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Chen J, Liu L, Wang Y, Qin H, Liu C. Effects of psychotherapy interventions on anxiety and depression in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Psychosom Res 2024; 179:111609. [PMID: 38394712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Various psychological interventions have been demonstrated to be effective at preventing anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. However, it remains unclear which intervention is the best option. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of various psychological interventions on anxiety and depression in symptomatic patients with GI cancer. METHODS The PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, WanFang Data, and VIP databases were systematically searched from inception to June 2023 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The primary outcomes were anxiety and depression levels. Two reviewers independently selected the studies, extracted the data based on prespecified criteria, and evaluated the risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. Stata 14.0 was used to conduct network meta-analysis. RESULTS Thirty-two RCTs (2453 patients) involving 9 psychological interventions were included. The results of the network meta-analysis showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT; mean difference [MD] = -4.98, 95% CI (-7.04, -2.93), relaxation therapy (MD = -4.39, 95% CI (-7.90, -0.88), reminiscence therapy (MD = -5.01, 95% CI (-8.20, -1.81)), and narrative nursing (MD = -4.89, 95% CI (-8.54, -1.23)) significantly reduced anxiety levels, and CBT (MD = -2.15, 95% CI (-4.28, -0.02), reminiscence therapy (MD = -7.20, 95% CI (-10.48, -3.91), and narrative nursing (MD = -7.20, 95% CI (-10.48, -3.91)) significantly reduced depression levels in patients with GI cancer compared with conventional nursing care. CONCLUSION The findings of this network meta-analysis revealed that CBT, reminiscence therapy and narrative nursing can be actively considered as part of sequential therapy to reduce anxiety and depression levels in patients with GI cancer.
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- Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Dongfengdong Road, 510060 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Dongfengdong Road, 510060 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Dongfengdong Road, 510060 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Dongfengdong Road, 510060 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of General Medicine, Affiliated Anqing First People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 246000 Anqing, Anhui Province, China.
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Loh EW, Shih HF, Lin CK, Huang TW. Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on postoperative pain, fatigue, and vital signs in patients with head and neck cancers: A randomized controlled trial. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2151-2157. [PMID: 34785078 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgery for head and neck cancers are associated with significant preoperative stress. We investigated the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on postoperative pain, fatigue, and vital signs in patients with head and neck cancers. METHODS All patients were hospitalized and randomly assigned to intervention or usual care groups. A generalized estimating equation was used to evaluate the PMR effects on pain and symptoms across the preoperative day to postoperative day 10. RESULTS The PMR group displayed significantly lower overall pain and muscle tightness than control group along with the timeline of multiple measurements (p < 0.01). PMR significantly reduces sleep disturbances and levels of fatigue, anxiety, and depression compared with the control group with time trend (p < 0.01). PMR also lowered the respiratory rates and diastolic blood pressure (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS PMR can reduce sleep disturbances and levels of pain, fatigue, muscle tightness, anxiety, and depression in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing major surgeries. Future study should focus on improving the effectiveness of the exercise and standardization of the application. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS progressive muscle relaxation help relieve discomforts in patients with head and neck cancers with minimal costs and efforts.
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- Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shared Decision Making Resource Center, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Cell therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dental Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Progressive muscle relaxation is effective in preventing and alleviating of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among cancer patients: a systematic review of six randomized controlled trials. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:4051-4058. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05481-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ju W, Ren L, Chen J, Du Y. Efficacy of relaxation therapy as an effective nursing intervention for post-operative pain relief in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:2909-2916. [PMID: 31555379 PMCID: PMC6755420 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted with the aim of assessing the efficacy of relaxation techniques for pain relief in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. The electronic search of the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Google Scholar databases was performed for studies in the English language published up to May, 2019. A total of 12 studies were included in the review and 7 in the meta-analysis. In total, 4 relaxation techniques were utilized in the included studies: Jaw relaxation, Benson's relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and systematic relaxation. Of the 12 included, 10 studies demonstrated statistically significant pain relief in the relaxation group as compared to the controls. The data of 422 patients in the relaxation group and 424 patients in the control group were pooled for a meta-analysis, which indicated that patients undergoing abdominal surgery had significantly greater pain relief following relaxation therapy as compared to the controls [random: standardized mean difference (SMD), −1.15; 95% CI, −2.04 to −0.26; P<0.00001). The overall quality of the studies was not high. On the whole, despite trials demonstrating the benefits of relaxation therapy for immediate pain relief in patients post-abdominal surgery, there is lack of high-quality scientific evidence substantiating its routine use. There is a need for more robust randomized control trials (RCTs) utilizing standardized relaxation protocols to provide further evidence on this subject.
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- Wanxia Ju
- Department of General Surgery, the Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Fifth Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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Spiers J, Smith JA, Simpson P, Nicholls AR. The treatment experiences of people living with ileostomies: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. J Adv Nurs 2016; 72:2662-2671. [PMID: 27298133 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to explore treatment and healthcare experiences of people living with ileostomies, so nurses can build on best practice while caring for these patients. BACKGROUND Ileostomies, where the small intestine is re-directed out of a stoma in the abdominal wall so waste is collected using a bag, are used to treat conditions including inflammatory bowel disease. Existing research suggests that although life with a stoma can be challenging, ileostomy patients are largely supported by multi-disciplinary teams. However, more research is needed to understand the nuances of these relationships and experiences of treatment, with a view to improving clinical care. DESIGN Participants took part in semi-structured interviews consisting of open-ended questions about their experiences of life with an ileostomy and their treatments and time in hospital. Points of interest were followed up. Data were collected between July-December of 2014. METHODS The qualitative method interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse interviews with 21 people living with ileostomies. FINDINGS We present findings from two clinical themes: Issues around treatment and Relationships with multi-disciplinary teams. Surgical complications were common and several participants reported concerns about addiction to painkillers. Varying attitudes were found around reversal surgery. Many reported experiencing distressing, dehumanizing care, while some felt supported by excellent healthcare providers. CONCLUSION People living with ileostomies have a very mixed experience of multi-disciplinary teams and treatments and much could be done to support them more fully. For example, more information about ileostomies could be given to patients and more training given to nurses around stomas.
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Ignacio J, Dolmans D, Scherpbier A, Rethans JJ, Chan S, Liaw SY. Stress and anxiety management strategies in health professions' simulation training: a review of the literature. BMJ SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING 2016; 2:42-46. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2015-000097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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IntroductionSimulation training has been used to teach clinical skills to health profession trainees. Stress and/or anxiety occur in high-acuity scenarios in the clinical environment, and affect clinician performance and patient outcomes. To date, strategies that have been used in conjunction with simulation training for healthcare professionals that address stress management are limited. This paper reports a literature review conducted to explore strategies used with simulations to enhance the ability of health profession trainees in reducing acute stress and/or anxiety during high-acuity clinical events.MethodsDatabases searched included Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Knowledge and Science Direct. The examples of the literature chosen were those published in the English language from January 2005 to March 2015, and were peer-reviewed empirical papers that focused on the strategies addressing stress and/or anxiety during simulation training for healthcare profession trainees.ResultsEight studies using various forms of stress/anxiety management strategies with simulations demonstrated varying degrees of effectiveness. Themes that emerged from these eight studies were excessive stress and clinical performance in simulation, emotional training strategies in simulation, and factors contributing to stress and anxiety reduction during simulation.ConclusionsExcessive stress and/or anxiety in the clinical setting have been shown to affect performance and could compromise patient outcomes. Health profession training curricula might benefit from a stress/anxiety reduction strategy integrated into the simulation programmes. This review showed that the stress/anxiety management strategies that have been used with simulations, mostly in surgical training, have various degrees of effectiveness.
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Evaluation of the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on pain and quality of life of haemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2014; 51:964-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Borckardt JJ, Reeves ST, Kotlowski P, Abernathy JH, Field LC, Dong L, Frohman H, Moore H, Ryan K, Madan A, George MS. Fast Left Prefrontal rTMS Reduces Post-Gastric Bypass Surgery Pain: Findings From a Large-Scale, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial. Brain Stimul 2014; 7:42-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2013.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Pagnini F, Manzoni GM, Castelnuovo G, Molinari E. A brief literature review about relaxation therapy and anxiety. BODY MOVEMENT AND DANCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/17432979.2012.750248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Faller H, Schuler M, Richard M, Heckl U, Weis J, Küffner R. Effects of Psycho-Oncologic Interventions on Emotional Distress and Quality of Life in Adult Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Oncol 2013; 31:782-93. [PMID: 23319686 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.40.8922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 480] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effects of psycho-oncologic interventions on emotional distress and quality of life in adult patients with cancer. Methods Literature databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials that compared a psycho-oncologic intervention delivered face-to face with a control condition. The main outcome measures were emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Outcomes were evaluated for three time periods: post-treatment, ≤ 6 months, and more than 6 months. We applied standard meta-analytic techniques to analyze both published and unpublished data from the retrieved studies. Sensitivity analyses and meta-regression were used to explore reasons for heterogeneity. Results We retrieved 198 studies (covering 22,238 patients) that report 218 treatment-control comparisons. Significant small-to-medium effects were observed for individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. These effects were sustained, in part, in the medium term (≤ 6 months) and long term (> 6 months). Short-term effects were evident for relaxation training. Studies that preselected participants according to increased distress produced large effects at post-treatment. A moderator effect was found for the moderator variable “duration of the intervention,” with longer interventions producing more sustained effects. Indicators of study quality were often not reported. Small-sample bias indicative of possible publication bias was found for some effects, particularly with individual psychotherapy and relaxation training. Conclusion Various types of psycho-oncologic interventions are associated with significant, small-to-medium effects on emotional distress and quality of life. These results should be interpreted with caution, however, because of the low quality of reporting in many of the trials.
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- Hermann Faller
- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Hermann Faller, Michael Schuler, Matthias Richard, and Roland Küffner, University of Würzburg, Würzburg; and Ulrike Heckl and Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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van Mossel C, Leitz L, Scott S, Daudt H, Dennis D, Watson H, Alford M, Mitchell A, Payeur N, Cosby C, Levi-Milne R, Purkis ME. Information needs across the colorectal cancer care continuum: scoping the literature. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2012; 21:296-320. [PMID: 22416737 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2012.01340.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Because cancer care requires a multifaceted approach, providing useful and timely information to people with colorectal cancer may be fragmented and inconsistent. Our interest was in examining what has and has not captured the attention of researchers speaking to the information needs of people with colorectal cancer. We followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework for the methodology of scoping review. Focusing solely on colorectal cancer, we analysed 239 articles to get a picture of which information needs and sources of information, as well as the timing of providing information, were attended to. Treatment-related information received the most mentions (26%). Healthcare professionals (49%) were mentioned as the most likely source of information. Among articles focused on one stage of the care continuum, post-treatment (survivorship) received the most attention (16%). Only 27% of the articles consulted people with colorectal cancer and few attended to diet/nutrition and bowel management. This study examined the numerical representation of issues to which researchers attend, not the quality of the mentions. We ponder, however, on the relationship between the in/frequency of mentions and the actual information needs of people with colorectal cancer as well as the availability, sources and timing of information.
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- C van Mossel
- University of Victoria, Oxford Street, Victoria, BC, Canada.
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Heron-Speirs HA, Harvey ST, Baken DM. Moderators of psycho‐oncology therapy effectiveness: Addressing design variable confounds in meta‐analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2850.2012.01274.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chan CWH, Richardson A, Richardson J. Managing symptoms in patients with advanced lung cancer during radiotherapy: results of a psychoeducational randomized controlled trial. J Pain Symptom Manage 2011; 41:347-57. [PMID: 21131165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2009] [Revised: 04/29/2010] [Accepted: 05/05/2010] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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CONTEXT Breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety are distressing symptoms for patients with advanced lung cancer. Usually managed as isolated symptoms, they often can occur simultaneously. Previous research often has addressed management of discrete symptoms rather than considering them as a cluster, which, in reality, is the situation faced by patients. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention (PEI) on the symptom cluster of anxiety, breathlessness, and fatigue, compared with usual care. METHODS A pretest/post-test, two-group, randomized, controlled trial was conducted. Education on symptom management and coaching in the use of progressive muscle relaxation were delivered to patients one week prior to commencing radiotherapy (RT), and repeated three weeks after beginning RT. Symptom data were collected at four time points: prior to the intervention, three weeks, six weeks, and 12 weeks postintervention. RESULTS One hundred forty lung cancer patients receiving palliative RT were recruited from a publicly funded hospital in Hong Kong. Doubly multivariate analysis of variance revealed a significant difference (time×group interaction effect, P=0.003) over time between the PEI and usual care control group on the pattern of change of the symptom cluster. Significant effects on the patterns of changes in breathlessness (P=0.002), fatigue (P=0.011), anxiety (P=0.001), and functional ability (P=0.000) also were found. CONCLUSION PEI is a promising treatment for relieving the symptom cluster and each of the individually assessed symptoms. More effort needs to be directed at studying impact of interventions on common symptom clusters.
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- Carmen W H Chan
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR.
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Topcu SY, Findik UY. Effect of relaxation exercises on controlling postoperative pain. Pain Manag Nurs 2010; 13:11-7. [PMID: 22341136 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2010.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2009] [Revised: 07/12/2010] [Accepted: 07/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study examines the effect of relaxation exercises on controlling postoperative pain in patients who have undergone upper abdominal surgery. This is a cross-sectional and crossover study conducted on 60 patients who underwent upper abdominal surgery between October 2006 and June 2007, in the General Surgery Department, Health and Research Practice Center, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. We assessed the patients' pain levels before and after the relaxation exercises. Patients' personal information forms were used to collect data, and pain levels were determined using the verbal pain scale. We used the Wilcoxon T test, nonparametric Spearman correlation analysis, and nominal by interval eta analysis to assess the data, percentage, and frequency analyses. Pain levels were found to be reduced after the relaxation exercises compared with the levels before the relaxation exercises (z = -5.497; p < .001). Relaxation exercises, a nonpharmacologic method, are effective in reducing postoperative pain and should therefore be included in a regimen to control postoperative pain in patients who have undergone upper abdominal surgery.
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Yang XL, Li HH, Hong MH, Kao HS. The effects of Chinese calligraphy handwriting and relaxation training in Chinese Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patients: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2010; 47:550-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2009] [Revised: 10/01/2009] [Accepted: 10/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jahn P, Kitzmantel M, Renz P, Kukk E, Kuss O, Thoke-Colberg A, Horn I, Landenberger M. Improvement of pain related self management for oncologic patients through a trans institutional modular nursing intervention: protocol of a cluster randomized multicenter trial. Trials 2010; 11:29. [PMID: 20307262 PMCID: PMC2855560 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-11-29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2009] [Accepted: 03/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Pain is one of the most frequent and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. For the majority of the patients, sufficient pain relief can be obtained if adequate treatment is provided. However, pain remains often undertreated due to institutional, health care professional and patient related barriers. Patients self management skills are affected by the patients' knowledge, activities and attitude to pain management. This trial protocol is aimed to test the SCION-PAIN program, a multi modular structured intervention to improve self management in cancer patients with pain. Methods 240 patients with diagnosed malignancy and pain > 3 days and average pain ≥ 3/10 will participate in a cluster randomized trial on 18 wards in 2 German university hospitals. Patients from the intervention wards will receive, additionally to standard pain treatment, the SCION-PAIN program consisting of 3 modules: pharmacologic pain management, nonpharmacologic pain management and discharge management. The intervention will be conducted by specially trained oncology nurses and includes components of patient education, skills training and counseling to improve self care regarding pain management beginning with admission followed by booster session every 3rd day and one follow up telephone counseling within 2 to 3 days after discharge. Patients in the control group will receive standard care. Primary endpoint is the group difference in patient related barriers to management of cancer pain (BQII), 7 days after discharge. Secondary endpoints are: pain intensity & interference, adherence, coping and HRQoL. Discussion The study will determine if the acquired self management skills of the patients continue to be used after discharge from hospital. It is hypothesized that patients who receive the multi modular structured intervention will have less patient related barriers and a better self management of cancer pain. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials NCT00779597
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- Patrick Jahn
- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Medical Faculty, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.
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Li-Tsang CWP, Li EJQ, Lam CS, Hui KYL, Chan CCH. The effect of a job placement and support program for workers with musculoskeletal injuries: a randomized control trial (RCT) study. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2008; 18:299-306. [PMID: 18563541 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-008-9138-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2008] [Accepted: 05/06/2008] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND This is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the efficacy of a job placement and support program designed for workers with musculoskeletal injuries and having difficulties in resuming the work role. The program was planned to help injured workers to successfully return to work (RTW) by overcoming the difficulties and problems during the process of job seeking and sustaining a job using a case management approach. METHODOLOGY A total of 66 injured workers were recruited and randomly assigned into the job placement and support group (PS group) or the self-placement group (SP group). A three-week job placement and support program was given to subjects in the PS group while subjects in the control group (SP group) were only given advice on job placement at a workers' health center. The PS program was comprised of an individual interview, vocational counseling, job preparation training, and assisted placement using the case management approach. The Chinese Lam Assessment of Stages of Employment Readiness (C-LASER), the Chinese State Trait and Anxiety Inventory (C-STAI), and the SF-36 were the outcome measures for the two groups before and after the training program to observe the changes in subjects' work readiness status, emotional status and their health related quality of life pre- and post-training program. The rate of return to work was measured for both groups of subjects after the training program. RESULTS The results indicated that the rate of success in RTW (73%) was significantly higher in the job placement (PS) group than that of the self-placement (SP) group (51.6%) with P < 0.05. Significant differences were also found in C-STAI (P < 0.05), SF-36 (P < 0.05) and C-LASER scores on action (P < 0.05) between the two groups. CONCLUSION The job placement (PS) program appeared to have enhanced the employability of injured workers. Workers who participated in the program also showed higher levels of work readiness and emotional status in coping with their work injuries.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Manzoni GM, Pagnini F, Castelnuovo G, Molinari E. Relaxation training for anxiety: a ten-years systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry 2008. [PMID: 18518981 DOI: 10.11.86/1471-244x-8-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of anxiety reduction outcomes after relaxation treatment. METHODS All studies (1997-2007), both RCT, observational and without control group, evaluating the efficacy of relaxation training (Jacobson's progressive relaxation, autogenic training, applied relaxation and meditation) for anxiety problems and disorders were identified by comprehensive electronic searches with Pubmed, Psychinfo and Cochrane Registers, by checking references of relevant studies and of other reviews. Our primary outcome was anxiety measured with psychometric questionnaires. Meta-analysis was undertaken synthesizing the data from all trials, distinguishing within and between effect sizes. RESULTS 27 studies qualified for the inclusion in the meta-analysis. As hypothesized, relaxation training showed a medium-large effect size in the treatment of anxiety. Cohen's d was .57 (95% CI: .52 to .68) in the within analysis and .51 (95% CI: .46 to .634) in the between group analysis. Efficacy was higher for meditation, among volunteers and for longer treatments. Implications and limitations are discussed. CONCLUSION The results show consistent and significant efficacy of relaxation training in reducing anxiety. This meta-analysis extends the existing literature through facilitation of a better understanding of the variability and clinical significance of anxiety improvement subsequent to relaxation training.
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- Gian Mauro Manzoni
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, Verbania, Italy.
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Manzoni GM, Pagnini F, Castelnuovo G, Molinari E. Relaxation training for anxiety: a ten-years systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry 2008; 8:41. [PMID: 18518981 PMCID: PMC2427027 DOI: 10.1186/1471-244x-8-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2008] [Accepted: 06/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of anxiety reduction outcomes after relaxation treatment. METHODS All studies (1997-2007), both RCT, observational and without control group, evaluating the efficacy of relaxation training (Jacobson's progressive relaxation, autogenic training, applied relaxation and meditation) for anxiety problems and disorders were identified by comprehensive electronic searches with Pubmed, Psychinfo and Cochrane Registers, by checking references of relevant studies and of other reviews. Our primary outcome was anxiety measured with psychometric questionnaires. Meta-analysis was undertaken synthesizing the data from all trials, distinguishing within and between effect sizes. RESULTS 27 studies qualified for the inclusion in the meta-analysis. As hypothesized, relaxation training showed a medium-large effect size in the treatment of anxiety. Cohen's d was .57 (95% CI: .52 to .68) in the within analysis and .51 (95% CI: .46 to .634) in the between group analysis. Efficacy was higher for meditation, among volunteers and for longer treatments. Implications and limitations are discussed. CONCLUSION The results show consistent and significant efficacy of relaxation training in reducing anxiety. This meta-analysis extends the existing literature through facilitation of a better understanding of the variability and clinical significance of anxiety improvement subsequent to relaxation training.
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- Gian Mauro Manzoni
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, Verbania, Italy.
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, Verbania, Italy,Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, Italy
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, Verbania, Italy,Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, Italy
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Stoma patients are vulnerable to poor psychosocial health outcomes owing to the loss of an important bodily function and the distortion of their self-image. We used a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy and quality of life of stoma patients in Hong Kong and to examine the association between self-efficacy and stoma patients' sociodemographic characteristics. Using a convenience sampling method, 96 patients (mean age, 64 years) were recruited from 2 acute hospitals. Significant correlations were found between the Chinese Stoma Self-efficacy Scale and the Chinese Short-Form Health Survey 36 subscale scores (from r = 0.21, P = .039, to r = 0.59, P < .001). Significant positive correlations were also found between the 2 Chinese Stoma Self-efficacy subscales and all 8 of the Chinese Short-Form Health Survey 36 subscales. The results indicated that the self-efficacy and quality of life of stoma patients were correlated. Based on this study's results, self-efficacy is an important factor to consider in the provision of care to stoma patients. Specific interventions to enhance self-efficacy also need to be evaluated for their impact on the quality of life of stoma patients.
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- Helen Kit-Man Wu
- Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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León-Pizarro C, Gich I, Barthe E, Rovirosa A, Farrús B, Casas F, Verger E, Biete A, Craven-Bartle J, Sierra J, Arcusa A. A randomized trial of the effect of training in relaxation and guided imagery techniques in improving psychological and quality-of-life indices for gynecologic and breast brachytherapy patients. Psychooncology 2007; 16:971-9. [PMID: 17311247 DOI: 10.1002/pon.1171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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PURPOSE The randomized study aimed to determine the efficacy of psychological intervention consisting of relaxation and guided imagery to reduce anxiety and depression in gynecologic and breast cancer patients undergoing brachytherapy during hospitalization. METHODS AND MATERIALS Sixty-six patients programmed to receive brachytherapy in two hospitals in Barcelona (Spain) were included in this study. The patients were randomly allocated to either the study group (n=32) or the control group (n=34). Patients in both groups received training regarding brachytherapy, but only study group patients received training in relaxation and guided imagery. After collection of sociodemographic data, all patients were given a set of questionnaires on anxiety and depression: the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and on quality of life: Cuestionario de Calidad de Vida QL-CA-AFex (CCV), prior to, during and after brachytherapy. RESULTS The study group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in anxiety (p=0.008), depression (p=0.03) and body discomfort (p=0.04) compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS The use of relaxation techniques and guided imagery is effective in reducing the levels of anxiety, depression and body discomfort in patients who must remain isolated while undergoing brachytherapy. This simple and inexpensive intervention enhances the psychological wellness in patients undergoing brachytherapy.State: This study has passed Ethical Committee review.
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- Concha León-Pizarro
- Psycho-Oncology, Oncology Department, Hospital de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.
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Li EJQ, Li-Tsang CWP, Lam CS, Hui KYL, Chan CCH. The effect of a "training on work readiness" program for workers with musculoskeletal injuries: a randomized control trial (RCT) study. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2006; 16:529-41. [PMID: 16933146 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-006-9034-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND This is a clinical randomized trail (RCT) to investigate the effects of a three-week training program on work readiness designed for musculoskeletal injured workers with long-term sick leave who had difficulties resuming their work role. The program was planned to help injured workers overcome the psychological and psychosocial problems and to facilitate their Work Readiness on Return to Work (RTW) based on the Employment readiness model. METHODOLOGY A total of 64 injured workers were recruited and randomly assigned into the training (T) and control (C) groups. Observations were blinded between service providers and evaluators. A three-week intensive training on work readiness program was given to the T group while subjects in the C group were given advice on job placement by social workers in a community work health center. The training program was comprised of individual vocational counseling and group therapy using cognitive behavioral approach to alleviate symptoms of stress, pain and anxiety. The Chinese Lam Assessment of Stages of Employment Readiness (C-LASER), the Chinese State Trait and Anxiety Inventory (C-STAI) and the Short form of Health Survey (SF-36) were used to evaluate all subjects' psychological health status and behavioral changes on job readiness before and after the intervention. RESULTS Subjects in the T group showed significant improvement in their work readiness (p < 0.05), level of anxiety (p < 0.05) and their self perception of health status measured by SF-36 (p < 0.02) when compared with subjects in the C group. Control of chronic pain, negative motivation, and anxiety level were some of the key behavioral changes found from the study. CONCLUSION The TWR program appeared to improve injured workers' motivation and employment readiness. Further study on the employment outcomes of subjects is recommended.
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- Edward J Q Li
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR
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Efficace F, Horneber M, Lejeune S, Van Dam F, Leering S, Rottmann M, Aaronson NK. Methodological quality of patient-reported outcome research was low in complementary and alternative medicine in oncology. J Clin Epidemiol 2006; 59:1257-65. [PMID: 17098568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2006.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2005] [Revised: 02/17/2006] [Accepted: 03/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the methodological robustness of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) evaluation in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in oncology. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING CAM RCTs with a PRO endpoint were retrieved from a number of electronic databases. CAM interventions were defined according to the five major categories of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The "Minimum Standard Checklist for Evaluating HRQOL Outcomes in Cancer Clinical Trials" was used to assess the quality of the PRO reporting in these trials. RESULTS Forty-four RCTs enrolling 4,912 patients were identified: six studies involved alternative medical systems, 14 involved mind body interventions, 15 dealt with biologically-based therapies, seven involved manipulative and body-based methods, and two energy therapies. Eighty-nine percent of studies used a PRO as a primary endpoint and 59% documented PRO missing data. Although 84% of the studies used a validated PRO questionnaire, only 37% stated an a priori hypothesis and 20% addressed clinical significance of the outcomes. Overall, 64% of the studies analyzed exhibited a number of methodological drawbacks. CONCLUSIONS To facilitate the interpretation of results from such CAM RCTs, investigators are encouraged to pay greater attention to key methodological issues as identified in this study.
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- Fabio Efficace
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), EORTC Data Center, Quality of Life Unit, Avenue E. Mounier, 83, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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