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Civilotti C, Lucchini D, Fogazzi G, Palmieri F, Benenati A, Buffoli A, Girardi V, Ruzzenenti N, Di Betta A, Donarelli E, Veglia F, Di Fini G, Gandino G. The role of integrated psychological support in breast cancer patients: a randomized monocentric prospective study evaluating the Fil-Rouge Integrated Psycho-Oncological Support (FRIPOS) program. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:266. [PMID: 37058253 PMCID: PMC10104919 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07732-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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PURPOSE This study examined the effects of Fil-Rouge Integrated Psycho-Oncological Support (FRIPOS) in a group of women with breast cancer compared with a group receiving treatment as usual (TAU). METHODS The research design was a randomized, monocentric, prospective study with three time points of data collection: after the preoperative phase (T0), in the initial phase of treatments (T1), and 3 months after the start of treatments (T2). The FRIPOS group (N = 103) and the TAU group (N = 79) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) at T0; the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) C30 and EORTC QLQ-BR23 at T1; and SCL-90-R, EORTC QLQ-C30, and EORTC QLQ-BR23 at T2. RESULTS A series of independent and paired t tests showed that patients in the FRIPOS group performed better on all scales related to symptomatic manifestations and on some quality of life scales (fatigue, dyspnea, and sleep disturbances) at T2. In addition, a series of ten multiple regressions were performed to predict each SCL subscale at T2 from the SCL score at T0 and the EORTC QLQ-C30 scores at T2. In nine of ten regression models (all except somatization), both FRIPOS group membership and QoL subscale contributed significantly to prediction. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that patients in the FRIPOS group have more benefits in emotional, psychological, and collateral symptoms than patients in the TAU group and that these improvements are due to integrated psycho-oncology care.
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- Cristina Civilotti
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Salesian University Institute (IUSTO), Turin, Italy
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- Breast Psycho-Oncology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
- Associazione Priamo, Via della Lama, 61, 25133, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Medical Oncology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Surgery, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Surgery, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
- Radiation Oncology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Radiology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Pathology, EUSOMA-Certified Breast Unit, Istituto Clinico Sant'Anna, Via del Franzone 31, 25127, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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Nayak SG, Sharan K, George A. Attributes of Psychosocial Distress from the Perspectives of Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients - A Thematic Analysis. Indian J Palliat Care 2023; 29:181-185. [PMID: 37325267 PMCID: PMC10261933 DOI: 10.25259/ijpc_185_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Objectives Patients diagnosed with head-and-neck cancer (HNC) face unique challenges in comparison to other types of cancers. Sources of psychosocial distress (PSD) are multifactorial and recognising the key attributes would facilitate better understanding of the experienced distress, potentially enabling directed intervention strategies. The present research was conducted to explore the key attributes of PSD from HNC patients' perspective to develop a tool. Material and Methods The study adopted a qualitative approach. The data were collected from nine HNC patients receiving radiotherapy through focus group discussion. Data were transcribed, read and reread through for searching the meanings and patterns, to familiarise with the data and obtain ideas on experiences related to PSD. Similar experiences identified across the dataset were sorted and then collated into themes. Detailed analysis of themes and related quotes of the participants are reported with each theme. Results The codes generated from the study are grouped under four major themes; 'Irksome symptoms are distressing,' 'Distressing physical disability inflicted by the situation,' 'Social Curiosity - a distressing element' and 'Distressing uncertainty of future'. The attributes of PSD and the magnitude of psychosocial problems were reflected in the findings. Conclusion Psychosocial health of HNC patients is greatly impacted due to disease and/or treatment. Dynamic patterns of attributes identified from the study contributed to developing a tool on PSD. The findings of this study also necessitate the need for constructing an intervention for reducing PSD based on the attributes from the HNC patient's perspective.
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- Shalini Ganesh Nayak
- Department of Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Dahl AA, Kiserud CE, Fosså SD, Loge JH, Reinertsen KV, Ruud E, Lie HC. A study of high neuroticism in long-term survivors of childhood, adolescence, and young adult cancers. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12325. [PMID: 35853946 PMCID: PMC9296654 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15697-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Neuroticism is a basic personality trait concerning negative feelings under stressful conditions. Our purpose was to examine the rate of high neuroticism and factors associated with high neuroticism in long-term (≥ 5 years) survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (CAYACSs). Norwegian CAYACSs aged 0–39 years when diagnosed and treated between 1985 and 2009 for cancer in childhood/adolescence (0–18 years), or as young adults (19–39 years) and alive in 2015 were mailed a questionnaire. Data from 1629 CAYACSs (481 children/adolescents and 1148 young adults) were analyzed. High neuroticism was found in 44% of survivors of childhood/adolescent cancers versus 34% in survivors of young adult cancer (p < 0.001). The rate of high neuroticism in female CAYACSs was 40% and in males 30% (p < 0.001). The corresponding difference between male survivor group was non-significant. In multivariable analysis, young age at survey, more adverse effects, poor self-rated health, female sex, chronic fatigue, and increased depression remained significantly associated with high neuroticism. Cancer treatment, comorbidity, and lifestyle were significant in bivariate analyses. Cancer at earlier age could increase the risk of high neuroticism among adult survivors. Screening for neuroticism could identify CAYACSs at risk for experiencing multiple health concerns and needing special follow-up attention.
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- Alv A Dahl
- National Resource Center for Late Effects After Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4953, 0424, Oslo, Norway.
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- National Resource Center for Late Effects After Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4953, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- National Resource Center for Late Effects After Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4953, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, 0406, Oslo, Norway
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- National Resource Center for Late Effects After Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4953, 0424, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, 0316, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Behavioural Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, 0316, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Paediatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, 0029, Oslo, Norway
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- National Resource Center for Late Effects After Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4953, 0424, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Behavioural Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, 0316, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, 0406, Oslo, Norway
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Khushalani JS, Qin J, Cyrus J, Lunsford NB, Rim SH, Han X, Yabroff KR, Ekwueme DU. Systematic review of healthcare costs related to mental health conditions among cancer survivors. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2018; 18:505-517. [PMID: 29869568 PMCID: PMC6103822 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2018.1485097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review examines healthcare costs associated with mental health conditions among cancer survivors in the United States. AREAS COVERED Ten published studies were identified. Studies varied substantially in terms of population, mental health conditions examined, data collection methods, and type of cost reported. Cancer survivors with mental health conditions incurred significantly higher total medical costs and costs of most service types compared to cancer survivors without a mental health condition. Additionally, the total healthcare expenditure related to mental health was higher among cancer survivors compared with people without history of cancer. EXPERT COMMENTARY Mental health conditions are associated with increased healthcare costs among cancer survivors. Future examination of other components of economic burden, including patient out-of-pocket costs, nonmedical costs, such as transportation, childcare, and productivity losses for patients and their caregivers, will be important. Additionally, evaluation of economic burden by cancer site, stage at diagnosis, duration of survivorship, and treatment(s) will increase understanding of the overall impact of mental health conditions on cancer survivors and on the healthcare system.
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, CDC, Atlanta, United States
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- Tompkins-McCaw Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, CDC, Atlanta, United States
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An exploration of the prevalence and predictors of work-related well-being among psychosocial oncology professionals: An application of the job demands-resources model. Palliat Support Care 2015; 14:33-41. [PMID: 26653250 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951515000693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Burnout is reportedly high among oncology healthcare workers. Psychosocial oncologists may be particularly vulnerable to burnout. However, their work engagement may also be high, counteracting stress in the workplace. This study aimed to document the prevalence of both burnout and work engagement, and the predictors of both, utilizing the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, within a sample of psychosocial oncologists. METHOD Psychosocial-oncologist (N = 417) clinicians, recruited through 10 international and national psychosocial-oncology societies, completed an online questionnaire. Measures included demographic and work characteristics, burnout (the MBI-HSS Emotional Exhaustion (EE) and Depersonalization (DP) subscales), the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and measures of job demands and resources. RESULTS High EE and DP was reported by 20.2 and 6.6% of participants, respectively, while 95.3% reported average to high work engagement. Lower levels of job resources and higher levels of job demands predicted greater burnout, as predicted by the JD-R model, but the predicted interaction between these characteristics and burnout was not significant. Higher levels of job resources predicted higher levels of work engagement. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS Burnout was surprisingly low and work engagement high in this sample. Nonetheless, one in five psychosocial oncologists have high EE. Our results suggest that both the positive (resources) and negative (demands) aspects of this work environment have an on impact burnout and engagement, offering opportunities for intervention. Theories such as the JD-R model can be useful in guiding research in this area.
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Wenger LM, Oliffe JL, Bottorff JL. Psychosocial Oncology Supports for Men: A Scoping Review and Recommendations. Am J Mens Health 2014; 10:39-58. [PMID: 25389212 DOI: 10.1177/1557988314555361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Although men's cancer experiences have received limited attention within the field of psychosocial oncology, increasing attention is being devoted to the development and evaluation of men-centered programs. This scoping review describes this emergent body of literature, detailing the focus, participation, and impact of interventions designed to help men with cancer build illness-specific knowledge, adapt to illness, manage side effects, distress, and uncertainty, sustain relationships, and more. Striving to build on existing knowledge, research gaps and opportunities are discussed, including a need for stronger methodologies, more tailored and targeted supports, attention to the experiences of men with nonprostate cancers, and the explicit integration of gender analyses in the research process.
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- Lisa M Wenger
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, British Columbia; Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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Buchmann L, Conlee J, Hunt J, Agarwal J, White S. Psychosocial distress is prevalent in head and neck cancer patients. Laryngoscope 2013; 123:1424-9. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.23886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Patient and Family ServicesGeorge E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Medical Center; Salt Lake City; Utah; U.S.A
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; Department of SurgeryGeorge E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Medical Center; Salt Lake City; Utah; U.S.A
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Department of Surgery; The University of Utah; Huntsman Cancer InstituteGeorge E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Medical Center; Salt Lake City; Utah; U.S.A
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- Patient and Family ServicesGeorge E. Wahlen Veterans Administration Medical Center; Salt Lake City; Utah; U.S.A
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Agarwal J, Powers K, Pappas L, Buchmann L, Anderson L, Gauchay L, Rich A. Correlates of elevated distress thermometer scores in breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:2125-36. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-1773-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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As researchers recognize the value in considering gender dynamics within the cancer experience, a majority of the masculinities work has centered on men with prostate cancer. This focus has positioned prostate cancer as the flagship of men’s cancer (and perhaps men’s health). There is value in this research. However, as 78% of men experience cancers of a different type, a narrow focus on prostate cancer does not necessarily account for broader intersections of cancer and masculinity. Argued here are the benefits to expanding the focus of research on men’s cancer experiences. As researchers consider patterns and diversities among men managing an array of cancers, there is opportunity to broaden understanding of the challenges “cancer” can present for men, disrupt assumptions that the study of men’s gendered experience of cancer must be tethered to male sex–specific biology, and enhance the relevance and impact of psychosocial interventions for men living with cancer.
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- Lisa M. Wenger
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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