Family factors and health-related quality of life within 6 months of completion of childhood cancer treatment.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the role of spirituality in terminally ill cancer patients who volunteer for clinical trials of experimental agents. Information about spirituality (FACIT-Sp), quality of life (FACT-G), awareness of prognosis, and decision-making preferences was obtained from 162 advanced cance...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Daugherty CK,Fitchett G,Murphy PE,Peterman AH,Banik DM,Hlubocky F,Tartaro J

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Population-based data on the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in patients with breast cancer are lacking. Because the National Health Insurance (NHI) Program in South Korea is a compulsory social insurance system covering the entire Korean population, the NHI is a good source of information for epidemiol...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kang JI,Sung NY,Park SJ,Lee CG,Lee BO

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study revealed the landscape of noncancer conversations, identifying topics and types of everyday conversation, and examined links to psychological adjustment among couples coping with breast cancer. METHODS:Fifty-two couples wore the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) over 1 weekend and self-repor...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Robbins ML,Karan A,López AM,Weihs KL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mother-daughter communication is central to how women adjust to breast cancer. They may be aided by models of healthy communication that illustrate both women's perspectives. Families establish normative communication patterns that inform how they cope. We used family communication patterns theory to examine ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fisher CL,Wolf BM,Fowler C,Canzona MR

更新日期：2017-11-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients experience considerable psychological stress because of changes brought on by their illness. Religion may be a resource for such patients. We examined the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices in CRC patients and correlation with demographic, social, psychological, and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shaheen Al Ahwal M,Al Zaben F,Sehlo MG,Khalifa DA,Koenig HG

更新日期：2016-03-01 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: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:Attention for the expanding group of cancer survivors at work, and the late effects they are confronted with while working, has been limited. The objective of this systematic review is to identify and summarize studies, exploring ongoing physical and/or psychosocial problems related to functioning of employee...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Duijts SF,van Egmond MP,Spelten E,van Muijen P,Anema JR,van der Beek AJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：:This preliminary study investigated whether bupropion sustained release (SR) improved symptomatic fatigue, depression and quality of life in cancer patients and caregiver quality of life. The sample consisted of a prospective open case series of 21 cancer patients, with fatigue and with or without depression at modera...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Moss EL,Simpson JS,Pelletier G,Forsyth P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the association between functional impairments of individuals with cancer and caregiver psychological well-being, and examined the moderating effect of social support. METHODS:Sixty-three caregivers (71% female) of individuals with brain tumor (n=27) and other cancers (n=36) were recr...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ownsworth T,Henderson L,Chambers SK

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which self-efficacy mediates the relations between social support and childhood cancer survivors' physical activity (PA). METHODS:A structured telephone survey was conducted with 105 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-16 years. Participants completed ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Gilliam MB,Madan-Swain A,Whelan K,Tucker DC,Demark-Wahnefried W,Schwebel DC

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：: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：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：:The present study was designed to explore the extent to which advanced cancer pain is explicable in terms of both physical pain intensity and affect. Most notably, it expanded on previous findings by more clearly elucidating the relationship between several discrete emotional states and the total experience of cancer ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sela RA,Bruera E,Conner-spady B,Cumming C,Walker C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine the effect of perceived diagnostic delay on cancer-related distress and determine whether fear of cancer-recurrence and quality of life mediate this relationship. METHODS:Cross-sectional study in which 311 colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors in Scotland completed a survey, which inc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Miles A,McClements PL,Steele RJ,Redeker C,Sevdalis N,Wardle J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Life-threatening health events prompt psychological distress that may motivate individuals to reduce health risks. If so, interventions timed to take advantage of these 'teachable moments' could be particularly effective. To explore this association, early stage prostate and breast cancer patients were identified from...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McBride CM,Clipp E,Peterson BL,Lipkus IM,Demark-Wahnefried W

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The information needs of patients and carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including from the Chinese community, are not well understood, and there has been no previous synthesis of the literature. We conducted a systematic review of the information needs of the Chinese community aff...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lim BT,Butow P,Mills J,Miller A,Goldstein D

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：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：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：:Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation (AuBMT) has emerged as an efficacious treatment for certain hematological and solid tumors. Some of the complications of allogeneic transplants are avoided with an autologous transplant. Due to the decreased toxicity of this procedure, AuBMT can be administered at a community hos...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Amato JJ,Williams M,Greenberg C,Bar M,Lo S,Tepler I

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the feasibility of a computerised assessment and to compare resulting quality of life scores among oncology carers and patients. METHODS:Six hundred and twenty-two subjects (carers n = 234, patients n = 388) attending an oncology or haematology clinic completed the WHO-Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQO...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Carter G,Lewin T,Rashid G,Adams C,Clover K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies in breast cancer patients indicate that chemotherapy may cause subtle cognitive disturbances in some women, but the course is unclear. The current study evaluated the cognitive effects of adjuvant chemotherapy in post-menopausal breast cancer patients 1 year following completion of treatment. PATIENT...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Collins B,Mackenzie J,Stewart A,Bielajew C,Verma S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little attention has been paid to sleep disturbance experienced by advanced cancer patients. The purpose of the present study was to investigate longitudinal change in sleep disturbance and to identify factors that associated with and predicted sleep disturbance among 209 consecutive terminally ill cancer patients. Pa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Akechi T,Okuyama T,Akizuki N,Shimizu K,Inagaki M,Fujimori M,Shima Y,Furukawa TA,Uchitomi Y

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Head and neck cancer (HNCa) introduces numerous stressors. We developed the Cancer-Related Stressors Checklist (CRSC), which documents exposure to seven categories of common stressors and emotional distress. We surveyed HNCa survivors and examined associations among exposure to cancer-related stressors, illn...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Devins GM,Payne AY,Lebel S,Mah K,Lee RN,Irish J,Wong J,Rodin GM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite the emphasis that communication skills training (CST) programmes place on attending to the emotional care of patients, evidence suggests that practitioners neglect this aspect of patient care. We describe and compare doctors' and nurses' accounts of managing the emotional care of parents of children w...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Forsey M,Salmon P,Eden T,Young B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reviews on the psychosocial aspects of genetic testing for hereditary diseases typically focus on outcomes for carriers and non-carriers of genetic mutations. However, the majority of unaffected individuals from high-risk families do not undergo predictive testing. The aim of this review was to examine studie...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Heiniger L,Butow PN,Price MA,Charles M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00