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Barboza-Salerno GE, Remillard A. Early Child Adversity and Delinquent Behavior in Foster Care Youth: Do Future Expectations and Sexual Identity Moderate the Mediating Role of Posttraumatic Stress? JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT TRAUMA 2023; 16:945-957. [PMID: 38045844 PMCID: PMC10689334 DOI: 10.1007/s40653-023-00548-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Purpose Delinquency in youth is a significant public health concern for individuals who experienced adversity and complex trauma as children. The present study explored the longitudinal associations between adverse child experiences and future engagement in delinquent behavior. Methods Using a sample of 1,245 foster youth who are aging out of the child welfare system, mediation, moderation, and moderated mediation analysis was used to test the mechanistic role of post-traumatic stress symptoms and the moderating role of sexual identity and positive future expectations on engagement in delinquent behavior. Results Results showed a positive and significant association between adverse child experiences and engagement in delinquent behavior. Post-traumatic stress symptoms partially mediated the ACEs-delinquency relationship. In addition, sexual minority youth and youth who were less optimistic about the future, but who experienced more ACEs, were at risk for heightened levels of post-traumatic stress. Conclusions Interventions that promote positive future outlooks may minimize the psychological sequelae of early child adversity and delinquent behavior particularly when tailored to the needs of sexual minority youth.
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- School of Public Affairs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 USA
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Knauer K, Bach A, Schäffeler N, Stengel A, Graf J. Personality Traits and Coping Strategies Relevant to Posttraumatic Growth in Patients with Cancer and Survivors: A Systematic Literature Review. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:9593-9612. [PMID: 36547168 PMCID: PMC9776882 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29120754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The possibility of positive psychological changes after cancer, namely, posttraumatic growth, is a growing field of research. Identifying personality traits and coping strategies related to posttraumatic growth may help find vulnerable individuals as well as promote helpful coping strategies to help more patients make positive changes at an early stage. The aim of this systematic literature review is to provide an overview of the quantitative data on coping strategies and personality traits associated with posttraumatic growth in patients with cancer and cancer survivors as well as the methods used in included studies. A systematic literature search was conducted using five databases (PubMed, PubPsych, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and PSYNDEXplus). The 70 reports of included studies assessed posttraumatic growth using questionnaires in a sample of patients with cancer or survivors. In addition, associations with a personality trait or coping strategy had to be examined cross-sectionally or longitudinally. All 1698 articles were screened for titles and abstracts by two authors, after which disputed articles were reviewed by a third author. Afterwards, articles were screened for full texts. Most studies had a cross-sectional design and used a sample of patients with breast cancer. Coping strategies have been researched more than personality factors. The personality traits of resilience, hardiness, dispositional positive affectivity, and dispositional gratitude seem to be related to posttraumatic growth, while the Big Five personality traits (openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) have been less researched and/or seem to be unrelated. The use of social support, religious coping, positive reframing, and reflection during illness as coping strategies seems to be related to posttraumatic growth. The findings can be used for the development of interventions. Future studies should investigate associations longitudinally.
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- Klara Knauer
- Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, Section Psychooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72070 Tübingen, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, Section Psychooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72070 Tübingen, Germany
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- Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, Section Psychooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72070 Tübingen, Germany
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- Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, Section Psychooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72070 Tübingen, Germany
- Charité Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Tübingen-Stuttgart, Section Psychooncology, University Hospital Tübingen, 72070 Tübingen, Germany
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The 22-Item Benefit Finding Scale: Validation and Application among Patients with Cervical Cancer in Ethnic Minority Areas of Southwestern China. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:8977011. [PMID: 36017019 PMCID: PMC9371820 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8977011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Recently, the Benefit Finding Scale (BFS) has been translated and culturally adapted for use in China. However, further validation of the instrument is required before it can be used in the management of patients with cervical cancer in China. In this study, we conducted the questionnaire survey and examined its properties. This methodological study was conducted at a tumor hospital located in southwestern China. Patients with cervical cancer who had been reexamined in the outpatient department of the hospital and hospitalized from June to August 2019 were selected. The item analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and reliability analysis were tested. The relationships between benefit finding and sociodemographic and disease-related variables were analyzed by ANOVA and regression models. A total of 247 patients were assessed (mean age: 48.0 ± 13.3 years). Educational level, self-perceived disease severity, and physical exercise were the predictors of benefit finding. The correlation coefficient between 22 items and their dimensions was the best. EFA analysis supported a five-factor model for structure validity. All Cronbach's alpha for the Chinese version of the BFS (BFS-C) was greater than 0.80. The results demonstrated the good reliability and validity of BFS-C. It appears to be a useful scale to assess experience of benefit finding among patients with cervical cancer in China.
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Karimzadeh Y, Rahimi M, Goodarzi MA, Tahmasebi S, Talei A. Posttraumatic growth in women with breast cancer: emotional regulation mediates satisfaction with basic needs and maladaptive schemas. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2021; 12:1943871. [PMID: 34262671 PMCID: PMC8259828 DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2021.1943871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the negative consequences of breast cancer, many women experience positive changes after diagnosis. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the mediating role of emotion regulation between post-traumatic growth (PTG), satisfaction of basic needs and maladaptive schemas. METHOD A total of 210 female patients diagnosed with breast cancer for at least six months were assessed using measures of the PTG Inventory, Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale, Young Schema Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. The collected data was analysed using structural equation modelling by SPSS and Amos 23.0. RESULTS Basic needs and maladaptive schema paths to emotion regulation and PTG, and emotion regulation path to PTG were significant. In addition, maladaptive schemas path to emotion regulation was insignificant. CONCLUSION The current results show that focusing on satisfaction of basic needs and using positive emotion regulation strategies positively affect PTG. Additionally, activating maladaptive schemas and using negative emotion regulation strategies have a negative effect on PTG.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Applebaum AJ, Marziliano A, Schofield E, Breitbart W, Rosenfeld B. Measuring positive psychosocial sequelae in patients with advanced cancer. PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY 2020; 13:703-712. [PMID: 32881572 DOI: 10.1037/tra0000944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Posttraumatic growth and benefit finding describe the potential for positive changes resulting from traumatic experiences, including cancer. In oncology, these constructs are increasingly examined concurrently using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and the Benefit Finding Scale (BFS). However, distinctions between these constructs and their corresponding scales are not altogether clear, and the burden of administering 2 lengthy questionnaires is evident, particularly for patients at end-of-life. METHOD Baseline data from 209 participants enrolled in a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a psychosocial intervention were analyzed. We assessed the structure and covariance of all PTGI and BFS items using item response theory to determine the extent to which these measures overlap and the potential value of their concurrent administration in patients with advanced cancer. RESULTS Despite conceptual differences in posttraumatic growth and benefit finding, results indicated that these measures address the same underlying construct. We subsequently analyzed 3 abbreviated scales (7, 11, and 16 items) that combine items from both scales to identify an optimal briefer combined scale. Results supported all 3 versions, with the 7- and 16-item measures appearing to have the best balance of content and concurrent validity and the 11-item version optimizing information gained with brevity. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that concurrent administration of the PTGI and BFS may be unnecessary given the high degree of overlap between these 2 measures and that a brief subset of items may adequately evaluate positive change among patients with advanced cancer while reducing participant burden. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
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The Effect of Cognitive-Emotional Intervention on Growth and Posttraumatic Stress in Mothers of Children With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2020; 42:118-125. [PMID: 31318821 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND To diminish the negative impact and improve the positive outcomes on the parents of children with cancer, it is crucial to attend to their problems. This is especially significant in the case of mothers as the main caregivers. The present study aimed at evaluating the efficiency of cognitive-emotional intervention on growth and posttraumatic stress in mothers of children with cancer hospitalized in the chemotherapy ward. PROCEDURE This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 100 mothers of children with cancer who presented to the chemotherapy ward of a hospital located in southeastern Iran in 2018. The eligible mothers were chosen and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Mothers in the intervention group as a whole received 5 sessions of cognitive-emotional intervention. The sessions were held twice a week, each lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Sixteen weeks after the intervention, posttest data were collected through the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. The data were then analyzed using SPSS 21 utilizing statistical tests including independent and paired t tests, χ, and covariance analysis. RESULTS The results show that the mean value of posttraumatic stress in mothers of children with cancer after cognitive-emotional training in the intervention group (25.92±5.29) was significantly lower than that in the control group (44.94±11.92; P=0.0001). Moreover, in the posttest, the mean value of posttraumatic growth in the intervention group (92.06±5.50) was significantly more than that in the control group (62.98±15.08; P=0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Alleviating posttraumatic stress, the cognitive-emotional intervention proposed in this research had a significant and positive impact on posttraumatic growth in mothers of children diagnosed with cancer. Therefore, implementing this intervention in the chemotherapy department and throughout the course of the children's treatment is highly recommended for their caregivers, especially mothers of children diagnosed with cancer.
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Fauske L, Bondevik H, Ahlberg K, Bjørndal A. Identifying bone sarcoma survivors facing psychosocial challenges. A study of trajectories following treatment. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13119. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Lena Fauske
- Department of Oncology Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Gothenburg Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Society, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences University of Oslo Oslo Norway
- Regional Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Oslo Norway
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Villanova Quiroga C, Fritzen Binfaré L, Rudnicki T, Iracema de Lima Argimon I. Rumination and social support as predictors of posttraumatic growth in women with breast cancer: a systematic review. PSICOONCOLOGIA 2018. [DOI: 10.5209/psic.61437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objective: Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) is a perceived positive change after a stressful situation. Studies describe different predictors of PTG. The purpose of this study was to (1) review the evidence that rumination and social support are predictors of PTG; (2) analyze the results of the screened studies. Method: A systematic review was conducted by searching for articles with quantitative or mixed methods that evaluated PTG using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, rumination and/or social support in women with breast cancer. Results: Were identified twelve articles that corresponded to the inclusion criteria. All of them reported some degree of PTG in their samples. Rumination was evaluated in three studies, social support was evaluated in ten, and both were considered to have a positive correlation with PTG. Conclusions: This review concludes that rumination and social support are predictors of PTG in women with breast cancer. These results contribute to the development of new interventions in mental health.
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The Effect of Cognitive-Emotional Training on Post-traumatic Growth in Women with Breast Cancer in Middle East. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2018; 26:25-32. [PMID: 29572619 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-018-9561-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Overcoming distresses and negative consequences of serious crises such as cancers can lead to perception of positive changes in the patients. It is necessary to design and test the psychological interventions that can improve post-traumatic growth. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of cognitive-emotional training on post-traumatic growth in women with breast cancer referred to the department of chemotherapy. This is a quasi-experimental study and it was performed on 85 patients with breast cancer who referred to an educational hospital in southeastern of Iran in 2017. The eligible patients were selected through convenience method sampling among the patients and they randomly allocated into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received five sessions of emotional-cognitive training in two sessions per week. Each session lasted 60-90 min. The posttest data were collected by post-traumatic growth inventory (PTGI) 20 weeks after the end of the last intervention session. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS software version 21.00 using independent t test, paired t test, and Chi-square tests for demographic analysis. The results indicated that there is no significant difference in both groups in terms of individual variables such as age, marriage, duration of disease, and degree progression of cancer. Although the mean of PTG scores in posttest and the mean of variations in the PTG scores in the intervention group were 77.48 ± 11.18 and 25.81 ± 12.24, respectively, and it was significantly higher than the control group, 53.95 ± 14.86 and 7.69 ± 9, respectively (mean scores of PTG: p < .0001; mean changes of PTG: p < .001). According to the results of this study, cognitive-behavioral intervention had a positive and significant effect on post-traumatic growth in women with breast cancer. If intervention is found to be effective, cognitive and emotional strategies of such interventions could be integrated into daily clinical practice as a way to promote PTG in women who are being treated for breast cancer.
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Liu Z, Gudenkauf L, Zhang L, Wang Z. Application and evaluation of Benefit Finding Scale (BFS) in early-stage cancer patients from China. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2016; 23:87-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2016.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2015] [Revised: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Esparza-Baigorri T, Leibovich de Figueroa N, Martínez-Terrer T. Propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Crecimiento Postraumático en pacientes oncológicos en población argentina. ANSIEDAD Y ESTRÉS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anyes.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Lee YJ, Choi YS, Hwang IC, Kim HM, Hwang SW. Resilience at the End of Life as a Predictor for Postloss Growth in Bereaved Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2016; 51:e3-5. [PMID: 26708120 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Revised: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Yong Joo Lee
- Catholic University Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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High-level construal benefits, meaning making, and posttraumatic growth in cancer patients. Palliat Support Care 2015; 14:510-8. [DOI: 10.1017/s1478951515001224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractObjective:The present study sought to explore the role of meaning making and high-level construal in the relationship between meaning discrepancy and posttraumatic growth among Chinese cancer patients.Method:The participants were 193 individuals diagnosed with cancer. Meaning discrepancy, meaning making, high-level construal in meaning making, and posttraumatic growth were measured. Bootstrapping and structural equation modeling were performed to test the mediation effects of high-level construal on the meaning-making process.Results:Mediation analysis revealed that perceived discrepancies were associated with individuals' meaning-making efforts. Meaning-making efforts prompted participants to adopt a high-level construal orientation, which in turn enhanced posttraumatic growth.Significance of results:Our study empirically tested construal level theory in a population suffering from severe chronic trauma. The results demonstrate the important role of high-level construal in the meaning-making process of cancer patients, suggesting a specific effective strategy to foster posttraumatic growth. It seems encouraging to indicate that adopting such high-level construal may be included as part of psychological interventions for cancer patients.
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Cheng H, Sit JWH, Cheng KKF. Negative and positive life changes following treatment completion: Chinese breast cancer survivors' perspectives. Support Care Cancer 2015. [PMID: 26201749 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2845-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Although we acknowledge the negative and positive aspects of the cancer survivorship experience, we have little information on this issue from the perspective of Chinese breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of negative and positive life changes following treatment completion among this population. METHODS Using purposive sampling, 29 breast cancer survivors were selected from the attendees of a local cancer self-help organization in middle China and proceeded with semi-structured in-depth interviews. Each interview was transcribed verbatim and analyzed using directed content analysis. RESULTS Two predetermined categories were identified to represent participant perception of the breast cancer survivorship experience, namely, negative life changes and positive life changes. The first category included fear of recurrence, symptom experience, poor body image, altered sexuality and intimacy, and financial burden. The second category consisted of new life perspective, personal growth, and enhanced relationships with family. CONCLUSIONS Our findings contribute to the emerging evidence on the duality of breast cancer survivorship. This enhanced understanding of the specific negative and positive changes experienced by Chinese breast cancer survivors can assist health professionals in addressing survivorship issues by designing appropriate interventions to minimize negative consequences and enhance positive growth.
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- Huilin Cheng
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hom Hung, Hong Kong, China.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital System, Singapore, Singapore
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Vishnevsky T, Quinlan MM, Kilmer RP, Cann A, Danhauer SC. "The Keepers of Stories": Personal Growth and Wisdom Among Oncology Nurses. J Holist Nurs 2015; 33:326-44. [PMID: 25744357 DOI: 10.1177/0898010115574196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study examined whether oncology nurses experience personal growth and wisdom as a result of caring for patients. Using a grounded theory approach, 30 nurses were interviewed regarding their experiences caring for cancer patients. Every nurse in this sample cited at least one example of growth and wisdom. Subthemes of personal growth were largely consistent with the documented domains of posttraumatic growth and included appreciation of life, new perspective on life, relating to others, spiritual/religious growth, and personal strength. Subthemes of wisdom were more varied, reflecting the diversity of this construct in the context of nursing. Benevolence arose as a unifying theme between personal growth and wisdom, with subthemes centering on altruistic attitudes and behavior toward patients and the greater community. Findings suggest that nurses develop personal growth, wisdom, and benevolence as a result of the emotional connections formed with patients and the subsequent struggle to cope with their loss. This process accords well with findings in other populations experiencing trauma and adversity directly.
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- Tanya Vishnevsky
- Providence Behavioral Health Associates, Providence, Rhode Island, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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