Support needs of couples with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer during reproductive decision making.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mixed reports exist about the impact of supportive-expressive group therapy (SEGT) on survival. METHODS:From 485 women with advanced breast cancer recruited between 1996-2002, 227 (47%) consented and were randomized within an average 10 months of cancer recurrence in a 2:1 ratio to intervention with 1 year ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kissane DW,Grabsch B,Clarke DM,Smith GC,Love AW,Bloch S,Snyder RD,Li Y

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess differences in prolonged grief, depression, posttraumatic stress, and sleep disturbances in bereaved parents across years since loss (1-5 years) and by gender and to assess potential interactive effects of time since loss and gender on bereavement outcomes. METHODS:This study examined symptom level...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Pohlkamp L,Kreicbergs U,Sveen J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adjuvant hormonotherapy for prostate cancer patients after radical radiotherapy has a well-established value. However, the impact of such treatment on the patients' quality of life remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE:The objective is to assess the impact of adjuvant hormonotherapy with luteinizing hormone...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wiechno PJ,Sadowska M,Kalinowski T,Michalski W,Demkow T

更新日期：2013-02-01 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:Previous research indicates that the FACIT-Sp instrument is susceptible to bias when measuring spiritual well-being in older patients. Our first focus was to evaluate the two-factor vs the three-factor model of the FACIT-Sp and our second focus was to explore how these models behave for different age groups. ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kørup AK,Wehberg S,Hvidt EA,Hvidt NC,Fitchett G,Hansen DG

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The couples coping with cancer together program (CCCT) is used to illustrate practical strategies to implement, evaluate, and grow a successful couples-based program in an NCI-designated CCC. CCCT is multimodal program utilizing psychoeducational, strategic, strengths-based, and problem-solving theoretical fr...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bitz C,Kent EE,Clark K,Loscalzo M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although stomas are necessary for disease treatment, they unavoidably affect patients' lives from physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and familial perspectives and contribute to feelings of embarrassment and shame. This study explored the current status and factors influencing stigma among Chinese pa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Yuan JM,Zhang JE,Zheng MC,Bu XQ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary evidence indicates that physical exercise may be an effective strategy for the rehabilitation of cancer patients following high dose chemotherapy (HDC) and bone marrow transplantation (BMT), but the focus of this research has been on physical fitness and medical outcomes. In the present study, we employed ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Courneya KS,Keats MR,Turner AR

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine if a deficit in metamemory could account for the disparity between subjective and objective measures of memory function commonly observed in patients with breast cancer (BC). Metamemory refers to the awareness and management of one's own memory function. It is consi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Collins B,Paquet L,Dominelli R,White A,MacKenzie J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The transition from active cancer treatment to survivorship represents a period of uncertainty for youth and their families, but factors associated with adaptation during this period are understudied. We evaluated associations among cancer and treatment-related variables, family factors (family functioning, c...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Al Ghriwati N,Stevens E,Velázquez-Martin B,Hocking MC,Schwartz LA,Barakat LP

更新日期：2020-11-12 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with the diagnosis of anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers in men. Evidence indicates that correct condom use in addition to obtaining the HPV vaccine provides the greatest protection from HPV infections. OBJECTIVE:To explore young men's beliefs and behavioral...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： FitzGerald S,Cornally N,Hegarty J

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the cost-effectiveness of RT Prepare in reducing breast cancer patients' psychological distress before treatment, compared with usual care. METHODS:RT Prepare, an intervention involving patient education and support consultations with a radiation therapist (RT), was implemented at three Australi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Youens D,Halkett G,Wright C,O'Connor M,Schofield P,Jefford M,Aranda S,Kane R,Moorin R,RT Prepare project team.

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Being an African American man is a risk factor for prostate cancer, and there is little consensus about the use of screening, early detection, and the efficacy of treatment for the disease. In this context, this systematic review examines the roles women, particularly wives, play in African American men's pro...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bergner EM,Cornish EK,Horne K,Griffith DM

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:A goal of family-focused therapies in oncology is to help families communicate effectively about illness and its management. Yet there has been no examination of whether and how conjoint sessions are conducive to this process. In this study, we (a) described the extent of cancer-specific communication during...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Zaider TI,Kissane DW,Schofield E,Li Y,Masterson M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The nature and magnitude of the problems facing caregivers remain largely unknown in developing countries of the world. This study addresses these issues in a group of caregivers of patients with cancer in Zaria, Nigeria. METHOD:One hundred and three patients attending an oncology outpatient clinic at the A...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Yusuf AJ,Adamu A,Nuhu FT

更新日期：2011-08-01 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:Despite the efficacy of clinical treatments (eg, adjuvant hormonal therapy) for breast cancer survivors (BCS), nonadherence rates remain high, increasing the risk of recurrence and mortality. The current study tested a theoretical model of medical nonadherence that proposes depression to be the most proximal ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Markovitz LC,Drysdale NJ,Bettencourt BA

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:It is well documented that stress is associated with negative health outcomes in cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a novel mindfulness intervention called mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) versus standard educational support, on indices of stress and quality of life in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Monti DA,Kash KM,Kunkel EJ,Moss A,Mathews M,Brainard G,Anne R,Leiby BE,Pequinot E,Newberg AB

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to explore cancer survivors' level of patient activation, ie, their knowledge, skills, and confidence for self-management, and to examine its relations to their participation in paid work and work-related problems. METHODS:A total of 524 Dutch cancer survivors, 208 younger than 65 years, com...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： van Maarschalkerweerd P,Rademakers J,Rijken M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines the demographic and clinical variables associated with cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in a sample of older, male, oral-digestive cancer survivors at VA Medical Centers in Boston and Houston. METHODS:A two-time point, longitudinal design was used, with cognitive assessment cond...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Regier NG,Naik AD,Mulligan EA,Nasreddine ZS,Driver JA,Sada YH,Moye J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients' satisfaction with life, viewed in terms of the discrepancy between the perceived attainment and subjective importance of various life values, is a less often studied phenomenon for understanding the psychological adaptation in cancer patients. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the relation ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Nordin K,Wasteson E,Hoffman K,Glimelius B,Sjödén PO

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer and its treatment often have a profound impact on patients, leading to increased health care use in the years after diagnosis. Social support is an important determinant of health care use. Partners of cancer patients may not always be able to provide all support patients need and patients may then rev...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Heins MJ,Hopman EP,Korevaar JC,Schellevis FG,Donker GA,Rijken PM

更新日期：2016-05-01 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:Recently, caregiver burden (CB) has emerged as an important issue in the area of palliative medicine. However, patients' feelings related to being a burden to their families (i.e., self-perceived burden [SPB]) is also a significant issue. We evaluated the relation of CB and SPB as preference for palliative ca...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lee JE,Shin DW,Cho J,Yang HK,Kim SY,Yoo HS,Jho HJ,Shin JY,Cho B,Park K,Park JH

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:The objectives were to describe parent-rated and physician-rated prognosis in a wide range of pediatric cancers and to describe the prevalence and predictors of parental prognostic optimism in poor prognosis pediatric cancer patients. METHODS:This Canadian multi-institutional cross-sectional study included c...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sung L,Klaassen RJ,Dix D,Pritchard S,Yanofsky R,Ethier MC,Klassen A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00