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Broadbridge E, Venetis MK, Devine KA, Lee LE, Banerjee SC, Greene K. Supporting the support person: Oncologists' roles in reducing support people's uncertainty and facilitating psychological adjustment. Psychooncology 2024; 33:e6313. [PMID: 38446532 PMCID: PMC11046424 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6313] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Support people of cancer patients are at significant risk for psychological distress. Additionally, cancer patients' well-being is reciprocally associated with support peoples' psychological well-being. Informed by Uncertainty in Illness Theory, this study tests whether support person psychological well-being is influenced by provider communication and uncertainty reduction. METHODS We tested a multiple mediation model to investigate how empathic communication facilitates psychological adjustment in support people of cancer patients and how this process is mediated by support peoples' illness uncertainty and caregiver burden. Support people of cancer patients (N = 121; including spouses, adult children, etc.) completed an online questionnaire about their perceptions of oncologists' empathy, uncertainty about the cancer patients' illness, perceived caregiving burden, and their psychological adjustment to diagnoses. RESULTS Path analysis revealed that (1) more perceived oncologist empathy was associated with less illness uncertainty, (2) more illness uncertainty was associated with worse psychological adjustment and more perceived caregiver burden, and (3) more burden was associated with worse adjustment (χ2 (2) = 1.19, p = 0.55; RMSEA < 0.01; CFI = 1.00; SRMR = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Given the reciprocal nature of well-being between cancer patients and their support people, it is critical to understand and bolster support people's psychological well-being. Results demonstrated how empathic provider communication can support psychological well-being for support people of cancer patients. Additionally, this study offers theoretical contributions to understandings of illness uncertainty in caregiver populations.
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- Department of Communication, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Communication, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Communication, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Kage H, Akiyama N, Chang H, Shinozaki‐Ushiku A, Ka M, Kawata J, Muto M, Okuma Y, Okita N, Tsuchihara K, Kikuchi J, Shirota H, Hayashi H, Kokuryo T, Yachida S, Hirasawa A, Kubo M, Kenmotsu H, Tanabe M, Ushiku T, Muto K, Seto Y, Oda K. Patient survey on cancer genomic medicine in Japan under the national health insurance system. Cancer Sci 2024; 115:954-962. [PMID: 38273803 PMCID: PMC10920978 DOI: 10.1111/cas.16065] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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In Japan, comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) tests have been reimbursed under the national health care system for solid cancer patients who have finished standard treatment. More than 50,000 patients have taken the test since June 2019. We performed a nation-wide questionnaire survey between March 2021 and July 2022. Questionnaires were sent to 80 designated Cancer Genomic Medicine Hospitals. Of the 933 responses received, 370 (39.7%) were web based and 563 (60.3%) were paper based. Most patients (784, 84%) first learned about CGP tests from healthcare professionals, and 775 (83.1%) gave informed consent to their treating physician. At the time of informed consent, they were most worried about test results not leading to novel treatment (536, 57.4%). On a scale of 0-10, 702 respondents (75.2%) felt that the explanations of the test result were easy to understand (7 or higher). Ninety-one patients (9.8%) started their recommended treatment. Many patients could not receive recommended treatment because no approved drugs or clinical trials were available (102/177, 57.6%). Ninety-eight patients (10.5%) did not wish their findings to be disclosed. Overall satisfaction with the CGP test process was high, with 602 respondents (64.5%) giving a score of 7-10. The major reason for choosing 0-6 was that the CGP test result did not lead to new treatment (217/277, 78.3%). In conclusion, satisfaction with the CGP test process was high. Patients and family members need better access to information. More patients need to be treated with genomically matched therapy.
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- Hidenori Kage
- Department of Clinical GenomicsThe University of Tokyo HospitalTokyoJapan
- Next‐Generation Precision Medicine Development Laboratory, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical GenomicsThe University of Tokyo HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical GenomicsThe University of Tokyo HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical GenomicsThe University of Tokyo HospitalTokyoJapan
- Division of Integrative Genomics, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
- Department of Pathology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Division of Integrative Genomics, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Public PolicyThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Therapeutic OncologyKyoto University Graduate School of MedicineKyotoJapan
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- Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced TherapeuticsNational Cancer CenterTokyoJapan
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- Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced TherapeuticsNational Cancer CenterTokyoJapan
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- Department of Genetic Medicine and ServicesNational Cancer Center Hospital EastChibaJapan
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- Division of Clinical Cancer GenomicsHokkaido University HospitalSapporoJapan
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- Department of Clinical OncologyTohoku University HospitalSendaiJapan
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- Genomics Unit, Keio Cancer CenterKeio University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of SurgeryNagoya University Graduate School of MedicineNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Cancer Genome Informatics, Graduate School of MedicineOsaka UniversityOsakaJapan
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- Department of Clinical Genomic MedicineOkayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesOkayamaJapan
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- Department of Breast Surgical OncologyKyushu University HospitalFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Pathology, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Public PolicyThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of Clinical GenomicsThe University of Tokyo HospitalTokyoJapan
- Division of Integrative Genomics, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
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Matsuoka A, Fujimori M, Koyama T, Sato A, Mori K, Hirata M, Tanabe N, Nakachi K, Kato S, Okamoto H, Ogawa K, Komatsu H, Iwasaku M, Miyaji T, Uchitomi Y. Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors among patients undergoing comprehensive genomic profiling testing: protocol for a multicentre, prospective, observational study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072472. [PMID: 37996226 PMCID: PMC10668223 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Since May 2019, comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) has been covered by Japan's health insurance system for patients with solid tumours that have progressed on standard chemotherapy, rare tumours or tumours of unknown primary origin. Although CGP has the potential to identify actionable mutations that can guide the selection of genomically matched therapies for patients with advanced cancer and limited treatment options, less than 10% of patients benefit from CGP testing, which may have a negative impact on patients' mental status. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors among patients with advanced cancer who are undergoing CGP testing across Japan. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This multicentre, prospective cohort study will enrol a total of 700 patients with advanced cancer undergoing CGP testing. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires at three timepoints: at the time of consenting to CGP testing (T1), at the time of receiving the CGP results (T2; 2-3 months after T1) and 4-5 months after T2 (T3). Primary outcome is the prevalence of depression as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 at the three timepoints. Secondary outcomes are the prevalence of anxiety and Quality of Life Score. Associated factors with psychological distress will also be examined, including knowledge about CGP, attitudes, values and preferences towards CGP, satisfaction with oncologists' communication and patient characteristics as well as medical information including CGP test results and genomically matched therapies if provided. The prevalence of depression and anxiety will be estimated using the unadjusted raw rates observed in the total sample. Longitudinal changes in measures will be explored by calculating differences between the timepoints. Multivariate associations between variables will be examined using multiple or logistic regression analysis depending on the outcomes to adjust for confounders and to identify outcome predictors. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the National Cancer Center Japan on 5 January 2023 (ID: 2022-228). Study findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL STATUS The study is currently recruiting participants and the enrolment period will end on 31 March 2025, with an expected follow-up date of 31 March 2026. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER UMIN000049964.
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- Ayumu Matsuoka
- Division of Survivorship Research, Institute for Cancer Control, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Survivorship Research, Institute for Cancer Control, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Survivorship Research, Institute for Cancer Control, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Research Support Center, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Genetic Medicine and Services, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Genetic Medicine and Services, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tochigi Cancer Center, Utsunomiya, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Survivorship Research, Institute for Cancer Control, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Survivorship Research, Institute for Cancer Control, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Return of comprehensive tumour genomic profiling results to advanced cancer patients: a qualitative study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8201-8210. [PMID: 35809119 PMCID: PMC9512748 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07272-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Purpose The introduction of comprehensive tumour genomic profiling (CGP) into clinical oncology allows the identification of molecular therapeutic targets. However, the potential complexity of genomic results and their implications may cause confusion and distress for patients undergoing CGP. We investigated the experience of advanced cancer patients receiving CGP results in a research setting. Methods Semi-structured interviews with 37 advanced cancer patients were conducted within two weeks of patients receiving CGP results. Interviewees were purposively sampled based on CGP result, cancer type, age and gender to ensure diversity. Themes were derived from interview transcripts using a framework analysis approach. Results We identified six themes: (1) hoping against the odds; (2) managing expectations; (3) understanding is cursory; (4) communication of results is cursory; (5) genomics and incurable cancer; and (6) decisions about treatment. Conclusion Despite enthusiasm regarding CGP about the hope it provides for new treatments, participants experienced challenges in understanding results, and acceptance of identified treatments was not automatic. Support is needed for patients undergoing CGP to understand the implications of testing and cope with non-actionable results.
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