Cancer survivors' activation to self-management and its relationship with participation in paid work and work-related problems.

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:The 12-item Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp) is a popular measure of the religious/spiritual (R/S) components of quality of life (QoL) in patients with cancer. The original factor analyses of the FACIT-Sp supported two factors: Meaning/Peace and Faith. Bec...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Canada AL,Murphy PE,Fitchett G,Peterman AH,Schover LR

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：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: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：OBJECTIVE:Parents often feel ill-equipped to prepare their dependent children (<18 years old) for the death of a parent, necessitating support from professionals. The aim of this study is to explore health and social care professionals' (HSCPs) experiences and perceptions of providing supportive care to parents regardi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hanna JR,McCaughan E,Beck ER,Semple CJ

更新日期：2020-10-22 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the patterns and covariates of benefit finding over time among young Black breast cancer (BC) survivors. METHODS:Black women (N = 305) with invasive BC diagnosed ≤50 years were recruited an average of 1.9 years post-BC diagnosis. Participants completed self-report questionnaires of benefit finding...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Conley CC,Small BJ,Christie J,Hoogland AI,Augusto BM,Garcia JD,Pal T,Vadaparampil ST

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:In the context of a large study of effective and ineffective cancer care communications from the perspective of patients with cancer, the authors documented the pervasiveness of the desire for human connection. Analyzing accounts from 200 patients with diverse cancer experiences, they concluded that, while anonymity i...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Thorne SE,Kuo M,Armstrong EA,McPherson G,Harris SR,Hislop TG

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of breast cancer tends to result in physical side effects (e.g., vaginal dryness, stomatitis, and atrophy) that can cause sexual problems. Although studies of early-stage breast cancer have demonstrated that sexual problems are associated with increased depressive symptoms for both patients and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Milbury K,Badr H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continued smoking following a cancer diagnosis has adverse impacts on cancer treatment and puts individuals at risk of secondary cancers. Data on the prevalence and correlates of smoking among cancer patients are critical for successfully targeting smoking cessation interventions. AIMS:To explore among a sa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Regan T,Carey M,Bryant J,Waller A,Mansfield E,Sitas F,Tracey E

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to explore the experience of living with symptoms caused by colorectal cancer (CRC) and its treatment from the perspectives of those affected. METHODS:In a systematic search of qualitative studies published up to September 2017, 21 relevant papers were identified. The m...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hildebrandt C,Mayer H,Koller A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Research has demonstrated that treating cancer patients' psychological and physical health leads to improved overall health. This may be especially true for palliative care patients facing serious illness. This study examines the proportion and determinants of psychology service utilization in an outpatient p...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Azuero C,Allen RS,Kvale E,Azuero A,Parmelee P

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis of breast cancer prompts emotional reactions, which predispose to psychosocial problems and poor adjustment. Assessment of the psychosocial issues could help articulation of specific interventions. There is paucity of data on psychosocial issues in breast cancer from Nigeria. We assessed knowle...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ohaeri BM,Ofi AB,Campbell OB

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore any possible subgroupings of prostate cancer (PCa) patients based upon their combined anxiety-depression symptoms for the purposes of informing targeted treatments. METHODS:A sample of 119 PCa patients completed the GAD7 (anxiety) and PHQ9 (depression), plus a background questionnaire, by mail su...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sharpley CF,Bitsika V,Warren AK,Christie DRH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Classical psychometric methods have been used to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the 42-item Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI). Our aim was to expand on this evidence with information on the discriminative value of the individual items when administered to people with a personal history o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Costa DS,Dieng M,Cust AE,Butow PN,Kasparian NA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of ovarian cancer from the husband's perspective. METHODS:Participants were recruited through a large Midwestern hospital and a state ovarian cancer advocacy organization. A one-time telephone interview was conducted with each participant....

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ponto JA,Barton D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The impact of social support on successful smoking cessation has been well documented. However, little is known about whether personal experience with cancer may motivate cancer survivors to support smoking cessation among their family members and friends. As a first step in this line of research, we sought ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Garces YI,Patten CA,Sinicrope PS,Decker PA,Offord KP,Brown PD,Clark MM,Rummans TA,Foote RL,Hurt RD

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to identify men at genetically high-risk of prostate cancer (PrCa) would enable screening to be targeted at those most in need. This study explored the psychological impact (in terms of general and PrCa-specific worry and risk perceptions) on men with a family history of PrCa, undergoing prostate...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bancroft EK,Castro E,Bancroft GA,Ardern-Jones A,Moynihan C,Page E,Taylor N,Eeles RA,Rowley E,Cox K

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current study set out to identify distress in cancer patients undergoing curative treatment within India. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study was carried out to measure distress and contributory factors in 103 cancer patients undergoing treatment with curative intent. The patients were interviewed using the...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Pandey M,Thomas BC,Ramdas K,Nandamohan V

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：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: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：BACKGROUND:Fear of recurrence (FOR) has been increasingly recognised as an issue of significant burden for most cancer patients, and has been associated with psychological morbidity and reduced quality of life. More recently, the impact of recurrence fears has been indicated in the families of cancer patients. However,...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hodges LJ,Humphris GM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complaints about attention disorders are common among breast cancer survivors who have undergone chemotherapy treatment. However, it is not known whether these complaints indicate a global attention deficit or the selective impairment of attention networks. OBJECTIVE:This study sought to investigate the a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chen X,Li J,Ren J,Hu X,Zhu C,Tian Y,Hu P,Ma H,Yu F,Wang K

更新日期：2014-10-01 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:A randomised controlled trial (RCT) demonstrated that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for fatigue during curative cancer treatment was effective shortly after cancer treatment. This study aimed to identify which patient characteristics predict fatigue improvement after CBT. In addition, the long-term effect...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Goedendorp MM,Gielissen MF,Peters ME,Verhagen CA,Bleijenberg G

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify and examine religious and spiritual coping strategies among elderly women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. METHODS:A convenience sample of 33 women age 65 years was recruited within 6 months of diagnosis. Respondents participated in a structured interview with open-ended questions. Transcripts o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Feher S,Maly RC

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00