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Custers JAE, Kwakkenbos L, Levis B, Döking S, van der Hoeven YCW, Leermakers L, de Wilt JHW, Thewes B, Braamse AMJ, Dekker J, Prins JB. Randomized controlled trial of an individual blended cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce psychological distress among distressed colorectal cancer survivors: The COloRectal canceR distrEss reduCTion trial. Psychooncology 2024; 33:e6270. [PMID: 38117026 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer survivors (CRCS) often experience high levels of distress. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of blended cognitive behavior therapy (bCBT) on distress severity among distressed CRCS. METHODS CRCS (targeted N = 160) with high distress (Distress Thermometer ≥5) between 6 months and 5 years post cancer treatment were randomly allocated (1:1 ratio) to receive bCBT, (14 weeks including five face-to-face, and three telephone sessions and access to interactive website), or care as usual (CAU). Participants completed questionnaires at baseline (T0), four (T1) and 7 months later (T2). Intervention participants completed bCBT between T0 and T1. The primary outcome analyzed in the intention-to-treat population was distress severity (Brief Symptom Inventory; BSI-18) immediately post-intervention (T1). RESULTS 84 participants were randomized to bCBT (n = 41) or CAU (n = 43). In intention-to-treat analysis, the intervention significantly reduced distress immediately post-intervention (-3.86 points, 95% CI -7.00 to -0.73) and at 7 months post-randomization (-3.88 points, 95% CI -6.95 to -0.80) for intervention compared to CAU. Among secondary outcomes, at both time points, depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, cancer worry, and cancer-specific distress were significantly lower in the intervention arm. Self-efficacy scores were significantly higher. Overall treatment satisfaction was high (7.4/10, N = 36) and 94% of participants would recommend the intervention to other colorectal cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS The blended COloRectal canceR distrEss reduCTion intervention seems an efficacious psychological intervention to reduce distress severity in distressed CRCS. Yet uncertainty remains about effectiveness because fewer participants than targeted were included in this trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Register NTR6025.
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- José A E Custers
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Radboudumc Center for Mindfulness, Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Centre for Prognosis Research, School of Medicine, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- School of Psychology, Sydney University, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Thilges S, Mumby P, Sinacore J, Clark J, Czerlanis C. Implementing a cognitive behavioral intervention for patients with head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:476. [PMID: 37466682 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07948-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Sequelae of and therapies for head and neck cancers (HNC) are associated with physical and functional impairment as well as increased levels of psychological distress post treatment. Given the impact of HNC and treatment on functioning (i.e., eating and talking), health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a significant area of survivorship concern within this population. Although prior research indicates that the incidence of anxiety and depression ranges from 15 to 50%, to date, there is a paucity of research on specific psychosocial interventions related to HNC treatment and completed studies have been limited by infrequent use of a randomized design and provision of non-standardized psychosocial interventions. This study aimed to address these gaps and utilize a brief cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) to improve (1) self-efficacy for coping with cancer, (2) depressive symptoms, (3) other psychological symptoms, and (4) HRQOL among patients with HNC. METHODS In an effort to conduct a randomized clinical trial of those undergoing treatment for HNC, eighty-eight patients were assigned to receive either a standardized CBI or usual psychological care (N = 47 and 41, respectively) with a 1-year follow-up. The means of all variables for both groups, adjusted for baseline, were visually compared at 3, 6, and 12 months post treatment. RESULTS As has been a challenge in other longitudinal HNC studies, a high degree of attrition occurred, with a loss of 35 patients from the CBI group and 29 from the usual care group. Despite the high attrition, analysis of existing data indicated that the effect of CBI was discernable among the patients who completed the course of the study. Of the 38 comparisons, 34 showed that the CBI group had the favorable outcome. Important considerations for implementation of a structured psychotherapy intervention during active cancer treatment with multiple barriers including communication challenges and practical limitations were realized. CONCLUSIONS The impact of HNC treatment can be particularly distressing as it often results in functional impairment and markedly changed activities of daily living among survivors. However, engaging in therapeutic methods to cope and manage distress during treatment can influence QOL and mood into the survivorship phase.
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- Sarah Thilges
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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Sjövall A, Lagergren P, Johar A, Buchli C. Quality of life and patient reported symptoms after colorectal cancer in a Swedish population. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:191-201. [PMID: 36097801 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM A proportion of patients treated for colorectal cancer have impaired quality of life (QoL) but it is uncertain if the level of QoL differs from the corresponding background population. This population-based cohort study aimed to evaluate health-related QoL in colorectal cancer patients and compare their QoL with that of a Swedish reference population. METHODS Patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer Stages I-III in the Stockholm-Gotland region in 2013-2015 received the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and the QLQ-CR29 questionnaires and the low anterior resection syndrome score, 1 year after surgery. Patient and tumour data were collected from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry. The patient cohort was matched to a Swedish reference population regarding EORTC QLQ-C30. Global QoL was compared to the reference population and a patient group with impaired QoL was defined. Detailed patient-reported outcomes were analysed in relation to global QoL in the patient cohort. RESULTS A total of 925 patients returned the questionnaires and 358 patients (38.70%) reported a clinically relevant impaired global QoL compared to the reference population. Patients with impaired QoL reported clinically relevant and statistically significantly more complaints regarding bowel habits, pain and anxiety. After adjustment for sex, age and stoma, anxiety was the strongest predictor for impaired QoL, with OR 6.797 (95% CI 4.677-9.879). CONCLUSION A substantial proportion of patients treated for colorectal cancer have impaired global QoL. This impairment is strongly associated with several physical symptoms and anxiety.
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- Annika Sjövall
- Department of Pelvic Cancer, GI Oncology and Colorectal Surgery Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pelvic Cancer, GI Oncology and Colorectal Surgery Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hu Y, Gao RC, Sang N, Wu L, Shi PL, Wu GC. Influencing factors of self-disclosure and its impact on quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2023; 32:207-215. [PMID: 36470586 DOI: 10.1177/09612033221143935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-disclosure may enhance positive illness perceptions, whereas patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) always facing negative illness perceptions due to multiple reasons, so elucidation of factors affecting self-disclosure may facilitate the development of quality of life. METHODS A total of 161 hospitalized patients with SLE were recruited. Scales on demographic and clinical characteristics, self-disclosure, psychosocial status (e.g. Social Support Rating Scale - SSRS) and quality of life were used to collect related information from clients. Univariate analysis was performed by Kruskal-Wallis rank-sum test or chi-square test, and multivariate analysis by ordinal logistic regression. RESULTS Social support, drinking, depression and cause of hospitalization were found to be influencing factors of self-disclosure. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that the significant and independent factors associated with self-disclosure in patients with SLE were social support, drinking and depression. Domains of LupusQoL, except physical health and fatigue, were positively correlated with self-disclosure. CONCLUSIONS With the increase of social support, the level of self-disclosure become worse, drinking, depression and cause of hospitalization are risk factors for it. Moreover, the level of self-disclosure is positively related to the LupusQoL. Medical staff should formulate effective measures according to the results to improve self-disclosure in patients with SLE and promote their quality of life.
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- Yang Hu
- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Capilla-Díaz C, Moya-Muñoz N, Matas-Terrón JM, Pérez-Morente MÁ, Álvarez-Serrano MA, Montoya-Juárez R, Hueso-Montoro C. Evaluation of interventions in people with digestive stoma through the Nursing Interventions Classification. Int J Nurs Knowl 2021; 33:40-48. [PMID: 34003579 DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine which nursing interventions are used in individuals with a digestive stoma and the relationships between nursing interventions used and sociodemographic and clinical variables. METHODS The present study is an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive. Data from 102 individuals in the general surgery unit of a first-level hospital (University Hospital Complex of Granada, Spain) were analyzed. Data on the use of nursing interventions and sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data analyses were conducted. FINDINGS Interventions: Decision-Making Support (5250) and Ostomy Care (0480) were the most prevalent interventions in the sample. The period of care (postoperative and follow-up) was the most common significant variable (p < 0.05) among the interventions observed. Anxiety Reduction (5820), Nutritional Counseling (5246), Self-Esteem Enhancement (5400), and Body Image Enhancement (5220) were also relevant findings. CONCLUSIONS The present study contributes to determining which nursing interventions are used in individuals with a digestive stoma. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE This study could be useful in planning nursing interventions in individuals with a digestive stoma.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Luo X, Li J, Chen M, Gong J, Xu Y, Li Q. A literature review of post-treatment survivorship interventions for colorectal cancer survivors and/or their caregivers. Psychooncology 2021; 30:807-817. [PMID: 33656767 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors have reported a number of concerns and unmet needs after treatment completion. This paper aims to explore existing survivorship interventions after CRC treatment according to the American Cancer Society CRC Survivorship Care Guidelines, to identify study gaps, and provide valuable evidence directing future research. METHODS Five electronic databases, including CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases from 2005 to October 2020, were systematically searched to identify English or Chinese literature on CRC post-treatment survivorship interventions. Manual searching through the articles' references lists was also conducted. RESULTS Thirty studies met the criteria, and focused on addressing issues in four CRC Survivorship Care Guidelines domains. Several issues for CRC surveillance programmes remain to be explored. Regarding the long-term physical and psychosocial effects of CRC treatment, we found mounting evidence for various interventions to solve ostomy issues and improve distress/depression/anxiety, strong evidence for exercise to improve fatigue, and limited evidence in addressing CRC patient sexual concerns. For health promotion, high-quality evidence was found for exercises to improve cardiopulmonary fitness, metabolism, tumour-related biomarkers, and short-term improvement in physical fitness and QOL. Emerging evidence was found for a survivorship care plan to improve patient perceptions of care coordination. CONCLUSIONS Further refinements based on the existing evidence, and the development of comprehensive CRC survivorship care comprising multiple essential survivorship components, are required. Furthermore, considering both survivor and caregiver cancer survivorship needs, future research may optimise the care delivered, and help survivors and their families live better with cancer.
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- Xingjuan Luo
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xian, Shaanxi, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Döking S, Koulil SSV, Thewes B, Braamse AM, Custers JA, Prins JB. Combined Face-to-Face and Online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for High Distress of Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Case Study. COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2020.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Quality of Life Structural Equation Model for Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Rehabil Nurs 2020; 46:253-261. [PMID: 32991398 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to propose and test a quality of life model among Korean patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using structural equation modeling. DESIGN A cross-sectional study was performed. METHODS Data from 184 patients with ALS were collected from two university hospitals in Seoul and Busan, South Korea, between June and December 2018. FINDINGS The modified model indices indicated adequate data fit. Quality of life predictors were social support, physical functional status, depression, and general health perception. CONCLUSION This study improved the understanding of quality of life for Korean patients with ALS, including complex direct and indirect relationships among quality of life factors. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Depression was identified as the most influential factor in this population; hence, early assessment and timely intervention for depression are essential for better quality of life in patients with ALS.
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Kakoo Brioso E, Ferreira Cristina S, Costa L, Ouakinin S. Correlation between emotional regulation and peripheral lymphocyte counts in colorectal cancer patients. PeerJ 2020; 8:e9475. [PMID: 32742783 PMCID: PMC7367047 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.9475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Psychological morbidity has an important impact on quality of life and major clinical outcomes. Several data have shown that the immune system may be a key player on the relation between psychological features and cancer outcomes. Natural Killer (NK) cells have been shown to be influenced by psychological factors. The aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of anxiety, depression, and anger state, trait, and expression on the immune response, particularly, their effect on NK cells and CD8+ T cells in surgical colorectal cancer patients. Methods We studied 54 surgical colorectal cancer patients and assessed patients pre-surgically, post-surgically, and 12 months after surgery (follow-up). We applied the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory and measured peripheral T cells, CD8+ T cells, and NK cells. We did a cross-sectional analysis as well as a longitudinal assessment of the variables during the follow-up period. Results Pre-surgical assessment: Trait anger, angry reaction, and anger-out had a significant negative correlation with NK cells. The lymphocytes values were unaffected by the presence of clinical anxiety or depression. Post-surgical assessment: Patients without clinical anxiety had higher levels of T cells. Angry reaction was negatively correlated with NK cells. Lymphocytes values were unaffected by the presence of clinical depression. Follow-up assessment: Patients without clinical depression had higher T cell counts. Trait anger and angry reaction were negatively correlated with the levels of NK cells. The lymphocytes values were unaffected by the presence of clinical anxiety. Longitudinal assessment: Angry-temperament, anger expression, and anger-in reduced significantly from the first to the second assessment. Anxiety, state anger, and trait anger significantly diminished from the pre-surgical to the follow-up assessment. Depression levels did not alter during the follow-up period. The lymphocyte count, and particularly T cells and CD8+ T cells, was significantly higher in the follow-up when compared with the pre-surgical assessment. Conclusion Our study suggests the existence of a relation between psychological response and immune response in colorectal cancer patients. We identified the importance of emotional regulation as a potential modulator for NK cell counts. Higher values of propensity to experience anger states and express them outwards seem to be associated with lower NK cell counts.
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- Estela Kakoo Brioso
- Clínica Universitária de Psiquiatria e Psicologia Médica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Unidade Funcional de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida, Cascais, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oncologia Médica, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Clínica Universitária de Psiquiatria e Psicologia Médica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Daniel LL, Dickson AL, Chung CP. Precision medicine for rheumatologists: lessons from the pharmacogenomics of azathioprine. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 40:65-73. [PMID: 32617765 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05258-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Precision medicine aims to personalize treatment for both effectiveness and safety. As a critical component of this emerging initiative, pharmacogenomics seeks to guide drug treatment based on genetics. In this review article, we give an overview of pharmacogenomics in the setting of an immunosuppressant frequently prescribed by rheumatologists, azathioprine. Azathioprine has a narrow therapeutic index and a high risk of adverse events. By applying candidate gene analysis and unbiased approaches, researchers have identified multiple variants associated with an increased risk for adverse events associated with azathioprine, particularly bone marrow suppression. Variants in two genes, TPMT and NUDT15, are widely recognized, leading drug regulatory agencies and professional organizations to adopt recommendations for testing before initiation of azathioprine therapy. As more gene-drug interactions are discovered, our field will continue to face the challenge of balancing benefits and costs associated with genetic testing. However, novel approaches in genomics and the integration of clinical and genetic factors into risk scores offer unprecedented opportunities for the application of pharmacogenomics in routine practice. Key Points • Pharmacogenomics can help us understand how individuals' genetics may impact their response to medications. • Azathioprine is a success story for the clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics, particularly the effects of TPMT and NUDT15 variants on myelosuppression. • As our knowledge advances, testing and dosing recommendations will continue to evolve, with our field striving to balance costs and benefits to patients. • As we aim toward the goals of precision medicine, future research may integrate increasingly individualized traits-including clinical and genetic characteristics-to predict the safety and efficacy of particular medications for individual patients.
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- Laura L Daniel
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (LLD, ALD, CPC), Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (LLD, ALD, CPC), Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (LLD, ALD, CPC), Nashville, TN, 37232, USA. .,Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Nashville Campus (CPC), Nashville, TN, USA. .,Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (CPC), Nashville, TN, USA.
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Sabo Mordechay D, Nir B, Eviatar Z. Expressive writing - Who is it good for? Individual differences in the improvement of mental health resulting from expressive writing. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019; 37:115-121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Son H, Son YJ, Kim H, Lee Y. Effect of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2018; 16:119. [PMID: 29884182 PMCID: PMC5994008 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0943-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the effect of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of patients with colorectal cancer. Methods We searched the main health-related databases for relevant papers. Then, we examined the titles and abstracts of the retrieved papers, applying exclusion criteria to filter out irrelevant papers; a more in-depth filtering process was then conducted by reading the full texts. Eight studies remained at the end of this process. Next, we performed data extraction and assessed the methodological quality of the selected studies. This was followed by computation of effect sizes and the heterogeneity of the results, and then an assessment of the potential bias. Results The systematic review found that most of the interventions in these eight studies did not have a significant effect on quality of life. Meanwhile, the meta-analysis, the overall effect of psychosocial interventions at the post-intervention period was found to be statistically significant but small. Conclusions This meta-analysis provides evidence for the beneficial effect of face-to-face psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. It is, however, suggested that further studies be conducted on this topic to assess the roles of physical functioning and severity of symptoms before utilizing such face-to-face interventions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-018-0943-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Heesook Son
- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, Republic of Korea.
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Santos JC, Pyter LM. Neuroimmunology of Behavioral Comorbidities Associated With Cancer and Cancer Treatments. Front Immunol 2018; 9:1195. [PMID: 29930550 PMCID: PMC6001368 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.01195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Behavioral comorbidities (depression, anxiety, fatigue, cognitive disturbances, and neuropathic pain) are prevalent in cancer patients and survivors. These mental and neurological health issues reduce quality-of-life, which is a significant societal concern given the increasing rates of long-term survival after various cancers. Hypothesized causes of behavioral comorbidities with cancer include tumor biology, stress associated with the cancer experience, and cancer treatments. A relatively recent leading mechanism by which these causes contribute to changes in neurobiology that underlie behavior is inflammation. Indeed, both basic and clinical research indicates that peripheral inflammation leads to central inflammation and behavioral changes in other illness contexts. Given the limitations of assessing neuroimmunology in clinical populations, this review primarily synthesizes evidence of neuroimmune and neuroinflammatory changes due to two components of cancer (tumor biology and cancer treatments) that are associated with altered affective-like or cognitive behaviors in rodents. Specifically, alterations in microglia, neuroinflammation, and immune trafficking to the brain are compiled in models of tumors, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. Evidence-based neuronal mechanisms by which these neuroimmune changes may lead to changes in behavior are proposed. Finally, converging evidence in clinical cancer populations is discussed.
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- Jessica C Santos
- Department of Basic and Applied Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Neuroscience, The Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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Mizuno M, Kataoka J, Oishi F. Longitudinal Study on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Conditions in Light of Responses to Illness-Related Information in Postoperative Cancer Patients. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2018; 5:208-216. [PMID: 29607382 PMCID: PMC5863431 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_59_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: Illness-related information can be significant for cancer patients after gastrointestinal (GI) surgery in terms of their performing adaptive tasks. This study longitudinally investigated the health outcomes of Japanese patients who read a booklet about cancer patients’ problems and adaption tasks and evaluated the association between the responses to the booklet and the patients’ health outcomes. Methods: A questionnaire survey about quality of life (QOL), fatigue, anxiety, cognitive plight, and resilience was administered to postoperative patients with GI cancer 1 week after their discharge from hospital and 6 months after surgery. The questionnaires were returned by email. Results: The mean age of the 32 patients at 1 week was 60.9 years; nearly 68.8% of them were men. As a whole, only two variables, QOL and anxiety, were significantly improved at 6 months over those at 1 week. Three statements were taken to gauge the responses to the booklet. In the two-way ANOVA that took QOL and responses to the booklet as independent variables, the post hoc test found that QOL was significantly improved in patients who agreed with the statement “I vaguely understood the content” or “I will deal with my tasks as described in the scenarios” but not in patients who agreed with the statement “The scenarios reflect my situation.” The anxiety in patients who agreed with the statement “The scenarios reflect my situation” was high at both survey points. Conclusions: This study suggests that associations between the responses to the informational booklet and patients’ health outcomes partially indicate the directional property of how to support their information usage.
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- Michiyo Mizuno
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- College of Nursing, Aichi Prefectural University, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
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- School of Nursing, Seirei Christopher University, Sizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Schumacher L, Armaou M, Rolf P, Sadhra S, Sutton AJ, Zarkar A, Grunfeld EA. Usefulness and engagement with a guided workbook intervention (WorkPlan) to support work related goals among cancer survivors. BMC Psychol 2017; 5:34. [PMID: 28978353 PMCID: PMC5628479 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-017-0203-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Returning to work after cancer is associated with improved physical and psychological functioning, but managing this return can be a challenging process. A workbook based intervention (WorkPlan) was developed to support return-to-work among cancer survivors. The aim of this study was to explore how participants using the workbook engaged with the intervention and utilised the content of the intervention in their plan to return-to-work. METHODS As part of a feasibility randomised controlled trial, 23 participants from the intervention group were interviewed 4-weeks post intervention. Interviews focussed on intervention delivery and data was analysed using Framework analysis. RESULTS Participants revealed a sense of empowerment and changes in their outlook as they transitioned from patient to employee, citing the act of writing as a medium for creating their own return-to-work narrative. Participants found the generation of a return-to-work plan useful for identifying potential problems and solutions, which also served as a tool for aiding discussion with the employer on return-to-work. Additionally, participants reported feeling less uncertain and anxious about returning to work. Timing of the intervention in coordination with ongoing cancer treatments was crucial to perceived effectiveness; participants identified the sole or final treatment as the ideal time to receive the intervention. CONCLUSIONS The self-guided workbook supports people diagnosed with cancer to build their communication and planning skills to successfully manage their return-to-work. Further research could examine how writing plays a role in this process. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN56342476 . Retrospectively registered 14 October 2015.
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- Lauren Schumacher
- Coventry University, Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life Course, Coventry, UK
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- Coventry University, Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life Course, Coventry, UK
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- Coventry University, Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life Course, Coventry, UK
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- University of Birmingham, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Birmingham, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham National Health Service Foundation Trust, Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Reese JB, Lepore SJ, Handorf EA, Haythornthwaite JA. Emotional approach coping and depressive symptoms in colorectal cancer patients: The role of the intimate relationship. J Psychosoc Oncol 2017; 35:578-596. [PMID: 28511030 PMCID: PMC5804335 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2017.1331492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This study examined whether emotional approach coping was associated with lower depressive symptoms, and whether intimacy moderated this association, in 121 married/partnered colorectal cancer (CRC) outpatients. Prospective analyses of survey data on emotional approach coping, depressive symptoms, and intimacy measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up showed that depressive symptoms were inversely related to processing, expression, and intimacy. At baseline, the association between processing and depressive symptoms was moderated by intimacy: greater processing was associated with lower depressive symptoms only for those in relatively high-intimacy relationships. Enhancing emotional approach coping efforts and relationship quality may benefit CRC patients' adjustment.
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- Jennifer Barsky Reese
- a Cancer Prevention and Control Program , Fox Chase Cancer Center , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- b Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences , College of Public Health, Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- c Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics , Fox Chase Cancer Center , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- d Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Johns Hopkins School of Medicine , Baltimore , MD , USA
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Hunter EG, Gibson RW, Arbesman M, D'Amico M. Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy and Adult Cancer Rehabilitation: Part 2. Impact of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation and Psychosocial, Sexuality, and Return-to-Work Interventions. Am J Occup Ther 2017; 71:7102100040p1-7102100040p8. [PMID: 28218586 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2017.023572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This article is the second part of a systematic review of evidence for the effectiveness of cancer rehabilitation interventions within the scope of occupational therapy that address the activity and participation needs of adult cancer survivors. This article focuses on the use of multidisciplinary rehabilitation and interventions that address psychosocial outcomes, sexuality, and return to work. Strong evidence indicates that multidisciplinary rehabilitation benefits cancer survivors and that psychosocial strategies can reduce anxiety and depression. Moderate evidence indicates that interventions can support survivors in returning to the level of sexuality desired and help with return to work. Part 1 of the review also appears in this issue.
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- Elizabeth G Hunter
- Elizabeth G. Hunter, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Graduate Center for Gerontology, University of Kentucky, Lexington;
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- Robert W. Gibson, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Professor and Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta
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- Marian Arbesman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Consultant, Evidence-Based Practice Project, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda, MD; President, ArbesIdeas, Inc., Williamsville, NY; and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Mariana D'Amico, EdD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for colorectal cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2349-2362. [PMID: 28434094 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3693-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE A significant minority of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients experience clinically meaningful distress that may warrant intervention. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the impact of psychosocial interventions on quality-of-life and psychosocial outcomes for CRC patients. METHODS A systematic search of CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLES was undertaken to obtain relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through October 2016. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients were identified. Only three of these RCTs showed significant intervention effects on multiple mental health outcomes. These interventions included written and verbal emotional expression, progressive muscle relaxation training, and a self-efficacy enhancing intervention. Eight of the 14 trials, testing a range of psychoeducational and supportive care interventions, produced little to no effects on study outcomes. An evaluation of RCT quality highlighted the need for greater rigor in study methods and reporting. CONCLUSION A limited evidence base supports the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients. Large-scale trials are needed before drawing definitive conclusions regarding intervention impact.
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Stenberg U, Haaland-Øverby M, Fredriksen K, Westermann KF, Kvisvik T. A scoping review of the literature on benefits and challenges of participating in patient education programs aimed at promoting self-management for people living with chronic illness. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:1759-1771. [PMID: 27461944 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/16/2016] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To give a comprehensive overview of benefits and challenges from participating in group based patient education programs that are carried out by health care professionals and lay participants, aimed at promoting self-management for people living with chronic illness. METHODS We searched 8 literature databases. Full text articles meeting the inclusion criteria were retrieved and reviewed. Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping studies guided the review process and thematic analysis was undertaken to synthesize extracted data. RESULTS Of the 5935 titles identified, 47 articles were included in this review. The participants experienced the programs as beneficial according to less symptom distress and greater awareness of their own health, improved self-management strategies, peer support, learning and hope. CONCLUSION A substantial evidence base supports the conclusion that group based self-management patient education programs in different ways have been experienced as beneficial, but more research is needed. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The insights gained from this review can enable researchers, health care professionals, and participants to understand the complexity in evaluating self-management patient education programs, and constitute a basis for a more standardized and systematic evaluation. The results may also encourage health care professionals in planning and carrying out programs in cooperation with lay participants.
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- Una Stenberg
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Learning and Mastery in Health, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway; Center for Shared Decision Making and Collaborative Care Research, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Learning and Mastery in Health, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Learning and Mastery Center, Stavanger University Hospital, Postboks 8100, 4068 Stavanger, Norway.
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Learning and Mastery in Health, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Patient Education Resource Center, Møre and Romsdal Hospital, Herman Døhlens vei 1, 6508 Kristiansund, Norway.
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Thomas R, Hamilton R. Composing hope through collage: A community-based intervention for cancer survivors living with lymphedema. Health Psychol Open 2016; 3:2055102916657674. [PMID: 35223070 PMCID: PMC8867492 DOI: 10.1177/2055102916657674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Secondary lymphedema after cancer may result in distress, yet few interventions exist to support coping skills in this population. As part of a community-based intervention, we piloted the use of creative practices to promote active orientations to hope. A total of 19 participants completed the workshops; 11 collaged. The main themes address the collage processes as well as their content. The former addresses sub-themes such as selecting/composing. The latter includes sub-themes related to movement depicted in the collages. Collages and their associated discussions concretized hoping as an active and accessible process for participants living with two chronic illnesses.
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Ohlsson-Nevo E, Karlsson J, Nilsson U. Effects of a psycho-educational programme on health-related quality of life in patients treated for colorectal and anal cancer: A feasibility trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2015; 21:181-8. [PMID: 26643400 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) may have a negative impact on a person's quality of life. Psycho-educational interventions for patients with CRC are rarely studied. The purpose of this feasibility trial was to evaluate the effect of a psycho-educational programme (PEP) on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients treated for CRC and anal cancer. METHODS Patients with CRC and anal cancer were randomly assigned to a PEP (n = 47) or standard treatment (n = 39). The PEP included informative lectures, discussion, and reflection. HRQL was evaluated using the SF-36 at baseline and 1, 6, and 12 months after the end of the PEP. RESULTS Patients in the PEP group had significantly better Mental Health scores after 1 month and significantly better Bodily Pain scores after 6 months compared with patients who received standard care. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that a PEP can have a short-term effect on the mental health and bodily pain of patients treated for CRC and anal cancer when comparing with a control group. The article discusses the methodological difficulties of evaluating an intervention such as this PEP in a clinical setting.
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- Emma Ohlsson-Nevo
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Department of Surgery, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Centre for Health Care Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Centre for Health Care Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Department of Medicine, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Kovacs AH, Bandyopadhyay M, Grace SL, Kentner AC, Nolan RP, Silversides CK, Irvine MJ. Adult Congenital Heart Disease-Coping And REsilience (ACHD-CARE): Rationale and methodology of a pilot randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 45:385-393. [PMID: 26546067 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION One-third of North American adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) have diagnosable mood or anxiety disorders and most do not receive mental health treatment. There are no published interventions targeting the psychosocial needs of patients with CHD of any age. We describe the development of a group psychosocial intervention aimed at improving the psychosocial functioning, quality of life, and resilience of adults with CHD and the design of a study protocol to determine the feasibility of a potential full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT). METHODS/DESIGN Drawing upon our quantitative and qualitative research, we developed the Adult CHD-Coping And REsilience (ACHD-CARE) intervention and designed a feasibility study that included a 2-parallel arm non-blinded pilot RCT. Eligible participants (CHD, age ≥ 18 years, no planned surgery, symptoms suggestive of a mood and/or anxiety disorder) were randomized to the ACHD-CARE intervention or Usual Care (1:1 allocation ratio). The group intervention was delivered during eight 90-minute weekly sessions. Feasibility will be assessed in the following domains: (i) process (e.g. recruitment and retention), (ii) resources, (iii) management, (iv) scientific outcomes, and (v) intervention acceptability. DISCUSSION This study underscores the importance of carefully developing and testing the feasibility of psychosocial interventions in medical populations before moving to full-scale clinical trials. At study conclusion, we will be poised to make one of three determinations for a full-scale RCT: (1) feasible, (2) feasible with modifications, or (3) not feasible. This study will guide the future evaluation and provision of psychosocial treatment for adults with CHD.
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- Adrienne H Kovacs
- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 585 University Ave, 5N-523, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada.
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 585 University Ave, 5N-523, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 585 University Ave, 5N-523, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada; York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J1P3, Canada
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- School of Arts and Sciences, MCPHS University, 179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 585 University Ave, 5N-523, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 585 University Ave, 5N-523, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada
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- York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J1P3, Canada
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Zachariae R, O'Toole MS. The effect of expressive writing intervention on psychological and physical health outcomes in cancer patients--a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychooncology 2015; 24:1349-59. [PMID: 25871981 PMCID: PMC6680178 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of expressive writing intervention (EWI) for improving psychological and physical health in cancer patients and survivors. METHODS We searched databases and existing reviews for randomized controlled studies published between 1986 and 2014 that evaluated the effects of EWI on psychological and physical health outcomes. We computed and combined effect sizes and examined the role of methodological characteristics. RESULTS From 223 unique citations, we identified 16 independent randomized controlled trials published from 1999 to 2014, examining the effect of EWI on a range of psychological and physical health outcomes. No statistically significant effects were found for any of the individual or combined psychological (Hedges's g: 0.04; 95% CI, -0.06 to 0.14; p = 0.42), physical (0.08; 95% CI, -0.05 to 0.20; p = 0.22), or quality-of-life outcomes (0.09; 95% CI, -0.05 to 0.24; p = 0.22). The results were unaffected by differences in study characteristics, for example, type of control condition, study setting, cancer type, and overall study quality ratings. Results from a subset of studies indicated a possible moderating effect of social constraints, suggesting that participants experiencing low levels of emotional support may be more likely to benefit from EWI. CONCLUSIONS Our results do not support the general effectiveness of EWI in cancer patients and survivors. However, given the practical and inexpensive intervention, it is possible that even small effects in subgroups of patients could be clinically relevant, and future studies are recommended to test the effects of potential moderators, including pre-intervention distress levels and context-dependent factors such as emotional support.
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- Robert Zachariae
- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Guo B, Yuan Y. A comparative review of methods for comparing means using partially paired data. Stat Methods Med Res 2015; 26:1323-1340. [PMID: 25834090 DOI: 10.1177/0962280215577111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In medical experiments with the objective of testing the equality of two means, data are often partially paired by design or because of missing data. The partially paired data represent a combination of paired and unpaired observations. In this article, we review and compare nine methods for analyzing partially paired data, including the two-sample t-test, paired t-test, corrected z-test, weighted t-test, pooled t-test, optimal pooled t-test, multiple imputation method, mixed model approach, and the test based on a modified maximum likelihood estimate. We compare the performance of these methods through extensive simulation studies that cover a wide range of scenarios with different effect sizes, sample sizes, and correlations between the paired variables, as well as true underlying distributions. The simulation results suggest that when the sample size is moderate, the test based on the modified maximum likelihood estimator is generally superior to the other approaches when the data is normally distributed and the optimal pooled t-test performs the best when the data is not normally distributed, with well-controlled type I error rates and high statistical power; when the sample size is small, the optimal pooled t-test is to be recommended when both variables have missing data and the paired t-test is to be recommended when only one variable has missing data.
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- Beibei Guo
- 1 Department of Experimental Statistics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- 2 Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,3 School of Statistics, Xi'an University of Finance and Economics, Xi'an, China
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Yeh ML, Chung YC, Hsu MYF, Hsu CC. Quantifying psychological distress among cancer patients in interventions and scales: a systematic review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2014; 18:399. [PMID: 24500637 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-013-0399-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The management of cancer-related psychological distress has been addressed in numerous studies, which have examined both the development of interventions to alleviate psychological distress as well as scales for evaluating their efficacy. In this systematic review, we examine results from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the relative effectiveness of interventions in reducing cancer-related psychological distress and the scales employed to measure this distress. An electronic database search for RCTs of psychological interventions in cancer patients from October 2008 to July 2013 was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and CINAHL. Data was independently extracted and assessed by two researchers. Nineteen RCTs on interventions for psychological distress were identified and analyzed, among which eight studies reported that the interventions had a positive effect and improved the symptoms of psychological distress, and in which seven main instruments were used to measure psychological distress. The most frequently employed interventions were exercise training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and complementary therapy, followed by meeting with a psychologist and a combination of keeping a written journal and peer counseling. The three most frequently employed scales were the Profile of Mood States-Short Form (POMS-SF), Distress Thermometer (DT), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HADS). The majority of cancer patients experience considerable psychological and emotional distress at some time during the course of the disease. Reports have shown that interventions such as exercise training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and complementary therapy can assist oncology personnel in alleviating this distress. Future studies should consider optimizing such interventions. The POMS-SF scale, which has frequently been employed to measure the effects of psychological distress, could be incorporated into elements of screening programs for measuring unfulfilled needs, desire for assistance, clinical response, and longitudinal outcomes.
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- Mei-Ling Yeh
- School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No. 365, Minte Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China,
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Lepore SJ, Revenson TA, Roberts KJ, Pranikoff JR, Davey A. Randomised controlled trial of expressive writing and quality of life in men and women treated for colon or rectal cancer. Psychol Health 2014; 30:284-300. [PMID: 25271396 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.971798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This randomised trial tested (i) whether a home-based expressive writing (EW) intervention improves quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and (ii) whether the intervention is more beneficial for men or for people who feel constrained in disclosing cancer-related concerns and feelings. DESIGN Patients treated for CRC were randomised to an EW (n = 101) or control writing (CW; n = 92) group. Assessments were completed at 1 month pre- and post-intervention. Sex and perceived social constraints on disclosure were evaluated as moderators. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcomes were depressive symptoms, sleep problems and quality of life indicators. RESULTS Eighty-one per cent of participants completed all writing assignments. Consistent with hypotheses, relative to the CW group, participants in the EW group expressed more negative emotion in writing and rated their writings as more meaningful, personal and emotionally revealing. There were no significant main effects of EW or moderating effects of sex or social constraints on outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Although EW is feasible to use with persons who have CRC, it was not effective as a stand-alone psychotherapeutic intervention. Neither was it more effective for men nor for people who felt they could not freely disclose cancer-related concerns and feelings.
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- Stephen J Lepore
- a Department of Public Health , Temple University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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Cancer stigma has undergone an important transformation in recent decades. In general, this disease no longer fits squarely into Goffman’s classic taxonomy of stigmatized conditions. This review will demonstrate that, with important adaptations, an identity-threat model of stigma can be used to organize cancer stigma research post-Goffman. This adapted model postulates that one’s personal attributions, responses to situational threat, and disease/treatment characteristics can be used to predict identity threat and well-being of individuals with cancer. Implications for further research and clinical practice are discussed.
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Proinflammatory cytokines correlate with depression and anxiety in colorectal cancer patients. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:739650. [PMID: 25309921 PMCID: PMC4182686 DOI: 10.1155/2014/739650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Revised: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate whether serum cytokine levels correlate with depression and anxiety in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Twenty patients hospitalized for surgical resection of CRC were included in the study group and twenty healthy volunteers comprised the control group. Depression and anxiety were analyzed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, TNF-α, and TGF-β were measured by Cytometric Bead Array. We found that more than half of CRC patients presented clinically significant levels of anxiety or depression, and 65% of them manifested a combination of severe anxiety and depression. CRC patients had increased serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α but lower IL-10 concentrations. Correlation analysis between HADS score and cytokine levels revealed a positive association of anxiety and/or depression with IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α and a negative correlation with IL-10. These results indicate that circulating proinflammatory cytokines are involved in the pathophysiology of anxiety and depression in CRC patients. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in these psychological disorders will allow the design of therapeutic interventions that lead to an improved quality of life and overall survival of CRC patients.
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Li Q, Lin Y, Liu X, Xu Y. A systematic review on patient-reported outcomes in cancer survivors of randomised clinical trials: direction for future research. Psychooncology 2014; 23:721-30. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.3504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2013] [Revised: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Qiuping Li
- Department of Health Statistics; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi Province China
- Wuxi Medical School; Jiangnan University; Wuxi Jiangsu Province China
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- Wuxi Medical School; Jiangnan University; Wuxi Jiangsu Province China
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- Department of Nursing; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of Health Statistics; Fourth Military Medical University; Xi'an Shaanxi Province China
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Merz EL, Fox RS, Malcarne VL. Expressive writing interventions in cancer patients: a systematic review. Health Psychol Rev 2014; 8:339-61. [DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2014.882007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Milbury K, Spelman A, Wood C, Matin SF, Tannir N, Jonasch E, Pisters L, Wei Q, Cohen L. Randomized controlled trial of expressive writing for patients with renal cell carcinoma. J Clin Oncol 2014; 32:663-70. [PMID: 24470003 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.50.3532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This randomized controlled trial examined the quality-of-life benefits of an expressive writing (EW) intervention for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and identified a potential underlying mechanism of intervention efficacy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients (N = 277) with stage I to IV RCC were randomly assigned to write about their deepest thoughts and feelings regarding their cancer (EW) or about neutral topics (neutral writing [NW]) on four separate occasions. Patients completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI), Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36), and Impact of Event Scale (IES) at baseline and 1, 4, and 10 months after the intervention. RESULTS The mean age of participants (28% stage IV; 41% female) was 58 years. Multilevel modeling analyses, using a Bonferroni-corrected α = .021 for six outcomes adjusted for the correlation among outcomes, revealed that, relative to the NW group, patients in the EW group reported significantly lower MDASI scores (P = .003) and higher physical component summary scores on the SF-36 (P = .019) at 10 months after the intervention. Mediation analyses revealed that significant group differences for MDASI scores at 10 months were mediated by lower IES scores at 1 month after the intervention in the EW group (P = .042). No significant group differences were observed in the BFI, CES-D, PSQI, and mental component summary of the SF-36. CONCLUSION EW may reduce cancer-related symptoms and improve physical functioning in patients with RCC. Evidence suggests that this effect may occur through short-term improvements in cognitive processing.
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- Kathrin Milbury
- All authors: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Hoon LS, Chi Sally CW, Hong-Gu H. Effect of psychosocial interventions on outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer: A review of the literature. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2013; 17:883-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2013.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2012] [Revised: 04/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Beyer JA, Lumley MA, Latsch DV, Oberleitner LMS, Carty JN, Radcliffe AM. Computer-based written emotional disclosure: the effects of advance or real-time guidance and moderation by Big 5 personality traits. ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING 2013; 27:477-93. [PMID: 24266598 DOI: 10.1080/10615806.2013.868887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Standard written emotional disclosure (WED) about stress, which is private and unguided, yields small health benefits. The effect of providing individualized guidance to writers may enhance WED, but has not been tested. This trial of computer-based WED compared two novel therapist-guided forms of WED - advance guidance (before sessions) and real-time guidance (during sessions, through instant messaging) - to both standard WED and control writing; it also tested Big 5 personality traits as moderators of guided WED. Young adult participants (n = 163) with unresolved stressful experiences were randomized to conditions, had three, 30-min computer-based writing sessions, and were reassessed six weeks later. Contrary to hypotheses, real-time guidance WED had poorer outcomes than the other conditions on several measures, and advance guidance WED also showed some poorer outcomes. Moderator analyses revealed that participants with low baseline agreeableness, low extraversion, or high conscientiousness had relatively poor responses to guidance. We conclude that providing guidance for WED, especially in real-time, may interfere with emotional processing of unresolved stress, particularly for people whose personalities have poor fit with this interactive form of WED.
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- Jonathan A Beyer
- a Department of Psychology , Wayne State University , 5057 Woodward Avenue, 7th Floor, Detroit , MI 48202 , USA
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Annema C, Roodbol PF, Stewart RE, Ranchor AV. Validation of the Dutch version of the transplant effects questionnaire in liver transplant recipients. Res Nurs Health 2013; 36:203-15. [PMID: 23504596 DOI: 10.1002/nur.21530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Little is known about the extent to which transplant recipients face emotional problems with the receipt of a transplanted organ. The Transplant Effects Questionnaire (TxEQ) enables the quantification of these problems. This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Dutch translation of the TxEQ (TxEQ-NL) in a group of liver transplant recipients. Confirmatory factor analyses of the TxEQ-NL revealed an adequate fit with the original version. However, four items showed factor loadings <.40. Internal consistency was acceptable (.66-.79). The small correlations between the TxEQ-NL and generic measures of psychological functioning indicated that the constructs measured are related but distinguishable. Therefore, the TxEQ-NL adds a new dimension to the measurement of psychological functioning of transplant recipients.
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- Coby Annema
- Wenckebach Institute, School of Nursing & Health (FC33), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Gritz ER. Survivors at higher risk for adverse late outcomes due to psychosocial and behavioral risk factors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2012; 20:2068-77. [PMID: 21980014 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-11-0627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancer survivors face significant morbidity and mortality associated with their disease and treatment regimens, some of which can be improved through modifying behavioral and psychosocial risk factors. This article examines risk factors for adverse late effects that contribute to morbidity and mortality in cancer survivors, provides a literature review on interventions to modify these risks factors, and summarizes the national recommendations and associated current practices for identifying and managing these risk factors. Finally, future directions for research and clinical practice are discussed.
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- Cindy L Carmack
- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230, USA.
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