abstract：OBJECTIVE:Truth telling or transmitting bad news is a problem that all doctors must frequently face. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate if medical students' opinions of truth telling differed from their observations of attending physicians' actual clinical practice. METHODS:The subjects were ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Tang WR,Fang JT,Fang CK,Fujimori M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The primary aim of this study was to describe Japanese oncology nurses' self-reported ability to assess and care for cancer patients' mental health. A secondary aim was to describe nurses' self-reported stress levels and need for stress management related to caring for oncology patients. METHODS:This cross-s...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kaneko M,Ryu S,Nishida H,Tamasato K,Shimodaira Y,Nishimura K,Kume M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to systematically review and synthesise qualitative studies of employment and cancer. METHODS:A rigorous systematic review and meta-synthesis process was followed. A total of 13,233 papers were retrieved from eight databases; 69 were deemed relevant following title and abstract appraisal. F...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wells M,Williams B,Firnigl D,Lang H,Coyle J,Kroll T,MacGillivray S

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:People with low-grade brain tumour experience a range of emotional, behavioural and psychosocial consequences. Using Leventhal's self-regulation model to explore biopsychosocial factors associated with distress, we examine the relationships between illness perceptions, coping and depression, anxiety and posit...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Keeling M,Bambrough J,Simpson J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the Western world with well-described negative effects from treatments. However, outcomes are highly heterogeneous. A Phase 3 trial of a psycho-educational intervention was undertaken, aiming to reduce cancer-specific and decision-related distress and impro...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chambers SK,Ferguson M,Gardiner RA,Aitken J,Occhipinti S

更新日期：2013-05-01 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:Understanding cancer patients' supportive care needs can help optimize health-care systems and inform services development. We therefore examined the prevalence of supportive care needs in Chinese breast (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) patients to identify prevalence and correlates of unmet needs. METHODS:...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Li WW,Lam WW,Au AH,Ye M,Law WL,Poon J,Kwong A,Suen D,Tsang J,Girgis A,Fielding R

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a demanding cancer treatment associated with enduring physical and psychological complications. Survivors' well-being may be further compromised by exposure to chronic stressors common to this population, including difficulties arising from costly medical care, chan...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hamilton JG,Wu LM,Austin JE,Valdimarsdottir H,Basmajian K,Vu A,Rowley SD,Isola L,Redd WH,Rini C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to describe coping strategies and their associations with psychological distress in young adult survivors of childhood cancer. METHODS:One hundred and sixty-four childhood cancer survivors, at least 7 years after diagnosis, completed questionnaires assessing demographics, health in...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wenninger K,Helmes A,Bengel J,Lauten M,Völkel S,Niemeyer CM

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:To describe the psychological needs of adolescent survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or brain tumor (BT), we examined the following: (i) the occurrence of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional concerns identified during a comprehensive psychological evaluation and (ii) the frequency of referrals ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kahalley LS,Wilson SJ,Tyc VL,Conklin HM,Hudson MM,Wu S,Xiong X,Stancel HH,Hinds PS

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) document a significant proportion of cancer survivors reporting severe posttraumatic stress symptoms, even when they do not meet full diagnostic criteria. However, few studies have directly examined the clinical significance of these 'partial PTSD' symptoms in ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Varela VS,Ng A,Mauch P,Recklitis CJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Some individuals are able to gain psychological benefits from illness and adversity, such as a greater sense of purpose and closer relationships, termed 'benefit finding' (BF). The main aim of this study was to explore the extent to which BF is reported in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Secondary ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Llewellyn CD,Horney DJ,McGurk M,Weinman J,Herold J,Altman K,Smith HE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing proportions of patients diagnosed with cancer will become long-term survivors (≥ 5 years post-diagnosis). However, survivors may continue to experience negative effects of cancer and/or treatment, including fear of recurrence (FoR). This review aims to provide an overview of current knowledge on F...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Koch L,Jansen L,Brenner H,Arndt V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on partners and close family members of patients. Little is currently known about the long-term impact. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to describe health status, levels of anxiety and depression, unmet supportive care needs and positive outcomes in th...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Turner D,Adams E,Boulton M,Harrison S,Khan N,Rose P,Ward A,Watson EK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The relation between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and aspects of the social context, such as social support and social constraint, continues to be unclear in cancer survivors. Social cognitive processing theory is a useful framework for examining the effect of the social context on PTG. In theory, support inter...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Nenova M,DuHamel K,Zemon V,Rini C,Redd WH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many cancer patients turn to the Internet to obtain information on their disease. This digital quest is often motivated by a perceived discrepancy between the information received from health professionals and patients' actual informational needs. This discrepancy may be reduced by supplementing standard pat...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Emond Y,de Groot J,Wetzels W,van Osch L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical recommendations for survivors of melanoma generally include skin care behaviors, including regular physician and skin self-examination to identify any recurrences or second primary disease early, as well as sun protection. We measured skin care behaviors in a population-based sample of melanoma su...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bowen D,Jabson J,Haddock N,Hay J,Edwards K

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study explores the impact that cancer-related financial hardship/worries can have on family life. METHODS:Forty patients (19 male and 21 female) and 17 carers participated in a qualitative study, which drew on certain elements of grounded theory methods. Participants were 18 years or older and were acce...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Amir Z,Wilson K,Hennings J,Young A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thirty years after the origin of the field of psycho-oncology, limited data exist about the work practices of professionals providing psychosocial care to children with cancer and their families. METHOD:A survey was designed to assess training, work environment, theoretical orientation, services provided, s...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wiener L,Oppenheim D,Breyer J,Battles H,Zadeh S,Patenaude AF

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:A diagnosis of cancer during the teenage years arrives at an important stage of development, where issues of normality, identity and independence are crucial. Education provides opportunity for peer contact, achievement and development for teenagers. This systematic review examined the impact of a diagnosis ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Pini S,Hugh-Jones S,Gardner PH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the increasing numbers of immigrant families in Canada, it is imperative that healthcare providers (HCPs) understand the caregiving experiences of immigrant family caregivers. Our study aimed to explore any special challenges faced by immigrant parents of children with cancer and to identify supportive...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Klassen AF,Gulati S,Watt L,Banerjee AT,Sung L,Klaassen RJ,Dix D,Poureslami IM,Shaw N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the proposed seven-factor structure of the Illness Perception Questionnaire—Revised (Timeline Acute/Chronic, Timeline Cyclical, Consequences, Personal Control, Treatment Control, Illness Coherence and Emotional Representations) is appropriate among a population of oesophageal cancer surv...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Dempster M,McCorry NK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer occurs during one in 1000-5000 of the approximately 6 million yearly US pregnancies identified by the American Pregnancy Association. Although a newly diagnosed cancer is associated with substantial distress, little is known about cancer's emotional impact on women when diagnosed during pregnancy, and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Henry M,Huang LN,Sproule BJ,Cardonick EH

更新日期：2012-04-01 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: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:Caregivers may experience positive or negative feelings about their role. The study investigated the determinants of the burden and positivity of family caregivers of Korean terminal cancer patients. METHODS:A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted with 139 family caregivers. Determinants of caregi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Park CH,Shin DW,Choi JY,Kang J,Baek YJ,Mo HN,Lee MS,Park SJ,Park SM,Park S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this review is to describe the empirical literature on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Latina breast cancer survivors by exploring the social determinants of health. In framing the key domains of survivors' quality of life within a ecological-contextual model that evaluates indiv...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lopez-Class M,Gomez-Duarte J,Graves K,Ashing-Giwa K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore with Arabic-Australian patients and their communities, the cultural context of cancer, both sporadic and inherited, by examining their beliefs about its causes and the modes of communication about cancer with family, friends and the community. METHOD:The design is an ethnographic and qualitative ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Saleh M,Barlow-Stewart K,Meiser B,Tucker K,Eisenbruch M,Kirk J

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Cancer patients and partners often report inadequate communication about illness-related issues, although it is essential for mutual support and informal caregiving. This study examined the patterns of change in dyadic communication between patients with prostate cancer and their partners, and also determined...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Song L,Northouse LL,Zhang L,Braun TM,Cimprich B,Ronis DL,Mood DW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Men have higher incidence and mortality rates for nearly all cancers. They are less likely than women to utilise cancer information services and other social support services. The aim of this study was to explore and compare the experience and coping behaviour of men and women after treatment for colorectal ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： McCaughan E,Prue G,Parahoo K,McIlfatrick S,McKenna H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this study was to describe the gender difference of grief experience and mood distress among caregivers who cared for terminal cancer patients residing in a hospice ward. METHODS:This study recruited 432 caregivers who cared for terminal cancer patients in the hospice ward. Caregivers received tele...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chiu YW,Yin SM,Hsieh HY,Wu WC,Chuang HY,Huang CT

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00