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Soriano GP, Calong Calong KA, Martinez RCKP, Ito H, Yasuhara Y, Abalos EA, Tanioka T. Development and psychometric properties of the Person-centered Palliative Care Nursing Instrument (PPCNI) in the Philippines. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2023; 9:512-519. [PMID: 37901374 PMCID: PMC10600707 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2906] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Background Over the years, a few tools and instruments have been developed to assist in the assessment within a palliative care setting. However, many of these tools and instruments do not reflect a person-centered palliative care model. Objective This study aims to develop a Person-centered Palliative Care Nursing Instrument (PPCNI) in the Philippines. Methods An exhaustive search of the literature was conducted to develop a pool of items for the instrument. The validity of the instrument was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI), while the factor structure was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using maximum likelihood estimation with Promax rotation. Also, the internal reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. Results EFA yielded three factors: 1) Caring as maintaining person's dignity (13 items), 2) caring as empowerment of person's autonomy (14 items), and 3) caring as understanding person's momentary concerns (10 items). Whereas the internal consistency reliability of these subscales appeared excellent (i.e., 0.95, 0.96, and 0.93, respectively), the Cronbach's alpha for the overall scale was 0.98. The item-total correlation coefficients were >0.30 for all items, ranging from 0.310 to 0.726. Conclusion Findings support a three-factor, 37-item PPCNI that can be used in clinical practice to ensure that nurses provide palliative care based on patient needs and preferences.
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- Gil P. Soriano
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
- College of Allied Health, Department of Nursing, National University Philippines
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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Emery H, Padgett C, Ownsworth T, Honan CA. "Oh it's changed, it's changed 10-fold": understanding the experience of self-concept change from the perspectives of people with multiple sclerosis. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3262-3271. [PMID: 36106857 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2121865] [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: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE The relevance of self-concept change in the process of psychosocial adjustment following multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis has become more apparent in recent years. The current study aimed to investigate the experience of self-concept change as described by an MS sample. METHODS Sixteen people (aged 26-67 years, 62.5% female) who had been living with MS for an average of 12 years, participated in a single online semi-structured interview. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. RESULTS Thematic analysis guided by phenomenology produced three superordinate themes: 1) Changing life (salient external events that were related to changing views of self), 2) Changing self (the experience of self-concept change), and 3) Changing thoughts (the internal thought processes that served as the filter between changing life circumstances and changing self-views). Overall, external events appeared to facilitate a process of internally driven revaluations and redefinitions of self-concept both globally and within specific self domains. CONCLUSION Self-concept change due to MS emerges as a complex internal process, often arising from external challenges and changes in everyday life. These novel findings illustrate the need to better support people with MS to make sense of changes to their self-concept, particularly during key transitions across the illness.Implications for RehabilitationSelf-concept change following MS diagnosis and throughout the disease course has wide-ranging impacts on psychological adjustment.Several key external events contribute to changing the self-views of people living with MS.While external events prompt change, key internal processes likely facilitate the redefinition of self-concept.Targeted support during key transitional periods to assist pwMS to productively renegotiate and manage these changes to their self-concept is needed.
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- Holly Emery
- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology & The Hopkins Centre, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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What's in a name? Address practices in Swedish residential care facilities. J Aging Stud 2022; 61:101007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2022.101007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhu Y, Glowacki EM, Yang Y. A Social Ties-based Approach to Breast Cancer Patients' Quality of Life: Examining Group Ties and Individual Ties across Offline and Online Settings. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2021; 36:741-751. [PMID: 31931622 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2020.1712520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Supportive social ties positively impact cancer patients' health; however, little is known about the intertwined links between both offline and online ties, and individual and group ties. Using the common-identity/common-bond approach, we empirically tested the critical difference that individual and group ties exert on health across offline and online settings. Results from 356 female breast cancer patients showed group ties affect quality of life through sequential group identification and social support, while individual ties affect quality of life through sequential interpersonal bonds and social support. Offline group and online individual ties are stronger predictors of quality of life than online group and offline individual ties. A cluster analysis categorized participants into four distinguishable segments. People with stronger offline interpersonal bonds and online group identification reported a better quality of life. This offers insight into the social dynamics that are most consequential for health, and the potential theoretical pathways through which they operate.
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- Yaguang Zhu
- Department of Communication, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, University of Arkansas
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- Postdoctoral Teaching Associate, College of Arts, Media and Design, Northeastern University
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- Master Student, Department of Communication Studies, Marquette University
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Sass C, Surr C, Lozano-Sufrategui L. Expressions of masculine identity through sports-based reminiscence: An ethnographic study with community-dwelling men with dementia. DEMENTIA 2021; 20:2170-2187. [PMID: 33595350 DOI: 10.1177/1471301220987386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite increasing numbers of men living in isolation with dementia in the community, uptake of supportive interventions remains low. This may be because of limited availability of activities suited to men's interests. One organisation reporting higher attendance from men is Sporting Memories, offering inclusive sports-based reminiscence and physical activities for men living with dementia. This study aimed to explore the impact of the Sporting Memories intervention on men living with dementia. METHOD This study was an ethnography employing techniques of participant observation, informal conversations and semi-structured interviews with group participants. Data were woven into a series of narratives using creative non-fiction, to bring life to the first-hand accounts of participants and experiences within a typical group setting. FINDINGS The groups provided an environment for men with dementia to explore, reflect upon and reinforce their masculine identities through the subject of sport. Physical activities further facilitated this embodied demonstration for some, although this was not a feature of all sessions. CONCLUSIONS The content of Sporting Memories group sessions provides a vehicle for men to retain an important aspect of personhood. They also hold the potential to present opportunities for men to feel a sense of value by contributing to sessions in varied ways. Facilitators and volunteers require support and training to ensure this benefit is maintained.
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- Cara Sass
- Centre for Dementia Research, 4467Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK; Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Centre for Dementia Research, 4467Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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Effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions for people with dementia and their families: a systematic review. AGEING & SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x2000135x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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As there is currently no cure for dementia, providing psycho-social support is imperative. Counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions offer a way to provide individualised support for people with dementia and their families. However, to date, there has not been a systematic review examining the research evidence for these interventions. This review aimed to examine the following research questions: (1) Are counselling/psychotherapeutic interventions effective for people with dementia?, (2) Are counselling/psychotherapeutic interventions effective for care-givers of people with dementia? and (3) Which modes of delivery are most effective for people with dementia and care-givers of people with dementia? A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed), PsycINFO and CINAHL in March 2019. Keyword searches were employed with the terms ‘dement*’, ‘counsel*’, ‘psychotherapy’, ‘therap*’, ‘care’ and ‘outcome’, for the years 2000–2019. Thirty-one papers were included in the review, from seven countries. Twenty studies were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or adopted a quasi-experimental design. The remaining studies were qualitative or single-group repeated-measures design. The review identified variation in the counselling/psychotherapeutic approaches and mode of delivery. Most interventions adopted either a problem-solving or cognitive behavioural therapy approach. Mixed effectiveness was found on various outcomes. The importance of customised modifications for people with dementia was highlighted consistently. Understanding the dyadic relationships between people with dementia and their care-givers is essential to offering effective interventions and guidance for practitioners is needed. Information about the cognitive impairment experienced by participants with dementia was poorly reported and is essential in the development of this research area. Future studies should consider the impact of cognitive impairment in developing guidance for counselling/psychotherapeutic intervention delivery for people with dementia.
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Vikström S, Grönstedt HK, Cederholm T, Franzén E, Seiger Å, Faxén-Irving G, Boström AM. A health concept with a social potential: an interview study with nursing home residents. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:324. [PMID: 32887570 PMCID: PMC7487501 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01731-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background A qualitative, interview-based study was embedded in a randomized intervention trial, the Older People Exercise and Nutrition (OPEN) study. Participants in the OPEN study were encouraged to conduct sessions of sit-to-stand (STS) exercises combined with Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) intake. The aim was to describe the older persons’ perceptions and experiences of being given the daily opportunity to perform the STS exercise and drink ONS. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted in six nursing homes with the participants using a semi-structured interview guide. One or two individual interviews were performed with each included participant. Twenty-three NH residents (16 women and 7 men) participated in the qualitative study. Their ages ranged between 76 and 96 years, and their Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scored between 8 and 29. The transcribed interviews and field notes written during the visits were analyzed inductively following a constant comparative method described in Grounded Theory. Results The exercise and nutritional intervention was described as highly practical by the NH residents, who claimed it also had a social aspect as they felt acknowledged and empowered to engage others in the combined intervention. Experiences of the intervention ranged from neutral to mainly positive and could be sorted into 5 categories: 1. Perceived hopes and expectations, 2. Health-related driving forces, 3. Appreciated daily activities, 4. A concept easy to perform and integrate into daily life, 5. A beneficial health concept for all. The intervention created perceived benefits on various health aspects due to participants feeling energized and stronger. An overall theme was identified as A health concept with a social potential, as participants feel acknowledged and strong enough to help others. Conclusions The intervention was described by participants as a health concept that could potentially be beneficial for a broader spectrum of NH residents. The findings indicate that health concepts, such as STS/ONS, might contribute to a more meaningful day for older people, even vulnerable NH residents approaching the end of life. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govIdentifier: NCT02702037. Date of trial registration February 26, 2016.
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- Sofia Vikström
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Stockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Openlab, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Stockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals, Function Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.,Karolinska University Hospital, Theme Aging, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Stockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals, Function Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholms Sjukhem R&D unit, Stockholm, Sweden.,Karolinska University Hospital, Theme Aging, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Cavalcanti Barroso A, Rai HK, Sousa L, Orrell M, Schneider J. Participatory visual arts activities for people with dementia: a review. Perspect Public Health 2020; 142:22-31. [PMID: 32851924 DOI: 10.1177/1757913920948916] [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: 11/15/2022]
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AIMS To report and summarise the effects of interventions using participatory visual arts activities in dementia research through a narrative synthesis systematic review. METHODS We searched four databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA). Of the 3263 records retrieved, 20 were included in this review. Quality was assessed with the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and the Downs and Black checklist. RESULTS The use of participatory visual arts has positive effects on cognition, social and psychological functioning of people with dementia, although the diversity of the studies provided inconsistent evidence of an overall positive effect. Participants evaluated the interventions as enjoyable and engaging. CONCLUSIONS This review adds to previous work done by Deshmukh et al. and Windle et al. with a focus on studies that had participatory visual art-making activities made by people with dementia. The use of participatory arts may bring benefits for people with dementia. The heterogeneity of the interventions prevented generalisation of the results. Criteria associated with positive outcomes of the intervention are reported to aid on the design of participatory visual arts interventions for people with dementia. Future research in participatory arts should have a more detailed description of the methods and art interventions.
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- A Cavalcanti Barroso
- Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; School of Sociology and Social Policy Law & Social Sciences, University of Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; CINTESIS Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; School of Sociology and Social Policy Law & Social Sciences, University of Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK
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Bachner YG, Morad M, Sroussi C, O'Rourke N. Direct and indirect predictors of burden among Bedouin caregivers of family members with terminal cancer in Israel. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:575-581. [PMID: 30744391 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2019.1570080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objective: The diverse demands of cancer care, which require time, psychological, physical, and material resources, often lead to caregiver burden. Studies with caregivers from ethnic minority groups suggest that they have unique beliefs and may experience different perceptions of role demands and caregiving. The aim of this study was to identify direct and indirect predictors of burden among Bedouin caregivers of family members with terminal cancer in Israel.Methods: A total of 101 Bedouin family caregivers of terminal cancer patients participated in this study. Participants were recruited from the oncology department of the largest medical center in southern Israel. The questionnaire battery included the Arabic version of the Zarit Burden Interview and other reliable measures validated for cancer caregiving. We performed path analyses on data allowing us to identify hypothesized, and un-hypothesized predictors of burden in this understudied population.Results: Most caregivers were adult children, followed by spouses, siblings and other family members. In our model, caregiver burden was directly predicted by depressive symptoms and (absence of) social support. Burden was indirectly predicted by quality of life (via depressive symptoms), optimism (via social support), emotional exhaustion (via quality of life and depressive symptoms) and mortality communication (via emotional exhaustion, quality of life and depressive symptoms).Conclusion: Social support and depression are the most important factors among all studied measures. Culturally-tailored intervention programs are required to foster community care and mitigate burden for Bedouin and other ethnic minority groups in Israel.
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- Y G Bachner
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.,The Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Aging, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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Manson A, Ciro C, Williams KN, Maliski SL. Identity and perceptions of quality of life in Alzheimer's disease. Appl Nurs Res 2020; 52:151225. [PMID: 31899042 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2019.151225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND With life expectancy on the rise and the baby boomer generation growing older, Alzheimer's disease (AD) will affect more individuals and families than ever before. Therefore, it is imperative that healthcare providers identify the objective and perceived factors which positively and negatively affect the experience of progressing through AD. AIM The goal of this exploratory qualitative research is to begin to develop an in-depth description of the perceptions related to life satisfaction in early-to mid-AD from the patient and caregiver perspectives. METHODS A convenience sample of four community-dwelling AD patients and caregivers were recruited from a local Alzheimer's Association support group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted together with participants and caregivers. RESULTS The major findings of this study uncovered a process by which 1) changes in activity occur in response to the diagnosis 2) dyads discover new ways in which to mutually adapt and cope and 3) the person with dementia remains meaningfully engaged in their lives with a generally positive perception of quality of life (QoL). CONCLUSIONS These preliminary findings are a promising line of research and have implications for Alzheimer's patients, their families, and person-centered care. By accounting for individual levels of baseline engagement and taking each patient's perspective into account, nurses have the ability to identify individual changes over time and positively impact the patient's QoL. Further studies with larger and more diverse samples are needed to expand upon this preliminary framework.
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- Alana Manson
- School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States of America.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73126, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States of America
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AbstractThe conceptualisation of Alzheimer's disease as an illness with ‘no future’ exposes people with the condition to significant fear and stress. Therefore, exploring how people look ahead to the future in the face of Alzheimer's disease is of foremost importance. Semi-structured interviews (N = 14) explored the future outlook of people with early (N = 5) and late-onset (N = 7) Alzheimer's disease and those who support them (N = 14). Thematic analysis identified how participants managed their changing futures through focusing on positive information, and taking ‘one day at a time’. Younger and older people shared similar future outlook and subsequent coping strategies, as predicted by Carstensen's Socioemotional Selectivity Theory. Both people with Alzheimer's disease and those who support them avoided looking far ahead as a way of managing the uncertain future, and had little awareness of future planning in the context of current policies. Such avoidance suggests that policy which encourages future planning should consider its utility and explore ways of helping people to plan, whilst focusing on daily living.
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Abbreviated dignity therapy for adults with advanced-stage cancer and their family caregivers: Qualitative analysis of a pilot study. Palliat Support Care 2018; 17:262-268. [PMID: 30039777 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951518000482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dignity therapy (DT) is designed to address psychological and existential challenges that terminally ill individuals face. DT guides patients in developing a written legacy project in which they record and share important memories and messages with those they will leave behind. DT has been demonstrated to ease existential concerns for adults with advanced-stage cancer; however, lack of institutional resources limits wide implementation of DT in clinical practice. This study explores qualitative outcomes of an abbreviated, less resource-intensive version of DT among participants with advanced-stage cancer and their legacy project recipients. METHOD Qualitative methods were used to analyze postintervention interviews with 11 participants and their legacy recipients as well as the created legacy projects. Direct content analysis was used to assess feedback from the interviews about benefits, barriers, and recommendations regarding abbreviated DT. The legacy projects were coded for expression of core values.ResultFindings suggest that abbreviated DT effectively promotes (1) self-expression, (2) connection with loved ones, (3) sense of purpose, and (4) continuity of self. Participants observed that leading the development of their legacy projects promoted independent reflection, autonomy, and opportunities for family interaction when reviewing and discussing the projects. Consistent with traditional DT, participants expressed "family" as the most common core value in their legacy projects. Expression of "autonomy" was also a notable finding.Significance of resultsAbbreviated DT reduces resource barriers to conducting traditional DT while promoting similar benefits for participants and recipients, making it a promising adaptation warranting further research. The importance that patients place on family and autonomy should be honored as much as possible by those caring for adults with advanced-stage cancer.
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Comparison of the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with dementia and of patients with cancer in Indonesia. Int Psychogeriatr 2018; 30:903-914. [PMID: 28870266 PMCID: PMC6088529 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610217001508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED ABSTRACTBackground:Dementia, even more than cancer, demands long-term care. While in Indonesia cancer is accepted as a disease requiring caregiving, dementia is still considered "a normal condition." These differences might affect the experiences of caregivers, especially those relating to social health, the subject of our study. We aim to describe and compare the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with cancer (PWC) with those of patients with dementia (PWD) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and to explore the role of their social health in these experiences. METHOD A qualitative design was applied. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with PWC and PWD caregivers in two outpatient clinics of a tertiary hospital. The constant comparative method was applied to analyze the data that were interpreted using the concept of social health to explore the experiences of the caregivers. We used Atlas.ti software. RESULTS Three themes were identified: problems with caregiving, dealing with problems, and beliefs in caregiving. We found more similarities than differences in the experiences of caregivers in both groups. Half of the categories were related to social health: challenges, consequences, hiding, social support, and the caregiver's approach. The organization of dementia care is characterized by simplicity and direct ties between medical specialists, PWD, and caregivers, whereas cancer care encounters coordination problems. CONCLUSIONS Family caregivers of both groups mostly had similar experiences of the caregiving process. Gaining a better understanding of the specific experiences of caregivers, and their social health, opens new avenues for interventions to improve their quality of life.
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Witham G, Haigh C, Mitchell D, Beddow A. Carer Experience Supporting Someone With Dementia and Cancer: A Narrative Approach. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2018; 28:813-823. [PMID: 29082800 PMCID: PMC5871020 DOI: 10.1177/1049732317736285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this article, we examine the challenges of informal carers supporting someone with dementia and cancer within the United Kingdom. Interviews were conducted with seven informal carers using a narrative approach to examine the construction of their experiences. Our findings demonstrate how informal carers navigate a path through complex cancer treatments and support their relative. A cancer diagnosis often requires multiple treatment visits to an oncology center, and this can be challenging for carers. They find that they need to coordinate and manage both health professionals and their relative in terms of getting access to appropriate services and support. This process can be particularly challenging in the presence of a cognitive impairment that often demands effective communication with different agencies. Carers frequently experienced multiple challenges including dealing with the stigma that is characteristic of the dementia experience and the added complexity of negotiating this within a cancer care context.
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- Gary Witham
- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Birtwell K, Dubrow-Marshall L. Psychological support for people with dementia: A preliminary study. COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/capr.12154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Hunt B, Truran L, Reynolds F. “Like a drawing of breath”: leisure-based art-making as a source of respite and identity among older women caring for loved ones with dementia. Arts Health 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/17533015.2016.1247370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Barnet Psychiatric Liaison Team, Springwell Centre, Barnet, UK
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK
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Khng JNW, Woo IMH, Fan G. Experiential group work for cancer patients shaped by experiences of participants during group intervention. Future Oncol 2016; 12:2817-2822. [PMID: 27750458 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cancer tends to have an impact on a person's psychological and social well-being. Group work is one approach that can help manage the psychosocial impact of cancer. Group interventions for people living with cancer have existed for a number of decades with a majority of them adopting the cognitive-behavioral approach. While this approach has been found to be efficacious, it may be limited for people who prefer acts of service and metaphors. This article describes an experiential approach to group intervention, an alternative to cognitive-behavioral groups. The group intervention featured is designed for participants of Enreach Retreat, a retreat for people living with cancer and their caregivers, by the Department of Psychosocial Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore.
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- Joan Nee Wey Khng
- Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Blk AS3, Level 4, 3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
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- Department of Care & Counselling, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433
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- Department of Psychosocial Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169610
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Buckley RF, Saling MM, Frommann I, Wolfsgruber S, Wagner M. Subjective Cognitive Decline from a Phenomenological Perspective: A Review of the Qualitative Literature. J Alzheimers Dis 2016; 48 Suppl 1:S125-40. [PMID: 26402078 DOI: 10.3233/jad-150095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Subjective cognitive decline is related to greater risk of dementia and biological markers of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but researchers are yet to characterize the phenomenological perspective of cognitive decline in those with and without a diagnosis of AD. OBJECTIVE To collate and synthesize studies measuring the subjective experience of cognitive change or decline in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment and AD. METHODS We reviewed 58 peer-reviewed articles that were found to directly or indirectly refer to the subjective experience of cognitive decline. RESULTS We extracted eight central themes, dealing with cognitive changes experienced by each diagnostic group, and also related to issues of changing self-identity, the causal attribution of cognitive decline, the anxiety and concern related to perceived decline, the negative perceptions attached to a diagnosis of dementia, changing levels of insight, and perception of well-being in aging. CONCLUSION This review is the first step toward characterizing phenomenological profiles of cognitive change in both non-demented and demented older adults. Developing a clearer understanding of subjective cognitive decline, particularly at the earliest stages of AD, will augment the sensitivity of detection of individuals at greater risk of future dementia.
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- Rachel F Buckley
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- DZNE, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bonn, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- DZNE, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bonn, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- DZNE, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bonn, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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van Gennip IE, Pasman HRW, Oosterveld-Vlug MG, Willems DL, Onwuteaka-Philipsen BD. Dynamics in the sense of dignity over the course of illness: A longitudinal study into the perspectives of seriously ill patients. Int J Nurs Stud 2015; 52:1694-704. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Menichetti J, Giusti L, Fossati I, Vegni E. Adjustment to cancer: exploring patients' experiences of participating in a psychodramatic group intervention. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2015; 25:903-15. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- J. Menichetti
- Department of Psychology; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Milan Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology; San Paolo University Hospital; Milan Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Psychology; San Paolo University Hospital; Milan Italy
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- Department of Health Science; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
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Chung P. Professionals partnering with family carers in home-based activity for those with dementia. WORLD FEDERATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS BULLETIN 2014. [DOI: 10.1179/otb.2013.67.1.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Jeppsson M, Thomé B. How do nurses in palliative care perceive the concept of self-image? Scand J Caring Sci 2014; 29:454-61. [PMID: 24861770 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nursing research indicates that serious illness and impending death influence the individual's self-image. Few studies define what self-image means. Thus it seems to be urgent to explore how nurses in palliative care perceive the concept of self-image, to get a deeper insight into the concept's applicability in palliative care. AIM To explore how nurses in palliative care perceive the concept of self-image. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive design. METHOD In-depth interviews with 17 nurses in palliative care were analysed using phenomenography. The study gained ethical approval. RESULTS The concept of self-image was perceived as both a familiar and an unfamiliar concept. Four categories of description with a gradually increasing complexity were distinguished: Identity, Self-assessment, Social function and Self-knowledge. They represent the collective understanding of the concept and are illustrated in a 'self-image map'. The identity-category emerged as the most comprehensive one and includes the understanding of 'Who I am' in a multidimensional way. CONCLUSION The collective understanding of the concept of self-image include multi-dimensional aspects which not always were evident for the individual nurse. Thus, the concept of self-image needs to be more verbalised and reflected on if nurses are to be comfortable with it and adopt it in their caring context. The 'self-image map' can be used in this reflection to expand the understanding of the concept. If the multi-dimensional aspects of the concept self-image could be explored there are improved possibilities to make identity-promoting strategies visible and support person-centred care.
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- Margareth Jeppsson
- Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lunds University, Lund, Sweden
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Caddell LS, Clare L. A profile of identity in early-stage dementia and a comparison with healthy older people. Aging Ment Health 2013; 17:319-27. [PMID: 23171274 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2012.742489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The aim of the study was to determine whether people in the early stages of dementia experience their sense of identity differently to healthy older people and to examine whether different aspects of identity are related to each other in each group. This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study; 50 people with early-stage dementia and 50 age-matched people without dementia completed measures pertaining to different aspects of identity. Measures of mood and self-esteem were also included so that any differences could be taken into account in the analysis. There were very few differences in identity between the groups. After differences in levels of anxiety were accounted for, there were no differences in scores on most measures of identity. However, people in the early stages of dementia scored significantly lower on one subtotal for one measure of identity, whereas healthy older adults reported significantly more identity-related distress than people in the early stages of dementia. For both groups, there were no associations between different aspects of identity. People in the early stages of dementia do not differ much from healthy older adults in terms of their identity. Since healthy older people experience more distress relating to identity, they may be more likely to benefit from some sort of intervention than people in the early stages of dementia. It might be useful to consider identity as consisting of multiple components in future studies, rather than assuming that one aspect of identity represents the overall experience of identity.
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- Lisa S Caddell
- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
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Little is known about how persons with dementia and their care partners respond to mealtime changes that occur throughout the dementia journey. By interviewing 27 persons living with dementia and their 28 care partners, we explored the meaning and experience of change surrounding mealtimes. Participants adjusted to mealtime change by adapting to an evolving life, as a result of a dynamic process of becoming aware of change, attaching meaning to change, and responding to change. Seminal events compounded by a sense of things being different triggered awareness of mealtime changes. Meaning was attached to mealtime changes, observed through emotions experienced and diverse strategies developed to support mealtime values. Responding to change ranged from resisting, to being in a holding pattern, to transforming and adapting. Understanding how individuals and families adjust to mealtime changes, and the strategies they develop, provides critical insights for supporting families throughout the dementia journey.
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Arber A, Hutson N, de Vries K, Guerrero D. Finding the right kind of support: a study of carers of those with a primary malignant brain tumour. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2012; 17:52-8. [PMID: 22382069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2012.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2011] [Revised: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 01/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Caring for someone with a primary malignant brain tumour is very demanding due to the dynamic situation involving changes to personality, short term memory loss and changes in family relationships. The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the support needs of carers of those with a primary malignant brain tumour. METHODS & SAMPLE: 22 Carers who were currently caring for someone with a primary malignant brain tumour were recruited from one specialist cancer centre in the south east of England. The study took a grounded theory approach and data were analysed using the constant comparative method generating categories and themes that are grounded in the data. KEY RESULTS A key concept that emerged from the data was: 'Connecting on the caring journey'. The themes that emerged from the key concept were: building helpful relationships; safe places and comfort zones; and threats to connecting. CONCLUSIONS Many carers do find a great deal of support within the family and from their relationships with friends as well as from cancer and carer support groups. However this is by no means universal and many carers experience a lack of timely access to good quality supportive care services. For some carers supportive care services do not meet their expectations so they spend valuable time searching for the connections they need to continue to care combined with feeling frustrated and under pressure.
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- Anne Arber
- Duke of Kent Building, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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Tacón AM. Mindfulness: existential, loss, and grief factors in women with breast cancer. J Psychosoc Oncol 2012; 29:643-56. [PMID: 22035537 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2011.615382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Although a plethora of studies exist as to the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions with cancer patients, existential, loss, and grief factors are absent. The primary purpose of this exploratory study was to add to the literature by exploring the pre-post effects of an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention on existential well-being, summed self-identified losses, and grief scores as well as assess mental adjustment to cancer; also, 6-month follow-up data as to intervention maintenance were obtained. Sixty-five women, all of whom had been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 12 months, participated in this study. The data indicated significant improvements for existential well-being, number of self-identified losses, grief scores as well as three mental adjustment styles. Six-month follow-up revealed that of the 58 responding participants, 88% were maintaining mindfulness strategies at varying schedules on a weekly basis with mindfulness-based walking as the preferred strategy. This is the first known mindfulness-based intervention study to investigate existential, loss, and grief factors in those with cancer. Further investigations earnestly are needed in this area to provide full psychosocial care to those confronting cancer.
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- A M Tacón
- Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA.
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The impact of dementia on the self has become the subject of much research over the last few years, mainly due to the implications for support and care for people with dementia. However, there are a number of limitations of this research that make it difficult to integrate the existing evidence and to draw any firm conclusions regarding the persistence of self. This highlights the need for a different approach to studying the self in people with dementia in order to obtain more robust evidence from future studies. This paper attempts to integrate current research using an existing systematic and comprehensive framework of the self, and outlines the advantages and limitations of using such a framework as the basis for future studies.
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Phelan SM, Griffin JM, Jackson GL, Zafar SY, Hellerstedt W, Stahre M, Nelson D, Zullig LL, Burgess DJ, van Ryn M. Stigma, perceived blame, self-blame, and depressive symptoms in men with colorectal cancer. Psychooncology 2011; 22:65-73. [PMID: 21954081 DOI: 10.1002/pon.2048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2010] [Revised: 06/30/2011] [Accepted: 07/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND We measured the prevalence of stigma, self-blame, and perceived blame from others for their illness among men with colorectal cancer (CRC) and examined whether these factors were associated with depressive symptoms, independent of clinical and sociodemographic factors. METHODS Self-administered questionnaires were returned in the fall of 2009 by 1109 eligible male US veterans who were diagnosed with CRC at any Veterans Affairs facility in 2008. Questionnaires assessed stigma, feelings of blame, and depressive symptoms as well as other facets of health, cancer characteristics, and quality and type of medical care. We report the prevalence of cancer stigma, self-blame, and perceived blame from others. We used multivariate linear regression to assess the association between these factors and a measure of depressive symptoms. Covariates included several measures of overall health, cancer progression, symptom severity, and sociodemographic factors. RESULTS Thirty one percent of respondents endorsed at least one item in a measure of cancer stigma and 25% reported feeling that it was at least 'a little true' that they were to blame for their illness. All three independent variables were associated with depressive symptoms in bivariate models; cancer stigma and self-blame were significantly associated with depressive symptoms in the multivariate model. CONCLUSIONS Cancer stigma and self-blame are problems for a significant minority of men with CRC and are independent predictors of depressive symptoms. They may represent an important source of stress in men with CRC.
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- Sean M Phelan
- University of Minnesota, Family Medicine and Community Health, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.
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Hamill M, Smith L, Röhricht F. ‘Dancing down memory lane’: Circle dancing as a psychotherapeutic intervention in dementia—a pilot study. DEMENTIA 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/1471301211420509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: There is increasing recognition that psychological interventions for people with dementia and their carers are of value. Neuropsychological considerations and an exploration of the literature point towards the potential benefits of non-verbal, body-oriented interventions to work psychotherapeutically with people as their cognitive abilities deteriorate. Method: A total of 18 people (11 people with moderate-to-severe dementia and 7 family carers) consented to partake. Measures were completed before and after the group therapy (45 minutes once a week for 10 weeks). Weekly progress monitoring sheets were completed and participants were interviewed after the group for their views. Results: The therapeutic intervention had a positive impact on participants’ general well-being and mood, including improving people’s concentration and communication with others. Discussion: The results of the pilot study support using therapeutic circle dance as a body-oriented psychological intervention for people with dementia and their carers. Further studies with more stringent methodologies in larger samples are required.
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- Michelle Hamill
- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), UK
- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT); University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex, UK
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- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), UK
- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT); University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex, UK
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- East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT); University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex, UK
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Research suggests that the onset and progression of dementia may pose a threat to a person’s sense of identity. This qualitative study used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to explore participants’ perceptions of the impact of dementia on their identity. Participants were ten people with dementia. The four themes emerging from the data represented participants’ views on aspects of their current identities, whether they believed that dementia would alter their identities in the future, perceptions of how dementia had affected their lifestyle, and relationships with friends and family. The analysis suggested that for the most part, participants felt that little had changed with respect to their identities as a whole, but most identified features of themselves that were different than they had been prior to the onset of dementia. Thus it appeared that participants were in a state of flux, experiencing both continuity and change in their sense of identity simultaneously.
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Clarke C, McCorry NK, Dempster M. The role of identity in adjustment among survivors of oesophageal cancer. J Health Psychol 2010; 16:99-108. [PMID: 20929944 DOI: 10.1177/1359105310368448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The study sought to contextualize the physical, social and emotional adjustments that are faced by oesophageal cancer patients following surgery. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five survivors, guided by the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Participants' accounts encompassed descriptions of personal, social and medical relationships, illness and treatment experiences, eating behaviours, and spiritual and religious perspectives, representing myriad challenges to the self-concept. Surviving patients may have a role in addressing patient expectations about eating. The importance of attempts to nurture and maintain a sense of self should be recognized by those providing care.
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- Ceara Clarke
- Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland, UK
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Genoe R, Dupuis SL, Keller HH, Martin LS, Cassolato C, Edward HG. Honouring identity through mealtimes in families living with dementia. J Aging Stud 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2010.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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McCorry NK, Dempster M, Clarke C, Doyle R. Adjusting to life after esophagectomy: the experience of survivors and carers. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2009; 19:1485-1494. [PMID: 19805810 DOI: 10.1177/1049732309348366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Following surgery for esophageal cancer, patients can experience complex physical, social, and emotional changes. Investigation of these challenges, particularly from the perspective of the patient and his or her carer, has been limited. The current study explored the emotional and cognitive experiences of esophageal cancer survivors and those of their carers, using focus groups conducted with members of a patient support group. Analysis of the patients' data yielded three themes: coping with a death sentence, adjusting to and accepting an altered self, and the unique benefits of peer support. Analysis of the carers' data also yielded three themes: the carer as buffer, representations of recovery and recurrence, and normalizing experiences through peer support. Esophageal cancer patients and their carers require holistic support in their efforts to adjust to the social, emotional, and physical consequences of esophagectomy. Peers could be an effective channel for the support of patients and carers.
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- Noleen K McCorry
- School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Frazier LM, Miller VA, Horbelt DV, Delmore JE, Miller BE, Averett EP. Employment and quality of survivorship among women with cancer: domains not captured by quality of life instruments. Cancer Control 2009; 16:57-65. [PMID: 19078931 DOI: 10.1177/107327480901600109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many quality of life instruments assess the amount of paid work in combination with role function at home in the same items and do not specifically assess social support in the workplace. The goal of this study was to obtain women's views on the relationship between employment and health-related quality of life. METHODS A focus group and questionnaire study was conducted among 73 women with gynecologic cancer who were employed at diagnosis and 25 people who provided them with psychosocial support. RESULTS The women held a variety of blue collar and white collar jobs at diagnosis. Employment provided a strong sense of accomplishment and a welcome distraction during treatment. The employment experience was described as distinct from role function at home. No one equated working more hours with better quality of life. Social support at work could be poor at the same time that support from family and friends grew stronger. CONCLUSIONS The contribution to their quality of life that cancer survivors feel they receive from employment may not be linearly related to the quantity of their role function in the workplace. Employment-related items could be useful as an adjunct to standard quality of life measures.
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- Linda M Frazier
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, KS 67214, USA.
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Williamson C, Simpson J, Murray CD. Caregivers' experiences of caring for a husband with Parkinson's disease and psychotic symptoms. Soc Sci Med 2008; 67:583-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Deimling GT, Bowman KF, Wagner LJ. Cancer survivorship and identity among long-term survivors. Cancer Invest 2007; 25:758-65. [PMID: 17952742 DOI: 10.1080/07357900600896323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This article examines the concept of survivorship and the adoption of the "survivor identity" by those who have been treated for cancer. First, we review recent and growing theoretical and empirical literatures on cancer and identity and identity transformation. With that review as background, we present our own research findings from 2 separate studies on survivorship and identity. Our data suggest that most older adults who have survived cancer for at least 5 years, identify as cancer survivors and/or as ex-patients rather than as victims or patients. Most also view being a survivor as an important part of who they are, do not see themselves as less whole, and are not overly concerned about how others view them. To the degree that a survivor orientation is associated with better mental health outcomes and encourages health promotion and appropriate symptom monitoring, it can reinforce the effects of the quality medical care provided by clinical staff. The support of clinicians encouraging this orientation, where it is appropriate, may further enhance the quality of life of individuals who living with a history of cancer.
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- Gary T Deimling
- Cancer Survivor Research Program, Department of Sociology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Parker J. Crisis intervention: A practice model for people who have dementia and their Carers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/09503150701393635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Reynolds F, Lim KH. Contribution of visual art-making to the subjective well-being of women living with cancer: A qualitative study. ARTS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2006.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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