：:We have recently reported the psychological outcome of a group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) intervention with patients who had metastatic breast cancer. The data of 92 patients who were retained at the first follow-up assessment revealed short-term improvements on measures of mood and self-esteem amongst therapy ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Edelman S,Lemon J,Bell DR,Kidman AD

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe fertility-related informational needs and practices, and to examine if demographic characteristics are related to these needs and practices. METHODS:A needs assessment survey was conducted at three Canadian cancer centres. RESULTS:192 male cancer patients (Mage = 33.6) completed the survey. Most...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Perez S,Lambert SD,Lee V,Loiselle CG,Chan P,Gupta A,Lo K,Rosberger Z,Zelkowitz P

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：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：:Childhood cancer can have a substantial emotional impact on the siblings of the sick child. In order to help these siblings adjust to the illness, supportive groups were started in 1994 at our medical center. The program is based on a model of psychosocial support; the aim of the group is to enhance control strategies...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Houtzager BA,Grootenhuis MA,Last BF

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Siblings of pediatric cancer patients have been shown to be at risk for developing emotional, behavioral, and social problems. There is a need for psychological interventions in this population. Several researchers have previously documented and evaluated their interventions with siblings. This paper aimed at...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Prchal A,Landolt MA

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the process of implementing a family-oriented consultation and liaison service in various hospital-based settings, with special regard to problems and obstacles encountered. METHOD:Qualitative content analysis using categorization and sequential, phenomenological analysis of descriptive progress ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Romer G,Saha R,Haagen M,Pott M,Baldus C,Bergelt C

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：:There is an increasing number of long-term survivors of cervical and endometrial cancer for whom quality of life is of major importance. We interviewed 20 women (aged 19-64) to explore the dynamics and components of post-treatment sexual adjustment and its impact on quality of life. Stratification by treatment receive...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Juraskova I,Butow P,Robertson R,Sharpe L,McLeod C,Hacker N

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hormone therapy (HT) on depression and depressive symptoms in prostate cancer patients undergoing 6 months of HT. METHODS:One hundred two prostate cancer patients who had been prescribed HT completed the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and two q...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sharpley CF,Christie DR,Bitsika V,Miller BJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subjective age is related to health and to life satisfaction. The present study on post-surgical cancer patients addressed two questions: (1) Do people differ in their health-related quality of life (HRQOL) depending on their felt age? (2) Is change in felt age associated with change in HRQOL? Data were collected at o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Boehmer S

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine how young adult cancer patients make sense of their experiences with cancer. METHODS:Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients at an urban tertiary care center RESULTS:The sample for this study included 15 young adult cancer survivors. The ages of the ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kumar AR,Schapira L

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Specialized palliative care (SPC) interventions increasingly include patient-caregiver dyads, but their effects on dyadic coping are unknown. We investigated whether an SPC and dyadic psychological intervention increased aspects of dyadic coping in patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, whether d...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： von Heymann-Horan A,Bidstrup PE,Johansen C,Rottmann N,Andersen EAW,Sjøgren P,von der Maase H,Timm H,Kjellberg J,Guldin MB

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-centered cancer care standards include routine psychosocial distress screening and referral for supportive care services. Although many cancer patients report psychosocial distress that could be alleviated by supportive services including palliative care, patients often decline such services for reas...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Gerhart J,Asvat Y,Lattie E,O'Mahony S,Duberstein P,Hoerger M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer survivors report deficits in social functioning even years after completing treatment. Commonly used measures of social functioning provide incomplete understanding of survivors' social behavior. This study describes social activities of survivors and evaluates the psychometric properties of the Social...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Syrjala KL,Stover AC,Yi JC,Artherholt SB,Abrams JR

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care providers' (HCPs) communication with cancer patients provides both information and support. Younger patient age and greater difficulty accepting support (attachment security) have been linked to poorer communication experiences with HCPs. The present secondary data analysis examined the impact of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fraser B,Korenblum C,Mah K,Watt S,Malfitano C,Rydall A,Schimmer A,Zimmermann C,Rodin G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00