Quality of life of family caregivers 8 years after a relative's cancer diagnosis: follow-up of the National Quality of Life Survey for Caregivers.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although the implementation of routine screening for distress is desirable, doing so is difficult in today's busy clinical oncology practice. We developed the 'Distress Screening Program in Ambulatory Care' (DISPAC program) as a practical means of screening for and facilitating the treatment of major depressi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shimizu K,Ishibashi Y,Umezawa S,Izumi H,Akizuki N,Ogawa A,Fujiwara Y,Ando M,Katsumata N,Tamura K,Kouno T,Shimizu C,Yonemori K,Yunokawa M,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past decade, high dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow (HDC-ABMT) support has been used increasingly in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. In evaluating the results of HDC-ABMT in patients with breast cancer, an assessment of quality of life can add to the traditional endpoints (...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Winer EP,Lindley C,Hardee M,Sawyer WT,Brunatti C,Borstelmann NA,Peters W

更新日期：1999-03-01 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:The focus of this study was on the impact of spousal loss on the development of chronic pain thereafter. More specifically, the aim was to investigate the effect of experiencing low preparedness before a wife's death and the widower's chronic pain 4-5 years after loss. METHODS:In a population-based study in ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Asgeirsdóttir HG,Valdimarsdóttir U,Fürst CJ,Steineck G,Hauksdóttir A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A needs assessment can be used as a direct index of what patients perceive they need help with. The purposes of this study were to investigate the association between patients' perceived needs and psychological distress and/or quality of life (QOL) and to clarify the characteristics of patients with a high de...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Akechi T,Okuyama T,Endo C,Sagawa R,Uchida M,Nakaguchi T,Akazawa T,Yamashita H,Toyama T,Furukawa TA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to review the literature on clinician characteristics influencing patient-clinician communication or patient outcome in oncology. METHODS:Studies investigating the association of clinician characteristics with quality of communication and with outcome for adult cancer patients were ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： De Vries AM,de Roten Y,Meystre C,Passchier J,Despland JN,Stiefel F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies on anxiety within oncology show a high prevalence of anxiety both during and after the course of the disease. However, little is known about factors that influence the level of anxiety in the diagnostic phase. This study examines the presence of anxiety during diagnosis and treatment planning and expl...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bronner MB,Nguyen MH,Smets EMA,van de Ven AWH,van Weert JCM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Men with prostate cancer face various body composition and psychosocial challenges following diagnosis. Movement-based interventions such as exercise may represent novel strategies to improve these important biopsychosocial changes. This systematic qualitative review aimed to examine the various exercise inte...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Langelier DM,D'Silva A,Shank J,Grant C,Bridel W,Culos-Reed SN

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tests the hypothesis that avoidance and intrusion play different roles in health-related quality of life (QoL) in women who have undergone breast cancer surgery. We assessed QoL (RAND-36), avoidance, intrusion, and total cancer-related distress (Impact of Event Scale) in 83 women at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： van de Wiel H,Geerts E,Hoekstra-Weebers J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is a complex health problem requiring multidisciplinary care. There are clinical guidelines available in order to improve the process and outcomes of cancer care within Europe. However, strategic action is still needed in many European Union (EU) Member States to develop or improve national cancer con...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Travado L,Reis JC,Watson M,Borràs J

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：:Two measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 36 (SF-36) and the Satisfaction with Life Domains Scale for Cancer (SLDS-C), were compared to examine the relationship between health status and life satisfaction among breast cancer survivors (BCSs). A total of 586 BCSs, al...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Matthews BA,Baker F,Hann DM,Denniston M,Smith TG

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has revealed the impact of the diagnosis of cancer on an individual, their spouse, and their family. One dimension that has received little attention is the impact of the cancer diagnosis on the patient's adolescent. This article offers an analysis of descriptive studies, intervention studies, and databased b...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Grabiak BR,Bender CM,Puskar KR

更新日期：2007-02-01 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:To investigate school performance of childhood cancer survivors focusing on the child's functioning, including peer relationships, school attendance, and academic achievement. METHODS:We studied 241 children from 15 institutions in Korea between 2015 and 2016. The self-reported paper-and-pencil questionnaire...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Park M,Park HJ,Lee JM,Ju HY,Park BK,Yu ES,Yang HK,Kim JY,Park SK,Lee YH,Shim YJ,Kim HS,Lee JA,Lim YJ,Cheuh HW,Park JK,Lee MJ,Kim SK,Choi HS,Hah JO,Park KD,Kang HJ,Shin HY

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

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：:Cooperative care is a relatively new treatment model that seeks to improve quality, conserve resources, and manage chronic conditions by providing patient and carepartner education in a homelike setting. Support from health care professionals is immediately available as patients and carepartners learn the skills neede...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McLane L,Jones K,Lydiatt W,Lydiatt D,Richards A

更新日期：2003-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To provide one of the first prospective reports examining neuropsychological outcomes for children treated with 1800 cGy whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and prophylactic chemotherapy versus prophylactic chemotherapy alone for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Acute and long-term neuropsychological toxiciti...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Annett RD,Hile S,Bedrick E,Kunin-Batson AS,Krull KR,Embry L,MacLean WE Jr,Noll RB

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Posttraumatic growth at end of life, a positive psychological consequence of dealing with a life crisis, may be catalyzed by the trauma of facing mortality. Studies on cancer patients' posttraumatic growth have overwhelmingly examined early-stage survivors. Of the few studies on advanced cancer patients, none...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

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

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although oncology social workers (OSWs) have emerged as a core profession in the provision of psychosocial services, there is a lack of empirical studies that describe their daily clinical work with next of kin (NOK). The overall aim of this study was to explore NOK's motives for consulting an OSW. This can p...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Isaksson J,Lilliehorn S,Salander P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the prevalence and correlates of supportive care needs in testicular cancer (TC) survivors. METHODS:Men who had completed active anti-cancer treatment for TC between 6 months and 5 years previously showing no evidence of recurrence were recruited from 14 Australia...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Smith AB,King M,Butow P,Luckett T,Grimison P,Toner GC,Stockler M,Hovey E,Stubbs J,Hruby G,Gurney H,Turner S,Alam M,Cox K,Olver I

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the interdependent, dyadic, mental health of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and their caregivers. Our aims were as follows: (1) to investigate the degree to which patients' and caregivers' subjective perceptions of illness severity are congruent with objective severity (i.e., med...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Juth V,Silver RC,Sender L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of testing for germline mutations in breast/ovarian cancer-associated genes (BRCA1/BRCA2) among men who undergo genetic testing. METHODS:A cross-sectional study compared 51 mutation carriers with 30 men who tested negativ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shiloh S,Dagan E,Friedman I,Blank N,Friedman E

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:With increasing evidence from controlled trials on benefits of early palliative care, there is a need for studies examining implementation in real-world settings. The INTEGRATE Project was a 3-year real-world project that promoted early identification and support of patients with cancer who may benefit from p...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Evans JM,Mackinnon M,Pereira J,Earle CC,Gagnon B,Arthurs E,Gradin S,Buchman S,Wright FC

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many women with breast cancer (BC) hesitate to raise sexual concerns clinically. We evaluated a multimedia intervention to facilitate BC patients' communication about sexual/menopausal health, called Starting the Conversation (STC). METHODS:Female BC patients (N = 144) were randomly assigned to either STC (2...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Reese JB,Sorice KA,Pollard W,Handorf E,Beach MC,Daly MB,Porter LS,Tulsky JA,Lepore SJ

更新日期：2020-12-10 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：: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 study is to examine the relationships between perceived initial cancer disclosure communication with doctors, levels of hope, and levels of trust in doctors among cancer patients in China. METHODS:A total number of 192 cancer inpatients in a cancer hospital in China were surveyed. Perceived disclosure st...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Cao W,Qi X,Yao T,Han X,Feng X

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the procreational intention rates among cancer survivors whose fertility was unimpaired and to identify the factors associated with their procreational intentions. METHODS:Six thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven adult cancer patients treated between September and October 2002 were randomly se...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Mancini J,Rey D,Préau M,Le Corroller-Soriano AG,Moatti JP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00