Head and neck cancer and dysphagia; caring for carers.

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：OBJECTIVES:The review aims to identify available evidence related to the effects of dignity therapy on dignity, psychological well-being, and quality of life (QoL) among patients with cancer under palliative care. METHODS:Thirteen electronic databases were searched for published articles in English or Chinese from inc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Xiao J,Chow KM,Liu Y,Chan CWH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Families and children facing the death of a parent from cancer constitute a vulnerable population often overlooked by healthcare professionals and researchers. The purpose of this review is to provide a systematic analysis of the literature that examines the experiences of parents diagnosed with advanced canc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Phillips F

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:This investigation is a Greek validation of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC) scale, an instrument derived from the MAC and designed to measure styles of coping with cancer. A sample of 225 women diagnosed with breast cancer completed this questionnaire. Statistical analyses using structural equation mod...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Anagnostopoulos F,Kolokotroni P,Spanea E,Chryssochoou M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aim to describe the economic burden of UK cancer survivorship for breast, colorectal and prostate cancer patients treated with curative intent, 1 year post-diagnosis. METHODS:Patient-level data were collected over a 3-month period 12-15 months post-diagnosis to estimate the monthly societal costs incurred...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Marti J,Hall PS,Hamilton P,Hulme CT,Jones H,Velikova G,Ashley L,Wright P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer experience significant anxiety, depression, and distress. Caregivers have barriers to accessing in-person treatment to manage stress. Technology allows for the dissemination of evidence-based interventions in a convenient way. This study examined usage rates of Pep-...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Pensak NA,Carr AL,Jones J,Mikulich-Gilbertson SK,Kutner JS,Kilbourn K,Sannes TS,Brewer BB,Kolva E,Joshi T,Laudenslager ML

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite evidence-based research demonstrating the high prevalence rates of emotional distress, medical systems continue to focus their attention on biomedical aspects of treatment leaving a significant gap in patient care. This paper reflects on values and policy and suggests that we are unlikely to change health care...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McMurtry R,Bultz BD

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The process of cancer-related breast reconstruction is typically multi-staged and can take months to years to complete, yet few studies have examined patient psychosocial well-being during the reconstruction process. We investigated the effects of reconstruction timing and reconstruction stage on body image a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Teo I,Reece GP,Christie IC,Guindani M,Markey MK,Heinberg LJ,Crosby MA,Fingeret MC

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine current financial status, changes before and after bereavement, and their effects on possible major depressive disorder (MDD) and complicated grief (CG) among bereaved family members of patients with cancer. METHODS:We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire survey on 787 bereaved fam...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Aoyama M,Sakaguchi Y,Igarashi N,Morita T,Shima Y,Miyashita M

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melanoma patients are advised to perform regular risk-reduction practices, including sun protection as well as skin self-examinations (SSEs) and physician-led examinations. Melanoma-specific communication regarding family risk and screening may promote such behaviors. To this end, associations between patien...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Rodríguez VM,Berwick M,Hay JL

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:Family caregivers (FCGs) caring for loved ones with lung cancer are at risk for psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). This study explores the relationship between FCGs' distress, per the distress thermometer (DT) and FCGs' QOL, burden, and preparedness. The purpose is to identify types of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fujinami R,Sun V,Zachariah F,Uman G,Grant M,Ferrell B

更新日期：2015-01-01 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 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:Lymphedema is a distressing and chronic condition affecting up to 30% of breast cancer survivors. Using a cross-sectional study design, we examined the impact of self-reported lymphedema-related distress on psychosocial functioning among breast cancer survivors in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study. ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Dominick SA,Natarajan L,Pierce JP,Madanat H,Madlensky L

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：:Following breast cancer, many survivors and spouses report posttraumatic growth (PTG)-positive life changes. This correlational study identified social context and event-related correlates of PTG among husbands of breast cancer survivors (N=72). Bivariate analyses indicated that husbands' PTG was positively associated...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Weiss T

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Objectives were to compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between breast cancer survivors, prostate cancer survivors (PCS), and colorectal cancer survivors (CCS) to matched controls, stratified by short and long-term survivors, by cancer type, and gender. METHODS:By using the 2009 Behavioral Risk Fa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： LeMasters T,Madhavan S,Sambamoorthi U,Kurian S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of psychosocial counseling on tumor progression was studied in 96 cancer patients, who were no longer amenable to regular medical treatment. Patients were offered 12 session of individual experiential-existential counseling, each sessions lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. In addition patients participated fortnightly...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： de Vries MJ,Schilder JN,Mulder CL,Vrancken AM,Remie M,Garssen B

更新日期：1997-06-01 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:Prevalence of emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric outcomes in child and adolescent survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated on a chemotherapy-only protocol were not well defined. METHODS:Self- and parent-reported emotional and behavioral symptoms were assessed for 161 survivors of chil...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Liu W,Cheung YT,Brinkman TM,Banerjee P,Srivastava D,Nolan VG,Zhang H,Gurney JG,Pui CH,Robison LL,Hudson MM,Krull KR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:People with low-grade brain tumour experience a range of emotional, behavioural and psychosocial consequences. Using Leventhal's self-regulation model to explore biopsychosocial factors associated with distress, we examine the relationships between illness perceptions, coping and depression, anxiety and posit...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Keeling M,Bambrough J,Simpson J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a demanding cancer treatment associated with enduring physical and psychological complications. Survivors' well-being may be further compromised by exposure to chronic stressors common to this population, including difficulties arising from costly medical care, chan...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hamilton JG,Wu LM,Austin JE,Valdimarsdottir H,Basmajian K,Vu A,Rowley SD,Isola L,Redd WH,Rini C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some individuals are able to gain psychological benefits from illness and adversity, such as a greater sense of purpose and closer relationships, termed 'benefit finding' (BF). The main aim of this study was to explore the extent to which BF is reported in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Secondary ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Llewellyn CD,Horney DJ,McGurk M,Weinman J,Herold J,Altman K,Smith HE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined whether social support might enhance health-related quality of life in men (n=89) treated for localized prostate cancer by improving their ability to cognitively process their cancer experience. Data were collected using two, structured in-person interviews and abstracting medical records. The base...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Roberts KJ,Lepore SJ,Helgeson V

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An ovarian cancer diagnosis presents physical and psychological challenges. Usually identified at an advanced stage, the disease involves invasive treatment and has a high mortality rate. The diagnosis phase is generally a time of heightened distress. Accordingly, the aim of this qualitative study was to expl...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Jelicic L,Brooker J,Shand L,Knight T,Ricciardelli L,Denham G,Burney S

更新日期：2019-02-01 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: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：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