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Hernádfői MV, Koch DK, Kói T, Imrei M, Nagy R, Máté V, Garai R, Donnet J, Balogh J, Kovács GT, Párniczky A, Hegyi P, Garami M. Burden of Childhood Cancer and the Social and Economic Challenges in Adulthood: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Pediatr 2024; 178:548-566. [PMID: 38619829 PMCID: PMC11019450 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.0642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Importance Significant advancements in pediatric oncology have led to a continuously growing population of survivors. Although extensive research is being conducted on the short-, medium-, and long-term somatic effects, reports on psychosocial reintegration are often conflicting; therefore, there is an urgent need to synthesize the evidence to obtain the clearest understanding and the most comprehensive answer. Objective To provide a comprehensive review and analysis of the socioeconomic attainment of childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) compared with their unaffected peers. Data Sources A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using data obtained from a comprehensive search of MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) databases on October 23, 2021; the search was updated until July 31, 2023. Study Selection Eligible articles reported on educational attainment, employment, family formation, quality of life (QoL), or health-risk behavior-related outcomes of CCSs, and compared them with their unaffected peers. Study selection was performed in duplicate by 4 blinded independent coauthors. Data Extraction and Synthesis Data extraction was performed in duplicate by 4 independent authors following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Outcome measures were odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences with 95% CIs; data were pooled using a random-effects model. Results The search identified 43 913 articles, 280 of which were eligible for analysis, reporting data on a total of 389 502 survivors. CCSs were less likely to complete higher levels of education (OR, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.40-1.18), had higher odds of health-related unemployment (OR, 2.94; 95% CI, 1.90-4.57), and showed lower rates of marriage (OR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.63-0.84) and parenthood (OR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.49-0.74) compared with population-based controls. Conclusion and Relevance Study findings suggest that CCSs face several socioeconomic difficulties; as a result, the next goal of pediatric oncology should be to minimize adverse effects, as well as to provide lifelong survivorship support aimed at maximizing social reintegration.
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- Márk Viktor Hernádfői
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Bethesda Children’s Hospital, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute of Mathematics, Department of Stochastics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Arem H, Duarte DA, White B, Vinson K, Hinds P, Ball N, Dennis K, McCready DM, Cafferty LA, Berg CJ. Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Perspectives on Cancer's Impact on Different Life Areas Post-Treatment: A Qualitative Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2024. [PMID: 38695773 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2024.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Purpose: Young adult cancer survivors experience disruptions in various life domains (e.g., relationships, academic/career) during and after treatment. This study examined life disruptions and related supports to update interventions to improve psychological outcomes. Methods: In April-July 2023, young adult survivors (n = 23) were recruited (via clinics, support groups, nonprofit organizations, etc.) to complete semi-structured interviews assessing cancer's impact across life domains, how they coped with related disruptions, and facilitators to improved psychosocial well-being. We used a dual deductive-inductive approach to develop a codebook and then coded transcripts in Dedoose. Results: This sample was on average 33.7 years old (standard deviation [SD] = 4.4), 78.3% female, 73.9% non-Hispanic White, 47.8% married/cohabitating, 2.4 (SD = 1.0) years post-diagnosis, 1.4 years (SD = 0.9) post-treatment, and largely diagnosed with breast cancer (52.1%) or leukemia/lymphoma (34.7%). The most salient themes related to disruptions included mental health, feelings of isolation during survivorship, and disruptions to career and relationships with family or partners. Participants reported challenges navigating these feelings and disruptions, and difficulty understanding and conveying their needs. Many experienced limited support for navigating cancer-related trauma and life disruptions as a survivor. Participants also reported some positive impacts, like reevaluating their values and goals or feeling resilient, and emphasized the need to identify supports, accept that life had changed because of cancer, and have their needs and continued struggles validated by others during survivorship. Conclusions: Young adults experience ongoing disruptions across multiple life domains, underscoring the need for integrated, longer-term psychosocial supports to help them navigate these disruptions and reevaluate their goals.
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- Hannah Arem
- Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- GW Cancer Center, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Miyagishima K, Ichie K, Sakaguchi K, Kato Y. The parental involvement process regarding childhood cancer survivors becoming independent: Focus on balancing health management and social lives from adolescence to adulthood. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2024; 21:e12572. [PMID: 37937387 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12572] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to elucidate the parental involvement process regarding childhood cancer survivors' (CCSs') independence while balancing their health management and social lives from adolescence to adulthood to obtain suggestions for long-term support for CCSs and their parents. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 parents of Japanese CCSs aged 16-25 years. The data were then qualitatively analyzed using the modified grounded theory approach. RESULTS Three "categories" and 20 "concepts" were generated. The connections among these categories and concepts revealed the parental involvement process regarding CCSs' independence while balancing their health management and social lives. The first phase in this process is to "support careful behaviors," mainly during CCSs' treatment in the outpatient clinic or shortly after discharge. As CCSs recover after cancer treatment, parents "watch over, but feel conflicted," with "conflicts between protecting their sons/daughters and giving them independence." Then, parents reach a phase in which they "acknowledge and entrust," which includes "acknowledgment of development and efforts" of their sons/daughters, and develop an "attitude to entrust medical checkups to their sons/daughters, along with their preparation." The influencing factors of the three phases include "ongoing anxieties about the late effects of therapy and recurrence" and an "expectation for their sons/daughters to acquire abilities for living independently." CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that nurses need to accept parents' feelings and thoughts regarding conflicts with CCSs, recognition of CCSs' development, and values. These processes may help nurses and health-care professionals support parents from a comprehensive perspective.
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- Kyoko Miyagishima
- Faculty of Nursing, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Seirei Christopher University, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Shizuoka Children's Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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Lignou S, Sheehan M, Parker M, Wolfe I. Healthcare resource allocation decisions and non-emergency treatments in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic. How should children with chronic illness feature in prioritisation processes? Wellcome Open Res 2024; 8:385. [PMID: 38313471 PMCID: PMC10835102 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.19571.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background In the aftermath of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, allocation of non-urgent medical interventions is a persistent ethical challenge as health systems currently face an unprecedented backlog of patients requiring treatment. Difficult decisions must be made that prioritise certain patients over others. Ethical resource allocation requires that the needs of all patients are considered properly, but at present there is no guidance that can help support such decision-making which explicitly considers the needs of children with chronic and complex conditions. Methods This paper reviews the NHS guidance for priorities and operational planning and examines how the needs of children with chronic illness are addressed in NHS objectives for restoring services and meeting elective care demands. Results The usual criteria for prioritisation featured in the NHS guidance fail to account for the distinct needs of children with chronic illnesses and fail to match more general considerations of what constitutes fair resource allocation decisions. To address this issue, two considerations, namely 'protecting age-related opportunity' and 'recognising complexity of care,' are proposed as additions to the existing approach. Conclusion By providing a broader conception of needs, these criteria address inefficiencies of the current guidance and relevant ethical frameworks and help to embed a currently missing children-related ethical approach to healthcare policy making in general.
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- Sapfo Lignou
- Ethox Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
- Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Ethox Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Ethox Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
- Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK
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- Institute for Women and Children’s Health, King's College London, London, England, UK
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Tremolada M, Taverna L, Vietina F, Incardona RM, Pierobon M, Bonichini S, Biffi A, Bisogno G. Adolescents and young adults with oncohematological disease: use of social networks, impact of SARS-COV-2, and psychosocial well-being. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1239131. [PMID: 38025461 PMCID: PMC10646548 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1239131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with oncohematological diseases could have important psychosocial difficulties that could be worsened by the effects of the COVID19 pandemic. At this developmental stage, it is also important to assess the use of social networks (SNs). This study aims to investigate the type of social network use and the consequences of the COVID19 period. These patients are compared with matched healthy peers. Methods After the informant consent signature, the adolescents completed a series of self-report questionnaires on the use of SNs, on communication preferences, on social anxiety and on Covid19 impact through the online platform of LimeSurvey. Most of the adolescents belonged to the 18-20 age group (42.5%), were female (62%) and mainly off therapy (72%). Results Adolescents spent more than 2 h/day on Instagram and 1 h and half on Whatsapp, while Tik Tok use was on average 1 h/day, especially used by younger patients (r = -0.33, p = 0.023). Males used Twitch (t45 = -2.06, p = 0.05) and Youtube (t45 = -2.18, p = 0.03) for longer than females. AYA in therapy used more Tik Tok (U = 137.50; p = 0.03), Ask/Tellonym (U = 172.50; p = 0.05) and Twitch (U = 144; p = 0.017) than those off therapy. Healthy AYA showed lower levels of exposure (Z = -4.17; p = 0.00001) and impact (Z = -5.12; p = 0.00001) to Covid19, while the level of social anxiety is comparable and is in the normal range in both groups. Discussion Some clinical considerations and suggestions could be given based on these empirical results to health professionals in the care of AYA cancer patients.
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- Marta Tremolada
- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, School of Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, School of Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Kim Y, Ritt-Olson A, Tobin J, Haydon M, Milam J. Beyond depression: correlates of well-being in young adult survivors of childhood cancers. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:1397-1404. [PMID: 35187609 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01186-z] [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: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the correlates of well-being with psychosocial and clinical factors in young adult childhood cancer survivors (YACCS) above and beyond depressive symptoms. METHODS Participants were from the Project Forward Cohort, a population-based study of young adult survivors of childhood cancers. Participants (n = 1166, Mage = 25.1 years) were recruited through the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program (Cancer Registry covering Los Angeles County). A majority received a diagnosis of leukemia (36.1%) or lymphoma (21.7%). Participants completed self-reported questionnaires at one timepoint. Multiple regression analyses were performed with well-being as the outcome variable and psychosocial and clinical variables (social support, sense of adulthood, posttraumatic growth, treatment intensity, and self-rated health) as the independent variables. Covariates included demographics (age, gender, relationship status, race/ethnicity) and depressive symptoms. RESULTS In the multivariable model, posttraumatic growth, social support, sense of adulthood, and self-rated health were significantly associated with well-being (all ps < .05), when controlling for depressive symptoms. Treatment intensity and years since diagnosis were not significantly associated with well-being, when controlling for depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS There are unique correlates of well-being above and beyond depressive symptoms among YACCS. This finding illuminates individual differences that may be associated with well-being and provides targets for intervention. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Psychosocial interventions and survivorship care for YACCS should consider the broad aspects of well-being, independent of depressive symptoms.
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- Yoonji Kim
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Larsen PA, Amidi A, Ghith N, Winther JF, Pedersen C. Quality of life of adolescent and adult survivors of childhood cancer in Europe-A systematic review. Int J Cancer 2023; 153:1356-1375. [PMID: 37377041 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Advances in diagnostics and treatment of childhood cancer during the past few decades have substantially increased survival, resulting in a growing population of survivors of childhood cancer. Somatic and mental late effects of the cancer and the treatment may impact the quality of life (QoL). Previous reviews of QoL in survivors of childhood cancer have shown contradictory findings across studies and the majority of studies included have been based on data from North America and may not be directly comparable to a European setting. The aim of our study was to critically evaluate and summarise the latest evidence on the QoL of childhood cancer survivors in Europe and to identify survivors at particular risk. The eligible studies were published between 2008 and 2022, conducted in Europe and included participants who had survived at least 5 years after diagnosis of a childhood cancer. The main outcome of interest was QoL of survivors which was measured with validated qualitative and quantitative QoL questionnaires. A systematic literature search conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINALH resulted in inclusion of 36 articles with a total of 14 342 survivors of childhood cancer. The majority of included studies found that childhood cancer survivors reported poorer QoL than comparisons. Female gender, treatment with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and a brain tumour diagnosis were associated with lower QoL. With a growing population of childhood cancer survivors with many years ahead of them, targeted interventions and optimal follow-up care are important to improve the QoL of survivors.
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- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Childhood Cancer Research Group, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Childhood Cancer Research Group, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University and University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Childhood Cancer Research Group, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Aarhus, Denmark
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Murphy KM, Siembida E, Lau N, Berkman A, Roth M, Salsman JM. A systematic review of health-related quality of life outcomes in psychosocial intervention trials for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023; 188:104045. [PMID: 37269881 PMCID: PMC10527433 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2023.104045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The National Cancer Institute has catalyzed research in adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology by identifying the need for supportive care intervention studies and psychometrically robust health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures. We evaluated progress toward these goals (1) examining changes in the number of registered psychosocial intervention trials being conducted with AYAs over time; (2) determining what domains of HRQOL were assessed across these intervention trials; and (3) identifying the most frequently used measures of HRQOL. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of psychosocial intervention trials for AYAs registered on ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2021. Following identification of relevant trials, we extracted the outcome measures and determined whether they were measures of HRQOL and which HRQOL domains were evaluated. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize trial and outcome characteristics. RESULTS We identified 93 studies that met our inclusion criteria and 326 HRQOL outcomes across studies. The average number of clinical trials conducted annually has increased from 2 (SD = 1) during the years of 2007-2014 to 11 (SD = 4) during the years of 2015-2021. 19 trials (20.4%) did not include a measure of HRQOL. HRQOL measures varied widely, and most evaluated psychological and physical domains. Of the 9 measures used 5 + times, none were developed to cover the full AYA age spectrum. CONCLUSIONS This review demonstrated that the number of AYA psychosocial intervention trials conducted annually has increased. However, it also revealed several important areas for additional work including: (1) ensuring psychosocial trials include HRQOL measures; (2) increasing the frequency of evaluation of underrepresented domains of HRQOL (e.g., body image, fertility/sexuality and spiritual); and (3) improving the validity and standardization of measures used to evaluate domains of HRQOL across AYA-focused trials to improve the field's ability to compare the impact of different psychosocial interventions on HRQOL outcomes.
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- Karly M Murphy
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, USA; Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA.
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, USA
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Pediatrics, USA
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, USA; Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA
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Haroun E, Agrawal K, Leibovitch J, Kassab J, Zoghbi M, Dutta D, Lim SH. Chronic graft-versus-host disease in pediatric patients: Differences and challenges. Blood Rev 2023; 60:101054. [PMID: 36805299 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2023.101054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Despite the use of high-resolution molecular techniques for tissue typing, chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) remains a major complication following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. cGVHD adversely affects the life-expectancy and quality of life. The latter is particularly important and functionally relevant in pediatric patients who have a longer life-expectancy than adults. Current laboratory evidence suggests that there is not any difference in the pathophysiology of cGVHD between adults and pediatric patients. However, there are some clinical features and complications of the disease that are different in pediatric patients. There are also challenges in the development of new therapeutics for this group of patients. In this review, we will discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and consequences of the disease, and highlight the differences between pediatric and adult patients. We will examine the current treatment options for pediatric patients with moderate to severe cGVHD and discuss the challenges facing therapeutic development for cGVHD in the pediatric population.
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- Elio Haroun
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States of America
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States of America
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medicine, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States of America
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States of America,; Sanofi Oncology, Cambridge, MA, United States of America.
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Ruiz S, Mintz R, Sijecic A, Eggers M, Hoffman AS, Woodard T, Bjornard KL, Hoefgen H, Sandheinrich T, Omurtag K, Housten AJ. Websites about, not for, adolescents? A systematic analysis of online fertility preservation information for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01386-1. [PMID: 37145331 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01386-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Fertility preservation is an increasingly important topic in adolescent and young adult cancer survivorship, yet treatments remain under-utilized, possibly due to lack of awareness and understanding. The internet is widely used by adolescents and young adults and has been proposed to fill knowledge gaps and advance high-quality, more equitable care. As a first step, this study analyzed the quality of current fertility preservation resources online and identified opportunities for improvement. METHODS We conducted a systematic analysis of 500 websites to assess the quality, readability, and desirability of website features, and the inclusion of clinically relevant topics. RESULTS The majority of the 68 eligible websites were low quality, written at college reading levels, and included few features that younger patients find desirable. Websites mentioned more common fertility preservation treatments than promising experimental treatments, and could be improved with cost information, socioemotional impacts, and other equity-related fertility topics. CONCLUSIONS Currently, the majority of fertility preservation websites are about, but not for, adolescent and young adult patients. High-quality educational websites are needed that address outcomes that matter to teens and young adults, with a priority on solutions that prioritize equity. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Adolescent and young adult survivors have limited access to high-quality fertility preservation websites that are designed for their needs. There is a need for the development of fertility preservation websites that are clinically comprehensive, written at appropriate reading levels, inclusive, and desirable. We include specific recommendations that future researchers can use to develop websites that could better address AYA populations and improve the fertility preservation decision making process.
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- Sienna Ruiz
- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
- St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Darabos K, Tucker CA, Brumley L, King-Dowling S, Butler E, Stevens E, O'Hagan B, Henry-Moss D, Deatrick JA, Szalda D, Barakat LP, Schwartz LA. Development and validation of a measure of adolescent and young adult goal-based quality of life (MAYA-GQOL). Qual Life Res 2023:10.1007/s11136-023-03392-3. [PMID: 36952075 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03392-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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PURPOSE We developed and validated a measure assessing quality of life (QOL) through importance, attainability, and discrepancy of life goals among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with and without cancer. A specific goal-based QOL measure for AYA fills a critical gap in knowledge for AYA who are at a unique life stage, which may include shifts in priorities and goals. METHODS Through review of our existing AYA databases on goals, the literature, and cognitive interviews we developed the MAYA-GQOL. Items were administered to AYA with cancer (on/off treatment) (n = 124) and healthy AYA controls (n = 103) aged 15-29 years old. Psychometric analyses for comparison with existing QOL measures and discrepancies in perceived importance/attainability of goals were examined. RESULTS An item pool of 700 goals, based on prior research, was refined to 173 goals across nine categories: academic, administrative, body, health, job, leisure, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and religion. Validation between the MAYA-GQOL and existing QOL measures was supported. AYA survivors reported fewer overall current goals and fewer administrative, interpersonal, leisure, and religious goals. AYA survivors rated body goal importance significantly higher than healthy controls and intrapersonal goal importance significantly lower. Little discrepancy in importance and attainability across AYA was found. CONCLUSIONS The MAYA-GQOL represents an innovative way of measuring QOL among AYA by focusing on the relative importance, attainability, and discrepancy of developmentally appropriate goals. The MAYA-GQOL can identify areas of resilience and competence via assessment of important and attainable goals and can further assess how AYA with chronic illness are functioning relative to peers on goal domains relevant to the AYA developmental period.
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- Katie Darabos
- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West, Rm 327, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Psychology, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Bristol Myers Squibb, New York, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Ruiz S, Mintz R, Sijecic A, Eggers M, Hoffman A, Woodard T, Bjonard KL, Hoefgen H, Sandheinrich T, Omurtag K, Housten AJ. Websites about, not for, adolescents? A systematic analysis of online fertility preservation information for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-2587513. [PMID: 36824765 PMCID: PMC9949230 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2587513/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Purpose Fertility preservation is an increasingly important topic in adolescent and young adult cancer survivorship, yet treatments remain under-utilized, possibly due to lack of awareness and understanding. The internet is widely used by adolescents and young adults and has been proposed to fill knowledge gaps and advance high-quality, more equitable care. As a first step, this study analyzed the quality of current fertility preservation resources online and identified opportunities for improvement. Methods We conducted a systematic analysis of 500 websites to assess the quality, readability, and desirability of website features, and the inclusion of clinically relevant topics. Results The majority of the 68 eligible websites were low quality, written at college reading levels, and included few features that younger patients find desirable. Websites mentioned more common fertility preservation treatments than promising experimental treatments, and could be improved with cost information, socioemotional impacts, and other equity-related fertility topics. Conclusions Currently, the majority of fertility preservation websites are about, but not for, adolescent and young adult patients. High-quality educational websites are needed that address outcomes that matter to teens and young adults, with a priority on solutions that prioritize equity. Implications for Cancer Survivors: Adolescent and young adult survivors have limited access to high-quality fertility preservation websites that are designed for their needs. There is a need for the development of fertility preservation websites that are clinically comprehensive, written at appropriate reading levels, inclusive, and desirable. We include specific recommendations that future researchers can use to develop websites that could better address AYA populations and improve the fertility preservation decision making process.
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Hotchkiss ME, Ahmad ZN, Ford JS. Cancer-Peer Connection in the Context of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: A Qualitative Exploration. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2023; 12:83-92. [PMID: 35384687 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0170] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: This qualitative study examined experiences and attitudes related to cancer-peer interactions among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Methods: Twenty-six survivors, aged 16-24 years who were diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 14 and 18, completed one-on-one semistructured interviews as part of a larger study. Interviews were coded and analyzed using an iterative consensus and data-driven approach. Results: The data for this study revealed three main themes related to cancer peers, including the unique aspects of shared illness experience (i.e., personalizing of support from lived experience, inspiration from upward comparisons, space to be scared and to joke about cancer), benefits of providing support to other patients/survivors (i.e., giving back, healing after cancer, and incorporating cancer into life as a survivor), and considerations and concerns when connecting with cancer peers (i.e., exposure to adverse outcomes, "ignorance is bliss": blocking cancer out, guilt and cancer imposter syndrome). Conclusion: Study findings demonstrate the importance of cancer-peer connection and support in AYA cancer care, both during treatment and in survivorship. Future research should explore the ways in which peer-to-peer support programs could be tailored to best serve the AYA population in the context of cancer care.
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- Maiya E Hotchkiss
- Department of Psychology, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Psychology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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Association between GHQ-12, Duke-UNC-11, Physical Activity, and Self-Perceived Health in Spanish Adults with Cancerous Tumours: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020192. [PMID: 36673560 PMCID: PMC9858809 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: In Spain, people who have overcome some type of cancer have significantly worse self-perceived health (SPH) and higher rates of depression than people who have never suffered any type of cancer. Objective: to explore the relationships among physical activity levels (PAL), perceived social support (PSS), and SPH in terms of mental health and its dimensions in Spanish adults with cancerous tumours. Methods: A correlational study rooted in the National Health Survey 2017 for adults was carried out, including 627 Spanish residents who reported having malignant tumours. Results: A dependent association was found between PAL and SPH (p < 0.001). The mental health mean score decreased as PAL increased for the total sample and for both sexes, separately (p < 0.001). Low reverse associations were also observed between PAL and mental health (rho: −0.274; p < 0.001), successful coping (rho: −0.239; p < 0.001) and self-confidence (rho: −0.264; p <0.001). Moreover, PSS weakly and inversely correlates with mental health (r: −0.225; p < 0.001), successful coping (r: −0.218; p < 0.001) and self-confidence (r: −0.231; p < 0.001). A binary logistic model showed that active and very active people presented less threat of poor SPH, as did people with higher PSS (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Greater levels of physical activity are associated with larger mean scores in the three dimensions of mental health, perceived social support and self-perceived health in people with cancerous tumours.
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Davidson RD, Biddle K, Nassan M, Scammell TE, Zhou ES. The impact of narcolepsy on social relationships in young adults. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:2751-2761. [PMID: 35946418 PMCID: PMC9713907 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Narcolepsy often begins during adolescence and young adulthood, which are crucial periods for social development. The symptoms of narcolepsy likely impact social interactions, but little research has assessed the effects of narcolepsy on social relationships. The current study investigated the impact of narcolepsy on friendships and romantic and sexual relationships. METHODS Young adults (18-39 years) with narcolepsy were recruited through national narcolepsy patient organizations. Participants (n = 254) completed an online survey assessing their friendships and romantic and sexual relationships, including communication about their social relationships with medical providers. RESULTS All participants (mean age = 28.8 years; 87% female, 92% White/Caucasian) reported that narcolepsy made their social life more challenging. They reported receiving more support from significant others, compared to family or friends (P < .05). Most (80%) indicated that narcolepsy currently impacted their sex life. Only a few participants reported that their providers asked about their social and sex lives, though they wanted providers to ask. CONCLUSIONS Narcolepsy impacts social functioning in young adults. Many individuals with narcolepsy prioritize single, meaningful, romantic relationships as developing and sustaining new relationships may be challenging. In addition, narcolepsy symptoms impact sexual functioning. Though many participants wanted to discuss their social and sex lives with providers, only a few providers ask. Treatment of narcolepsy in young adulthood should include supporting individuals regarding the impact on social, romantic, and sexual health. CITATION Davidson RD, Biddle K, Nassan M, Scammell TE, Zhou ES. The impact of narcolepsy on social relationships in young adults. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(12):2751-2761.
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- Ryan D. Davidson
- Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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Belson PJ, Eastwood JA, Brecht ML, Kim JW, Hays RD, Pike NA. Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent and Young Adult Retinoblastoma Survivors. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY NURSING 2022; 39:342-357. [PMID: 35674414 PMCID: PMC9807776 DOI: 10.1177/27527530221073766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Background: Retinoblastoma (RB) is a malignant intraocular tumor diagnosed in early childhood that requires extensive medical and surgical treatment at a young age. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is thought to be diminished due to visual impairment, facial deformities, and fear of recurrence or secondary cancer. However, few studies have identified variables associated with HRQOL among those with RB. Purpose: To compare HRQOL of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with RB to matched controls and to identify predictors of HRQOL in RB survivors. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 198 AYAs (101 RBs and 97 controls) completed HRQOL (PROMIS®-29 profile) and psychosocial questionnaires (Rosenberg self-esteem scale, multidimensional scale of perceived social support, and Hollingshead index for socioeconomic status). Clinical variables (age at diagnosis, visual acuity, laterality, heredity, treatment regime, and anesthesia exposure) were extracted from the medical record. Correlates of HRQOL were estimated using linear regression models. Results: RB survivors reported similar HRQOL compared to controls. Physical function (p < .001), social support (p = .013), and self-esteem (p = .028) were lower in the RB group compared to controls. Visual acuity and self-esteem accounted for 52% of the variance in PROMIS physical health summary scores and self-esteem accounted for 38% of the variance in mental health summary scores. Conclusion: Despite deficits in physical function and self-esteem HRQOL in RB survivors was comparable to healthy counterparts. However, the majority of RB survivors in this study had normal visual acuity. Clinicians should explore ways to enhance self-esteem in RB survivors.
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- Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- USC Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los
Angeles, CA, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ghazal LV, Merriman JD, Santacroce SJ, Fletcher J, Wright F, Dickson VV. Exploration of Relationships Between Symptoms, Work Characteristics, and Quality of Life in Young Adult Hematologic Cancer Survivors. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2022; 11:530-534. [PMID: 34882016 PMCID: PMC9639603 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0135] [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] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study explores relationships between individual, microsystem (work) characteristics, and quality of life (QOL) among young adult (YA; ages 20-39 years at diagnosis) hematologic cancer survivors. Forty YAs who had completed cancer therapy within the past 5 years were recruited through social media and completed an online survey. Poorer QOL was associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and poorer work ability and financial health (all p < 0.05). A comprehensive understanding of work characteristics, including work ability, may lead to multilevel interventions improving QOL. Future research should include larger, more diverse samples of YA cancer survivors.
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- Lauren V. Ghazal
- College of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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Employment among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194586. [PMID: 36230516 PMCID: PMC9559689 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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To date, there are heterogeneous studies related to childhood cancer survivors’ (CCS) employment rates. Given the importance of this topic, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the prevalence of employment among CCS and to examine its association with socio-demographic and clinical factors. We followed the PRISMA guidelines to search for pertinent articles in relevant electronic databases. Eighty-nine articles comprising 93 cohorts were included. The overall prevalence of employment was 66% (CI: 95% 0.63–0.69). Subgroup meta-analyses showed that lower rates were found for central nervous system tumor survivors (51%, CI: 95% 0.43–0.59), and for CCS treated with cranial-radiotherapy (53%, CI: 95% 0.42–0.64) or haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (56%, CI: 95% 0.46–0.65). The studies conducted in Asia highlighted employment rates of 47% (CI: 95%, 0.34–0.60). Univariate meta-regressions identified the following socio-demographic factors associated with higher rates of employment: a female gender (p = 0.046), a higher mean age at the time of investigation (p = 0.00), a longer time since diagnosis (p = 0.00), a higher educational level (p = 0.03), and a married status (p = 0.00). In conclusion, this systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that two-thirds of CCS are employed worldwide. Identifying vulnerable groups of CCS may allow for the design of multidisciplinary support strategies and interventions to promote employment in this population.
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Tremolada M, Taverna L, Bonichini S, Pillon M, Biffi A. Psychological Well-Being, Cognitive Functioning, and Quality of Life in 205 Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Compared to Healthy Peers. Front Psychol 2022; 13:860729. [PMID: 35651574 PMCID: PMC9149561 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.860729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The majority of the studies underlined how adolescent and young adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors had no significant differences in their well-being and quality of life compared with a control group of healthy counterparts, although French et al. (2013) found less years of education among cancer survivors. The present study aimed at comparing AYA cancer survivors and a control group of peers who had no history of serious illness, in terms of well-being, cognitive functioning, and perceptions of life. Participants in this study were 205 AYA cancer survivors, 126 males, off therapy from a mean of 10.87 years (SD = 4.91), with a mean age of 18.96 (SD = 3.08), recruited during follow-up visits and healthy counterparts (n = 205), matched for age and gender. They all completed self-report questionnaires: Ladder of Life, BSI-18 and Cognitive problems. Paired t test evidenced significant differences between survivors (Mean = 6.19; SD = 2.07) and controls (Mean = 6.88; SD = 2.02) in perceptions of quality of life regarding 5 years before the current time [t(204) = −3.39; p = 0.001], with a lower level for childhood cancer survivors. Specifically, Hierarchical regression (R2 = 0.05, p = 0.04) identified a shorter time since the completion of treatment (β = 0.18, p = 0.03) and a trend of stem cell transplantation experience (β = −0.11, p = 0.06) as factors associated with negative perception of precedent quality of life. The AYA cancer survivors reported lower cognitive difficulties (Mean = 1.46) than controls (Mean = 1.56) [t(204) = −3.41; p = 0.001]: in memory (Meanclinical = 1.32 vs Meancontrol = 1.50) [t(204) = −4.52; p = 0.001], in concentration (Meanclinical = 1.36 vs Meancontrol = 1.54) [t(204) = −4.66; p = 0.001] and in mental organization skills (Meanclinical = 1.47 vs Meancontrol = 1.56) [t(204) = −2.56; p = 0.01], even if they had a lower educational attainment [X(9)2 = 131.28; p = 0.001]. They showed similar satisfaction with their psychological well-being and their lives as healthy counterparts, except for past life perceptions associated with the cancer period. Important recommendations for future research and clinical suggestions could be given.
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- Marta Tremolada
- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Department of Woman's and Child's Health, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Portero de la Cruz S, Cebrino J. Rural-Urban Differences in Common Mental Disorders, Functional Limitation and Social Support among Adults with Cancer: A Population-Based Study in Spain. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11102742. [PMID: 35628871 PMCID: PMC9146103 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The psychological, physical and social well-being components may differ for cancer patients living in urban vs. rural zones. This study aimed to examine the common mental disorders (CMDs), functional limitation (FL) and perceived social support (PSS) of rural and urban Spanish cancer patients from 2006 to 2017, to compare sociodemographic variables, health-related determinants and use of healthcare resources and to identify which sociodemographic and health-related factors were related to CMDs, FL and PSS. We performed a cross-sectional study among cancer patients using data from the Spanish National Health Surveys (2006, 2011 and 2017). A total of 698 of the subjects resided in rural areas and 1824 in urban areas. Binary logistic and multiple linear regressions were performed to determine the factors related to CMDs, FL and PSS. Rural residents visited their general practitioners more frequently than the city dwellers (61.03% vs. 56.63%, p = 0.04). A decreased prevalence of CMDs was observed among urban individuals over time (2006: 39.13%, 2011: 38.87%, 2017: 34.30%; p for trend = 0.04). Among rural residents, FL was associated with age, educational level and self-perceived health status, while among city dwellers, PSS was linked to marital status, nationality, having chronic conditions and self-perceived health status.
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- Silvia Portero de la Cruz
- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, Avda. Menéndez Pidal, S/N, 14071 Córdoba, Spain;
- Research Group GC12 Clinical and Epidemiological Research in Primary Care, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Seville, Avda. Doctor Fedriani, S/N, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-954-551-771
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Allen T, Reda S, Martin S, Long P, Franklin A, Bedoya SZ, Wiener L, Wolters PL. The Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness: Results of a Quality Improvement Survey. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9040500. [PMID: 35455544 PMCID: PMC9025253 DOI: 10.3390/children9040500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with chronic illnesses cope with complex issues that require unique psychological support and healthcare services to reduce psychosocial difficulties, improve disease management, and facilitate positive transitions to adult care. Engaging patients and caregivers can help providers understand the specific needs of this population and identify the perceived areas of support. The purpose of this quality improvement initiative is to assess the needs of AYAs with chronic medical conditions at a large government research hospital. Eighty-nine AYA patients (age = 23.5 years; range 13–34) with neurofibromatosis type 1, cancer, primary immunodeficiencies, or sickle cell disease, and a sample of caregivers (n = 37, age = 52 years; range: 41–65), completed an anonymized survey that assessed their preferences for a wide range of informational and service-related needs. The results indicate an overwhelming desire for information about general health and wellbeing and disease-specific medical knowledge. The most endorsed item was the need for more information about an individual’s medical condition (72%), which was a primary concern across disease, racial, and gender groups. Demographic and disease-specific needs were also identified. Thus, providing information to AYA patients and caregivers is a critical and largely unmet component of care, which requires the development and implementation of targeted educational and psychosocial interventions.
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Shen Z, Xie J, Ruan C, Li C. Mediating effect of ill perception on the relationship between social constraints and fear of cancer recurrence among adolescent and young adult survivors who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100060. [PMID: 35619654 PMCID: PMC9126777 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Zhiying Shen
- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Nursing, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nursing, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Nursing, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Nursing, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Corresponding authors.
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Tang X, Mo L, Liu Q, Liu Y, Yu L, Liu Y, Gao C. Adverse experiences of social adaptation in children with leukaemia: a qualitative study from China. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051953. [PMID: 35232780 PMCID: PMC8889316 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE This study aimed to build an indepth and comprehensive understanding of the social maladaptation experience of Chinese children with leukaemia of different ages. METHODS The purposive sampling method was adopted to conduct semistructured interviews with 20 Chinese children with leukaemia or their main caregivers and Colaizzi's method for qualitative research was used to organise and analyse the data. The study followed the guiding principles of the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. RESULTS The existing social adaptation problems of children with leukaemia of different ages were assessed. In terms of psychological maladjustment, children with leukaemia aged 2-7 years showed fear and excessive attachment, while children aged 8-18 years were characterised by impatience, irritability and anxiety. In terms of behavioural maladjustment, children aged 2-7 years presented less independent behaviour and dependence on electronics, while children aged 8-18 years showed learning obstruction and indulgence in mobile games. CONCLUSIONS Targeted intervention strategies should be developed based on the physical and mental characteristics of children with leukaemia of different ages to improve existing social adaptation problems. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Early intervention for social adaptation of children with leukaemia should be considered. Children's social adaptation should be improved to prevent more adaptation problems so that they can return to their families and to the society without difficulty and improve their quality of life in the long term.
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- Xinyue Tang
- School of Pediatrics, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
- Nursing Department, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
- Department of VIP Outpatient, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing, China
- Department of Haematology Oncology, Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Research Centre of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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Sleeman SHE, Reuvers MJP, Manten-Horst E, Verhees B, Patterson P, Janssen SHM, Husson O. 'Let Me Know If There's Anything I Can Do for You', the Development of a Mobile Application for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer and Their Loved Ones to Reconnect after Diagnosis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14051178. [PMID: 35267484 PMCID: PMC8909462 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051178] [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: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Previous research describes the issues AYA cancer patients may face when it comes to maintaining social relationships after their diagnosis. Related issues included mutual misconceptions and a lack of understanding of the impact of cancer. The Dutch AYA ‘Young & Cancer’ Care Network co-created the mobile application ‘AYA Match’ to provide support on this matter. Co-creation, in which the target population is directly involved, appears to be an effective way to establish an intervention that applies to their needs. The aim of this study was to describe the cocreational process, characteristics of AYA Match users and their expectations of the app. The application could be useful for a wider audience in the future, such as older cancer patients or individuals dealing with other diseases. Abstract Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients report a need for support to stay in contact with loved ones after diagnosis. In response to this the Dutch AYA ‘Young & Cancer’ Care Network co-created the mobile application ‘AYA Match’. This study describes the cocreational process, the characteristics of the users and their expectations regarding the app. 121 AYA cancer patients and 37 loved ones completed a questionnaire. 68.6% of the loved ones reported ‘staying in contact’ and ‘finding out about the needs and wishes of ‘their AYA’ during this time’ as the main reasons for downloading the application. 41.1% of the AYA cancer patients expected the app to help them communicate to their loved ones what they do or don’t want and need. 60% of the loved ones indicated that they would like to use the application to offer help to ‘their AYA’ with their daily tasks. Patients and their loved ones have similar expectations when it comes to ‘normalizing’ contact, increasing empathy and mutual understanding about needs and emotions. The AYA Match app could be an adequate answer to the issues experienced regarding contact, support and mutual understanding.
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- Sophia H. E. Sleeman
- Dutch AYA ‘Young & Cancer’ Care Network, 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (S.H.E.S.); (E.M.-H.); (B.V.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (M.J.P.R.); (S.H.M.J.)
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- Dutch AYA ‘Young & Cancer’ Care Network, 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (S.H.E.S.); (E.M.-H.); (B.V.)
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- Dutch AYA ‘Young & Cancer’ Care Network, 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (S.H.E.S.); (E.M.-H.); (B.V.)
- Hoestie Foundation, 5616 JX Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Research, Evaluation and Policy Unit, Canteen Australia, Sydney, NSW 2042, Australia;
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (M.J.P.R.); (S.H.M.J.)
- Department of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (M.J.P.R.); (S.H.M.J.)
- Department of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Clinical Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, London SM2 5NG, UK
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Zhang A, Zebrack B, Acquati C, Roth M, Levin NJ, Wang K, Schwartz S. Technology-Assisted Psychosocial Interventions for Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2022; 11:6-16. [PMID: 33960845 PMCID: PMC8864427 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose: Technology-assisted interventions are essential in supporting cancer survivors' psychosocial outcomes, especially for childhood, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, a tech-savvy generation. This study aims to systematically evaluate review and meta-analyze technology-assisted interventions for childhood and AYA cancer survivors. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, the study team used a pre-set of key words and searched studies across 11 electronic databases and 4 professional websites, and conducted a manual search of reference lists from published reviews. Meta-analysis of small sample size corrected Hedges' g was conducted using meta-regression with robust variance estimation. Results: Final analysis included a total of 28 clinical trials, including 237 effect sizes reported an overall statistically significant treatment effect of technology-assisted psychosocial interventions for childhood and AYA cancer survivors, g = 0.382, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.243 to 0.521, p < 0.0001. Subgroup analysis revealed that distraction-based interventions and interventions for psychosocial and emotional health were overall statistically significant, whereas interventions for childhood and AYA cancer survivors' cancer knowledge outcomes and physical and functional health outcomes were statistically nonsignificant. Moderator analysis found intervention target was a significant moderator. Conclusions: Technology-assisted interventions for childhood and AYA cancer survivors were overall effective across domains of survivorship outcomes. Favorable evidence was found primarily for childhood cancer survivors with limited support for AYA cancer survivors. Implications for Cancer Survivors: Although existing technology-assisted interventions are overall promising, research support for cancer survivors from different age groups and with different psychosocial challenges varies and should be considered individually.
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- Anao Zhang
- University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Address correspondence to: Anao Zhang, PhD, MSW, University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work; and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Health Disparities Research, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Social Work, and Department of Anthropology, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Buchbinder D, Khera N. Psychosocial and financial issues after hematopoietic cell transplantation. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2021; 2021:570-577. [PMID: 34889432 PMCID: PMC8791170 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2021000292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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With improvement in survival after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), it has become important to focus on survivors' psychosocial issues in order to provide patient-centered care across the transplant continuum. The goals of this article are to describe updates in the literature on certain psychosocial domains (emotional/mental health and social/financial) in HCT survivors, offer a brief overview of the status of the screening and management of these complications, and identify opportunities for future practice and research. An evidence-based approach to psychosocial care can be broken down as primary (promoting health, raising awareness, and addressing risk factors), secondary (screening and directing early pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions), and tertiary (rehabilitating, limiting disability, and improving quality of life) prevention. Implementing such an approach requires close coordination between multiple stakeholders, including transplant center staff, referring hematologist/oncologists, and other subspecialists in areas such as palliative medicine or psychiatry. Innovative models of care that leverage technology can bring these stakeholders together to fulfill unmet needs in this area by addressing barriers in the delivery of psychosocial care.
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- College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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Rao P, Sproch A, Ungemach M, Cash M, Blackall GF. Life on Pause: Lessons Learned in Creating an Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivor Podcast. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2021; 11:439-441. [PMID: 34582266 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Pooja Rao
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Sechler Family Cancer Center, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Poudel PG, Bauer HE, Srivastava DK, Krull KR, Hudson MM, Robison LL, Wang Z, Huang IC. Online Platform to Assess Complex Social Relationships and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors. JCO Clin Cancer Inform 2021; 5:859-871. [PMID: 34415790 DOI: 10.1200/cci.21.00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Social integration and relationship issues have been understudied among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. This study compared social relationships (social networks, support, and isolation) between AYA cancer survivors and noncancer controls, and identified social integration mechanisms through which the cancer experience influences patient-reported outcomes (PROs). MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred two AYA cancer survivors and 102 age, sex, and race-matched noncancer controls from a national Internet panel completed an online survey to identify up to 25 of closest friends and relatives whom they have contacted within the past 2 years. Participants' interpersonal connections were used to create a social network index. The Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and PROMIS-29 Profile were used to measure social support, perceived isolation or loneliness, and PROs (physical functioning, pain interference, fatigue, anxiety, and depression domains), respectively. Path analysis tested effects of cancer experience on PROs using serial social relationship variables as mediators. RESULTS Compared with controls, survivors of lymphoma, leukemia, and solid tumor had better social networks; however, survivors of solid tumor and central nervous system malignancies had higher perceived loneliness (all P values < .05). Cancer experience was directly associated with poor PROs (P values < .05 for all domains except fatigue) and indirectly associated through the social network-support-loneliness pathway (all P values < .05). Survivors with higher loneliness had lower physical functioning and higher pain interference, fatigue, anxiety, and depression versus controls with lower loneliness (all P values < .05). CONCLUSION Compared with controls, survivors were more socially connected but experienced greater loneliness, which was associated with poorer PROs. Screening social integration issues during follow-up care and providing appropriate interventions are warranted.
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- Pragya G Poudel
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.,Department of Psychology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.,Department of Oncology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.,Department of Computational Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Kagramanov D, Sutradhar R, Lau C, Yao Z, Pole JD, Baxter NN, Gupta S, Nathan PC. Impact of the model of long-term follow-up care on adherence to guideline-recommended surveillance among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers. Cancer Med 2021; 10:5078-5087. [PMID: 34128353 PMCID: PMC8335842 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors require lifelong healthcare to address the late effects of therapy. We examined the impact of different provider models of long-term follow-up (LTFU) care on adherence to recommended surveillance. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study using administrative health databases in Ontario, Canada. Five-year survivors were identified from IMPACT, a database of patients aged 15-20.9 years at diagnosis of six cancers between 1992 and 2010. We defined three models of LTFU care hierarchically: specialized survivor clinics (SCCs), general cancer clinics (GCCs), and family physician (FP). We assessed adherence to the Children's Oncology Group surveillance guidelines for cardiomyopathy and breast cancer. Multistate models assessed adherence transitions and impacts of LTFU attendance. RESULTS A total of 1574 survivors were followed for a mean of 9.2 years (range 4.3-13.9 years) from index (5-year survival). The highest level of LTFU attended in the first 2-years post-index was a GCC (47%); only 16.7% attended a SCC. By the end of study, 72% no longer attended any of the models of care and only 2% still attended an SCC. Among 188 survivors requiring breast cancer surveillance, 6.9% were adherent to their first required surveillance testing. Attendance at a SCC in the previous year and higher cumulative FP or GCC visits increased the rate of subsequently becoming adherent. Among 857 survivors requiring cardiomyopathy surveillance, 11% were adherent at study entry. Each subsequent SCC visit led to an 11.3% (95% CI: 1.05-1.18) increase in the rate of becoming adherent. CONCLUSION LTFU attendance and surveillance adherence are sub-optimal. SCC follow-up is associated with greater adherence, but few survivors receive such care, and this proportion diminished over time. Interventions are needed to improve LTFU attendance and promote surveillance adherence.
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- Dalia Kagramanov
- University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Institue of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Institue of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Keenan Research Center of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, Canada.,University of Toronto, Institue of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,ICES, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, Canada.,University of Toronto, Institue of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,ICES, Toronto, Canada
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Fajardo-Bullón F, Pérez-Mayo J, Esnaola I, Anderson I, Knutagård M. Influence of Psychosocial Variables on the Health of People Living in Housing Exclusion. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E8983. [PMID: 33276637 PMCID: PMC7730692 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of some personal characteristics, health variables, and social support on the self-rated health of people in housing exclusion in Spain. For that purpose, we used the FOESSA Survey of Social Integration and Needs database, with a final sample of 1574 households. Being more educated and reporting a good life satisfaction stood out as the main factors preventing worse health status. Furthermore, results showed that being female, experiencing poverty-related food insecurity, not having health insurance, experiencing widowhood or partner bereavement, and having caring responsibilities for others or having a disabled person in the household are associated with increased reporting of regular or poor health. On the other hand, being young, having a diagnosed/long-term illness, and a big household size are preventive factors for good health. These results allowed identifying risk and prevention factors to inform interventions to improve the health of those living in housing exclusion. Promoting better education levels, social support, and overall life satisfaction could be important to improve health in this population. Developing social support policies for caring responsibilities and food insecurity must be a priority to improve the health of people living in housing exclusion.
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- Fernando Fajardo-Bullón
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, Avenida de Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Economics, University of Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain;
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- Department of Development and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Avenida de Tolosa, 70, San Sebastián, 20018 Leioa, Spain
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK;
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- School of Social Work, Lund University, Box 23, 221 00 Lund, Sweden;
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Walsh CA, Yi JC, Rosenberg AR, Crouch MLV, Leisenring WM, Syrjala KL. Factors associated with social functioning among long-term cancer survivors treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as adolescents or young adults. Psychooncology 2020; 29:1579-1586. [PMID: 32628342 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can compromise long-term health and social functioning. We examined the impact of physical and social-emotional factors on the social functioning of long-term adolescent and young adult (AYA) HSCT survivors. METHODS This cross-sectional analysis included HSCT recipients from the INSPIRE trial [NCT00799461] who received their first transplant between ages 15-39. Patient-reported outcome measures included the Short Form-36v2, Fatigue Symptom Inventory, Cancer and Treatment Distress, and the ENRICHD Social Support Inventory. We used hierarchical multiple linear regression to identify physical and social-emotional factors associated with social functioning at the baseline assessment, with the first block including sociodemographic and clinical factors significant at P = <0.10 in univariate testing, the second block including fatigue and physical function, and the third block including social support and distress. RESULTS Participants (N = 279) were 52% male and 93.5% white, non-Hispanic, with a mean age of 30.3 (SD 6.6) at first transplant. Social Functioning mean was 48.5 (SD 10.5), below age-adjusted norms (t = -13.6, P = <0.001). In the first block, current chronic graft-vs-host disease accounted for 5.5% of the variance (P = <0.001). Adding fatigue and physical function explained an additional 46.6% of the variance (P = <0.001). Adding distress and social support explained an additional 7.7% of the variance (P = <0.001). The final model explained 59.8% of the variance; distress, fatigue, and physical function were significantly associated with social functioning. CONCLUSIONS Distress, fatigue, and physical function are associated with social functioning and interventions targeting these symptoms may help to improve SF among long-term cancer survivors treated with HSCT as AYAs.
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- Casey A Walsh
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Palliative Care and Resilience Research Program, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA.,University of Washington, Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Krause S, Pritlove C, Abbey S, Jung J. Growth through adversity: posttraumatic growth in anonymous living liver donors. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:1328-1332. [PMID: 32755398 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1802521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is positive change that occurs after struggling with challenging life crises. Research on PTG has typically been limited to oncology populations, first-responders, and individuals in warzones. We report the experience of PTG amongst a sample of 26 anonymous live liver donors. METHODS Anonymous donors were those with no biological connection or prior relationship with recipients. Twenty-six participants participated in a semi-structured qualitative interview examining their experience with, and outcomes of donation. Interview transcripts were analyzed for themes about PTG using the constant comparison method. RESULTS While some donors indicated that donation had little lasting impact on their life, most cited significant personal and interpersonal changes resulting from the experience. The most common positive changes included deepened bonds with others, appreciation for personal strength, clearer life direction, legacy-building, and a connection to the transplant community. CONCLUSION Despite the short-term physical trauma of living donor surgery, the act of anonymous donation appeared to be a catalyst for positive long-term psychological growth. These findings help to bolster the ethical argument in favour of anonymous donation.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThere is a shortage of organ donors for recipients in need, and anonymous living liver donors can successfully reduce wait times and mortality rates for those on wait lists.There are some questions about the ethics of anonymous donation due to possible negative physical and psychological effects of donation surgery on donors.In a qualitative study, this study shows that donors ascribe significant meaning to, and derive many psychological benefits from, their donation experience.These findings provide insights about how to best support anonymous donors through and after their donation experience.
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- Sandra Krause
- Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Multi-Organ Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Multi-Organ Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Multi-Organ Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Aydın Sayılan A, Demir Doğan M. Illness perception, perceived social support and quality of life in patients with diagnosis of cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 29:e13252. [PMID: 32495471 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Aylin Aydın Sayılan
- Surgical Nursing Department The Faculty of Health Sciences Kırklareli University Kırklareli Turkey
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Skiba MB, McElfresh JJ, Howe CL, Crane TE, Kopp LM, Jacobs ET, Thomson CA. Dietary Interventions for Adult Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2020; 9:315-327. [DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- Meghan B. Skiba
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- University of Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Becktell K, Simpson P, Phelan R, Schmidt D, Anderson L, Nichols J, Bingen K. Developmental differences in health-related quality of life in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2435-2444. [PMID: 32323061 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02507-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) experience developmental transitions. AYA survivors of cancer are at risk for chronic health conditions due to treatment. This study examined developmental differences in AYA survivors' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between age groups and compared to population norms. METHODS HRQOL was assessed in AYA survivors of cancer (diagnosed before age 30) in long-term follow-up. Cancer survivors who were 12-39 years old at survey completion and completed therapy ≥ 2 years ago were included. HRQOL was assessed using the PedsQL™ and FACT. RESULTS Sample size was 155 survivors. PedsQL™ school functioning was worse in 15-17 year olds compared to 12-14 year olds (66.35 vs 77.60, p = 0.012). Compared to population norms, PedsQL™ outcomes were only worse in survivors' school functioning. Survivors' 18-39 years old had FACT scores that were better than population norms for overall HRQOL (91.33 vs 80.1, p < 0.001), and in physical (24.22 vs 22.7, p < 0.001), social (23.46 vs 19.1, p < 0.001), and functional well-being (22.94 vs 18.5, p < 0.001). Regression analysis identified that survivors who were < 15 years old and had not relapsed, and survivors who were 15-18 years old and had ≥ 2 late effects are at highest risk of lower HRQOL. For older survivors the highest risk group for lower HRQOL were < 21 years old at survey completion, > 7 years old at diagnosis and > 6 years post therapy. CONCLUSION A trend in school functioning issues in older adolescent survivors emerged. Older survivors show improved HRQOL when compared to the general population. Those further off therapy are at risk of poor HRQOL.
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- Kerri Becktell
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, MFRC3018, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, MFRC3018, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, MFRC3018, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, MFRC3018, PO Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, MFRC3018, PO Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, MFRC3018, PO Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, MFRC3018, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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Bernasconi A, Barigelletti G, Tittarelli A, Botta L, Gatta G, Tagliabue G, Contiero P, Guzzinati S, Andreano A, Manneschi G, Falcini F, Castaing M, Filiberti RA, Gasparotti C, Cirilli C, Mazzucco W, Mangone L, Iacovacci S, Vitale MF, Stracci F, Piffer S, Tumino R, Carone S, Sampietro G, Melcarne A, Ballotari P, Boschetti L, Pisani S, Cavalieri D'Oro L, Cuccaro F, D'Argenzio A, D'Orsi G, Fanetti AC, Ardizzone A, Candela G, Savoia F, Pascucci C, Castelli M, Storchi C, Trama A. Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Design and Characteristics of the First Nationwide Population-Based Cohort in Italy. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2020; 9:586-593. [PMID: 32283044 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0170] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA, 15-39 years) cancer survivors (alive at least 5 years after cancer diagnosis) are less studied than younger and older cancer survivors and research on their late effects is limited. To facilitate research on long-term outcomes of AYA cancer survivors, we established, in Italy, a population-based AYA cancer survivors' cohort. This article describes the study design and main characteristics of this cohort. Methods: The cohort derives from population-based cancer registries (CRs). Each CR identified AYA cancer patients retrospectively. Treatment for first primary cancer and all health events from diagnosis to death can be traced through linkage with available health databases, such as hospital discharge records (HDRs), mortality files, and outpatient and pharmaceutical databases. Results: Thirty-four CRs participated to the cohort which overall includes 93,291 AYAs with cancer and 67,692 cancer survivors. First primary cancer distribution in AYA cancer survivors differs by sex and age groups because of the different cancer types diagnosed in AYAs. Almost 78% of AYA cancer survivors have HDRs and 14.8% also pharmaceutical and outpatient databases. Conclusion: This cohort will be used to study, for the first time in Italy, the pattern and excess risk of late effects in AYA cancer survivors. HDRs, outpatient and pharmaceutical databases will be used to define primary treatment to assess its impact on AYA cancer survivors' late effects. This cohort exploiting data sources already available at CRs, minimize the data collection effort and it will contribute to assess the feasibility of using administrative database to study cancer survivors' late effects.
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- Alice Bernasconi
- Department of Research, Evaluative Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Cancer Registry Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Cancer Registry Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Evaluative Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Evaluative Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Cancer Registry Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Research, Environmental Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection (ATS) of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Istituto per lo Studio, la Prevenzione e la Rete Oncologica (ISPRO), Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology and Ematology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Integrated Cancer Registry of Catania-Messina-Siracusa-Enna, Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Evaluative and Clinical Epidemiological Service, Azienda provinciale per i servizi sanitari Trento, Italy
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- Cancer Registry and Histopathology Unit, ASP Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Taranto Cancer Registry, ASL Taranto, Taranto, Italy
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- Cancer Registry Epidemiology Unit, ASL Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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- Epidemiologic Observatory, Cancer Registry, ATS di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute della Brianza, Monza, Italy
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- Statistic and Epidemiology Unit, Cancer Registry, ASL Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy
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- Childhood Cancer Registry of Campania Region, AORN Santobono Pausilipon, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Public Health, Università di Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Research, Evaluative Epidemiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Tremolada M, Taverna L, Chiavetta IT, Bonichini S, Putti MC, Biffi A. Psychological Wellbeing in Adolescents with Leukaemia: A Comparative Study with Typical Development Peers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17020567. [PMID: 31963108 PMCID: PMC7014127 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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There is still little research on psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction and reported problems in preadolescents and adolescents under therapy for leukaemia, and also little research comparing them with their healthy peers. The present study aimed to analyse the life satisfaction, hope, psychological wellbeing and reported problems’ intensity in 60 patients aged 8–18 during the first year of therapy, to identify those more at risk and to compare their reports with matched healthy peers. A battery of self-reported questionnaires was administered during hospitalisation or day hospital admissions post 6 months and post 12 months from the diagnosis. Younger patients (aged 8–13 years) were more at risk than older ones in their problems’ intensity and psychological symptoms; females and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia patients reported lower current life satisfaction perceptions; hope was associated with lower depression symptoms and mood problems. Healthy peers have a better perception of current life, but reported a lower hope score, more anxiety symptoms and more cognitive problems than patients. The first 6 months were more critical for patients’ psychological health. Basing on these empirical data, the inclusion of mental health care professionals or supportive psychotherapy into the treatment is recognized as extremely useful.
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- Marta Tremolada
- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy; (I.T.C.); (S.B.)
- Department of Child and Woman Health, University of Padua, 35127 Padua, Italy; (M.C.P.); (A.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-34-7486-8835
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- Faculty of Education, Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, 39042 Brixen, Italy;
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- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy; (I.T.C.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Development and Social Psychology, University of Padua, 35131 Padua, Italy; (I.T.C.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Child and Woman Health, University of Padua, 35127 Padua, Italy; (M.C.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Child and Woman Health, University of Padua, 35127 Padua, Italy; (M.C.P.); (A.B.)
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Pappot H, Assam Taarnhøj G, Elsbernd A, Hjerming M, Hanghøj S, Jensen M, Boisen KA. Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Use of a Smartphone App for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Pre-Post Interventional Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e13829. [PMID: 31584008 PMCID: PMC6797966 DOI: 10.2196/13829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer are a group with underexplored needs throughout treatment and in survivorship. This missing knowledge can influence their quality of life (QoL). Given this fact, we have developed a smartphone app based on a cocreation process and have an investigation of QoL among users planned as part of pilot testing this app. Future research is warranted to determine the effect of mobile health (mHealth) tools such as smartphone apps among the AYA cancer population. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a smartphone app among AYA patients with cancer in active treatment and posttreatment, in a pilot test by measuring health-related QoL before and after the use of the app. METHODS Participants were recruited via the youth support initiative and social organization for AYAs with cancer, Kræftværket, based at Rigshospitalet, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Denmark. Participants were evenly distributed in active treatment and posttreatment groups. After written informed consent, all participants were asked to use the app Kræftværket as they deemed appropriate over a 6-week period. The participants were asked to complete the 30-item European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire before and after the 6-week period. The collected QoL data were analyzed with t tests to determine differences between groups and from baseline. RESULTS In total, we enrolled 20 participants, 10 in active treatment and 10 posttreatment (median time after treatment was 4 months) group. Median age of the participants was 25 years. No differences in QoL were seen at baseline (P=.65). The posttreatment group experienced a significant increase in overall QoL after the 6-week period (global QoL: baseline 62.5, SD 22.3; after 6 weeks 80.8, SD 9.7; P=.04). For the group in active treatment, the QoL remained stable throughout the 6 weeks. CONCLUSIONS This study shows the feasibility and possible effect on QoL associated with the use of an mHealth tool in AYA patients. mHealth support tools are warranted for this population.
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- Helle Pappot
- Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Hematology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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The Developmental Pathways of Preschool Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Communicative and Social Sequelae One Year after Treatment. CHILDREN-BASEL 2019; 6:children6080092. [PMID: 31412554 PMCID: PMC6721313 DOI: 10.3390/children6080092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Early childhood is considered to be a period of rapid development, with the acquisition of abilities predicting future positive school competences. Motor, cognitive, and social difficulties related to cancer therapies heavily impact the development of children with cancer. This study focused on two main aims: To assess the developmental pathways of preschool children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia one year post-treatment and to compare these abilities both with those of a control group of healthy peers and with Italian norms. Forty-four children and their families, recruited through the Hematology-Oncologic Clinic of the Department of Child and Woman Health (University of Padua), agreed to participate in this study. The children’s mean age was 4.52 years (SD = 0.94, range = 2.5–6 years), equally distributed by gender, all diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Matched healthy peers were recruited through pediatricians’ ambulatories. Each family was interviewed adopting the Vineland adaptive behavior scales. Paired sample Wilcoxon tests revealed that children were reported to have significantly more developmental difficulties than their healthy peers. When compared with Italian norms, they scored particularly low in verbal competence, social, and coping skills. No significant association was found between treatment variables and developmental abilities. These findings suggest that the creation of specialized interventions, both for parents and children, may fill the possible delays in children’s development probably due to stress, lack of adequate stimulation, or difficult adaptation.
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Korotkin BD, Hoerger M, Voorhees S, Allen CO, Robinson WR, Duberstein PR. Social support in cancer: How do patients want us to help? J Psychosoc Oncol 2019; 37:699-712. [DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2019.1580331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Brittany D. Korotkin
- Tulane Cancer Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane Cancer Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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Lee J, Blackmon BJ, Lee JY, Cochran DM, Rehner TA. An exploration of posttraumatic growth, loneliness, depression, resilience, and social capital among survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2019; 47:356-370. [PMID: 30207592 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among posttraumatic growth (PTG), loneliness, depression, psychological resilience, and social capital among survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. The survey was administered to a spatially stratified, random sample of households in the three coastal counties of Mississippi. A total of 216 participants were included in this study who lived in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico coastline during both disasters. Results from structural equation modeling analyses indicated that there was a significant and inverse relationship between PTG and loneliness. Conversely, a direct relationship was not found between PTG and depressive symptoms; instead, the results revealed an indirect relationship between PTG and depressive symptoms through loneliness. Social capital was related to loneliness only indirectly through PTG, while psychological resilience was related to loneliness both directly and indirectly through PTG. Understanding the relationships among these factors, particularly the importance of PTG, can provide insight into the long-term adaptation among those who have survived multiple disasters. Further, these findings may lead to nuanced methods for behavioral health practitioners in assessing and treating individuals with symptoms of depression in disaster-prone communities.
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- Joohee Lee
- The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Social Work
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- The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Social Work
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- Claremont Graduate University, School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation
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- The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
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- The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Social Work
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Wang Y, Zhao Y, Xie S, Wang X, Chen Q, Xia X. Resilience Mediates the Relationship Between Social Support and Quality of Life in Patients With Primary Glaucoma. Front Psychiatry 2019; 10:22. [PMID: 30766493 PMCID: PMC6365462 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective: Glaucoma is a serious disease causing blindness, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Previous studies have reported that both resilience and social support play important roles in enhancing the quality of life of patients with some diseases. The purpose of this study is to investigate if resilience mediates the relationship between social support and quality of life in patients with primary glaucoma. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 120 patients with primary glaucoma in China. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale was used to measure resilience, and social support was measured by the Perceived Social Support Scale. The Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 questionnaire was used to measure quality of life. Results: There were significant positive correlations between all dimensions and total scores on the resilience, social support, and quality of life scales (p < 0.01). Both resilience and social support could predict these patients' quality of life. A bootstrap test showed that resilience had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between social support and quality of life (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Resilience mediates the relationship between social support and quality of life in primary glaucoma patients. This finding suggests that increasing resilience and social support can improve the quality of life of primary glaucoma patients in clinical practice.
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- Yiwen Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Eye Institute of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Eye Institute of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Eye Institute of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Eye Institute of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Uggla L, Bonde LO, Hammar U, Wrangsjö B, Gustafsson B. Music therapy supported the health-related quality of life for children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplants. Acta Paediatr 2018; 107:1986-1994. [PMID: 30043415 PMCID: PMC6220970 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Aim Paediatric haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a stressful treatment with an impact on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), and supportive interventions are needed. This study evaluated the effects of music therapy during and after HSCT. Methods This was a randomised clinical pilot study of 29 patients aged 0–17 years who underwent HSCT at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden, between February 2013 and May 2017. The music therapy group comprised 14 children who received the music therapy during hospitalisation. Fifteen children in the control group received the intervention after discharge. Music therapy was offered twice a week for four to six weeks. The patients’ HRQoL, pain and mood were evaluated at admission, discharge and after six months. The instruments for HRQoL included the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 generic core scales. Results The scales showed that the music therapy group had a higher estimated physical function (adjusted p = 0.04) at the time of discharge, and the control group showed improved results after the intervention in all domains (p = 0.015). Conclusion Despite the small sample, we found improved HRQoL after music therapy, which suggests that it could be a complementary intervention during and after paediatric HSCT.
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- L Uggla
- Astrid Lindgren Children`s Hospital; Karolinska University Hospital-Huddinge; Stockholm Sweden
- Cell Therapy and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation; Karolinska University Hospital-Huddinge; Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; CLINTEC; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Communication and Psychology; The Faculty of Humanities; Aalborg University; Aalborg Denmark
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; CLINTEC; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm Sweden
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Walsh C, Currin-McCulloch J, Simon P, Zebrack B, Jones B. Shifting Needs and Preferences: Supporting Young Adult Cancer Patients During the Transition from Active Treatment to Survivorship Care. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2018; 8:114-121. [PMID: 30312117 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was designed to identify and explore the social support needs and preferences of young adult cancer patients during the transition process from active treatment to survivorship care. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with study participants (n = 13, ages 17-25 at the time of cancer diagnosis) within ∼6 months of completion of active treatment and again 3 months later. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire at the first study visit. Applied thematic analysis was used to identify themes from participant interviews. RESULTS Six key themes and 12 subthemes emerged regarding participant interactions with their support system ("Being there," "Staying strong," and "Treat me the same") and health care team ("Connection and relationship building" and "Seeking knowledge and engaging in advocacy"), as well as treatment effects ("Uncertainty, Loss, & Changes in Identity" and "Ups & Downs of Physical Symptoms"), coping strategies ("Keep busy" and "Keep a positive vibe"), support resources ("Support needs change over time"), and post-treatment experiences ("Trying new things to cope with losses" and "Managing expectations with realities"). CONCLUSION Study findings suggest that supportive care needs can change during the transition process from active treatment to survivorship care. Young adult life transitions, such as finding employment and making new friendships, are more stressful when complicated by ongoing physical and psychological treatment effects. Social stressors and potential barriers to participation in supportive care services should be discussed openly with patients and caregivers, especially prior to transitions in care.
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- Casey Walsh
- 1 Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin , Austin, Texas
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- 2 Stanford Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital , Palo Alto, California
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- 3 University of Michigan School of Social Work , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- 1 Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin , Austin, Texas
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Tremolada M, Bonichini S, Basso G, Pillon M. Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors narrate their stories: Predictive model of their personal growth and their follow-up acceptance. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2018; 36:119-128. [PMID: 30322502 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Few studies have captured the unique ways in which cancer affects the growth and development of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. This paper illustrates the daily life of childhood cancer survivors who are now adolescents and young adults, their post-traumatic growth and follow-up perceptions, adopting a narrative approach. METHODS One thousand adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, mean age at diagnosis being 9.26 years old (SD = 4.29) and current mean age of 19.28 (SD = 2.96), were interviewed in depth using a new version of Ecocultural Family Interview-Cancer (EFI-C), which has proved to be a psychometrically reliable instrument. RESULTS Post-traumatic growth was predicted directly by age at diagnosis and, indirectly, by the mediation of the health medical staff-patient relationship during the illness, hospitalization memories, and patient's narrating skills. Positive feelings towards follow-up visits were predicted by the health staff-patient relationship during the illness (Chi-Square = 2.87; df = 3, p-value = 0.41; RMSEA = 0.0001). CONCLUSION Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors who were older and had established strong relationships with health professionals at the clinic were more able to narrate their experiences, display a positive comprehension of the events with a pragmatic acceptance of the follow-up procedures. Relationships with health professionals should therefore be monitored and improved, both during the cancer treatment and in the off-therapy period. The narrative technique allows adolescent and young adult cancer survivors to reorganize and give shape to their traumatic experience.
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- Marta Tremolada
- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Child and Woman's Health, Oncology Hematology Division, University Hospital of Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Child and Woman's Health, Oncology Hematology Division, University Hospital of Padua, Italy.
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Tremolada M, Bonichini S, Taverna L, Basso G, Pillon M. Health-related quality of life in AYA cancer survivors who underwent HSCT compared with healthy peers. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2018; 27:e12878. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Marta Tremolada
- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology; University of Padua; Padua Italy
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology; University of Padua; Padua Italy
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- Faculty of Education; Free University of Bozen-Bolzano; Brixen-Bressanone Italy
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- Department of Child and Woman's Health, Oncology Hematology Division; University Hospital of Padua; Padua Italy
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- Department of Child and Woman's Health, Oncology Hematology Division; University Hospital of Padua; Padua Italy
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Yip R, Taioli E, Schwartz R, Li K, Becker BJ, Tam K, Htwe YM, Yankelevitz DF, Henschke CI. A Review of Quality of Life Measures used in Surgical Outcomes for Stage I Lung Cancers. Cancer Invest 2018; 36:296-308. [PMID: 30040490 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2018.1474892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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This review summarizes the literature on QoL in early stage lung cancer patients who underwent surgery. PubMed and PsycINFO were searched. Twelve articles from 10 distinct studies were identified for a total of 992 patients. Five QoL measures were used. One study reported only on pre-surgical QoL, six only on post-surgical QoL and three studies reported on both pre- and post-surgical QoL. Timing for the administration of post-surgical QoL surveys varied. The literature on QoL in Stage I non-small-cell lung cancer patients is very sparse. Additional research is needed to explore the impact of different surgical approaches on QoL.
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- Rowena Yip
- a Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA
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- b Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA
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- b Institute for Translational Epidemiology and Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA.,c Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell , Great Neck , New York, USA
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- a Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA.,d Department of Radiology , Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University , Zhuhai , China
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- e Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, College of Education , Florida State University , Tallahassee , Florida, USA
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- a Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA
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- f Department of Internal Medicine , Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center , Brooklyn , New York , USA
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- a Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA
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- a Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , New York , New York, USA
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Establishing priorities for psychological interventions in pediatric settings: A decision-tree approach using the DISABKIDS-10 Index as a screening instrument. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0198402. [PMID: 29852026 PMCID: PMC5979027 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Most children and adolescents with chronic health conditions have impaired health-related quality of life and are at high risk of internalizing and externalizing problems. However, few patients present clinically significant symptoms. Using a decision-tree approach, this study aimed to identify risk profiles for psychological problems based on measures that can be easily scored and interpreted by healthcare professionals in pediatric settings. The participants were 736 children and adolescents between 8–18 years of age with asthma, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, type-1diabetes or obesity. The children and adolescents completed self-report measures of health-related quality of life (DISABKIDS-10) and psychological problems (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire). Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected from their parents/ physicians. Children and adolescents were classified into the normal (78.5%) or borderline/clinical range (21.5%) according to the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire cut-off values for psychological problems. The overall accuracy of the decision-tree model was 78.1% (sensitivity = 71.5%; specificity = 79.9%), with 4 profiles predicting 71.5% of borderline/clinical cases. The strongest predictor of psychological problems was a health-related quality of life standardized score below the threshold of 57.5 for patients with cerebral palsy, epilepsy or obesity and below 70.0 for patients with asthma or diabetes. Other significant predictors were low socio-economic status, single-parent household, medication intake and younger age. The model showed adequate validity (risk = .28, SE = .02) and accuracy (area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve = .84; CI = .80/.87). The identification of pediatric patients at high risk for psychological problems may contribute to a more efficient allocation of health resources, particularly with regard to their referral to specialized psychological assessment and intervention.
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Jalali-Farahani S, Amiri P, Karimi M, Vahedi-Notash G, Amirshekari G, Azizi F. Perceived social support and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Tehranian adults: Tehran lipid and glucose study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2018; 16:90. [PMID: 29747652 PMCID: PMC5946411 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0914-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have demonstrated the positive association between perceived social support and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in certain groups; however, few studies have assessed this relationship in general population and between genders. This study aimed to investigate associations between socio-demographic factors, perceived social support and HRQoL among an urban Iranian population. METHODS The study population were 1036 adults who had participated in Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). Data on socio-demographic information, perceived social support and HRQoL were collected using standard questionnaires by trained interviewers. Perceived social support and HRQoL were assessed using Iranian versions of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Short-Form 12-Item Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) respectively. Data on sets of associations among socio-demographic factors, perceived social support and quality of life were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with IBM SPSS AMOS software. RESULTS Mean ages were 50.3 ± 16.3 and 49.6 ± 14.0 years in men and women respectively and 40.9% of participants were male. In terms of perceived social support scores, except for family subscale scores (p = 0.003), there were no significant differences between men and women. However, men had significantly higher HRQoL scores, compared to women in all subscales. The findings of SEM analysis demonstrated that being married in both genders (p < 0.001) and lower age in men (p < 0.05) were significantly associated with higher level of perceived social support. In terms of physical HRQoL, being single and higher perceived social support in both genders and lower age and not having any chronic diseases, only in women were associated with higher physical HRQoL. However, for mental HRQoL, age and perceived social support had significant direct associations with mental HRQoL in both genders (p < 0.001); in women, being single (p < 0.05) and not having chronic diseases (p < 0.001) were also significantly associated with better mental HRQoL. CONCLUSION Perceived social support was found to be both directly and indirectly associated with physical and mental aspects of HRQoL in both genders. Current structural models provide beneficial information for planning health promotion programs aimed at improving HRQoL among Tehranian adults.
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- Sara Jalali-Farahani
- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, IR, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, IR, Iran.
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, IR, Iran.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, IR, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Soanes L, Gibson F. Protecting an adult identity: A grounded theory of supportive care for young adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Int J Nurs Stud 2018; 81:40-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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