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Singh S, Nguyen T, Deleemans J, Oberoi D, Piedalue KA, Carlson LE. A Phenomenological Qualitative Exploration of Mind-Body Therapy Use and Effectiveness Among Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cancer Survivors. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354241253847. [PMID: 38767143 PMCID: PMC11107309 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241253847] [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: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Having been diagnosed with and treated for cancer can have negative psychosocial repercussions that may differ across the lifespan. Mind-body therapies (MBTs), such as tai-chi/qigong (TCQ) or mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR), have shown promise in decreasing negative psychosocial outcomes in cancer survivors, but few studies have explored potential differences in MBT use and effectiveness across age groups. METHODS A descriptive phenomenological qualitative design was used. Participants included young (18-39), middle (40-64), and older (65+) adult cancer survivors who were diagnosed with any type of cancer and had participated in Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) or Tai Chi/Qigong (TCQ) MBTs. Semi-structured qualitative interviews explored participants' experiences in MBTs and these were analyzed using descriptive phenomenological analysis. RESULTS Among the interviews (n = 18), young (n = 6), middle-aged (n = 8), and older (n = 4) adults participated. 5 themes emerged: influences in joining the program, unique lifestyles, positive class experiences, use of media, and program impacts. Though all age groups benefitted from MBT participation, variations between age groups with respect to the benefits received and motivations for joining the program were observed. DISCUSSION MBTs had beneficial physical and mental health effects on survivors of all age groups. These benefits were particularly connected to the ongoing life stresses common to each age cohort, such as relief from work and family roles for young adults or support during retirement transition for older adults. Hence, access to MBT programs may be beneficial as part of the survivorship plan for patients and the recruitment strategies or content can be adapted by MBT providers to better target and support age-specific groups. More research is required with a larger sample.
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- Sarthak Singh
- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Division of Psychosocial Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Lima AKMMND, Paulo AC, Duarte DA. Qualidade de Vida e Saúde Bucal em Crianças submetidas à Terapia Antineoplásica. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CANCEROLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.32635/2176-9745.rbc.2022v68n2.2164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Introdução: O câncer e uma doença grave cujo protocolo de tratamento pode produzir severos efeitos colaterais de ordem psicossocial e física. Os principais efeitos do tratamento antineoplásico podem acometer a cavidade oral, especialmente em crianças, comprometendo a sua qualidade de vida e a do núcleo familiar. Objetivo: Identificar e descrever as lesões bucais relacionadas aos efeitos colaterais produzidos pelo tratamento antineoplásico e avaliar seu impacto sobre a qualidade de vida da criança e da sua família. Método: Estudo qualitativo e transversal, com a participação de 117 crianças pré-escolares atendidas em hospital de referência (Paraíba), por meio do questionário B-ECOHIS, de exames clínicos odontológicos e de prontuários médicos. O tratamento estatístico fundamentou-se na análise descritiva e regressão de Poisson com variância robusta no método Stepwise (p<0,05). Resultados: As manifestações mais observadas foram mucosite e xerostomia (66,7% e 54,7%, respectivamente). Relativo ao impacto na qualidade de vida da criança, o domínio de maior média foi limitação funcional 3,0 (±1,8) e, na família, função familiar 1,0 (±1,0). Conclusão: O impacto na qualidade de vida das crianças se revelou fraco e, no núcleo familiar, não foi significativo.
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The effect of using an interactive mobile application for the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children: Randomized controlled study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2022; 58:102121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Mele C, Hulett J, Goldschmidt K. User-friendly mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) for children and adolescents with childhood cancer. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 63:168-170. [PMID: 34980526 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Cheryl Mele
- Drexel University, Community Hospice and Palliative Care, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America.
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- University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO, United States of America
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Mora DC, Kristoffersen AE, Overvåg G, Jong MC, Mentink M, Liu J, Stub T. Safety of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment among children and young adults who suffer from adverse effects of conventional cancer treatment: A systematic review. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221105563. [PMID: 35726681 PMCID: PMC9218455 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221105563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is widely used around the world to treat adverse effects derived from cancer treatment among children and young adults. Parents often seek CAM to restore and maintain the child's physical and emotional condition during and after cancer treatment. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this review were (i) to identify literature that investigates CAM use for treating adverse effects of conventional cancer treatment, (ii) to investigate the safety of the included CAM modalities, and (iii) to evaluate the quality of included studies. METHODS Five scientific research databases were used to identify observational, quasi-experimental, and qualitative studies from January 1990 to May 2021. Included studies investigated the use of CAM to treat adverse effects of cancer treatment in childhood cancer. RESULTS Fifteen studies were included in this review. Ten quasi-experimental, 3 observational studies (longitudinal/prospective), 2 qualitative studies, and 1 study with a quasi-experimental and qualitative arm were identified. Less than half (n = 6; 40%) of the studies included reported adverse effects for the CAM modality being studied. Among the studies that reported adverse effects, they were mostly considered as direct risk, as 13% reported mainly bleeding and bruising upon acupuncture treatment, and dizziness with yoga treatment. All adverse effects were assessed as minor and transient. CAM modalities identified for treating adverse effects of cancer treatment were alternative medical systems, manipulative and body-based therapies, biologically-based therapies, and mind-body therapies. CAM modalities were used to alleviate anxiety, pain, toxicity, prevent trauma, and improve health-related quality of life, functional mobility, and physical activity levels. All studies assessed scored 70% or above according to the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal for study quality checklists. CONCLUSION Most of the studies (58.3%) included in this review did not report adverse effects from CAM modalities used to treat adverse effects of cancer treatment in children and young adults. This lack of safety information is of concern because parents need to know whether the modality represents an extra burden or harm to the child. To improve awareness about safety in the field, a universal and uniform reporting system for adverse effects in CAM research is needed.
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- Dana C. Mora
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, Beijing, China
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- UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Rossato L, Ullán AM, Scorsolini-Comin F. Religious and Spiritual Practices Used by Children and Adolescents to Cope with Cancer. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:4167-4183. [PMID: 33871781 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01256-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study consists of an integrative review of the scientific literature that aimed to know the religious and spiritual practices used by children and adolescents to cope with cancer. From searches in the databases/libraries CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO and Lilacs (2009-2019), the final sample consisted of 20 articles. Prayers were the most widely used practices, followed by sacred books and objects, going to sacred places and the use of music. Improvements in well-being, physical and emotional health have been reported. It is concluded that such practices should be recognized as important resources in coping with cancer illness in this population.
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- Lucas Rossato
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, University of São Paulo At Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900 - Vila Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil.
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- Advanced Research Unit in Pediatric Psychology, Department of Social Psychology and Anthropology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, University of São Paulo At Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900 - Vila Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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Tortora S, Raghunathan NJ, Seifert G, Sibinga EMS, Ghelman R. A comprehensive definition for pediatric integrative oncology through an international consensus. Complement Ther Med 2021; 57:102678. [PMID: 33548478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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- Suzi Tortora
- Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States.
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Oncology and Hematology, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Germany; Instituto De Tratamento Do Câncer Infantil (ITACI), Departamento De Pediatria, Faculdade De Medicina, Universidade De São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto De Tratamento Do Câncer Infantil (ITACI), Departamento De Pediatria, Faculdade De Medicina, Universidade De São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health, Brazil
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Thrane SE, Maurer SH, Danford CA. Feasibility and Acceptability of Reiki Therapy for Children Receiving Palliative Care in the Home. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2021; 23:52-58. [PMID: 33252426 PMCID: PMC7785613 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Reiki is often used but not well studied in children. Yet, this gentle, light-touch therapy promotes relaxation and is appropriate for those receiving palliative care. This quasi-experimental pre-post mixed-methods 1-group pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptability of Reiki therapy as a treatment for children aged 7 to 16 years receiving palliative care. During the study, we recorded recruitment, retention, data collection rates, and percent completion of the intervention. Structured interviews with the mothers and verbal children were conducted to elicit their experience. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Twenty-one parent-child dyads agreed to participate and signed consent, whereas 16 completed the study (including verbal [n = 8] and nonverbal [n = 8] children). Themes included "feeling better," "hard to judge," and "still going on." Mothers and children were generally positive regarding the experience of receiving Reiki therapy. Children reported they "felt really relaxed," and mothers stated, "It was a good experience" and "She was relaxed afterward." The results of this pilot study show that Reiki was feasible, acceptable, and well-tolerated. Most participants reported it was helpful. Reiki therapy may be a useful adjunct with traditional medical management for symptoms in children receiving palliative care.
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Effects of Mind-Body Exercise in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:7607161. [PMID: 32952591 PMCID: PMC7487122 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7607161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objective Mind-body exercise may have potential benefits for cancer survivors according to previous studies. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the published evidence and evaluate the safety and efficacy of mind-body exercise on general quality of life (QOL) and symptom management in cancer survivors. Methods Four English language databases were systematically searched for existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of mind-body exercise in cancer survivors from database inception through October 23, 2019. Methodological quality was appraised with the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. A meta-analysis of comparative effects was performed using the Review Manager v.5.3 software. Results Fifteen studies encompassing 1461 patients were included. Analysis results showed that mind-body exercise could have a statistically significant effect on the outcomes of physical fitness, fatigue, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and BMI, while effects on general QOL and stress were not statistically significant (all p > 0.05). No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions The current evidence demonstrates that mind-body exercise is relatively safe and modestly effective for symptom management in cancer survivors. Furthermore, randomized trials with larger sample sizes and of higher methodological quality are needed to confirm these results.
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