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VanLandingham HB, Ellison RL, Turchmanovych-Hienkel N, Alfonso D, Oh A, Kaseda ET, Basurto K, Tse PKY, Khan H. Neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and best practices for women with non-Central nervous system cancer: A scoping review of current standards. Clin Neuropsychol 2024; 38:1334-1365. [PMID: 38641949 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2024.2343147] [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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Objective: Existing literature has sought to characterize the broad cognitive impact of non-central nervous system cancer and its treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and hormonal regulation. However, despite the frequency of women that are diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer, there is limited research on the specific cognitive experiences of women undergoing cancer treatment. Presently, the current literature lacks concise guidance for neuropsychologists to support the cognitive health of women facing cancer, despite the acknowledged impact of cancer interventions and chronic illness on cognitive outcomes. Method: Applying scoping review criteria outlined by Peters et al. (2015) and adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive examination of literature spanning multiple databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, PsychINFO) with a focus on the cognitive impact of cancer treatment on women. Conclusions: Women are subject to unique treatment-related outcomes due to the impact of hormonal alterations, differences in metabolization of certain chemotherapies, and psychosocial risk factors. Despite the known impact of cancer intervention, chronic illness, and cancer-related sequelae on cognitive outcomes, the current literature does not parsimoniously outline best practices for neuropsychologists to promote the health of women experiencing cancer. The current paper (1) provides an overview of the cognitive implications of cancer treatment with an intentional focus on cancers that are more prevalent in women versus men, (2) addresses the characteristics of this impact for women undergoing cancer intervention(s), and (3) provides possible intervention and treatment strategies for mental health providers and neuropsychologists.
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- Hannah B VanLandingham
- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Chicago School, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
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Chang PS. Qigong in the care of breast cancer survivors with diabetes. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2024; 11:100501. [PMID: 39081549 PMCID: PMC11287077 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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- Pei-Shiun Chang
- Indiana University School of Nursing, Bloomington, IN, United States
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Jamshidi F, Farzad M, MacDermid JC, Hosseini SA, Habibi Asgarabad M, Alizadehasl A. Characterization of functioning in breast cancer survivors: an interpretive descriptive analysis study based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and the Item-Perspective Classification Framework. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2023-2041. [PMID: 37237439 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2212915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Breast cancer survivors may experience a variety of disabilities that could potentially compromise their independent functioning. This study aimed to examine their perspectives and experts on their functioning and interpret concepts with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and the Item-Perspective Classification Framework (IPF). METHODS Interpretive descriptive methods were used with in-depth interviewing with 16 breast cancer survivors and 22 experts using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis. The extracted data were linked to the ICF Core Set for Breast cancer and were interpreted by the IPF. RESULTS Four main themes emerged to define the functioning of breast cancer survivors: body functioning, physical functioning, social functioning, and mental functioning. Three other factors were also categorized as modifiers of functioning personal, emotional, and environmental. The 592 extracted meaningful concepts were linked to 38 (47%) categories from the ICF: 16 Body Functions, 14 Activities and Participation, and 8 Environmental Factors. The IPF classified all the extracted concepts, and most rational appraisals fell in the biological (B) domain. The concepts that required emotional appraisal were classified in Psychology (P). CONCLUSION Psychological and emotional factors were pivotal in defining functioning in patients with BC.
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- Farkhondeh Jamshidi
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
- Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Canada
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- Physical Therapy and Surgery, Western University, London, Canada
- Clinical Research Lab, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Canada
- Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Health Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Positive Youth Development Lab, Human Development and Family Sciences, TX Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Center of Excellence in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardio-Oncology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Vachon EA, Krueger E, Haggstrom DA, Champion VL. The Association between Relationship Satisfaction Concordance and Breast Cancer Survivors' Physical and Psychosocial Well-Being. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:134. [PMID: 38255023 PMCID: PMC10815840 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The purpose of this article is to examine the association of relationship satisfaction concordance between breast cancer survivors (BCSs) and their partners with matched controls on physical and psychosocial outcomes. Dyads of BCSs, age-matched controls, and partners were recruited as part of a larger, cross-sectional QOL survey study. Relationship concordance was measured by the ENRICH marital satisfaction score, with each dyad's score equaling the absolute value of the difference in satisfaction between survivor/control and their partner (lower score = greater concordance). Dependent variables for survivors/controls were social constraint, physical function, depression, fatigue, attention function, and sleep disturbance. Relationship satisfaction and concordance were used as the primary independent variables, while controlling for dyad category, race, education, income, and age within multiple linear regression models. The sample consisted of 387 dyads (220 BCSs, 167 controls). Relationship satisfaction concordance ranged from 0 to 53.4 (mean = 10.2). The BCS dyads had significantly worse concordance (11.1) than the controls (9.1) (p = 0.050). Within the multiple regression models, lower concordance was significantly associated with increased social constraint (p = 0.029), increased depression (p = 0.038), and increased fatigue (p = 0.006). Poor relationship satisfaction and concordance were significantly associated with poor physical and psychosocial outcomes. The maintenance of relationships should remain a focus through difficulties of cancer and into survivorship for survivors, partners, and providers.
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- Eric A. Vachon
- School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Han CJ, Saligan L, Crouch A, Kalady MF, Noonan AM, Lee LJ, Von Ah D. Latent class symptom profiles of colorectal cancer survivors with cancer-related cognitive impairment. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:559. [PMID: 37668747 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08031-8] [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: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment and co-occurring symptoms after cancer treatments. There has been little data to inform the risk factors of complex symptom phenotypes in CRC survivors. OBJECTIVES To determine if subgroups of CRC survivors after cancer treatments could be identified based on the cognitive impairment and common co-occurring symptoms (depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and pain); and to explore risk factors (sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, perceived stress, and social support) of these subgroups. METHODS Latent class profile analysis (LCPA) was used to identify subgroups based on self-reported symptoms in 64 CRC survivors. Cognitive impairment was measured by assessing subjective cognitive function using the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measure. The Kruskal-Wallis test and regression analyses were performed. RESULTS Three distinct latent classes were identified (Class 1: All Low '28.1%'; Class 2: High Psychological Symptoms (depression/anxiety) '25%'; Class 3: High Somatic Symptoms (fatigue, sleep disturbance, and pain) with High Cognitive Impairment'46.9%'). The pain was the most distinguishable symptom across the latent classes. The high symptom burden group was associated with less time since cancer diagnosis, higher perceived stress levels, and poor emotional social support. CONCLUSION Our study adds to the information on interindividual variability in symptom experience of CRC survivors with cognitive impairment. Findings suggest a need for increased attention to screening for co-occurring symptoms (e.g., high pain) and future interventions focused on stress management and social support.
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- Claire J Han
- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Cancer Control Survivorship, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Symptoms Biology Unit, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, 3 Center Drive, Building 3, Room 5E14, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
- Clinical Cancer Genetics Program, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- GI Medical Oncology Section, GI Oncology Disease Specific Research Group Leader, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Translational Biobehavioral and Health Disparities (TBHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA.
- Cancer Survivorship and Control Group, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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Rocha ECLD, Sousa KHJF, Lucchesi PADO, Faria MGDA, Balbinotti MAA, Rebustini F, Ferretti-Rebustini REDL, Gallasch CH. Content validity evidence of the Brazilian version of the Cognitive Symptom Checklist-Work-21. Rev Bras Enferm 2023; 76:e20220453. [PMID: 37672463 PMCID: PMC10476516 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0453] [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: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE to cross-culturally adapt and assess the content validity evidence of the Cognitive Symptom Checklist-Work-21 for the Brazilian context. METHOD a psychometric study of cross-cultural adaptation, covering the stages of translation, reconciliation, back-translation, intercultural equivalence assessment and content validity evidence analysis, considering Content Validity Ratio parameters in breast cancer survivors. RESULTS the translations were equivalent to the original version. Colloquial expressions were modified, tense, verbal adjusted, and two items containing multiple commands were separated. The final version now contains 22 items, presenting semantic, conceptual, idiomatic and experimental equivalences. The pre-test indicated good understanding and ease in the response process. CONCLUSION the final version was defined as "Lista de verificação de sintomas cognitivos relacionados ao trabalho - 22 itens", showing good linguistic equivalence and strong evidence of content validity in the Brazilian context.
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The Role of Cognitive Dysfunction and Health Literacy on the Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2023. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm-123267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Background: Cancer disease is considered one of the basic health problems in the world, which threatens the health of human life. It causes numerous personal, family and social damages in physical, psychological, and social dimensions. Objectives: The present study aimed at investigating health literacy and cognitive dysfunction on the quality of life of cancer survivors to make better decisions for the daily functioning, quality of life, and work capacity of cancer survivors so that their lives can be spent with more peace and less stress. Methods: With a descriptive correlational design, 350 cancer survivors of the Cancer Research Center of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Shohaday Tajrish Hospital) from September to November 2021, who had been treated for at least one year, volunteered online and in person. Cognitive failure (Broadbent et al., 1982), cancer health literacy test (Dumenci et al., 2014), and quality of life of adults surviving cancer (Avis et al, 2005). Results: Pearson correlation showed a negative relationship between cognitive dysfunction and quality of life; so, path analysis showed that 25% of the quality of life is explained by cognitive dysfunction, but cancer health literacy was not correlated with the quality of life of cancer survivors. Conclusions: According to the findings, the optimization of cognitive functions after treatment was emphasized to increase the quality of life of cancer survivors.
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Hassan M, Barakat Z, Fares Y, Abou-Abbas L. Cognitive functioning in women with breast cancer: psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function Tool. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2023; 21:9. [PMID: 36707834 PMCID: PMC9883894 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-023-02095-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog) evaluates perceived cognitive functioning and their impact on quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate the factors associated with cognitive functioning in a sample of women with breast cancer (BC) in Lebanon. We also sought to explore the psychometric properties of the FACT-Cog Arabic version. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out between March and August 2020 among women with BC. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were collected. In addition, patients were asked to complete the FACT-Cog Arabic version as well as the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire 30, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7). The internal consistency of the FACT-Cog tool was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. Content, convergent, and known group validity of the FACT-Cog Arabic version were also evaluated. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 23.0. RESULTS A sample of 134 women with BC was collected. Internal consistencies of the FACT-cog total scale and its subscales were high (Cronbach's α between 0.83 and 0.95). The convergent validity of the FACT-Cog Arabic version was supported by the positive correlation with the EORTC-cognitive functioning subscale. Moreover, negative correlations were found between FACT-Cog scale and fatigue, pain, anxiety, as well as depression. Known-group validity was supported by the statistically significant mean differences of the FACT-Cog total scale between patients in early (I &II) and late (III & IV) BC stages. Unmarried BC patients as well as those having higher depressive symptoms and a lower quality of life were found to be at higher risk of cognitive impairment. CONCLUSION The FACT-Cog Lebanese Arabic version is a valid and reliable tool for assessing perceived cognitive functioning in BC women. Higher level of depression and impaired quality of life were associated with a decline in cognitive functioning.
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- Mariam Hassan
- grid.411324.10000 0001 2324 3572Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411324.10000 0001 2324 3572Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411324.10000 0001 2324 3572Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- grid.411324.10000 0001 2324 3572Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon ,INSPECT-LB (Institut National de Santé Publique Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie-Liban), Beirut, Lebanon
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