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Lai Q, Li W, He X, Wang H, He Q, Hao C, Deng Z. Leisure-time physical activity is associated with depressive symptoms in cancer patients: Data from the NHANES 2007-2018. J Affect Disord 2024; 358:35-41. [PMID: 38705529 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.023] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients have a higher risk of depression and are associated with severe adverse prognosis. The relationship between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and depressive symptoms in cancer patients is currently unclear. Therefore, our study mainly explores the potential association between LTPA and the weekly cumulative time of LTPA with depressive symptoms in cancer patients. METHODS We included and analyzed 3368 cancer patients (aged >20 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of the United States from 1999 to 2018. The LTPA score was evaluated through a self-report questionnaire, while depressive symptoms were evaluated through the Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between LTPA duration and the occurrence of cancer-related depressiive symptoms. Linear correlation was studied using the restricted cubic spline method. RESULTS According to a fully adjusted multivariate logistic regression model with confounding variables, the odds ratio (OR) between LTPA and depressive symptoms in cancer patients in this study was 0.59 (95 % confidence interval = 0.39, 0.92; P = 0.02). When the LTPA level was ≥300 min/week, the incidence of depressive symptoms was reduced by 59 % (OR = 0.41, 95 % CI = 0.21, 0.83). In addition, the cubic spline method was used to obtain a linear negative correlation between LTPA duration and tumor depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION LTPA was negatively correlated with cancer-related depressive symptoms, and the cumulative time of LTPA/week was linearly correlated with depressive symptoms. The slope of the benefit curve changed significantly when the cumulative time of LTPA reached 600 min per week, suggesting that appropriately increasing LTPA had significant benefits on mental health of cancer patients.
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- Qun Lai
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Third People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China; North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637100, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fourth People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Third People's Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First People's Hospital of Zigong, 42 Shangyihao Yizhi Street, Zigong, Sichuan 643000, China.
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Lindsay EK, Marsland AL, Cole SW, Dutcher JM, Greco CM, Wright AG, Brown KW, Creswell JD. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Reduces Proinflammatory Gene Regulation But Not Systemic Inflammation Among Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychosom Med 2024; 86:463-472. [PMID: 37982547 PMCID: PMC11098967 DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000001264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Aging is associated with increased proinflammatory gene expression and systemic inflammation, and psychosocial stress may accelerate these changes. Mindfulness interventions show promise for reducing psychosocial stress and extending healthspan. Inflammatory pathways may play a role. In a sample of lonely older adults, we tested whether mindfulness training reduces proinflammatory gene expression and protein markers of systemic inflammation. METHODS Lonely older adults (65-85 years; N = 190) were randomly assigned to an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or matched Health Enhancement Program (HEP). Blood was drawn before and after the intervention and at 3-month follow-up. In peripheral blood mononuclear cells, RNA profiling was used to assess transcriptional regulation by proinflammatory nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) as well as β-adrenergic cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB), antiviral interferon regulatory factor (IRF), and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) transcription factors. Plasma was assayed for proinflammatory markers interleukin 6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Analyses tested time (pre, post, follow-up) by condition (MBSR versus HEP) effects. RESULTS MBSR reduced NF-κB ( d = 0.17, p = .028) but did not alter CREB ( d = 0.10, p = .20), IRF ( d = 0.13, p = .086), or GR activity ( d = 0.14, p = .063) relative to HEP over time. Contrary to predictions, there were no time by condition effects of MBSR compared with HEP on reducing circulating IL-6 or CRP. CONCLUSIONS In lonely older adults, MBSR reduced cellular proinflammatory gene regulation in ways that would predict reduced disease risk. However, no similar effect was observed for circulating protein markers of inflammation. These results provide specificity about how mindfulness interventions may impact distinct inflammatory markers among aging adults in ways that may have important implications for healthspan. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials identifier NCT02888600.
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- UCLA School of Medicine, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences
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Zhang H, Yang Y, Cao Y, Guan J. Effects of chronic stress on cancer development and the therapeutic prospects of adrenergic signaling regulation. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116609. [PMID: 38678960 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116609] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Long-term chronic stress is an important factor in the poor prognosis of cancer patients. Chronic stress reduces the tissue infiltration of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME) by continuously activating the adrenergic signaling, inhibits antitumor immune response and tumor cell apoptosis while also inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and tumor angiogenesis, promoting tumor invasion and metastasis. This review first summarizes how adrenergic signaling activates intracellular signaling by binding different adrenergic receptor (AR) heterodimers. Then, we focused on reviewing adrenergic signaling to regulate multiple functions of immune cells, including cell differentiation, migration, and cytokine secretion. In addition, the article discusses the mechanisms by which adrenergic signaling exerts pro-tumorigenic effects by acting directly on the tumor itself. It also highlights the use of adrenergic receptor modulators in cancer therapy, with particular emphasis on their potential role in immunotherapy. Finally, the article reviews the beneficial effects of stress intervention measures on cancer treatment. We think that enhancing the body's antitumor response by adjusting adrenergic signaling can enhance the efficacy of cancer treatment.
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- Hao Zhang
- Department of Oncology, The Eighth Medical Center, Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) General Hospital, Beijing 100091, China; Department of Oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) General Hospital, Beijing 100071, China.
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- College of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of OTIR, Beijing, 100091, China.
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- College of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory of OTIR, Beijing, 100091, China.
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) General Hospital, Beijing 100071, China.
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Heinen JM, Laing EM, Schäffeler N, Bäuerle A, Krakowczyk JB, Schug C, Ziesemer SK, Teufel M, Erim Y, Zipfel S, Stengel A, Graf J. How do mindfulness-based interventions promote coping and self-efficacy in patients with cancer: A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative data. Psychooncology 2024; 33:e6350. [PMID: 38777617 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to review the existing quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding how mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) help cope with cancer-related challenges and increase affected patients' perceived self-efficacy. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, PsycInfo, PubPsych, and CINAHL. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies were included if they (1) evaluated MBIs (2) for patients with cancer or cancer survivors (3) regarding their impact on coping with cancer and perceived self-efficacy. The reports were screened by two independent reviewers and conflicts were resolved by a third reviewer. The review was pre-registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022368765). RESULTS Findings from 28 reports of 19 quantitative studies, six qualitative studies, and three mixed-methods studies (total N = 1722) were extracted and integrated. The synthesis of quantitative data showed considerable heterogeneity in outcomes and measurement instruments. Most often reported were significant positive impacts of mindfulness on general coping skills, self-regulation, and perceived efficacy in coping with cancer. Qualitative interviews with patients supported those results. The three meta-themes identified were that MBI (1) provided patients with tools to use in stressful situations, (2) promoted a general change of mindset and (3) created a feeling of social connectedness. CONCLUSIONS The reviewed studies suggest that MBI can promote coping and enhance the perceived self-efficacy of patients with cancer. In the future, more research investigating the different aspects of coping and the potentially moderating role of self-efficacy could provide further insights with respect to how coping and self-efficacy related to MBI.
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- Jana Maria Heinen
- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, CharitéCenter for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Psycho-Oncology Division, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Chen J, Ren N, Meng A, Wang T, Bai Y, Xu Y, Li X, Zhi X. Analysis of trajectory changes and predictive factors of sense of coherence in patients after colorectal cancer surgery. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:305. [PMID: 38652334 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08506-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the trajectories and potential categories of changes in the sense of coherence (SOC) in patients after colorectal cancer surgery and to analyze predictive factors. METHODS From January to July 2023, 175 patients with colorectal cancer treated at a tertiary Grade A oncology hospital in Jiangsu Province were selected as the study subjects. Prior to surgery, SOC-13 scale, Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) were used to survey the patients. SOC levels were measured multiple times at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-surgery. Growth Mixture Modeling (GMM) was applied to fit the trajectory changes of SOC in patients after colorectal cancer surgery. Multinomial logistic regression was used to analyze the predictive factors of SOC trajectory changes. RESULTS The SOC scores of patients at points T1-T4 were (65.27 ± 9.20), (63.65 ± 10.41), (63.85 ± 11.84), and (61.56 ± 12.65), respectively. Multinomial logistic regression results indicated that gender, employment status, disease stage, household monthly income, intestinal stoma, nutritional status, illness perception, and social support were predictors of SOC trajectory changes (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION There is heterogeneity in the trajectory changes of SOC in patients after colorectal cancer surgery. Healthcare professionals should implement early precision interventions based on the patterns of changes and predictive factors in each trajectory category.
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- Jie Chen
- Nursing Department, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Functional Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Nursing Administration, Nanjing Yimin Hospital, Nanjing, 211103, China
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- Nursing Department, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Nursing Department, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Nursing Department, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Nursing Department, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Matiz A, Scaggiante B, Conversano C, Gemignani A, Pascoletti G, Fabbro F, Crescentini C. The effect of mindfulness-based interventions on biomarkers in cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review. Stress Health 2024:e3375. [PMID: 38259050 DOI: 10.1002/smi.3375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Various reviews and meta-analyses have shown the positive effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on the mental health of cancer patients and survivors. Some studies have also investigated the impact of MBIs on physiological markers of health in oncology, but a systematic review has not been conducted in this field. The current paper aims to fill this gap in the literature. Following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses 2020 guidelines, data were obtained from the databases of Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science in May 2022. Twenty-five studies were included. Globally, 35 biomarkers were employed in these studies and were categorized 8 groups (cortisol; blood pressure (BP), heart rate, and respiratory rate; C-reactive protein; telomere length and telomerase activity (TA); genetic signature; cytokines and hormones; leucocyte activation; leucocyte count and cell subpopulation analysis). In seven of these categories of biomarkers, positive effects of MBIs were observed. The most promising results were obtained for cortisol, BP, TA and pro-inflammatory gene expression. However, the generally low number of studies per single biomarker limits the possibility to draw reliable conclusions. The present review presents a comprehensive state-of-the-art for MBIs in oncology on biomarkers, confirming MBIs' potential for improving physiological health in cancer patients and survivors besides those already shown in literature on psychological well-being.
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- Alessio Matiz
- Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology, Critical and Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology, Critical and Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Academic Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Institute of Mechanical Intelligence, School of Advanced Studies Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- Institute of Mechanical Intelligence, School of Advanced Studies Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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Torricelli L, Rabitti E, Cafaro V, Cavuto S, De Vincenzo F, Cavuoto M, Turola E, Di Leo S. Mindfulness-based therapies for cancer patients and families: a systematic review. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e494-e502. [PMID: 35304361 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) addressed to patients with cancer have been widely studied in the last two decades, and their efficacy has been systematically reviewed and meta-analysed. Although findings from literature highlight benefits of MBTs on several patients' health outcomes, these should be appraised taking into consideration the characteristics of the selected studies. In this systematic review, we summarised the current evidence of the efficacy of MBTs in improving the quality of life of both patients with cancer and their relatives, with a focus on the methodological quality, type of MBT evaluated and population involved in existing randomised controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS We searched English language articles published until February 2021. Couples of authors independently applied inclusion criteria and extracted findings. Thirty RCTs were included. RESULTS Nearly half of the studies were performed in English-speaking countries outside of Europe, with females diagnosed with breast cancer. Most considered heterogeneous phases of illness; one study only was performed on relatives. In most cases, different measures were employed to evaluate the same outcome. The efficacy of MBTs has been demonstrated in 25 of the 30 included articles. The methodological quality of RCTs was acceptable. CONCLUSION The heterogeneity of studies' characteristics makes findings on the efficacy of MBTs poorly informative with reference to different clinical and cancer-related psychological conditions. Studies on more homogeneous samples by cancer site and phase, as well as performed in different cultural contexts, could provide a basis for better evaluating and targeting MBTs' protocols for the specific needs of patients with cancer and their relatives.
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- Laura Torricelli
- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, via degli Aldobrandeschi, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Ang WR, Ang WHD, Cham SQG, de Mel S, Chew HSJ, Devi MK. Effectiveness of resilience interventions among cancer patients - A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 67:102446. [PMID: 37879194 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102446] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression aimed to (1) evaluate the effects of resilience interventions on cancer patients' resilience and posttraumatic growth and (2) identify essential contents and features of resilience interventions. METHODS A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analyses were conducted. Published and unpublished randomised controlled trials evaluating the effects of resilience interventions among cancer patients were retrieved from nine databases, trial registries, and grey literature. The mean and standard deviation scores were used to compute the effect sizes. RESULTS 23 randomised controlled trials comprising 3287 cancer patients were included. The random effects model found that resilience interventions had beneficial impacts on patients' resilience, posttraumatic growth, quality of life, anxiety, and depressive symptoms with moderate to large effects. The subgroup analyses concluded that theoretically guided interventions that adopted synchronous communication delivered physically had greater effect sizes. Interventions comprising skills that promote patients' cognitive flexibility, self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-regulation, and coping had greater effect in comparison with interventions lacking these components. The meta-regression analyses revealed that sample size has a significant effect on posttraumatic growth scores. More well-designed trials are needed to confirm the effects of resilience interventions. CONCLUSIONS There is merit in utilizing resilience interventions to improve cancer patients' resilience and psychological well-being. Resilience interventions should be incorporated into the routine care for cancer patients and survivors.
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- Wee Rong Ang
- Department of Nursing, Woodlands Health, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Division of Oncology Nursing, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow.
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Vrontaras N, Koulierakis G, Ntourou I, Karakatsoulis G, Sergentanis TΝ, Kyrou D, Kapetanakis A, Karademas E, Karamanidou C. Psychosocial interventions on the posttraumatic growth of adults with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Psychooncology 2023; 32:1798-1826. [PMID: 37964424 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND It has been increasingly recognized that some people experience post-traumatic growth (PTG) as a result of struggling with cancer. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to identify psychosocial interventions that might facilitate PTG in adults with cancer. METHODS A search was conducted in PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and ProQuest up to 16 September 2022. The PRISMA guidelines were followed; all included interventional studies had to comprise 30 or more adults with cancer, using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, from 1994 forward. RESULTS A total of 2731 articles were retrieved, 1028 of those were screened and 37 unique trials were included (46 articles). A large number of studies were published since 2018 (52.4%), were randomized controlled trials (43.2%), and had group interventions (34.8%), including mainly female participants (83.8%) with a single cancer type (54.1%). Most interventions (75.7%) were moderately to highly effective in increasing PTG (d = 0.65, 95% CI 0.39-0.91) with the most effective interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (d = 1.24, 95% CI: 0.05-2.44), Mindfulness-based (d = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.14-0.94) and Education, Peer Support and Health Coaching interventions (d = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.1-0.46). Expression-based and Positive Psychology-based approaches also showed promising results. Notably, the majority of studies had a high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS PTG facilitation is a promising field that should be pursued as it not only allows people with cancer to overcome their trauma but also results in them going over and above their pre-cancer state, enhancing resilience, health, and well-being.
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- Nikolaos Vrontaras
- Department of Public Health Policy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research & Technology - Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Wang Q, Zhou M, Zhao D, Lv G, Zhang Y, Xie Z, Li P. Effects of Resilience-Promoting Interventions on Cancer Patients' Positive Adaptation and Quality of Life: A Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs 2023; 46:E343-E354. [PMID: 35786671 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Resilience-promoting interventions (RPIs) are increasingly used for cancer patients. However, there are few comprehensive reports on the efficacy of RPIs in cancer patients. OBJECTIVE A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to systematically evaluate the effects of RPIs on resilience, posttraumatic growth (PTG), and quality of life in cancer patients. METHODS Two authors conducted independent literature searches in electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, EBSCO [ASC], Cochrane library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Data, and Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal Database) from the first available date to February 2021. Then, eligible studies were selected, data for meta-analysis were extracted, and the risk of bias was evaluated. RESULTS Sixteen independent randomized controlled trials with 1620 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that RPIs significantly improved the level of resilience and PTG among cancer patients. Further analysis indicated that both group and individual interventions could enhance resilience and PTG levels. However, RPIs did not significantly enhance the quality of life in cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS Clinical evidence from current randomized controlled trials shows that RPIs can improve the positive adaptation in cancer patients through either group intervention or individual intervention methods. In the future, the impact of RPIs on the quality of life needs further validation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Interventions to enhance the positive adaptation for patients with cancer are needed. Considering that both group and individual forms of RPIs can improve resilience and PTG, future clinical intervention methods can be considered in combination with the specific situation of research implementation.
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- Qing Wang
- Author Affiliation: School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Yu J, Han M, Miao F, Hua D. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to relieve loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34917. [PMID: 37713902 PMCID: PMC10508374 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034917] [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: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been suggested as an effective mind-body approach for relieving stress in patients with chronic diseases. As of yet, there is no conclusive research on MBSR's role in reducing affective disorders among cancer patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether MBSR has an impact on loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients. METHODS Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from the start of these databases to January 2nd, 2022 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials. Two authors independently conducted the literature search, collected the data, and performed the statistical analysis. In order to account for potential between-study heterogeneity, a random-effect model was used in the meta-analysis. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 16 studies with 2072 cancer patients. Among the 16 studies, 13 included patients with breast cancer, and the follow-up duration ranged from 6 to 53 weeks. Compared to controls receiving standard cancer care, interventions of MBSR with sessions for 6 to 8 weeks significantly improved loneliness (standard mean difference [SMD]: -0.35, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.59 to -0.12, P = .003, I2 = 46%), anxiety (SMD: -0.51, 95% CI: -0.73 to -0.30, P < .001, I2 = 77%), and depression (SMD: -0.61, 95% CI: -1.02 to -0.20, P = .004, I2 = 94%) in patients with cancer. CONCLUSION According to recent research, MBSR may be beneficial to patients diagnosed with cancer who are feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed.
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- Junye Yu
- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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Renna ME, Madison AA, Peng J, Rosie Shrout M, Lustberg M, Ramaswamy B, Wesolowski R, VanDeusen JB, Williams NO, Sardesai SD, Noonan AM, Reinbolt RE, Stover DG, Cherian M, Malarkey WB, Andridge R, Kiecolt-Glaser JK. Worry and Mindfulness Differentially Impact Symptom Burden Following Treatment Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Findings From a Randomized Crossover Trial. Ann Behav Med 2023; 57:888-898. [PMID: 37335884 PMCID: PMC10498820 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaad032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer survivors often experience many somatic and cognitive side effects resulting from their cancer diagnosis and treatment, including higher rates of pain, fatigue, and memory/concentration problems. Emotion regulation offers opportunities to either enhance or dampen physical health. PURPOSE In a secondary analysis of a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) using a typhoid vaccine to assess factors associated with breast cancer survivors' inflammatory responses, we assessed how two specific aspects of emotion regulation, mindfulness, and worry, corresponded to acute changes in focus problems, memory problems, and fatigue along with performance on pain sensitivity and cognitive tasks across two visits among breast cancer survivors. METHODS Breast cancer survivors (N = 149) completed two 8.5-hr visits at a clinical research center. Survivors were randomized to either the vaccine/saline placebo or a placebo/vaccine sequence. Worry and mindfulness questionnaires provided data on trait-level emotion regulation abilities. Fatigue, memory problems, and focus difficulties were assessed via Likert scales six times-once before the injections and then every 90 min for 7.5 hr thereafter. Women also completed a pain sensitivity task and several cognitive tasks at each visit. RESULTS Findings from this study showed that breast cancer survivors who worried more and were less mindful experienced subjective memory problems, focus problems, and cold pain sensitivity across two visits and irrespective of injection type. Lower mindfulness also corresponded to higher subjective fatigue and hot pain sensitivity and objective ratings. Emotion regulation skills did not predict objective pain sensitivity or cognitive problems. CONCLUSION Results from this study highlight the benefits of adaptive emotion regulation in helping mitigate symptoms associated with breast cancer survivorship.
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- Megan E Renna
- School of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Yale Cancer Hospital, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Hasanah I, Nursalam N, Krisnana I, Ramdani WF, Haikal Z, Rohita T. Psychoneuroimmunological Markers of Psychological Intervention in Pediatric Cancer: A Systematic Review and New Integrative Model. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2023; 17:119-137. [PMID: 37499937 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2023.07.001] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Pediatric cancer is a serious problem and still becomes a global challenge today. Various complex stressors due to diagnosis, disease symptoms, and various side-effects from the treatment that children with cancer undergo will cause problems in the child's psychoneuroimmunological aspects. Psychological interventions designed to modulate the stress response include psychoneuroimmunological markers. Unfortunately, there is little evidence to support the effect of psychological interventions on psychoneuroimmunological markers. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of psychological interventions on psychoneuroimmunological markers in children with cancer and to provide a new integrative model for further research. METHODS This systematic review uses four main databases (Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest). The guideline used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Selecting articles used the Rayyan application. The quality study was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI)'s critical appraisal tools. The data were analyzed using the population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and study design (PICO) Synthesis based on similarities and differences in study characteristics to interpret the results. RESULTS The search results in this systematic review found 1653 articles, 21 of which matched the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most of the designs used were randomized controlled trials (57.1%). Massage therapy was the most common type of psychological intervention (14.2%). Almost half of the studies measured psychological responses (38.0%), and psycho-physiological responses (42.9%), and only a small proportion assessed the effectiveness of psychological interventions on neuroimmunological markers in pediatric cancer. CONCLUSIONS We recommend the use of psychological interventions as an additional intervention in managing psychoneuroimmunological markers of pediatric cancer. This study offers a new integrative model demonstrating the interaction between stress and psychological intervention involving neuroendocrine and immune mechanisms. However, future researchers need to test all domains of these new integrative models. This will reveal the complex interactions among these components and understand their relevance to health outcomes.
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- Idyatul Hasanah
- Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia; Nursing Department, STIKES Yarsi Mataram, 83115, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia
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- Center for Woman, Family, and Disaster Studies, Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Galuh University, Ciamis, 46251, Indonesia
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Zhao D, Li Y, Zhou M, Wang Q, Li G, Qi M, Meng Y, Li P. The effect of mindfulness and psychological capital on mental health of breast cancer patients: Based on polynomial regression and response surface analysis. J Psychosoc Oncol 2023; 42:190-207. [PMID: 37435866 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2023.2233951] [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] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the combined effects of mindfulness and psychological capital on mental health of breast cancer patients and to examine the mediating effect of positive emotions in their relationship. METHODS A convenient sampling method was used in this study, and 522 breast cancer patients aged 18 to 59 who received chemotherapy in a tertiary cancer hospital were enrolled. Polynomial regression with response surface analysis was mainly employed to explore the relationship between mindfulness, psychological capital, and mental health. A block-variable approach was used to verify the mediating effect of positive emotions. RESULTS In cases of congruence, mental health was better when mindfulness and psychological capital were both high instead of being both low (the slope of the congruence was 0.540, p < 0.001); In cases of incongruence, poorer mental health was found in breast cancer patients with low psychological capital and high mindfulness compared with those who had high psychological capital and low mindfulness (the slope of the incongruence was -0.338, p < 0.001), and the combined effects were a positive curve (positive U-shaped) related to mental health (β = 0.102, p = 0.040). In addition, positive emotions played a mediating role in the relationship between the block variable (mindfulness and psychological capital) and mental health, and the indirect effect was 0.131. CONCLUSIONS This study expanded the research on the effects of mindfulness and psychological capital in improving mental health as well as the conflict between the two variables related to mental health by employing a new analytical technique among breast cancer patients.
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- Di Zhao
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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Sakamoto R, Hida Y, Shiozaki M, Motooka H, Koyama A. Efficacy of Comedy on Health-Related Quality of Life and Oxidative Stress in Cancer Survivors. Cureus 2023; 15:e42760. [PMID: 37654944 PMCID: PMC10468197 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cancer survivors have reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) due to impaired daily functioning. In addition, daily stress leads to worsening oxidative stress. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of laughter therapy on HRQOL and oxidative stress in cancer survivors. METHODS This before-and-after study asked cancer survivors to watch a 15-minute or longer comedy video over a four-week period to assess the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), EuroQOL 5 dimension 3-level (EQ-5D-3L), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), biological Antioxidant Potential (BAP), Reactive Oxygen Metabolites-derived compounds (d-ROMs), Oxidative Stress Index (OSI), and the antioxidant/oxidative stress ratio. RESULTS The nonparametric Friedman test showed significant increases from baseline in FACT-G and EQ-VAS scores and significant decreases in HADS-Anxiety and HADS-Depression scores. Post hoc analyses showed that these items commonly differed significantly at baseline versus three and four weeks after Bonferroni correction. T-test results in the biological analysis revealed small and moderate effects with significant differences in BAP (p < 0.01, d = 0.49), OSI (p = 0.03, d = 0.33), and BAP/d-ROMs (p < 0.01, d = 0.51). CONCLUSION These results suggest that daily comedy viewing may be an effective intervention to improve quality of life and antioxidant capacity in cancer survivors. Considering its safety, convenience, and low cost, it should be considered a high-value intervention for cancer survivors.
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- Ryo Sakamoto
- Psychosomatic Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, JPN
- Palliative Care, Centre for Palliative Care, Kindai University Hospital, Osakasayama City, JPN
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- Psychosomatic Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, JPN
- Palliative Care, Centre for Palliative Care, Kindai University Hospital, Osakasayama City, JPN
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- Psychology, Kindai University Faculty of Applied Sociology, Higashiosaka City, JPN
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- Psychology, Kindai University Faculty of Applied Sociology, Higashiosaka City, JPN
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- Psychosomatic Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, JPN
- Palliative Care, Centre for Palliative Care, Kindai University Hospital, Osakasayama City, JPN
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Williams S, Clarke S, Edginton T. Mindfulness for the self-management of negative coping, rumination and fears of compassion in people with cancer: An exploratory study. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2023; 6:e1761. [PMID: 36575110 PMCID: PMC10026318 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1761] [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: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer and its treatments have the potential to significantly impact mental health, provoking feelings of anxiety, depression, and distress, which can last long after treatment is over. One of the most rapidly emerging influences in the healthcare field is mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which are designed to cultivate present moment awareness, attentional flexibility, compassion and acceptance, to reduce physical and psychological distress. However, there is limited research into the efficacy of MBIs or disease specific MBIs in shifting negative coping, ruminative thinking and fears of compassion as primary outcomes in individuals with cancer. AIMS This exploratory study was designed to evaluate inter- and intra-individual change in the management of negative coping, rumination and fears of compassion, following a cancer-specific mindfulness-based intervention. METHODS AND RESULTS A single group, non-experimental, repeated measures study of 22 participants across six cancer care centres explored the efficacy of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer (MBCT-Ca) course. The Reliable Change Index (RCI) examined reliable clinical improvement, deterioration, or no change in individuals on the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (MACS), the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS) and the Fears of Compassion Scale (FCS). About 82% of participants (n = 18) saw an improvement in at least one measure. A significant decrease in primary outcome scores was observed in negative coping, ruminating and fears of self-compassion. There were significant correlations between the fear of self-compassion and depressive ruminating, fear of accepting compassion from others and showing it to others pre and post intervention. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that the MBCT-Ca programme may significantly reduce negative coping, ruminating and fears of self-compassion improving psychological health and wellbeing in cancer survivors.
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- Sian Williams
- Department of Psychology, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, City, University of London, London, UK
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Peng J, Madduri S, Clontz AD, Stewart DA. Clinical trial-identified inflammatory biomarkers in breast and pancreatic cancers. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1106520. [PMID: 37181043 PMCID: PMC10173309 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1106520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Breast cancer and pancreatic cancer are two common cancer types characterized by high prevalence and high mortality rates, respectively. However, breast cancer has been more well-studied than pancreatic cancer. This narrative review curated inflammation-associated biomarkers from clinical studies that were systematically selected for both breast and pancreatic cancers and discusses some of the common and unique elements between the two endocrine-regulated malignant diseases. Finding common ground between the two cancer types and specifically analyzing breast cancer study results, we hoped to explore potential feasible methods and biomarkers that may be useful also in diagnosing and treating pancreatic cancer. A PubMed MEDLINE search was used to identify articles that were published between 2015-2022 of different kinds of clinical trials that measured immune-modulatory biomarkers and biomarker changes of inflammation defined in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and pancreatic cancer patients. A total of 105 papers (pancreatic cancer 23, breast cancer 82) were input into Covidence for the title and abstract screening. The final number of articles included in this review was 73 (pancreatic cancer 19, breast cancer 54). The results showed some of the frequently cited inflammatory biomarkers for breast and pancreatic cancers included IL-6, IL-8, CCL2, CD8+ T cells and VEGF. Regarding unique markers, CA15-3 and TNF-alpha were two of several breast cancer-specific, and CA19 and IL-18 were pancreatic cancer-specific. Moreover, we discussed leptin and MMPs as emerging biomarker targets with potential use for managing pancreatic cancer based on breast cancer studies in the future, based on inflammatory mechanisms. Overall, the similarity in how both types of cancers respond to or result in further disruptive inflammatory signaling, and that point to a list of markers that have been shown useful in diagnosis and/or treatment method response or efficacy in managing breast cancer could potentially provide insights into developing the same or more useful diagnostic and treatment measurement inflammatory biomarkers for pancreatic cancer. More research is needed to investigate the relationship and associated inflammatory markers between the similar immune-associated biological mechanisms that contribute to breast and pancreatic cancer etiology, drive disease progression or that impact treatment response and reflect survival outcomes.
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- Jing Peng
- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
- Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, NC, United States
- *Correspondence: Delisha A. Stewart,
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Reangsing C, Punsuwun S, Keller K. Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231220617. [PMID: 38140816 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231220617] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We examined the effects of Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer and examined the moderating effects of participant characteristics, research methodologies, and features of interventions. METHODS We systematically searched 12 databases through November 2022 without date restrictions using the following search terms: (mindful* or meditation) AND (cancer OR neoplasm) AND (depress*). Studies included were primary studies evaluating MBIs in women with breast cancer who also had depression. Studies were included if they used a control group and were written in English. We used a random-effects model to compute effect sizes (ESs) using Hedges' g, forest plot, and Q and I2 statistics as measure of heterogeneity. We also requested moderator analyses. RESULTS We found 19 studies with 2139 participants (49.4 ± 8.3 years old) that met inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis and systematic review. Overall, women in MBI groups demonstrated significantly lower levels of depression (g = 0.48, 95% CI:0.159, 0.792, P < .001) compared to women in control groups. Regarding moderators, providing MBIs with a home assignment component showed a significantly greater effect on decreasing depressive symptoms (g = 1.75) compared to MBIs without a home assignment component (g = 0.20). When researchers used concealed allocation technique, the interventions demonstrated lower effects on depression than when concealed allocation (g = 0.11vs g = 1.33, P ≤ .001) was not reported. Additionally, when researchers reported high rates of sample attrition, they found a lower effect size on depression (β = -.019, Q = 3.97, P = .046) indicating that attrition moderates the effect. CONCLUSION MBIs are moderately effective interventions to reduce depressive symptoms among women with breast cancer. Clinicians might consider encouraging MBIs as adjunct/alternative treatments for women with breast cancer to manage symptoms of depression. Interventions that incorporat home assignments for practicing mindfulness are likely to have a greater effect on reducing depressive symptoms. Additionally, methods including concealed allocation and attrition rate were moderators of the effects of MBIs on depression in women with breast cancer.
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- Chuntana Reangsing
- Mae Fah Luang University, Chiangrai, Thailand
- Nursing Innovation Research and Resource Unit, Mae Fah Luaung University, Thailand
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Sakki SE, Penttinen HM, Hilgert OM, Volanen SM, Saarto T, Raevuori A. Mindfulness is associated with improved psychological well-being but no change in stress biomarkers in breast cancer survivors with depression: a single group clinical pilot study. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:518. [PMID: 36510201 PMCID: PMC9743600 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02116-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this clinical single group pilot study was to assess mental well-being, psychological symptoms, and a set of stress biomarkers among breast cancer survivors with high depressive symptoms undergoing the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. METHODS Participants included 23 curatively treated breast cancer survivors from the Helsinki University Central Hospital with clinically significant symptoms of depression (Beck Depression Inventory > 13, and assessed by a psychiatrist), at 1-year post-operative follow-up. Mental wellbeing and psychological symptoms were assessed with self-reported questionnaires (Resilience Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, World Health Organization Quality of Life-questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Insomnia Severity Index); in addition, stress response was assessed with biomarkers (cortisol, adrenocorticotropine, and high-sensitivity-CRP from blood; 24 h-cortisol from urine). All measures were addressed at baseline, mid-program (4 weeks after baseline) and at the completion of the 8-week MBSR program. Engagement to the independent mindfulness home practice was collected with a diary. RESULTS From baseline to the completion of the 8-week MBSR program, we observed significant increases in resilience (d = 0.60, p = 0.005), and quality of life (d = 0.92, p = 0.002), and significant reductions in symptoms of depression (d = - 1.17, p < 0.0001), anxiety (d = - 0.87, p < 0.0001), insomnia (d = - 0.58, p = 0.006), and marginally significant reduction in perceived stress (d = - 0.40, p = 0.09). We found no changes in self-compassion or mindfulness skills, nor in the stress biomarkers during or at the completion of the program. There was no association between the engagement time to the independent mindfulness practice and any of the outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Attending the MBSR program was associated with increased wellbeing and reduced psychological symptoms in breast cancer survivors with clinically significant symptoms of depression. However, these favorably experienced changes did not transfer to the level of stress biomarkers during the 8-week program. Lack of association between the engagement in the mindfulness home practice and change in outcomes suggests that in the studied range of practice time, other qualities of MBSR despite the amount of independent practice may have a more important role for the improved wellbeing. Trial registration ISRCTN12326308 at 16/02/2021, retrospectively registered.
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- Silja Emilia Sakki
- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Palliative Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ,Cancer Society of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Public Health, Clinicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.428673.c0000 0004 0409 6302Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Palliative Centre, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Public Health, Clinicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland ,grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Department of Psychiatry, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Mosher CE, Secinti E, Johns SA, Kroenke K, Rogers LQ. Comparative responsiveness and minimally important difference of Fatigue Symptom Inventory (FSI) scales and the FSI-3 in trials with cancer survivors. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2022; 6:82. [PMID: 35870034 PMCID: PMC9308850 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00488-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Fatigue is a highly prevalent and disabling symptom in cancer survivors. Although many measures have been developed to assess survivors’ fatigue, their ability to accurately capture change following intervention has rarely been assessed in post-treatment survivors. Ultra-brief fatigue measures are preferable in clinical practice but have limited evidence supporting their use with cancer survivors. We examined the psychometric properties of four Fatigue Symptom Inventory (FSI) measures, including the new FSI-3, in cancer survivors. Examined properties included responsiveness to change and minimally important differences (MIDs).
Methods
We analyzed data from three randomized controlled trials with post-treatment cancer survivors (N = 328). Responsiveness to change was evaluated by comparing standardized response means for survivors who reported their fatigue as being better, the same, or worse at 2–3 months. Responsiveness to intervention was assessed via effect sizes, and MIDs were estimated by using several methods. We also computed area under the curve (AUC) values to assess FSI measures’ discriminative accuracy compared to an established cut-point.
Results
All FSI measures differentiated survivors who reported improvement at 2–3 months from those with stable fatigue, but did not uniformly differentiate worsening fatigue from stable fatigue. Measures showed similar levels of responsiveness to intervention, and MIDs ranged from 0.29 to 2.20 across FSI measures. AUC analyses supported the measures’ ability to detect significant fatigue.
Conclusions
Four FSI scales show similar responsiveness to change, and estimated MIDs can inform assessment of meaningful change in fatigue. The FSI-3 shows promise as an ultra-brief fatigue measure for survivors.
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Chewing Behavior Attenuates Lung-Metastasis-Promoting Effects of Chronic Stress in Breast-Cancer Lung-Metastasis Model Mice. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14235950. [PMID: 36497431 PMCID: PMC9740082 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14235950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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We assessed the effects of chewing behavior on the lung-metastasis-promoting impact of chronic psychological-stress in mice. Human breast-cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) were injected into the tail vein of female nude mice. Mice were randomly divided into stress, stress-with-chewing, and control groups. We created chronic stress by placing mice in small transparent tubes for 45 min, 3 times a day for 7 weeks. Mice in the stress-with-chewing group were allowed to chew wooden sticks during the experimental period. The histopathological examination showed that chronic psychological-stress increased lung metastasis, and chewing behavior attenuated the stress-related lung metastasis of breast-cancer cells. Chewing behavior decreased the elevated level of the serum corticosterone, normalized the increased expression of glucocorticoid, and attenuated the elevated expression of adrenergic receptors in lung tissues. We also found that chewing behavior normalized the elevated expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, 4-hydroxynonenal, and superoxide dismutase 2 in lung tissues, induced by chronic stress. The present study demonstrated that chewing behavior could attenuate the promoting effects of chronic psychological-stress on the lung metastasis of breast-cancer cells, by regulating stress hormones and their receptors, and the downstream signaling-molecules, involving angiogenesis and oxidative stress.
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McCloy K, Hughes C, Dunwoody L, Marley J, Gracey J. Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on fatigue and psychological wellbeing in women with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials. Psychooncology 2022; 31:1821-1834. [PMID: 36221152 PMCID: PMC9828570 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer diagnosis and treatment can cause fatigue, stress and anxiety which can have a detrimental effect on patients, families and the wider community. Mindfulness-based interventions appear to have positive effects on managing these cancer-related symptoms. OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy of mindfulness on cancer related fatigue (CRF) and psychological well-being in female cancer patients. METHODS Five databases (CINHAL, Ovid Medline, Ovid Psych Info, Scopus, and Cochrane), and two trial registers (WHO and Clinicaltrials.gov) were searched for randomised control trials from inception to April 2021 and updated in August 2022. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4. The standardised mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to determine the intervention effect. Subgroup analysis was performed for adaptation to types of mindfulness, length of intervention and types of comparator used. RESULTS Twenty-one studies with a total of 2326 participants were identified. Mindfulness significantly improved CRF (SMD -0.81, 95% CI -1.17 to -0.44), depression (SMD-0.74, 95% CI -1.08 to -0.39) and anxiety (SMD -0.92, 95% CI -1.50 to -0.33). No effect was observed for quality of life (SMD 0.32, 95% CI -0.13-0.87) and sleep (SMD -0.65, 95% CI -1.34-0.04). Subgroup analysis revealed that there was little difference in SMD for adapted type of mindfulness (p = 0.42), wait list control compared to active comparator (p = 0.05) or length of intervention (p = 0.29). CONCLUSION Mindfulness appears to be effective in reducing CRF and other cancer related symptoms in women. Adaptations to mindfulness delivery did not have negative impact on results which may aid delivery in the clinical settings.
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Breathing-based meditation (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) increases sense of coherence. No-cost stress prevention. ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wu H, Li F, Zhang F. The efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction vs. standard or usual care in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Transl Cancer Res 2022; 11:4148-4158. [PMID: 36523321 PMCID: PMC9745358 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-22-2530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has become an alternative intervention for cancer patients, but its impact on depression and quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer patients remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of MBSR vs. standard or usual care to relieve psychological stress in patients with breast cancer. METHODS According to the PICOS principles, databases [PubMed, Cochrane Database, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Scientific Journal Database (VIP), and Wanfang Database] were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the evaluation of MBSR vs. standard or usual care for patients with breast cancer, the outcome variables included depression, stress, anxiety, fatigue, sleep and QOL. Review Manager 5.4 was used to evaluate the effects of the results among selected articles. Forest plots and funnel plots were also performed. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. RESULTS The final analysis included 14 studies with a total of 2,224 patients (1,138 in the MBSR group and 1,086 in the control group). The overall results of risk of bias assessment showed that the reporting bias among articles was high, and other bias was relatively moderate. Funnel plots and Egger's tests showed that there was no significant publication bias. Compared with standard or usual care, MBSR effectively relieved the psychological stress [mean difference (MD), -1.72; 95% confidence interval (CI): (-2.53, -0.92); P<0.0001] and anxiety [standardized mean difference (SMD), -1.36; 95% CI: (-2.13, -0.60); P=0.0005] of breast cancer patients, and improved depression [SMD, -0.62; 95% CI: (-1.20, -0.03); P=0.04] and sleep status [MD, -0.42; 95% CI: (-0.73, -0.10), P=0.009]. However, it had no significant effect on fatigue [SMD, -0.97; 95% CI: (-2.24, 0.31); P=0.14] or QOL [MD, 1.95; 95% CI: (-3.15, 7.05); P=0.45]. CONCLUSIONS MBSR was better than standard or usual care for relieving psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep in patients with breast cancer. Considering the limitations of this article, such as high risk of bias and high heterogeneity of included studies, the interpretation of this conclusion should be cautious.
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- Oncology Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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Chen L, Ren T, Tan Y, Li H. Global trends of research on depression in breast cancer: A bibliometric study based on VOSviewer. Front Psychol 2022; 13:969679. [PMID: 36225676 PMCID: PMC9549926 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.969679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Depression is common psychiatric morbidity in breast cancer survivors, seriously affecting patients’ quality of life and mental health. A growing body of research has investigated depression in breast cancer. However, no visual bibliometric analysis was conducted in this field. This study aimed to visualize the literature to identify hotspots and frontiers in research on breast cancer and depression. Methods The publications related to depression in breast cancer were retrieved in the Web of Science Core Collection between 1 January 2002 and 17 March 2022. VOSviewer was used to identify co-occurrences and collaborations among countries, institutions, and keywords. CiteSpace was used to detect keyword bursts. Results A total of 7,350 articles and reviews related to depression in breast cancer were identified. From 2002 to 2022, the United States and the People’s Republic of China were the most productive countries in this field. The University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Toronto were the most productive institutions in this field. The Journal of Psycho-oncology, followed by Supportive Care in Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology, had the most publications on depression in breast cancer. Of the top 10 journals, seven were from the United States, two were from England, and one was from Germany. Five research hotspots of depression in breast cancer were identified by co-word analysis. Research on post-traumatic growth, spiritual interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical activity, and symptom cluster management of depression in breast cancer was relatively mature in the core hotspots. Burst detection of keywords on depression in breast cancer showed the latest hotspots, such as mental health, cancer survivor mortality, and activity. Conclusion The research on depression in breast cancer is growing. Attention should be paid to the latest hotspots, such as mental health, cancer survivor, mortality, exercise, and physical activity.
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Marinovic DA, Hunter RL. Examining the interrelationships between mindfulness-based interventions, depression, inflammation, and cancer survival. CA Cancer J Clin 2022; 72:490-502. [PMID: 35709081 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Depression is highly prevalent in those diagnosed with cancer and is also associated with poorer prognostic outcomes. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with cancer. The objective of this review was to investigate whether mindfulness practices can improve survival and, if so, what mechanisms of action may contribute to these outcomes. Although no long-term studies have investigated this hypothesis, the current literature supports an inflammatory basis for depression, implicating proinflammatory cytokines and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction as contributing factors. Markers of inflammation, such as interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and cortisol, are all found at elevated concentrations in many depressed individuals. These exact mechanisms are associated with higher mortality in patients with cancer. Mindfulness has been studied for its effects on cytokine and cortisol levels, and there are promising data to support that the intervention can measurably decrease inflammation. Therefore, it is conceivable that mindfulness programs can affect survival in this population. There are limited data on the long-term effects of mindfulness on depression and inflammatory markers in patients with cancer, and there are potential barriers to the implementation of mindfulness-based interventions as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore these questions through longitudinal studies to establish a survival correlation. CA Cancer J Clin. 2022;72:490-502.
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- Debra A Marinovic
- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Arizona School of Health Sciences, A. T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Hematology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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[Investigation on mindfulness level of patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor after operation and analysis of its influencing factors]. BEIJING DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2022; 54. [PMID: 35950399 PMCID: PMC9385532 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2022.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the status quo of postoperative mindfulness level in patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors, to analyze its influencing factors, and to provide targeted support for the patients, in order to provide evidence for clinical support. METHODS A total of 452 patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor who were admitted to the Peking University School of Stomatology from January 2021 to June 2021 were followed up by convenience sampling method, the general information questionnaire, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the 10-item perceived stress scale, and the self-esteem scale were used. The t test and analysis of variance were used to compare the scores of mindfulness of the patients with different demographic characteristics after oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors, and the differences of mindfulness levels between the patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors and the normal population were compared by the Z test, Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the scores of mindfulness and perceived stress and self-esteem. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of mindfulness levels. RESULTS A total of 439 valid questionnaires were collected. The average score of postoperative mindfulness of the patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor was 120.28±13.86. The scores of each dimension from high to low were as follows: act with awareness, non-judging, describing, observing, and non-reacting. Compared with the normal population, the patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor showed significant differences in the total scores and scores of various dimensions after surgery. The t test and ANOVA showed that different duration of disease, age, residence, education, marital status, per capita monthly income, occupation, and medical payment methods had influences on postoperative mindfulness level of the patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor (P < 0.10). Spearman correlation analysis showed that the level of mindfulness was negatively correlated with the level of perceived stress, and positively correlated with the level of self-esteem. The duration of illness, marital status, stress perception and self-esteem were included in the regression equation, suggesting that postoperative mindfulness levels of the patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor had an important effect. CONCLUSION Patients with oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors have low postoperative mindfulness, which is related to duration of disease, marital status, and the level of perceived stress. Medical staff should identify this group as soon as possible, provide effective psychological intervention, help to improve the level of mindfulness, and strive to improve the patients'mental health.
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Chayadi E, Baes N, Kiropoulos L. The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on symptoms of depression, anxiety, and cancer-related fatigue in oncology patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269519. [PMID: 35834503 PMCID: PMC9282451 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly being integrated into oncological treatment to mitigate psychological distress and promote emotional and physical well-being. This review aims to provide the most recent evaluation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) treatments, in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and CRF in oncology populations. Methods A search using the following search terms was conducted: (mindful* OR mindfulness* OR mindfulness-based* OR MBI* OR MBCT OR MBSR OR MBCR) AND (Oncol* OR cancer OR neoplasm OR lymphoma OR carcinoma OR sarcoma) to obtain relevant publications from five databases: PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, and MEDLINE by EC, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global from January 2000 to February 2022. 36 independent studies (n = 1677) were evaluated for their overall effect sizes (using random-effects models), subgroup analyses, and quality appraisals. Evaluations were performed separately for non-randomized (K = 20, n = 784) and randomized controlled trials (K = 16, n = 893). Results The results showed that MBIs have significant medium effects in reducing symptoms of depression (Hedges’ g = 0.43), anxiety (Hedges’ g = 0.55) and CRF (Hedges’ g = 0.43), which were maintained at least three months post-intervention. MBIs were also superior in reducing symptoms of anxiety (Hedges’ g = 0.56), depression (Hedges’ g = 0.43), and CRF (Hedges’ g = 0.42) in oncology samples relative to control groups. The superiority of MBIs to control groups was also maintained at least three months post-intervention for anxiety and CRF symptoms, but not for depressive symptoms. The risk of bias of the included studies were low to moderate. Conclusions This review found that MBIs reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety and CRF in oncology populations. Systematic review registration PROSPERO: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews: CRD42020143286.
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- Ellentika Chayadi
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Salvador C, Mark P, Hoenemeyer T, McDonald V. Prospective feasibility study of a mindfulness-based program for breast cancer patients in the southeastern US. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2022; 49:101639. [PMID: 35841719 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101639] [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: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness interventions can improve psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) in cancer survivors. Few mindfulness programs for cancer recovery exist in Southeastern U.S. The primary objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for breast cancer patients in Birmingham, Alabama. The secondary objective was to explore potential program effects on mindfulness skills and QoL. METHODS This study was a prospective, quasi-experimental feasibility study conducted over 10 months at a university hospital. Feasibility was achieved if 80% of eligible patients screened enrolled in the study and 70% of enrolled patients attended all 8 program sessions. Effectiveness was estimated by changes in mindfulness and QoL indicators measured with validated scales administered at 3 time points and assessed with a non-parametric Friedman test. Sessions included meditation, yoga, and an attention practice called body scan. There were 3 groups of 2-5 patients. RESULTS The sample totaled 12 patients. Forty-four percent (12/27) of eligible patients enrolled in the study, and two out of 12 enrolled patients completed 8 program sessions, resulting in 16.7% (2/12) retention. However, more than half (66.7%) of participants completed at least 7 sessions. Between baseline and 8-week follow-up, patients demonstrated statistically significant improvements in distress, general wellbeing, and fatigue-related QoL. CONCLUSIONS Feasibility objectives were not achieved. However, a majority of participants (66.7%) completed 7 of 8 program sessions. Program effects were promising for distress, fatigue, and wellbeing. Results warrant further research on MBSR-like programs for breast cancer patients in Alabama.
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- Carolina Salvador
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Hematology/Oncology, 615 18th St S, Suite 2500, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States.
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Hematology/Oncology, 615 18th St S, Suite 2500, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Hematology/Oncology, 615 18th St S, Suite 2500, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Hematology/Oncology, 615 18th St S, Suite 2500, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
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Bahcivan O, Estapé T, Gutierrez-Maldonado J. Efficacy of New Mindfulness-Based Swinging Technique Intervention: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Among Women With Breast Cancer. Front Psychol 2022; 13:863857. [PMID: 35859820 PMCID: PMC9291217 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.863857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Objective Combining 3rd-wave-therapies with Cognitive-Behavioural-Therapy (CBT) has increased in recent years. Usually these therapies require longer sessions which therefore increases the psychotherapy drop-out rate for cancer patients for multiple medical reasons. This inspired intervention of a shorter 20 min-long mindfulness-therapy (MBST) to be developed for Breast-Cancer-patients (BC). Method This pilot randomised controlled trial was to assess the immediate-outcome of the MBST-intervention for its efficacy for BC-patients by using the Pearson Chi-square test, Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact test, and McNemar test for categorical variables; Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon test for the continuous variables. The Emotion Thermometer, State Trait Anxiety Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease, and Beck's Hopelessness Scale were used for measuring the intervention outcomes. One hundred seventy-three BC patients were randomly assigned in two-groups (equal-mean-age, p = 0.417). Control-Group (CG, n = 82) received cognitive-disputation-technique a form-of-CBT, and Intervention-Group (IG, n = 74) received MBST. The directives are given to IG: psychoeducation about Mindfulness, and to imagine themselves swinging-in a peaceful environment. When the patients imagine their swing going up, they physically take a deep-breath, and when going down they physically release their breath, and this process is repeated. Result Outcomes post-treatment showed significant higher-improvement in IG in all the assessed-measurements, with large-effect-size: anxiety (p < 0,05, r = 0,67) and depression-levels (p < 0,05, r = 0,71); anxiety-trait (p < 0,05; r = 0,79) reduced, it increases self-efficacy for managing-disease (p < 0,05, r = 0,82) as-well-as hopefulness (p < 0,05, r = 0,61) and saturation-level measured by pulse-meter/oximeter (p < 0,05, r = 0,51). Conclusion MBST is an efficacious intervention to reduce psychotherapy session time for immediate relief from clinical anxiety and hopelessness as well as increase self-efficacy and improve tranquillity for BC-women. It may have a particular clinical significance for supporting patient's adherence to treatment. Although in this pilot sample MBST was found to be effective for short-term-outcome, its efficacy for longer-term-outcome should be examined in future trials. Additionally, breathing laps can be increased possibly for a greater result on rise of saturation levels of patients.
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- Ozan Bahcivan
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Psiko-Onkologlar Dernegi (Turkish Psycho-Oncological Association), Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Mindfulness Meditation as Psychosocial Support in the Breast Cancer Experience: A Case Report. Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:bs12070216. [PMID: 35877286 PMCID: PMC9312008 DOI: 10.3390/bs12070216] [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: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In the last decade, Mindfulness-based interventions have been increasingly used in health care settings, particularly in the context of cancer. Research documents the efficacy of these interventions for decreasing the burdens of stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disorders, and other symptoms. This article describes the case report of a patient with breast cancer, highlighting her personality, defense mechanisms, and traumatization connected with the disease. General information about the patient’s personal and medical history is presented in addition to the trajectory of psychoncological support, focusing on objectives, intervention strategies based on Mindfulness, and outcomes. The intervention is a combination of individual and group therapies, with particular reference to the use of Mindfulness in a group setting. The goal is to provide the patient with both a peer sharing experience as well as the tools to manage psychoemotional reactions through the development of awareness and a better relationship with herself. The main hypothesized consequences are an increase in self-esteem and coping strategies, which are necessary for a successful adaptation to cancer. The objective of the Mindfulness intervention is to promote the maintenance of an adequate Quality of Life (QoL) and psychological well-being, during and after treatment, transferring these skills into daily life.
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Utilization of Mind–Body Intervention for Integrative Health Care of COVID-19 Patients and Survivors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116618. [PMID: 35682203 PMCID: PMC9180827 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Recent findings suggest a correlation between COVID-19 and diabetes, although the underlying causes are still little understood. COVID-19 infection tends to induce severe symptoms in patients with underlying diabetes, increasing their mortality rate. Moreover, COVID-19 itself appears to be a diabetogenic factor. In addition, mental health conditions, such as depression due to lockdown and anxiety about infection, were found to affect glycemic control and immunity, highlighting the importance of mental health care during the pandemic. Mind–Body Intervention (MBI), which includes meditation, yoga, and qigong, has emerged as a tool for mental health management due to its effects on stress reduction and the promotion of mental and physical well-being. Here, we review the latest randomized controlled trials to determine the effects of MBI on glycemic control and the immune system and discuss the underlying mechanisms by which MBI facilitates the virtuous cycle of stress management, glycemic control, and immune modulation. Furthermore, we examine the actual utilization of MBI during the COVID-19 pandemic era through recent studies. With proper online education, non-pharmacological MBI may be more widely used as an important tool for self-health care that complements the usual treatment of COVID-19 patients and survivors.
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Huberty J, Bhuiyan N, Eckert R, Larkey L, Petrov M, Todd M, Mesa R. Insomnia as an Unmet Need in Chronic Hematologic Cancer Patients: A study design of a randomized controlled trial evaluating a consumer-based meditation app for treatment of sleep disturbance (Preprint). JMIR Res Protoc 2022; 11:e39007. [PMID: 35776489 PMCID: PMC9288097 DOI: 10.2196/39007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background To address the need for long-term, accessible, nonpharmacologic interventions targeting sleep in patients with chronic hematological cancer, we propose the first randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of a consumer-based mobile meditation app, Calm, on sleep disturbance in this population. Objective This study aims to test the efficacy of daily meditation delivered via Calm compared with a health education podcast control group in improving the primary outcome of self-reported sleep disturbance, as well as secondary sleep outcomes, including sleep impairment and sleep efficiency; test the efficacy of daily meditation delivered via Calm compared with a health education podcast control group on inflammatory markers, fatigue, and emotional distress; and explore free-living use during a 12-week follow-up period and the sustained effects of Calm in patients with chronic hematological cancer. Methods In a double-blinded randomized controlled trial, we will recruit 276 patients with chronic hematological cancer to an 8-week app-based wellness intervention—the active, daily, app-based meditation intervention or the health education podcast app control group, followed by a 12-week follow-up period. Participants will be asked to use their assigned app for at least 10 minutes per day during the 8-week intervention period; complete web-based surveys assessing self-reported sleep disturbance, fatigue, and emotional distress at baseline, 8 weeks, and 20 weeks; complete sleep diaries and wear an actigraphy device during the 8-week intervention period and at 20 weeks; and complete blood draws to assess inflammatory markers (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, and C-reactive protein) at baseline, 8 weeks, and 20 weeks. Results This project was funded by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (R01CA262041). The projects began in April 2022, and study recruitment is scheduled to begin in October 2022, with a total project duration of 5 years. We anticipate that we will be able to achieve our enrollment goal of 276 patients with chronic hematological cancers within the allotted project time frame. Conclusions This research will contribute to broader public health efforts by providing researchers and clinicians with an evidence-based commercial product to improve sleep in the long term in an underserved and understudied cancer population with a high incidence of sleep disturbance. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05294991; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05294991 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/39007
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- College of Health solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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Yuan Y, Wang Z, Shao Y, Xu X, Lu F, Xie F, Sun W. Dispositional Mindfulness and Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Emergency Nurses: Multiple Mediating Roles of Coping Styles and Emotional Exhaustion. Front Psychol 2022; 13:787100. [PMID: 35391967 PMCID: PMC8982862 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.787100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the relationships between dispositional mindfulness (DM) and their post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) of emergency nurses, and the mediating effects of coping styles and emotional exhaustion (EE). Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted to collect data on DM, coping styles, EE, and PTSS among 571 emergency nurses from 20 hospitals in Chongqing, China. Correlation and structural equation models (SEMs) were used to evaluate the relationship among variables. Results Emergency nurses with lower dispositional mindfulness, higher emotional exhaustion and preference for negative coping (NC) revealed more PTSS. The effect of NC on PTSS was partially mediated by emotional exhaustion. Negative coping and emotional exhaustion played concurrent and sequential mediating roles between dispositional mindfulness and PTSS. Conclusion This study has made a significant contribution to existing literature. It was suggested to develop interventions aimed at enhancing mindfulness, reducing negative coping strategies, and alleviating emotional exhaustion, which may be effective at reducing or alleviating post-traumatic stress symptoms of emergency nurses.
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- Yuan Yuan
- First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, China
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- School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhang Y, Li J, Hu X. The effectiveness of dignity therapy on hope, quality of life, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 132:104273. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Abbas Q, Arooj N, Baig KB, Khan MU, Khalid M, Shahzadi M. A clinical trial of cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric comorbidity and quality of life with Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy (CPdC). BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:222. [PMID: 35351037 PMCID: PMC8966166 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03863-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer is a common worldwide illness; it evokes psychological distress at different stages, during chemotherapy patient perceives a variety of psychiatric symptoms due to various medication side-effects and psychological distress. Studies have shown a significant impact of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in the management of psychiatric symptoms during chemotherapy. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of CBT for depression, anxiety, stress, death anxiety, satisfaction with life, and self-esteem among cancer patients during chemotherapy (CPdC). METHODS Place and duration of the study: Department of Applied Psychology, Government College University Faisalabad in collaboration with Department of Oncology, Allied Hospital Faisalabad from November 20, 2020 and July 31, 2021. A total of 90 cancer patients were enrolled. 70 out of 90 met the eligibility criteria and 60 participants fulfilled all requirements. Participants were randomly allocated to four different groups. The pre-assessment screening was started along with the first trial of chemotherapy. The CBT-based treatment plan was formulated and one session per week was given to each patient for 3 to 4 months. Participants' age range was 18-65 years (M ± SD = 47.51 ± 12.36. Demographic form, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) were administered. Descriptive, t-test, and repeated measure ANOVA statistics were used to investigate the findings. RESULTS Results indicated significant mean difference on the variable of depression, anxiety and stress across four conditions (i.e. F(2, 56) = 39.55, p < .000, η2 = .679; F(2,56) = 73.32, p < .000, η2 = .797; F(2,56) = 119.77, p < .000, η2 = .865 respectively). On death anxiety significant difference across four conditions was found (F(2,56) = 22.71, p < .000, η2 = .549) with large effect size. Furthermore, findings indicated significant mean difference on the variable of satisfaction with life and self-esteem across four conditions was found (F(2,56) = 22.05, p < .000, η2 = .542; F(2,56) = 36.19, p < .000, η2 = .660) with large effect size. CONCLUSION It is concluded that CBT played a very effective role to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress-related psychiatric symptoms. CBT reduces the level of death anxiety and improving the quality of life and level of self-esteem among CPdC. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study trial was registered in the Thai Clinical Trial Registry-TCTR ( TCTR20201113002 ).
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- Qasir Abbas
- Department of Applied Psychology, Government College University Faisalabad, Zakid Block 1st floor, Main Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- grid.411786.d0000 0004 0637 891XDepartment of Applied Psychology, Government College University Faisalabad, Zakid Block 1st floor, Main Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan
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- Department of Professional Psychology, Bahria University Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- grid.411786.d0000 0004 0637 891XDepartment of Applied Psychology, Government College University Faisalabad, Zakid Block 1st floor, Main Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan
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- grid.444767.20000 0004 0607 1811Department of Clinical Oncology, Medical University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan
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- grid.411786.d0000 0004 0637 891XDepartment of Applied Psychology, Government College University Faisalabad, Zakid Block 1st floor, Main Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan
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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022; 29:432-445. [DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09862-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mental and Behavioural Responses to Bahá'í Fasting: Looking behind the Scenes of a Religiously Motivated Intermittent Fast Using a Mixed Methods Approach. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14051038. [PMID: 35268012 PMCID: PMC8912886 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background/Objective: Historically, fasting has been practiced not only for medical but also for religious reasons. Bahá’ís follow an annual religious intermittent dry fast of 19 days. We inquired into motivation behind and subjective health impacts of Bahá’í fasting. Methods: A convergent parallel mixed methods design was embedded in a clinical single arm observational study. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted before (n = 7), during (n = 8), and after fasting (n = 8). Three months after the fasting period, two focus group interviews were conducted (n = 5/n = 3). A total of 146 Bahá’í volunteers answered an online survey at five time points before, during, and after fasting. Results: Fasting was found to play a central role for the religiosity of interviewees, implying changes in daily structures, spending time alone, engaging in religious practices, and experiencing social belonging. Results show an increase in mindfulness and well-being, which were accompanied by behavioural changes and experiences of self-efficacy and inner freedom. Survey scores point to an increase in mindfulness and well-being during fasting, while stress, anxiety, and fatigue decreased. Mindfulness remained elevated even three months after the fast. Conclusion: Bahá’í fasting seems to enhance participants’ mindfulness and well-being, lowering stress levels and reducing fatigue. Some of these effects lasted more than three months after fasting.
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Psychosocial protective interventions associated with a better quality of life and psychological wellbeing for African American/Black female breast cancer survivors: an integrative review. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:1093-1114. [PMID: 34417643 PMCID: PMC8787847 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06425-0] [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: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE This integrative review provides an overview of current psychosocial interventions and qualitative studies exploring African American Breast Cancer Survivors (AABCS)' psychosocial wellbeing. METHODS We conducted a search of five databases: PubMed, Academic Search Ultimate, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Peer-reviewed articles written in English and published from 2011 to May 26, 2021 were included. We critically appraised intervention studies and qualitative studies using established frameworks. RESULTS Of the 633 unique studies identified, seven interventions and twenty-one qualitative studies were included. Analysis of the interventions revealed the importance of alleviating structural barriers and facilitating peer support for AABCS. Analysis of the qualitative studies revealed seven themes: (1) spirituality/religion, (2) social support, (3) cultural perceptions of BC, (4) lack of representation, (5) negative impacts of treatment, (6) healthcare system experience, and (7) barriers to psychosocial care. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights the dearth of psychosocial interventions created specifically for AABCS. The qualitative literature in this review elucidates the unique psychosocial challenges that AABCS experience, providing rich data to inform the creation of future culturally competent interventions in this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS This review found spirituality and social support to be protective factors for AABCS' psychosocial wellbeing. Further research using rigorous methodologies is needed to further evaluate how to most effectively alleviate structural barriers that AABCS face in obtaining long-term support.
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Zhang JY, Li SS, Meng LN, Zhou YQ. Effectiveness of a nurse-led Mindfulness-based Tai Chi Chuan (MTCC) program on Posttraumatic Growth and perceived stress and anxiety of breast cancer survivors. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2022; 13:2023314. [PMID: 35140880 PMCID: PMC8820790 DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2021.2023314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With the development of positive psychology, posttraumatic growth research on cancer patients has attracted increasing attention from researchers. It is immensely important to effectively increase the posttraumatic growth level of cancer patients and improve their quality of life. OBJECTIVES To investigate the effectiveness of a nurse-led mindfulness-based Tai Chi Chuan (MTCC) programme for increasing posttraumatic growth (PTG) and decreasing the perceived stress and anxiety of breast cancer survivors. METHODS A RCT was conducted. Participants were randomly assigned to either the MTCC group or the control group. The programme included 59 women with stage I-III breast cancer. Participants in the intervention group participated in a nurse-led 8-week, twice a week, one-hour per day mindfulness-based exercise programme. The effectiveness of the intervention was measured three times (T1 - before intervention; T2 - after intervention; T3 - one year after intervention) using validated scales, including the PTG inventory (PTGI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). A repeated-measure analysis of variance model was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Compared with the wait-list control group, the PTG level in the MTCC group was much higher after the 8-week intervention and the follow-up (F = 374.98, P < .000). The results showed that MTCC increased the level of PTG, and the effect persisted 1 year after intervention. In addition, PSS (F = 55.22, P < .000) and SAS (F = 148.92, P < .000) scores were significantly decreased at T2 and T3. CONCLUSION The research preliminarily revealed that the MTCC programme was simple, effective, and more suitable to clinical nurses which should be recommended to cancer survivors to promote their recovery.
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- Department of Nursing Science, Harbin Medical University, Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Huzhou Normal University, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing Science, Harbin Medical University, Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing Science, Harbin Medical University, Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China
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The effect of mindfulness-based interventions on immunity-related biomarkers: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clin Psychol Rev 2022; 92:102124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2022.102124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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McFarland DC, Riba M, Grassi L. Clinical Implications of Cancer Related Inflammation and Depression: A Critical Review. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2021; 17:287-294. [PMID: 35444703 PMCID: PMC8985467 DOI: 10.2174/1745017902117010287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are problematic in cancer settings. In addition to poor quality of life, depression is associated with worsened survival. Patients who develop depression that responds to treatment have the same cancer-related survival as those patients who never had depression. Although depression in patients with cancer is common, it is often unrecognized, untreated, or at best, undertreated. There remains untapped potential for underlying cancer-related biology associated with depression to help clinicians correctly identify depressed cancer patients and orchestrate appropriate treatments to address cancer-related depression. Biologically, inflammation has been most vigorously described in its association with depression in otherwise healthy patients and to a significant extent in patients with medical illness. This association is especially relevant to patients with cancer since so many aspects of cancer induce inflammation. In addition to cancer itself, its treatments (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and systemic therapies) and associated factors (e.g., smoking, obesity, aging) are all associated with increased inflammation that can drive immunological changes in the brain followed by depression. This critical review investigates the relationship between depression and cancer-related inflammation. It investigates several hypotheses that support these relationships in cancer patients. Special attention is given to the data that support certain inflammatory markers specific to both cancer and depression, the neurobiological mechanisms by which inflammation can impact neurotransmitters and neurocircuits in the brain, and the data addressing interventions that reduce inflammation and depression in cancer patients, and future directions.
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Wang G, Li Z, Luo X, Wei R, Liu H, Yang J, Lyu J, Jiang X. Effects of nurse-led supportive-expressive group intervention for post-traumatic growth among breast cancer survivors: A randomized clinical trial. J Nurs Scholarsh 2021; 54:434-444. [PMID: 34898001 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Post-traumatic growth induced from cancer diagnosis and treatment could benefit the prognosis of cancer survivors, but intervention based on self-disclosure in group is limited. OBJECTIVE Aimed to examine the effectiveness of a supportive-expressive group intervention on post-traumatic growth. The impact of the intervention on anxiety and depression were also explored. DESIGN This randomized clinical trial enrolled patients from June 2017 to September 2018 with a one-month follow-up. Data collectors were blinded to patient grouping. SETTING A single center study in Chengdu, China. PARTICIPANTS One hundred sixty-eight participants who met the eligibility criteria were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 84) or control group (n = 84); 46 were excluded and 122 patients finished the one-month follow-up. METHODS Participants in the intervention group received nurse-led support intervention focusing on topics such as "Being a Patient", "Interpersonal Relationships", "Journey for Recovery", and "Planning the Future" while participants in the control group received health education, rehabilitation training etc. according to the nursing routine of breast cancer patients. The intervention was designed in accordance with the diagnosis and treatment process as well as patient needs. Participants in both groups were evaluated three times (T1-baseline before the intervention, T2-end of the intervention, and T3-1 month follow up). Post-traumatic growth, anxiety and depression were evaluated. RESULTS Participants in the intervention group reported higher level of post-traumatic growth (p < 0.01 or 0.05) and reduced anxiety and depression (p < 0.01 or 0.05 and p < 0.01 or 0.05). The multilevel model indicated that the intervention significantly promoted post-traumatic growth (βT3 = 7.87, p < 0.05) and dimensions of relating to others (βT3 = 4.26, p < 0.001), personal strength (βT3 = 4.27, p < 0.01), appreciation of life (βT3 = 8.69, p < 0.001), and new possibilities (βT3 = 1.91, p < 0.05), anxiety (βT3 = -3.63, p < 0.001), and depression (βT3 = -2.27, p < 0.001), but had no effect on the dimension of spiritual change. In addition, the multi-level model showed that patients with younger ages (β = -0.05~-0.52, p < 0.05-0.001), with high school and above education levels (β = 1.53~9.29, p < 0.01) and accompanied by husbands(β = -1.48~-8.51, p < 0.05) had more effective intervention and patients with religious belief had a better spiritual change level (β = 1.86, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These findings provide evidence for the potential effectiveness of the nurse-led intervention on positive benefits of post-traumatic growth and relieved anxiety and depression for Chinese breast cancer survivors and will inform the design and development of a large randomized controlled trial. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The supportive-expression group intervention can be applied independently by nurses. The four themes of self-disclosure can help patients grow after trauma, and this method can be used as a psychological support technique for breast cancer patients during hospitalization.
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- Guorong Wang
- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Psychological intervention to treat distress: An emerging frontier in cancer prevention and therapy. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2021; 1877:188665. [PMID: 34896258 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2021.188665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Psychological distress, such as chronic depression and anxiety, is a topical problem. In the context of cancer patients, prevalence rates of psychological distress are four-times higher than in the general population and often confer worse outcomes. In addition to evidence from epidemiological studies confirming the links between psychological distress and cancer progression, a growing body of cellular and molecular studies have also revealed the complex signaling networks which are modulated by psychological distress-derived chronic stress during cancer progression. In this review, aiming to uncover the intertwined networks of chronic stress-driven oncogenesis and progression, we summarize physiological stress response pathways, like the HPA, SNS, and MGB axes, that modulate the release of stress hormones with potential carcinogenic properties. Furthermore, we discuss in detail the mechanisms behind these chronic stimulations contributing to the initiation and progression of cancer through direct regulation of cancer hallmarks-related signaling or indirect promotion of cancer risk factors (including obesity, disordered circadian rhythms, and premature senescence), suggesting a novel research direction into cancer prevention and therapy on the basis of psychological interventions.
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Lindsay EK. Mindfulness interventions for offsetting health risk following early life stress: Promising directions. Brain Behav Immun Health 2021; 17:100338. [PMID: 34589821 PMCID: PMC8474678 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Early life stress (ELS), common to childhood maltreatment, socioeconomic disadvantage, and racial discrimination, is thought to create a proinflammatory phenotype that increases risk for poor health in adulthood. Systemic change is needed to address the root causes of ELS, but a substantial number of adults are already at increased health risk by virtue of ELS exposure. Interventions that target stress pathways have the potential to interrupt the trajectory from ELS to inflammatory disease risk in adulthood. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which train acceptance toward present-moment experience, have shown promise for reducing stress and improving a variety of stress-sensitive health outcomes. Although MBIs have primarily been conducted in more advantaged populations, evidence suggests that they may be uniquely effective for improving mental health and health-related quality of life among those with a history of ELS. Whether these effects extend to physical health remains unknown. To shed light on this question, I review evidence that MBIs influence inflammatory markers in at-risk samples, explore the promise of MBIs for improving stress-related health outcomes in diverse at-risk populations, and describe adaptations to MBIs that may increase their acceptability and efficacy in populations exposed to ELS. This prior work sets the stage for well-controlled RCTs to evaluate whether MBIs influence stress and inflammatory pathways among those exposed to ELS and for pragmatic and implementation trials focused on disseminating MBIs to reach these at-risk populations. Overall, the evidence assembled here shows the potential of MBIs for offsetting physical health risk related to ELS.
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- Emily K Lindsay
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychology 600 Old Engineering Hall, 3943 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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Danon N, Al-Gobari M, Burnand B, Rodondi PY. Are mind-body therapies effective for relieving cancer-related pain in adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychooncology 2021; 31:345-371. [PMID: 34545984 PMCID: PMC9291932 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether mind-body therapies are effective for relieving cancer-related pain in adults, since at least one-third of adults with cancer are affected by moderate or severe pain. METHODS We searched for all randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials that included adults (≥18 years) with cancer-related pain who were treated with mind-body therapies (mindfulness, hypnosis, yoga, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation) in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Science Citation Index, Web of Science, trials registers, and reference lists. The primary outcome was pain intensity. We calculated the standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and assessed the risk of bias. RESULTS We identified 40 primary studies involving a total of 3569 participants. The meta-analysis included 24 studies (2404 participants) and showed a significant effect of -0.39 (95% CI -0.62 to -0.16) with considerable heterogeneity (I2 = 86.3%, p < 0.001). After we excluded four "outlier" studies in sensitivity analyses, the effect size remained significant but weaker. There was a high risk of bias in all studies, for example, performance bias due to lack of participant blinding. Patients in multiple settings were included but many studies were of low quality. CONCLUSIONS Mind-body therapies may be effective in improving cancer pain, but the quality of the evidence is low. There is a need for further high-quality clinical trials.
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- Nadia Danon
- Pain Center and Center for Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Lausanne University Hospital and Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté) and Cochrane Switzerland, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté) and Cochrane Switzerland, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Family Medicine, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté) and Cochrane Switzerland, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté) and Cochrane Switzerland, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Family Medicine, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Depression is a prevalent comorbidity in cancer that significantly increases the risk for numerous negative health outcomes. This review updates the current evidence base for management of depression in cancer, highlighting new research directions based on the inflammatory hypothesis of depression. RECENT FINDINGS Research on pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for depression in cancer has shown mixed efficacy partly because of methodological issues arising from the phenomenology of depression in cancer. After decades of stagnancy, more recent high-quality clinical trials are beginning to provide an evidence base to guide treatment. Inflammatory cytokine-associated depression is a subtype of depression that may have particular relevance in cancer, opening new avenues to explore therapeutic targets and biobehavioral impacts of interventions, which may improve cancer outcomes. SUMMARY The continuum of severity in cancer-related depression is important to consider in management approaches. Choice of treatment should be personalized to the patient and their symptom profile as there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend any particular medication or psychotherapy over another. Psychological interventions should be considered first line for mild-to-moderate depression, and pharmacological treatment added for more severe depression, which can be optimally delivered within a collaborative care model. VIDEO ABSTRACT http://links.lww.com/YCO/A62.
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- Aliza A Panjwani
- Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
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- Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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BİLGİÇ G, CAN GURKAN O. Kadın Sağlığında Mindfulness (Bilinçli Farkındalık) ve Kullanım Alanları. İSTANBUL GELIŞIM ÜNIVERSITESI SAĞLIK BILIMLERI DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.38079/igusabder.760381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Chewing Behavior Attenuates the Tumor Progression-Enhancing Effects of Psychological Stress in a Breast Cancer Model Mouse. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11040479. [PMID: 33918787 PMCID: PMC8069186 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11040479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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We examined whether chewing behavior affects the tumor progression-enhancing impact of psychological stress. Human breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231) cells were inoculated into the mammary fat pads of athymic nude mice. The mice were assigned randomly to control, stress, and stress+chewing groups. Psychological stress was created by keeping mice in a transparent restraint cylinder for 45 min, three times a day, for 35 days after cell inoculation. Animals in the stress+chewing group were provided with a wooden stick for chewing on during the psychological stress period. Chewing behavior remarkably inhibited the tumor growth accelerated by the psychological stress. Immunohistochemical and Western blot findings revealed that chewing behavior during psychological stress markedly suppressed tumor angiogenesis and cell proliferation. In addition, chewing behavior decreased serum glucocorticoid levels and expressions of glucocorticoid and β2-adrenergic receptors in tumors. Chewing behavior decreased expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase and 4-hydroxynonenal, and increased expression of superoxide dismutase 2 in tumors. Our findings suggest that chewing behavior could ameliorate the enhancing effects of psychological stress on the progression of breast cancer, at least partially, through modulating stress hormones and their receptors, and the subsequent signaling pathways involving reactive oxygen and nitrogen species.
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Johns SA, Tarver WL, Secinti E, Mosher CE, Stutz PV, Carnahan JL, Talib TL, Shanahan ML, Faidley MT, Kidwell KM, Rand KL. Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on fatigue in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 160:103290. [PMID: 33675902 PMCID: PMC8200642 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to determine the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in improving fatigue-related outcomes in adult cancer survivors. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified from PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases and reference lists of included studies. Separate random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for fatigue and vitality/vigor. Twenty-three studies reporting on 21 RCTs (N = 2239) met inclusion criteria. MBIs significantly reduced fatigue compared to controls at post-intervention (g = 0.60, 95 % CI [0.36, 0.83]) and first follow-up (g = 0.42, 95 % CI [0.20, 0.64]). Likewise, MBIs significantly improved vitality/vigor at post-intervention (g = 0.39, 95 % CI [0.25, 0.52]) and first follow-up (g = 0.35, 95 % CI [0.03, 0.67]). The evidence grade was low due to risk of bias, substantial heterogeneity, and publication bias among studies. MBIs show promise in improving fatigue and vitality/vigor in cancer survivors. More rigorous trials are needed to address current gaps in the evidence base.
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- Shelley A Johns
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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