Family caregivers' distress levels related to quality of life, burden, and preparedness.

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：OBJECTIVE:Fear of progression (FOP) is a prevalent concern among breast cancer patients that affect their adjustment to disease. This study examined whether self-efficacy moderates the effect of illness perception (IP) on FOP and whether the moderating effect of self-efficacy depends on the level of depressive symptoms...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shim EJ,Lee JW,Min YH

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Understanding the unmet supportive care needs of men on active surveillance for prostate cancer may enable researchers and health professionals to better support men and prevent discontinuation when there is no evidence of disease progression. This review aimed to identify the specific unmet supportive care n...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McIntosh M,Opozda MJ,Evans H,Finlay A,Galvão DA,Chambers SK,Short CE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Side effects of cancer treatment have been found to have a significant impact on patients' psychological well-being. Each of the primary treatment options for prostate cancer is associated with significant side effects that can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Hot flashes are a notable side effect o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ulloa EW,Salup R,Patterson SG,Jacobsen PB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate Telephone-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (T-CBT) compared to CBT face to face treatment as usual (TAU-CBT), in cancer patients with high psychological needs, in terms of mental health and coping. METHOD:A prospective randomised equivalence trial with Patient Reported Outcome (PRO's), mea...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Watson M,White C,Lynch A,Mohammed K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Morbidity from head and neck cancers (HNCs) and their treatment are significant, given their proximity to anatomical sites impacting facial appearance and function. Assessing the needs of HNC patients throughout their cancer journey is critical to informing quality care and improving quality of life. We aimed...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shunmugasundaram C,Rutherford C,Butow PN,Sundaresan P,Dhillon HM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this review was to describe the findings and methodological quality of studies, which sought to validate the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) against the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM in cancer populations. We also sought to compare the cut points recommended by these validatio...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Carey M,Noble N,Sanson-Fisher R,MacKenzie L

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Little is known about survivors' understanding of the cause of their cancer and of their recovery, nor how these ways of understanding relate to their well-being. No study has examined both secular and religious appraisals of the same event. The current study aimed to examine both religious (God) and secular ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Carney LM,Park CL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate how formative research methods can be used to plan for implementation of evidence-based psychosocial screening in pediatric oncology. METHODS:Multidisciplinary pediatric oncology professionals participated in focus groups to adapt the distress thermometer for electronic administration and deve...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Gilleland Marchak J,Halpin SN,Escoffery C,Owolabi S,Mertens AC,Wasilewski-Masker K

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Theories of posttraumatic growth suggest that some degree of distress is necessary to stimulate growth; yet, investigations of the relationship between stress and growth following trauma are mixed. This study aims to understand the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic growth in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Zebrack B,Kwak M,Salsman J,Cousino M,Meeske K,Aguilar C,Embry L,Block R,Hayes-Lattin B,Cole S

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：:This paper reviews the current literature concerning the prevalence and incidence of depression in the general population and within the population of people living with cancer where depression is defined using current standards and guidelines. Reviews of recent work where the treatment of depression was the focus of ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sellick SM,Crooks DL

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Brain tumor has been found to have a major impact on children's quality of life (QOL); yet, the subjective impact of the illness is still not well understood. This review aimed to investigate factors related to children's subjective well-being (SWB), or self-reported QOL and mental health after brain tumor. A f...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bell H,Ownsworth T,Lloyd O,Sheeran N,Chambers S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Unaddressed anxiety and depression is common among cancer patients and has significant adverse consequences. Cancer staff training is recommended for psychological assessment and interventions to address depression and anxiety, to increase access to psycho-social oncology care. However, psychological skills t...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Barrett-Naylor R,Malins S,Levene J,Biswas S,Mays C,Main G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine cancer-related worry in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors and its relationship with posttraumatic growth over time, as the relationship between these constructs has not been assessed longitudinally in this population. METHODS:A total of 153 AYA cancer survivors completed measures ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McDonnell GA,Pope AW,Schuler TA,Ford JS

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：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:Melanoma is on the rise, especially in Caucasian populations exposed to high ultraviolet radiation such as in Australia. This paper examined the psychological components facilitating change in skin cancer prevention or early detection behaviours following a text message intervention. METHODS:The Queensland-b...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Baker J,Finch L,Soyer HP,Marshall AL,Baade P,Youl P,Janda M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prostate cancer (PCa) patients often must decide between several treatment modalities considered equally efficacious, but associated with different benefits and side-effects. For some, the decision-making process can be difficult, but little is known about patient characteristics and cognitive processes that ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Orom H,Penner LA,West BT,Downs TM,Rayford W,Underwood W

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：:In medicine, referral to a medical oncology specialty is based on recent history, physical examination, pathology, surgery reports, imaging, blood work, and the patient's vital signs. By contrast, referral to a psychosocial specialist has typically been based on the patients expressed request for psychosocial support ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bultz BD

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Family caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients are at risk for experiencing significant psychological distress yet screening caregivers has not been well studied. OBJECTIVE:This analysis explored the psychometric characteristics of the Distress Thermometer (DT) by examini...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bevans M,Wehrlen L,Prachenko O,Soeken K,Zabora J,Wallen GR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients may experience neurocognitive impairment, experiences of neurobehavioral problems (including apathy and disinhibition) are understudied. These experiences reflect behavioral signs and symptoms of neurological dysfunction that can potentially reduce h...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wu LM,Austin J,Valdimarsdottir H,Isola L,Rowley SD,Diefenbach MA,Cammarata M,Redd WH,Rini C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the 5-year trajectory of physical activity among women with breast cancer, and to evaluate biopsychosocial variables (health status, physical symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQL), depressive symptoms, and social support), measured soon after breast cancer diagnosis, as predictors of the...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Emery CF,Yang HC,Frierson GM,Peterson LJ,Suh S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An overview of drug metabolism, with particular focus on the cytochrome p450 system, is provided in this review. To date, there has been a growing body of literature concerning the cytochrome p450 enzyme, drug-drug interactions and the role of psychotropic medications when co-administered with medications prescribed i...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kalash GR

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women are at risk for prolonged psychological distress following attendance at colposcopy for cervical abnormalities, with potentially negative consequences. Little is presently known about the correlates of post-colposcopy distress. The present study aimed to extend knowledge of correlates of post-colposcopy...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kola-Palmer S,Walsh JC

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Despite the important role that family caregivers play in providing emotional and practical support to cancer patients, relatively little is known about the family caregiver's role in treatment decision-making (TDM). We sought to investigate patients' and family caregivers' preferences for and experiences of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shin DW,Cho J,Roter DL,Kim SY,Sohn SK,Yoon MS,Kim YW,Cho B,Park JH

更新日期：2013-11-01 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:Significant heterogeneity was highlighted in recent meta-analyses examining exercise effects in cancer patients, suggesting that some characteristics may moderate exercise efficacy. The objectives of this meta-analysis are (1) to investigate the influence of methodology, population and intervention studies' c...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Carayol M,Delpierre C,Bernard P,Ninot G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00