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Cruz E, Mendez A, Ting A, Spiegel D, Tsai TC, Carver CS, Kim Y. The associations of spirituality and Hispanic ethnicity with neuroendocrine biomarkers among patients with colorectal cancer. J Psychosom Res 2024; 185:111865. [PMID: 39116686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111865] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Dealing with cancer evokes not only physical and emotional distress, but may also promote resilience through spirituality. Patients with cancer are vulnerable to neuroendocrine dysregulation. This longitudinal observational study examined the degree to which spirituality was associated with neuroendocrine biomarkers and the moderating role of Hispanic ethnicity. METHODS Participants were adults who were recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer (n = 81, 55 years old, 66% male, 63% Hispanic, 72% advanced cancer, 7 months post-diagnosis). The domains of spirituality (faith, meaning, and peace) and ethnicity (Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic) were self-reported. Cortisol and alpha amylase (sAA) were assayed from saliva samples collected at waking and bedtime on seven consecutive days. Mean levels at waking and bedtime, and diurnal slopes over seven days were calculated. Age and cancer stage were covariates. RESULTS Overall, patients reported moderate to high levels of spirituality. General linear modeling revealed that greater faith was associated with higher levels of sAA at waking and bedtime as well as more blunted diurnal pattern of sAA only among Hispanic patients (p ≤ .045). Greater peace was associated with steeper diurnal pattern of sAA, regardless of ethnicity (B = 0.021, p = .005). Meaning and cortisol were not significantly associated with study variables. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate that presence of peace facing a cancer diagnosis associated with neuroendocrine regulation, whereas drawing on one's faith, particularly among Hispanic patients, associated with neuroendocrine dysregulation during the first months after the diagnosis. Further investigations of psychobiobehavioral moderators and mediators for healthy neuroendocrine functioning among patients with cancer are warranted.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, USA.
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Qazi SU, Altaf Z, Zafar M, Tariq MA, Khalid A, Kaleem A, Saad E, Qazi S. Development of depression in patients using androgen deprivation therapy: A systemic review and meta-analysis. Prostate 2024; 84:525-538. [PMID: 38372065 DOI: 10.1002/pros.24676] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is an effective treatment for advanced prostate cancer (PCa). Multiple studies have highlighted serious consequences this therapy poses to mental health, particularly depression. We aimed to review the incidence and association between ADT in men with PCa and the risk of depression. METHODS We systematically searched multiple databases, including MEDLINE, Scopus till August 2023 for studies that compared ADT versus control for treating PCa reporting depression as outcome. Meta-analysis was performed using random-effects models and results presented as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Quality assessment of the included studies was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists. RESULTS A total of 38 studies (17 retrospective studies, 16 prospective studies, two cross-sectional studies and two randomized trials) with 360,650 subjects met the inclusion criteria and were included in this meta-analysis. The estimated pooled incidence of depression among ADT patients is 209.5 (95% CI = 122.3; 312.2) per 1000 patients. There is statistically significant relationship between ADT treatment and depression (OR = 1.46, 95% CI = 1.28, 1.67; p = 0, I2 = 86.4%). The results remained consistent across various subgroups. No risk of publication bias was detected by funnel plot and Eggers's test (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION There is a higher risk of depression for men receiving ADT. Further studies evaluating optimal treatments for depression in men on ADT are warranted.
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- Shurjeel Uddin Qazi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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Neves NM, Queiroz LA, Cuck G, Dzik C, Pereira FMT. Prostate Cancer and Spirituality: A Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2024; 63:1360-1372. [PMID: 37314598 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01845-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The diagnosis, treatment, and sequels of cancer are relevant sources of stress, conflicts, and suffering, but spirituality may be a positive coping element. However, studies involving the correlation between prostate cancer patients and spirituality are few and heterogeneous. MEDLINE (PUBMED), SCOPUS, and EMBASE were the databases used for this review with the keywords "spirituality," "religion," and "prostate cancer." The review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. About 250 articles were found, and 30 were eligible. Most studies (N = 26; 86.6%) reported the relationship between spirituality and better health findings such as 80% being positively associated with more screening for prostate cancer and better patients' quality of life. More interventional, randomized, and multicentric trials are needed to clarify this relationship.
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- Nathália M Neves
- Department of Medicine, Faculdade Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculdade Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Faculdade São Camilo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Oncology Department, Hospital Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Londoudi A, Skampardonis K, Alikari V, Prapa PM, Toska A, Saridi M, Lavdaniti M, Zyga S, Fradelos EC. Assessment of the Relationship between Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Spiritual Well-Being, and Mental Health among Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:317-327. [PMID: 38391069 PMCID: PMC10885162 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14010024] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence, spiritual well-being, and mental health among cancer patients. The study involved 217 patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data were collected with the following instruments: a demographic and clinical information recording form, the fear of cancer recurrence inventory, the Athens insomnia scale, the FACIT-Sp-12 scale for the assessment of spirituality, and the HADS scale for the assessment of mental health. For statistical analysis, SPSS statistical software was used, with the significance threshold set at 0.05;andtl number, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression tests were used. The sample consisted of 217 cancer patients with a mean age of 63.7 years (SD = 11.6 years), 39.2% male and 60.8% female. The minimum value on the scale of fear of cancer recurrence was 0 and the maximum was 33 points, with a mean value of 14.1 points (SD = 8.2 points). The hospital scale of anxiety and depression was correlated, both in the dimension of anxiety and in the dimension of depression, significantly and positively with the scale of fear of cancer recurrence. Thus, greater fear of recurrence was associated with greater anxiety and depression. On the contrary, the correlations of anxiety and depression with the dimensions and the overall chronic disease treatment rating scale were significant and negative. So, greater spiritual well-being, in each domain and overall, were associated with less anxiety and depression. Finally, less fear of cancer recurrence was associated with finding greater meaning in life, greater peace, and overall greater spiritual well-being. In summary, fear of cancer recurrence is a predictor of psychological distress in cancer patients. However, spirituality can prevent the development of mental illness and FCR.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41 500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, 122 43 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41 500 Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41 500 Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41 500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, 570 01 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health, University of the Peloponnese, 221 00 Tripoli, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41 500 Larissa, Greece
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Chichua M, Mazzoni D, Brivio E, Pravettoni G. Prognostic Awareness in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: A Narrative Literature Review of the Processes Involved. Cancer Manag Res 2023; 15:301-310. [PMID: 36994111 PMCID: PMC10042252 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s395259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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High prognostic awareness (PA) is seen by many as a threat to terminal patients' psychological well-being. Whether this concern is supported by evidence or not is still a matter of discussion, given the heterogeneity of existing findings. This ambiguity points to the importance of considering contextual processes involved in the relationship between high PA and psychological outcomes, as a possible mediator and moderator mechanism. Aiming to capture a holistic image of the relationship between PA and the psychological experiences of patients, we adapted a narrative method to synthesize and discusses patient-related (physical symptoms, coping strategy, spirituality) and external (family support, received medical care) processes as potential explaining mechanisms.
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- Mariam Chichua
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20121, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
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- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20121, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20121, Italy
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Arch JJ, Mitchell JL, Schmiege SJ, Levin ME, Genung SR, Nealis MS, Fink RM, Bright EE, Andorsky DJ, Kutner JS. A randomized controlled trial of a multi-modal palliative care intervention to promote advance care planning and psychological well-being among adults with advanced cancer: study protocol. Palliat Care 2022; 21:198. [PMID: 36384735 PMCID: PMC9668697 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-022-01087-z] [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: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Up to half of adults with advanced cancer report anxiety or depression symptoms, which can cause avoidance of future planning. We present a study protocol for an innovative, remotely-delivered, acceptance-based, multi-modal palliative care intervention that addresses advance care planning (ACP) and unmet psychological needs commonly experienced by adults with metastatic cancer. Methods A two-armed, prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) randomizes 240 adults with Stage IV (and select Stage III) solid tumor cancer who report moderate to high anxiety or depression symptoms to either the multi-modal intervention or usual care. The intervention comprises five weekly two-hour group sessions (plus a booster session one month later) delivered via video conferencing, with online self-paced modules and check-ins completed between the group sessions. Intervention content is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based model. Participants are recruited from a network of community cancer care clinics, with group sessions led by the network’s oncology clinical social workers. Participants are assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and 2-month follow-up. The primary outcome is ACP completion; secondary outcomes include anxiety and depression symptoms, fear of dying, and sense of life meaning. Relationships between anxiety/depression symptoms and ACP will be evaluated cross-sectionally and longitudinally and theory-based putative mediators will be examined. Discussion Among adults with advanced cancer in community oncology settings, this RCT will provide evidence regarding the efficacy of the group ACT intervention on ACP and psychosocial outcomes as well as examine the relationship between ACP and anxiety/ depression symptoms. This trial aims to advance palliative care science and inform clinical practice. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04773639 on February 26, 2021.
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Dündar M, Aslan H. Association Between Nurses' Spirituality and Frequency of Spiritual Therapeutic Care in Turkey. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:1922-1935. [PMID: 35044589 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01499-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study evaluated the association between nurse spirituality and frequency of spiritual care among 560 nurses working at Dicle University Hospital in Turkey. The Spirituality Scale and the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutic Scale were administered. Results indicated that scores on the Spirituality Scale were positively correlated with frequency of provision of spiritual care (Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutic Scale). It was found that the spirituality levels of the nurses had a positive effect (R2 = 0.245, B = 0.391, p < 0.0001) on the frequency of providing spiritual curative care. It was determined that the frequency of providing spiritual care of nurses with high spirituality level increased. No significant associations were found between Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutic Scale means of point and gender, marital status, education level, unit work, or duration of professional experience.
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- Mehmet Dündar
- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey.
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Kasapoğlu F. The Relationship Among Spirituality, Self-Efficacy, COVID-19 Anxiety, and Hopelessness During the COVID-19 Process in Turkey: A Path Analysis. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:767-785. [PMID: 34988842 PMCID: PMC8731196 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01472-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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This study explores the relationship among spirituality, self-efficacy, COVID-19 anxiety, and hopelessness. The participants are comprised of 418 individuals (282 females and 136 males) in Turkey whose ages range between 18 and 61 years old. The participants completed the following surveys: The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Spiritual Orientation Inventory. The relationships among the variables have been examined using path analysis. According to the results, spirituality, self-efficacy, and COVID-19 anxiety have direct effects on hopelessness. The analysis also shows self-efficacy to mediate the relationship between spirituality and hopelessness. The proposed model has good fit indices. The findings are discussed in the context of the literature on COVID-19, spirituality, self-efficacy, and hopelessness, with practical implications for mental health professionals being provided.
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- Figen Kasapoğlu
- Faculty of Education, Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Craig DJ, Fardouly J, Rapee RM. The Effect of Spirituality on Mood: Mediation by Self-Esteem, Social Support, and Meaning in Life. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:228-251. [PMID: 34258689 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01342-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Negative correlations between religiosity or spirituality and depression symptoms have been frequently reported, but relatively few empirical studies have investigated the processes that mediate the relationships. This study investigated four theorized mediators in a single model to assess the unique contributions of self-esteem, social support, meaning in life, and positive religious coping to the relationship between religiosity, spirituality, and two markers of depression, positive affect and negative affect. Path analysis was employed to investigate multiple mediation models in a sample of 352 undergraduates. Non-significant paths were removed, and a second independent sample of 316 undergraduates was used to validate the trimmed models. Results indicated that self-esteem mediated the relationships between spirituality and both positive and negative affect. Meaning in life also mediated the relationship between spirituality and positive affect, while social support mediated the relationship between spirituality and negative affect. Positive religious coping did not mediate either relationship, possibly because the samples were not drawn from populations under stress. The relationship between intrinsic religiosity and positive affect was similarly mediated by self-esteem and meaning in life. Religiosity and negative affect were related through the mediators self-esteem and an unexpectedly adverse factor captured by positive religious coping in the models used.
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- David J Craig
- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia.
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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Lai C, Aceto P, Pellicano GR, Servidei G, Gambardella A, Lombardo L. Will I or my loved one die? Concordant awareness between terminal cancer patients and their caregivers is associated with lower patient anxiety and caregiver burden. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2021; 31:e13546. [PMID: 34931734 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to investigate the association between patients' awareness of their terminal illness and the levels of anxiety and depression, whether the concordance between the patients' and caregivers' belief about the patient's terminal illness was associated with patient's anxiety and depression, and with the caregiver burden. METHOD The study recruited 31 terminally ill patients with cancer along with their caregivers from a Palliative Care Unit. All data about patients and caregivers' awareness of the illness, patients' depression and anxiety, and caregiver burden were collected. RESULTS Patients aware of their short-term prognosis of death showed lower levels of anxiety than the unaware ones, especially women. Aware patients with concordant caregivers showed lower levels of anxiety but not of depression. Caregivers concordant with the patients' awareness presented lower levels of strain and burden. Finally, terminal patients who had an adult child caregiver were less likely to be aware of their terminal condition. CONCLUSIONS It appears that illness awareness and the caregiver's concordance with the patient's belief on the terminal condition are associated with lower anxiety, especially in women, and a reduced burden for caregivers.
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- Carlo Lai
- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Centro di Cure Palliative, Fondazione Sanità e Ricerca, Rome, Italy
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[Complementary medicine in uro-oncology]. Urologe A 2021; 60:953-962. [PMID: 34129061 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-021-01584-8] [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: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread in oncology patients with a user rate of approximately 40-50%. An accompanying supportive effect can arise through improved adherence, especially in long-term (e.g. endocrine) therapies through active patient involvement. When assessing the evidence on frequently requested methods, there is no high-quality evidence that homeopathy or anthroposophy leads to an improved prognosis. Mistletoe therapy can be considered to improve the quality of life, although the data quality is weak. In prostate cancer, pomegranate has an influence on the prostate-specific antigen. It is currently unclear whether this will also result in an improved prognosis. In contrast the evidence on selenium and vitamin D speaks in favor of integration into the aftercare concept. Supplementation is recommended after the serum level has been determined.
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Weng N, Li K, Lan H, Zhang T, Zhang X, Gui Y, Fu X, Liu Q. Evaluation of the reliability and validity of Functional Assessment Of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being-Expanded in elderly patients with chronic orthopaedic diseases. Psychogeriatrics 2021; 21:32-41. [PMID: 33179396 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Functional Assessment Of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being-Expanded (FACIT-Sp-Ex) scale can simultaneously evaluate the quality of life and spiritual health level of patients with chronic orthopaedic diseases. We performed the FACIT-Sp-Ex scale in Chinese, and tested its reliability and validity in patients with chronic orthopaedic diseases. METHODS There were 249 patients with chronic orthopaedic diseases who were selected for the questionnaire survey. AMOS 23.0 and SPSS 25.0 were used for statistical analysis to calculate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the scale. RESULTS The Chinese version of FACIT-Sp-Ex scale showed that root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was 0.06. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.83, the subscale was 0.72 ~ 0.82. The meaning, peace, relational subscales and total scale of the FACIT-Sp-Ex were negatively correlated with hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and positively correlated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL). All four subdomains were inversely associated with HADS anxiety symptoms, the peace and relational subscales were inversely associated with HADS depressive symptoms. Elderly female patients score higher than male patients in faith subscale. The highest-scoring disease in FACIT-Sp-Ex faith scale was osteoarthritis, which in FACIT-Sp-Ex total scale are piriformis syndrome and osteoarthritis. CONCLUSION The Chinese version of FACIT-Sp-Ex scale has good reliability and validity, which can be used as an evaluation tool for the spiritual status and quality of life of Chinese elderly chronic orthopaedic patients.
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- Nengyuan Weng
- First Knee Trauma Ward, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- First Knee Trauma Ward, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Knee Trauma Ward, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- First Knee Trauma Ward, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Turke KC, Canonaco JS, Artioli T, Lima MSDS, Batlle AR, Oliveira FCPD, Cubero DDIG, Sette CVDM, Del Giglio A. Depression, anxiety and spirituality in oncology patients. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2020; 66:960-965. [PMID: 32844942 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.7.960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To relate anxiety and depression levels to the spirituality levels of oncology patients in the ABC region. METHODS Cross-sectional study performed at the ABC University Center oncology outpatient clinics. For the evaluation of spirituality, the Religiosity, Spirituality, and Personal Beliefs instrument of the World Health Organization (SRPB-WHO) was applied. To evaluate the levels of depression and anxiety, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was applied. Qualitative variables were described by frequency and percentage, and quantitative variables by mean and standard deviation or median and range. Relationships were established using either the T-test or Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test and correlations with Pearson or Spearman tests, depending on the normality assessed by the Shapiro-Wilk test. RESULTS We included 99 patients, 68% female, with a median age of 60 years (19 to 81). A total of 24% had high or borderline levels of anxiety and 21% of depression. There was a negative correlation between levels of depression and spirituality (rho = -0.44, p <0.001), and anxiety and spirituality (rho=-0.232, p=0.02). We found no significant difference between levels of anxiety, depression, or spirituality when stratified by schooling, income, ethnicity, or marital status. There was a positive correlation between levels of anxiety and depression (cor = 0.477, p <0.001). CONCLUSION Spirituality can be a complementary tool in the treatment of patients with cancer.
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Kopeyko GI, Borisova OA, Gedevani EV, Kaleda VG. [The influence of religiosity on depressive disorders and suicidal behavior]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2020; 120:103-110. [PMID: 32105277 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2020120011103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review of the literature is focused on the positive influence of religiosity on recovery after depression and on the protective role of religiosity against suicidal activity. Despite the inconsistent results on the role of religiosity in treatment of mental diseases, to date there is a sufficiently large body of literature showing the beneficial effect of religiosity and describing specific therapeutic approaches and suicide prevention programs.
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- G I Kopeyko
- Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Mental Health Research Center, Moscow, Russia
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The relationship between the positive aspects of caring and the personal growth of caregivers of patients with advanced oncological illness : Postraumattic growth and caregiver. Support Care Cancer 2019; 28:3007-3013. [PMID: 31823055 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Examine the relationship between the positive aspects of care and the personal growth of caregivers of patients with advanced oncological illness. METHODS This research was a quantitative study with a transversal design. One hundred (100) informal caregivers filled out self-applied questionnaire on resilience, aspects of care, emotional distress, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth. Descriptive statistics were applied to the data, later correlation, and regression, and comparative analyses were conducted. RESULTS The participants were mainly women (86%) with an average care period of 12 months. The average age was 46.52 years. The highest scores were evidenced in positive aspects of caretaking, spirituality, personal growth, and distress, while the lowest score was seen in questions related to resilience. There was a negative inverse correlation among emotional distress, resilience, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth (p < .05) and a positive correlation among resilience, spirituality, posttraumatic growth, and the positive aspects of caretaking (p < .01). There were significant differences among the items related to emotional distress, resilience, and posttraumatic growth. The linear regression analysis showed that as resilience, spirituality, and the positive aspects of care increased, so did posttraumatic growth. SIGNIFICANT RESULTS To promote the perception of benefits among caregivers, resilience and the identification of meaning in the caregiving experience of patients with advanced oncological illness can be considered protective factors favoring adaptation and reducing negative moods.
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Bovero A, Tosi C, Botto R, Opezzo M, Giono-Calvetto F, Torta R. The Spirituality in End-of-Life Cancer Patients, in Relation to Anxiety, Depression, Coping Strategies and the Daily Spiritual Experiences: A Cross-Sectional Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2019; 58:2144-2160. [PMID: 31165319 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00849-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate "Faith" and "Meaning/Peace" dimensions of the functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-spiritual well-being scale (FACIT-Sp-12) in relation to coping strategies, anxiety and depression, and to analyze the relationship between FACIT-Sp-12 and the daily spiritual experience scale in end-of-life cancer patients. A sample of 152 participants were involved. The daily spiritual experiences correlated the most with "Faith" subscale. Moreover, religious coping, depression and daily spiritual experiences resulted "Faith" significant predictors, while depression, anxiety, self-distraction, positive reframing and behavioral disengagement were "Meaning/Peace" subscale's significant predictors. These findings highlighted the considerable impact of the daily spiritual experiences on patients' spiritual well-being.
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- Andrea Bovero
- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy.
- A.O.U. "Città della Salute e della Scienza", Corso Bramante n. 88, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Zarzycka B, Śliwak J, Krok D, Ciszek P. Religious comfort and anxiety in women with cancer: The mediating role of hope and moderating role of religious struggle. Psychooncology 2019; 28:1829-1835. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.5155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Beata Zarzycka
- Institute of PsychologyThe John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Lublin Poland
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- Institute of PsychologyThe John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Lublin Poland
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- Institute of PsychologyUniversity of Opole Opole Poland
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- Institute of PsychologyThe John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Lublin Poland
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Arch JJ, Mitchell JL, Genung SR, Fisher R, Andorsky DJ, Stanton AL. A randomized controlled trial of a group acceptance-based intervention for cancer survivors experiencing anxiety at re-entry ('Valued Living'): study protocol. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:89. [PMID: 30658621 PMCID: PMC6339433 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-5289-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Anxiety is a common concern of cancer survivors during the transition from active cancer treatment to cancer survivorship (the re-entry phase). This paper presents the study protocol for a novel group-based behavioral intervention to improve mental health, well-being, and medical use outcomes among anxious cancer survivors at re-entry. Methods/Design This two-armed, prospective randomized controlled trial will randomize a minimum of 100 re-entry-phase cancer survivors with moderate to high anxiety to the intervention or a usual care control condition. The intervention is delivered in a group format over 7 weeks; content is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based intervention. Participants will be recruited from community cancer care centers and the intervention will be led by the onsite clinical social workers. Participants will be assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and 3- and 6-month follow-up. ACT participants will complete process measures before the beginning of group sessions 2, 4, and 6; all participants will complete the process measures during the regular assessments. The primary outcome is anxiety symptoms; secondary outcomes include anxiety disorder severity, fear of recurrence, depressive symptoms, cancer-related trauma symptoms, sense of life meaning, vitality/fatigue, and medical utilization. Discussion This clinical trial will provide valuable evidence regarding the efficacy of the group ACT intervention in community oncology settings. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02550925.
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- Joanna J Arch
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder, 345 UCB Muenzinger, Boulder, CO, 80309-0345, USA. .,Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder, 345 UCB Muenzinger, Boulder, CO, 80309-0345, USA
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- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA
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- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.,Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.,Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Canjuga I, Železnik D, Neuberg M, Božicevic M, Cikac T. Does an impaired capacity for self-care impact the prevalence of social and emotional loneliness among elderly people? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1108/wwop-01-2018-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of self-care on the prevalence of loneliness among elderly people living in retirement homes and older people living in their homes/communities.
Design/methodology/approach
The research was conducted through standardized SELSA-L assessment loneliness questionnaires and the Self Care Assessment Worksheet for self-care assessment. The results were processed using the Kruskal–Wallis test.
Findings
The obtained results have shown that impaired self-care ability affects the prevalence of loneliness among the elderly almost the same in both groups of participants. However, regarding the relationship between the state of health and self-care, only a statistically significant difference in the prevalence of loneliness is found in the case of the participants living in their homes, with the worst health condition affecting the poorer psychological care.
Research limitations/implications
It is necessary to point out the limitations of the research, primarily sample limitations and the selected design of the study. The sample consisted of two different and relatively small groups of participants which could adversely affect the representativeness of the sample and reduce the possibility of generalising the results. The next limiting factor is the age distribution the authors used in the research, where the age of the participants as a very important variable was collected by age range and not precisely which consequently resulted in inequality in subgroup sizes. Thus, the middle age (75–85) covers up to ten years, which is a huge range at an older age and can mean major differences in functional ability, and can impact the self-care assessment.
Practical implications
Nurses are indispensable in care for the elderly and they need to promote and encourage self-care of the elderly through health care. Elderly people living in retirement homes should be allowed to participate equally in health care in order to preserve their own autonomy and dignity. However, to benefit those who live in their homes, nurses should be connected to the local community and thus stimulate various forms of preventative (testing blood sugar levels, blood pressure and educating on the importance of preventive examinations) or recreational activities in the environment of elderly people with the goal of preserving their functional abilities.
Originality/value
The impact of self-care on loneliness was not sufficiently researched, and this paper contributed to understanding the complexity of loneliness phenomena among the elderly with the aim of developing a model of prevention.
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Howell AN, Carleton RN, Horswill SC, Parkerson HA, Weeks JW, Asmundson GJG. Intolerance of uncertainty moderates the relations among religiosity and motives for religion, depression, and social evaluation fears. J Clin Psychol 2018; 75:95-115. [PMID: 30238465 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) underlies several psychological disorders, and religion may help some individuals cope with IU and/or protect against psychological symptoms. It was hypothesized that IU would moderate the relations between coping motives for being religious, as well as religiosity, and common psychological disorder symptoms: Depression and social evaluation fears. METHODS Study 1 included 473 self-reporting community members (M age = 48, 48% female, 80% Protestant/Catholic). Study 2 included 412 self-reporting undergraduates ( M age = 19, 71% female, 76% Protestant/Catholic). RESULTS For Study 1, coping-based motives related to greater depression for young adults with above-average IU and to lower depression for young adults with below-average IU. For Study 2, religiosity related to lower depression and fear of negative evaluation for individuals with above-average IU and to greater fear of positive evaluation for individuals with below-average IU. CONCLUSION IU may be an important mechanism between aspects of religion and psychological disorder symptoms.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Buonaccorso L, Martucci G, Miccinesi G, Maruelli A, Ripamonti C. Construction of new personal meanings by cancer patients: a qualitative analysis in an Italian patient population. Support Care Cancer 2018; 27:1911-1918. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4444-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Ochoa CY, Haardörfer R, Escoffery C, Stein K, Alcaraz KI. Examining the role of social support and spirituality on the general health perceptions of Hispanic cancer survivors. Psychooncology 2018; 27:2189-2197. [PMID: 29900621 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although cancer survival rates continue to improve, overall disparities persist for ethnic minority survivors, who have a disproportionately high risk of experiencing poor quality of life, despite documented higher levels of self-reported spirituality. Yet little is known about the relationship between spirituality and social support and health outcomes among Hispanic survivors. This study examined (1) differences between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white survivors on health, social support, and spirituality and (2) the potential mediating roles of mental health and emotional distress on general health perceptions. METHODS We analyzed data (N = 7778) from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors-II, a national cross-sectional study of adult cancer survivors. Preliminary analysis compared sociodemographic and medical characteristics between the 2 groups to identify significant covariates. Structural equation modeling assessed whether mental health and emotional distress mediate the impact of social support and spirituality on Hispanics' general health perceptions. RESULTS Overall, 693 survivors were Hispanic and 7085 were non-Hispanic whites. Hispanics reported poorer health and were more likely to have comorbid conditions such as diabetes and depression compared with non-Hispanic whites. Structural equation modeling indicated that the impact of spirituality on general health perceptions was fully mediated through mental health. Emotional distress did not have a direct effect on general health perceptions nor did it mediate effects of spirituality and social support and on general health perceptions. There was a mediated effect of social support on general health perceptions. CONCLUSIONS Spirituality is an important factor in the health of Hispanic survivors. Future studies should explore the impact and effectiveness of spiritual interventions and the beneficial effect for mental health on general health perceptions.
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- Carol Y Ochoa
- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Associations between Religiosity, Spirituality, and Happiness among Adults Living with Neurological Illness. Geriatrics (Basel) 2018; 3:geriatrics3030035. [PMID: 31011073 PMCID: PMC6319216 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics3030035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The study examined the associations between religiosity, spirituality, and happiness in 354 outpatients suffering from neurological disorders. After accounting for severity of cognitive decline, physical activity level, depression severity, and demographic variables (i.e., subject age, sex, ethnicity, and marital status) multivariate linear regression revealed a unique association between the Spiritual Well-Being Existential Spirituality scale (SWBS ES), and not the SWBS Religious Scale (SWBS RS), with both the Pemberton Remembered Happiness Index (PHI R) (p < 0.001), and the Pemberton Experienced Happiness Index (PHI E) (p < 0.001). Interventions focused on existential spirituality may improve health related quality of life among adult medical patients with neurological illness.
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Chang EC, Yu T, Lee J, Kamble SV, Batterbee CNH, Stam KR, Chang OD, Najarian ASM, Wright KM. Understanding the Association Between Spirituality, Religiosity, and Feelings of Happiness and Sadness Among HIV-Positive Indian Adults: Examining Stress-Related Growth as a Mediator. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2018; 57:1052-1061. [PMID: 29302854 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-017-0540-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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This study examined the role of stress-related growth as a mediator of the associations between spirituality, religiosity, and feelings of happiness and sadness in a sample of 178 HIV-positive Indian adults. Results indicated that spirituality, but not religiosity, was associated with feelings of happiness and sadness. Subsequent mediation analyses indicated that stress-related growth fully mediated the relationships involving spirituality and feelings of happiness and sadness. Overall, our findings point to the importance of facilitating greater spiritual development among HIV-positive Indians, as well as promoting strategies that help them develop and apply stress-related growth coping methods in their lives.
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- Edward C Chang
- Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, USA
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Stern S, Wright AJ. Discrete Effects of Religiosity and Spirituality on Gay Identity and Self-Esteem. JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY 2018; 65:1071-1092. [PMID: 28841128 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2017.1368769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Previous research has indicated that although spirituality may bolster development of a positive gay identity, religiosity may prove detrimental. Because the majority of this research confounds these constructs, there is little evidence as to the discrete roles religiosity and spirituality may play in LGB identity development. The present study endeavored to tease apart the unique effects of religion and spirituality on positive and negative gay identity and self-esteem. A sample of 376 self-identified sexual minority adults were given measures of religiosity, spirituality, LGB identity, and self-esteem. Models were built to evaluate the effects of religiosity (independent of spirituality) and spirituality (independent of religiosity), understanding that the constructs are greatly overlapped, on identity and self-esteem. Results included a positive association between spirituality and identity affirmation, identity superiority, and self-esteem. Religiosity was negatively associated with identity affirmation and self-esteem and positively associated with internalized homonegativity and heteronormativity. Limitations and implications are discussed.
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- Suzanne Stern
- a Empire State College , State University of New York , New York , New York , USA
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- b Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development , New York University , New York , New York , USA
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Walker SJ, Chen Y, Paik K, Mirly B, Thomas CR, Hung AY. The Relationships Between Spiritual Well-Being, Quality of Life, and Psychological Factors Before Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2017; 56:1846-1855. [PMID: 28039542 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0352-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Given shifting trends of religious identities in the USA, better understanding the impact of patients' religious identities on health-related quality of life (QOL) may help tailor the use of psychological interventions. Men with prostate cancer (N = 43) completed measures of quality of life (QOL), spiritual well-being in two domains (i.e., Faith and Meaning/Peace), psychological state, and psychological trait before undergoing radiotherapy. We hypothesized that (1) higher existential Meaning/Peace would correlate with higher QOL and psychological trait protective factors (e.g., Agreeableness) and that (2) higher existential Meaning/Peace would correlate with lower depression, anxiety, and Neuroticism (i.e., a psychological trait risk factor). We did not anticipate similar relationships between religious Faith and QOL, depression, anxiety, or psychological traits and consider related analyses to be exploratory in nature. Meaning/Peace was indeed negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and Neuroticism. Meaning/Peace was positively correlated with Physical, Social, Functional, and Emotional well-being, as well as Extraversion. Religious Faith was positively associated with Functional well-being, but not the other state, trait, or QOL domains. In sum, prostate cancer patients' sense of existential Meaning/Peace prior to radiotherapy was associated with well-being in many domains, whereas religious Faith appeared less so.
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- Sara J Walker
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road (Code: OP 02), Portland, OR, 97239, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Nead KT, Sinha S, Yang DD, Nguyen PL. Association of androgen deprivation therapy and depression in the treatment of prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Urol Oncol 2017; 35:664.e1-664.e9. [PMID: 28803700 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is increasing evidence that androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) may be associated with depression. Existing studies have shown conflicting results. METHODS PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and PsycINFO were queried on April 5, 2017. Eligible studies were in English and reported depression among individuals with prostate cancer exposed to a course of ADT vs. a lesser-exposed group (e.g., any-ADT vs. no ADT and continuous ADT vs. intermittent ADT). We used the MOOSE statement guidelines and the Cochrane Review Group's data extraction template. Study quality was evaluated by Newcastle-Ottawa Scale criteria. We conducted a random-effects meta-analysis to calculate summary statistic risk ratios (RRs) and 95% CIs. Heterogeneity was quantified using the I2 statistic and prespecified subgroup analysis. Small study effects were evaluated using Begg and Egger statistics. RESULTS A total of 1,128 studies were initially identified and evaluated. A meta-analysis of 18 studies among 168,756 individuals found that ADT use conferred a 41% increased risk of depression (RR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.18-1.70; P<0.001). We found a consistent strong statistically significant association when limiting our analysis to studies in localized disease (RR = 1.85; 95% CI: 1.20-2.85; P = 0.005) and those using a clinical diagnosis of depression (RR = 1.19; 95% CI: 1.08-1.32; P = 0.001). We did not find an association for continuous ADT with depression risk compared to intermittent ADT (RR = 1.00; 95% CI: 0.50-1.99; P = 0.992). There was no statistically significant evidence of small study effects. Statistically significant heterogeneity in the full analysis (I2 = 80%; 95% CI: 69-87; P<0.001) resolved when examining studies using a clinical diagnosis of depression (I2 = 16%; 95% CI: 0-60; P = 0.310). CONCLUSION The currently available evidence suggests that ADT in the treatment of prostate cancer is associated with an increased risk of depression.
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- Kevin T Nead
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Martoni AA, Varani S, Peghetti B, Roganti D, Volpicella E, Pannuti R, Pannuti F. Spiritual well-being of Italian advanced cancer patients in the home palliative care setting. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 26. [PMID: 28295781 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study evaluates the spiritual well-being (SpWB) in very advanced cancer patients assisted by the home palliative care program of ANT Foundation, a no-profit Italian organisation. SpWB was assessed by the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT-Sp12), including Meaning, Peace, and Faith subscales. The quality-of-life (QoL) was evaluated by using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General scale. Questionnaires were distributed to 1,055 patients and 683 were compiled and evaluable for analysis. The mean scores of FACIT-Sp12 as well as of QoL were notably lower than reference values for cancer survivors. The FACIT-Sp12 score was higher in patients with less impaired Karnofsky Performance Status, fully participating in religious rituals and living in central Italy. A high Pearson's correlation was found between QoL and FACIT-Sp12 (r = .60), Peace (r = .71) and Meaning (r = .52), while it was marginal for Faith (r = .27). The hierarchical regression analysis showed that FACIT-Sp12 is a significant predictor of QoL. The study suggests that Italian patients with advanced cancer assisted by expert multi-professional teams in the home palliative care setting have a low level of SpWB thereby highlighting the need for the integration of spiritual support as part of comprehensive cancer care.
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Cheadle AC, Dunkel Schetter C. Untangling the mechanisms underlying the links between religiousness, spirituality, and better health. SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY COMPASS 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/spc3.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Canada AL, Murphy PE, Fitchett G, Stein K. Re-examining the Contributions of Faith, Meaning, and Peace to Quality of Life: a Report from the American Cancer Society's Studies of Cancer Survivors-II (SCS-II). Ann Behav Med 2016; 50:79-86. [PMID: 26384498 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-015-9735-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prior research on spirituality in cancer survivors has often failed to distinguish the specific contributions of faith, meaning, and peace, dimensions of spiritual well-being, to quality of life (QoL), and has misinterpreted mediation analyses with these indices. PURPOSE We hypothesized a model in which faith would have a significant indirect effect on survivors' functional QoL, mediated through meaning and/or peace. METHODS Data were from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors-II (N = 8405). Mediation analyses were conducted with the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp) predicting the mental component summary (i.e., mental functioning) as well as the physical component summary (i.e., physical functioning) of the SF-36. RESULTS The indirect effect of faith through meaning on mental functioning, 0.4303 (95 % CI, 0.3988, 0.4649), and the indirect effect of faith through meaning and peace on physical functioning, 0.1769 (95 % CI, 0.1505, 0.2045), were significant. DISCUSSION The study findings suggest that faith makes a significant contribution to cancer survivors' functional QoL. Should future longitudinal research replicate these findings, investigators may need to reconsider the role of faith in oncology QoL studies.
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- Andrea L Canada
- Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, USA.
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- Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Behavioral Research Center, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA
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McGowan JC, Midlarsky E, Morin RT, Graber LS. Religiousness and Psychological Distress in Jewish and Christian Older Adults. Clin Gerontol 2016; 39:489-507. [PMID: 29471773 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2016.1187696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, the authors explore how the association between religiousness and psychological distress varies by religious affiliation. Prior work has shown that the association between religious belief and psychological distress is stronger for Christians than Jews, while religious activity is associated with lower psychological distress for both groups. METHODS Interviews were conducted using a community sample of 143 Christian and Jewish older adults, ages 65 and over. Quantitative measures were used to assess levels of organizational and intrinsic religiosity, as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety. RESULTS Christians who are highly involved in the organizational aspects of their religion report fewer depressive symptoms than Jews who have high levels of organizational religiosity, and the opposite is the case at lower levels of organizational religiosity. No significant group differences were found in the relationship between religiousness and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicate a difference between Jews and Christians in the reasons that they turn to their respective religious services, particularly in late life.
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- Joseph C McGowan
- a Teachers College , Columbia University , New York , New York , USA
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- a Teachers College , Columbia University , New York , New York , USA
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- a Teachers College , Columbia University , New York , New York , USA
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Do spirituality and religiousness differ with regard to personality and recovery from depression? A follow-up study. Compr Psychiatry 2016; 70:17-24. [PMID: 27624419 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The studies show that both spirituality and religiousness are protective for mental health. Personality is related with course and outcome of depression, as well as spirituality and religiousness, and their relations toward to recovery from depression are underresearched. This study followed influence of spirituality and religiousness on course and outcome of depression in patients with depressive episode, controlled for personality dimensions. METHODS The patients were assessed with self-report measures of depression (Beck Depression Inventory), spirituality (WHO-Quality of Life-Spiritual, Religious, Personal Beliefs), religiousness (Duke University Religion Index) and personality (Temperament and Character Inventory). Ninety nine patients finished a year long follow up. RESULTS Higher spirituality influenced recovery of depression in patients with depressive episode, but religiousness did not show to be significant predictor of recovery for depression. Dimension harm avoidance was significant predictor of improvement of depression in all points of measurement. LIMITATIONS Some limitations of this research are small sample size, usage of the self-report measures of depression in follow-up period, and the predominantly Catholic affiliation of the participants that can impact the generalizability of our data to other denominations. CONCLUSION Spirituality and dimension harm avoidance are significant predictors of recovery from depression during a year long follow up.
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Lai C, Luciani M, Galli F, Morelli E, Del Prete F, Ginobbi P, Penco I, Aceto P, Lombardo L. Spirituality and Awareness of Diagnoses in Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2016; 34:505-509. [DOI: 10.1177/1049909116630985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: Aims of the present study were to investigate the association between awareness of own illness condition and psychological outcome in end-of-life phase and to test the association between the spirituality and the awareness of own illness condition. Methods: Three hundred and ninety-nine terminally ill patients with cancer were enrolled in a hospice in central Italy. One hundred patients satisfied the inclusion criteria. The Systems of Belief Inventory, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a psychological interview to determine the level of awareness of the illness diagnosis (aware; partially aware; and not aware) were administered to terminally ill patients. Results: The main finding was that the awareness of one’s own illness condition was positively associated with the extrinsic spirituality and negatively associated with intrinsic spirituality (regression model R = .26; R2 = .07; adjusted R2 = .05; F2, 97 = 3.45; P = .036). The aware group showed lower anxiety and depression ( F2, 97 = 1.9; P = . 075; F2, 97 = 2.6; P = .04) scores than partially aware and not aware groups. The psychological outcome was not associated with the spirituality level. Conclusion: In terminally ill patients with cancer, the levels of depression and anxiety were lower in patients aware of their own illness state. Moreover, higher levels of extrinsic and lower levels of intrinsic spirituality predicted the awareness of one’s own illness state.
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- Carlo Lai
- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Institute, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Palliative Care Unit, Fondazione Roma Sanità, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Khoramirad A, Mousavi M, Dadkhahtehrani T, Pourmarzi D. Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Spiritual Well-Being/Religious Activities in Muslim Women with Breast Cancer. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2015; 54:2276-2285. [PMID: 25487182 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-014-9978-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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For determining relationship between quality of sleep and spiritual well-being/religious activities in Muslim women with breast cancer (WBC), we conducted a cross-sectional study on 80 WBC who presented at all chemotherapy clinics in Qom, Iran, in 2012. We used Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), spiritual well-being scale (SWBS), and religious activities (RA) questionnaire. Global PSQI score and its seven components score were not significantly correlated with total score of SWBS and its two subscales. Global PSQI score was not significantly correlated with total score of RA questionnaire (P = 0.278), but its "sleep latency" (r = 0.235, P = 0.044) and "use of sleep medications" (r = 0.237, P = 0.040) components were significantly correlated with total score of RA. Global PSQI was significantly correlated with "I don't get much personal strength and support from my God," "I believe there is some real purpose for my life" questions in SWBS, and "Attendance in mosque or religious places" subscale of RA.
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- Ashraf Khoramirad
- Research Center for Medicine and Religion, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Rasht Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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Mihaljević S, Aukst-Margetić B, Vuksan-Ćusa B, Karničnik S, Jakovljević M. Spirituality and Its Relationship with Personality in Depressed People: Preliminary Findings. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2015; 54:2099-2110. [PMID: 25034141 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-014-9913-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The relationship between spirituality and personality in patients with depression is complex and not much explored. The aim of our study is to examine the interconnection between the spiritual quality of life (QoL) and Cloninger's psychobiological model of personality in patients with depression. The sample consisted of 85 consecutive outpatients treated for depression. The measurements used were: Beck Depression Inventory, WHO-Quality of Life-Spiritual, Religious, Personal Beliefs, and Temperament and Character Inventory. The results have shown that higher harm avoidance, lower self-directedness and lower cooperativeness are personality dimensions associated with depression. The spiritual QoL has showed to play a significant role in depression, just as it has proved to be a unique predictor of lower depressive symptoms, adjusted for personality dimensions. The spiritual QoL itself is predicted by personality dimensions, self-directedness and self-transcendence implying that spirituality is a broader construct than the character dimension. Our findings may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of depression, spirituality and personality.
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- Sanea Mihaljević
- Psychiatry Department, General Hospital Virovitica, Gajeva 21, 33 000, Virovitica, Croatia.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Hospital Center, Kišpatićeva 12, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Hospital Center, Kišpatićeva 12, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Psychiatry Department, General Hospital Virovitica, Gajeva 21, 33 000, Virovitica, Croatia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Hospital Center, Kišpatićeva 12, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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Bovero A, Leombruni P, Miniotti M, Rocca G, Torta R. Spirituality, quality of life, psychological adjustment in terminal cancer patients in hospice. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2015. [PMID: 26215314 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to show the different components of spirituality in the last few weeks of life for advanced cancer patients admitted to hospice and to evaluate quality of life (QoL), pain, anxiety, depression and psychological adjustment to cancer. One hundred and fifteen patients were interviewed with a series of rating scales: the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Spiritual Well-Being Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, the Brief Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale - General Measure. Workers and single patients with higher education level showed a worse QoL. Moreover, anxiety and pain were negatively associated with QoL, while spirituality and 'Instrumental Support' coping style were positively associated with QoL. In the Italian sample, it was observed that when patients are close to death, faith is a more important component of spirituality than meaning/peace. This study confirms that QoL could be related to physical and psychological symptoms, and this reiterates the importance of faith in end-of-life care.
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- A Bovero
- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy.
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- Psychiatric Section, Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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Zini A, Sgan-Cohen HD, Feder-Bubis P. Religious leaders' opinions and guidance towards oral health maintenance and promotion: a qualitative study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2015; 54:373-386. [PMID: 23821333 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-013-9752-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Religions emphasize the supreme value of life. However, potential or concrete conflicts of perception between dictates of faith and science often present an inescapable dilemma. The aim of this qualitative research was to examine the views of spiritual and religious leaders towards general and oral health issues. A total of 11 eminent Jewish spiritual and religious community leaders were purposively chosen. They were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The verbatim transcriptions of the interviews were analysed in the spirit of grounded theory, using qualitative data analysis software. Open, axial, and thematic coding served to build categories and themes. Analysis of participants' perspectives reflected that they, based upon Jewish theology, attributed high importance to primary prevention at both personal and community levels. Religious and orthodox people were depicted as being motivated towards maintaining oral health behaviours due to a sense of obligation to follow religious edicts, strong social support, and elevated perceived spiritual levels. We offer a theoretical model that can explain the potential high motivation among these communities towards implementing positive general and oral health behaviours. Religiosity may be regarded as an example of a psycho-social health determinant, encompassing spiritual belief ("psycho") and social support ("social") components.
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- Avraham Zini
- Department of Community Dentistry, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, P.O.B. 12272, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel,
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Lucchetti G, Lucchetti ALG, de Bernardin Gonçalves JP, Vallada HP. Validation of the Portuguese version of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being scale (FACIT-Sp 12) among Brazilian psychiatric inpatients. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2015; 54:112-121. [PMID: 24154632 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-013-9785-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being scale (FACIT-Sp 12) is one of the most used and most validated instruments for assessing spiritual well-being in the world. Some Brazilian studies have used this instrument without, however, assessing its psychometric properties. The present study aims to validate the Portuguese version of the FACIT-Sp 12 among Brazilian psychiatric inpatients. A self-administered questionnaire, covering spiritual well-being (FACIT-Sp 12), depression, anxiety, religiosity, quality of life, and optimism, was administered. Of those who met the inclusion criteria, 579 patients were invited to participate and 493 (85.1 %) were able to fill out the FACIT-Sp 12 twice (test and retest). Subsequently, the validation analysis was carried out. Estimation of test-retest reliability, discriminant, and convergent validity was determined by the Spearman's correlation test, and the internal consistency was examined by the Cronbach's alpha. The sample was predominantly male (63.9 %) with a mean age of 35.9 years, and the most common psychiatric condition was bipolar disorder (25.7 %) followed by schizophrenia (20.4 %), drug use (20.0 %), and depression (17.6 %) according to ICD-10. The total FACIT-Sp 12 scale as well as the subscales demonstrated high internal consistency (coefficient alphas ranging from 0.893 for the total scale to 0.655 for the Meaning subscale), good convergent and divergent validity, and satisfactory test-retest reliability (rho = 0.699). The Portuguese version of FACIT-Sp 12 is a valid and reliable measure to use in Brazilian psychiatric inpatients. The availability of a brief and broad measure of spiritual well-being can help the study of spirituality and its influence on health by researchers from countries that speak the Portuguese language.
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- Giancarlo Lucchetti
- Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Av. Eugênio do Nascimento s/nº - Dom Bosco, Juiz de Fora, MG, CEP 36038-330, Brazil,
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Paiva CE, Paiva BSR, Yennurajalingam S, Hui D. The impact of religiosity and individual prayer activities on advanced cancer patients' health: is there any difference in function of whether or not receiving palliative anti-neoplastic therapy? JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2014; 53:1717-1727. [PMID: 23990104 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-013-9770-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Consecutive patients (n = 221) presenting for initial consultation at a palliative care outpatient clinic were prospectively interviewed and then followed until death. Individual prayer activity (IPA) and global religion scores were associated with quality of life, symptoms, inflammatory markers, and survival. Analyses were adjusted for whether patients were still receiving anti-neoplastic therapies (ANTs) or not. Higher religion scores were associated with lower levels of inflammation in advanced cancer patients still undergoing ANTs. Additionally, higher IPA was an independent good prognostic factor in patients on active ANTs. Further studies are necessary to confirm these findings and to investigate possible biological mechanisms involved.
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- Carlos Eduardo Paiva
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Rua Antenor Duarte Villela, 1331, Barretos, CEP 14784-400, São Paulo, Brazil,
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Kim SS, Hayward RD, Reed PG. Self-transcendence, spiritual perspective, and sense of purpose in family caregiving relationships: a mediated model of depression symptoms in Korean older adults. Aging Ment Health 2014; 18:905-13. [PMID: 24697304 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.899968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study used structural equation modeling to test the mediated model of late-life depression to understand the mechanisms that account for the direct and indirect effects of spiritual variables and purpose in life on depression within the context of Korean family caregiving relationships. METHOD A secondary analysis study design used data from a study that tested a theory of family interdependence of 157 Korean elder-family caregiver dyads in Seoul, Korea. RESULTS Both caregivers' and elders' self-transcendence was positively related to their own sense of purpose in life. However, only elders' spiritual perspective was related to purpose in life. Also, elders' purpose in life was positively associated with caregivers' purpose in life. Furthermore, there was a strong negative relationship between elders' purpose in life and their depressive symptoms, but there was not a significant negative relationship between caregivers' purpose in life and elders' depressive symptoms. Last, elders' purpose in life mediated the negative effects of elders' self-transcendence and spiritual perspective and of caregivers' self-transcendence and purpose in life on elders' depression. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that purpose in life for both the caregiver and elder played an important role in elders' depression. Self-transcendence also was related to decreased depression in elders. It is suggested that more attention be given to caregiver and elder purpose in life in developing interventions to reduce or avoid elder depression in Korean elders.
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- Suk-Sun Kim
- a Division of Nursing Science, College of Health Sciences , Ewha Womans University , Seoul , Korea
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Pérez JE, Rex Smith A. Intrinsic religiousness and well-being among cancer patients: the mediating role of control-related religious coping and self-efficacy for coping with cancer. J Behav Med 2014; 38:183-93. [PMID: 25169026 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-014-9593-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We examined the relationship between intrinsic religiousness and well-being, with control-related religious coping and self-efficacy for coping with cancer as potential mediators of this relationship among cancer patients. In a cross-sectional design, 179 ambulatory cancer patients completed measures of intrinsic religiousness, religious coping, self-efficacy for coping with cancer, well-being, and demographic variables. Type of cancer, stage of cancer, and time since diagnosis were collected from electronic medical charts. In a path model, the positive association between intrinsic religiousness and three types of well-being--physical, functional, and social-was fully mediated by active religious surrender and self-efficacy for coping with cancer. In addition, the negative association between passive religious deferral and all four types of well-being--physical, functional, social, and emotional--was fully mediated by self-efficacy for coping with cancer. Finally, there was a negative direct association between pleading for God's direct intercession and emotional well-being. These findings suggest pathways by which intrinsic religiousness and control-related religious coping are linked to various dimensions of well-being among cancer patients.
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- John E Pérez
- Department of Psychology, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117-1080, USA,
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Factors predicting the effectiveness of palliative care in patients with advanced cancer. Palliat Support Care 2014; 13:997-1003. [PMID: 25090913 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951514000856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the factors that predict the effectiveness of palliative care in patients with advanced cancer. METHOD Cross-sectional data were collected from 240 patients recruited from three tertiary care hospitals in Bangkok and suburban Thailand aged 18 years or older who were willing to participate; able to speak, read, and write Thai; were not receiving aggressive cancer treatment; and had been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. Participants were asked to complete a Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ), a Palliative Care Assessment Form (PCAF), and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS). RESULTS The significant predictors of the effectiveness of palliative care in patients with advanced cancer were found to be spiritual well-being (p = 0.000) and palliative care strategies: a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial care, mind-body intervention, and spiritual care; physical management; and traditional medicine, herbal treatment, and diet management (p = 0.027). The likelihood of effectiveness for patients whose spiritual well-being and palliative care strategies scores increased by an average of one point increased by factors of 1.058 and 2.271, respectively. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS These findings suggest that patients who experienced better spiritual well-being and who employed a variety of palliative care strategies also experienced enhanced effectiveness of palliative care.
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Flannelly KJ, Jankowski KRB, Flannelly LT. Operational definitions in research on religion and health. J Health Care Chaplain 2014; 20:83-91. [PMID: 24787769 DOI: 10.1080/08854726.2014.909278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This article summarizes the historical development of operational definitions and discusses their application to research on religion and health, and their importance for research, in general. The diversity of religious concepts that have been operationalized is described, as well as the development of multi-dimensional self-report measures of religion specifically designed for use in health research. The operational definitions of a variety of health concepts are also described, including the development of multi-dimensional self-report measures of health. Some of the most consistently observed salutary relationships between religion and health are mentioned. The rising interest in spirituality in health research is discussed, along with problems with the current operational definitions of spirituality in healthcare research. The levels of measurement used in various, operationally defined religious and healthcare concepts are highlighted.
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Moeini M, Taleghani F, Mehrabi T, Musarezaie A. Effect of a spiritual care program on levels of anxiety in patients with leukemia. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2014; 19:88-93. [PMID: 24554966 PMCID: PMC3917191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Leukemia is the most common and fatal cancer among young adults. Among all malignancies, it has the greatest effects on emotional and mental aspects of the patients. While 25-33% of patients with non-hematological malignancies suffer from anxiety disorder, some studies have reported the rate among patients with leukemia as high as 50%. Anxiety can negatively affect other important characteristics and parameters in patients with cancer. Furthermore, cancer increases the patients' spiritual needs. Therefore, spirituality has a significant role in adapting to leukemia and coping with its consequent mental disorders such as anxiety. This study was hence performed to determine the effects of a spiritual care program on anxiety of patients with leukemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized clinical trial was conducted in Sayyed-Al-Shohada Hospital affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Isfahan, Iran) in 2012. Sixty four adult patients with leukemia were randomly divided into the experiment and control groups. The spiritual care program including supportive presence and support for religious rituals was implemented for 3 days. Anxiety subscale from the 42-item depression, anxiety and stress scale was completed before and after the intervention for both groups. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods (Chi-square, paired and independent t-tests) in SPSS18. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the two groups before the intervention. However, after the intervention, mean score of anxiety were significantly lower in the experiment group than in the control group (P < 0.01). There was also a significant difference in the scores of the experiment group before and after the intervention (P < 0.01). Such a difference was absent in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Our spiritual care program could successfully decrease anxiety levels in patients with leukemia. Therefore, in cases of refractory diseases such as cancer, nurses have to apply a holistic care approach with emphasis on spiritual care.
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- Mahin Moeini
- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Chen SC, Huang BS, Lin CY. Depression and Predictors in Taiwanese Survivors with Oral Cancer. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2013; 14:4571-6. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.8.4571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Johannessen-Henry CT, Deltour I, Bidstrup PE, Dalton SO, Johansen C. Associations between faith, distress and mental adjustment--a Danish survivorship study. Acta Oncol 2013; 52:364-71. [PMID: 23215830 DOI: 10.3109/0284186x.2012.744141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Several studies have suggested that religion and spirituality are important for overcoming psychological distress and adjusting mentally to cancer, but these studies did not differentiate between spiritual well-being and specific aspects of faith. We examined the extent to which spiritual well-being, the faith dimension of spiritual well-being and aspects of performed faith are associated with distress and mental adjustment among cancer patients. METHODS In a cross-sectional design, 1043 survivors of various cancers filled in a questionnaire on spiritual well-being (FACIT-Sp-12), specific aspects of faith ('belief in a god', 'belief in a god with whom I can talk' and 'experiences of god or a higher power'), religious community and church attendance (DUREL), distress (POMS-SF), adjustment to cancer (Mini-MAC) and sociodemographic factors. Linear regression models were used to analyze the associations between exposure (spiritual well-being and specific faith aspects) and outcome (distress and adjustment to cancer) with adjustment for age, gender, cancer diagnosis and physical and social well-being. RESULTS Higher spiritual well-being was associated with less total distress (β = -0.79, CI -0.92; -0.66) and increased adjustment to cancer (fighting spirit, anxious preoccupation, helplessness-hopelessness). Specific aspects of faith were associated with high confusion-bewilderment and tension-anxiety, but also lower score on vigor-activity, and with higher anxious-preoccupation, both higher and lower cognitive avoidance, but also more fighting spirit. CONCLUSIONS As hypothesized, spiritual well-being were associated with less distress and better mental adjustment. However, specific aspects of faith were both positively and negatively associated with distress and mental adjustment. The results illustrate the complexity of associations between spiritual well-being and specific aspects of faith with psychological function among cancer survivors.
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The impact of patient quality of life and spirituality upon caregiver depression for those with advanced cancer. Palliat Support Care 2012. [PMID: 23182431 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951512000570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about relationships between patient spiritual well-being and caregiver outcomes for those with advanced cancer. We were interested in examining the relationship between patient physical quality of life (QOL) and caregiver depression and to also evaluate whether patient spiritual well-being (SWB) played a mediating role in this relationship. METHOD This is a prospective longitudinal study that was conducted in the outpatient clinics at a university-affiliated comprehensive cancer center. 226 patients with Stage III or IV cancer (lung, GI, GYN) and their primary caregivers were interviewed upon enrollment into the study and three months later. Measures of spirituality, health-related quality of life, and physical functioning were included in the interviews. RESULTS Key findings were that the relationship between patient physical QOL and caregiver depression was inverse and moderate (β = -0.24, p = 0.004) and that patient SWB (meaning/peace) played a significant (p = 0.02) and medium-size role (β = -0.31) in mediating the relationship between patient physical QOL and caregiver depression. The nature of these relationships was stable over time. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS Patients' spirituality is central to their coping and adjusting to cancer. It is this aspect of patient overall quality of life that mediates the relationship to caregiver well-being. The most potent intervention for caregiver depression may be attending to patient spiritual distress.
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Taunay TC, Cristino ED, Machado MO, Rola FH, Lima JWO, Macêdo DS, Gondim FDAA, Moreira-Almeida A, Carvalho AF. Development and validation of the Intrinsic Religiousness Inventory (IRI). BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2012; 34:76-81. [PMID: 22392393 DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462012000100014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2011] [Accepted: 09/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The role of religious involvement in mental health has been increasingly investigated in psychiatric research; however, there is a shortage of scales on religiousness in Portuguese. The present study aimed to develop and validate a brief instrument to assess intrinsic religiosity (Intrinsic Religiousness Inventory - IRI) in two Brazilian samples. METHOD The initial version was based on literature review and experts' suggestions. University students (sample 1; n = 323) and psychiatric patients (sample 2; n = 102) completed the Duke Religiosity Index (DUREL), the IRI, an instrument of spirituality measurement (WHOQOL-SRPB), as well as measurements of anxiety and depressive symptoms. RESULTS The IRI showed adequate internal consistence reliability in sample 1 (Cronbach's α = 0.96; 95% CI; 0.95-0.97) and sample 2 (α = 0.96; 95% CI; 0.95-0.97). The IRI main component analyses indicated a single factor, which explained 73.7% and 74.9% of variance in samples 1 and 2, respectively. Strong correlations between IRI and intrinsic subscale of the DUREL were observed (Spearman's r ranging from 0.87 to 0.73 in samples 1 and 2, respectively, p < 0.001). The IRI showed good test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients > 0.70). CONCLUSION These data indicate that the IRI is a valid instrument and may contribute to study intrinsic religiosity in Brazilian samples.
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- Tauily C Taunay
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Biegler K, Cohen L, Scott S, Hitzhusen K, Parker P, Gilts CD, Canada A, Pisters L. The role of religion and spirituality in psychological distress prior to surgery for urologic cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 2012; 11:212-20. [PMID: 21964511 PMCID: PMC3746331 DOI: 10.1177/1534735411416456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study examined the associations between religion and spirituality (R/S), presurgical distress, and other psychosocial factors such as engagement coping, avoidant coping, and social support. Participants were 115 men scheduled for surgery for urologic cancer. Before surgery, participants completed scales measuring intrinsic religiosity, organized religious activity, and nonorganized religious activity (IR, ORA, NORA); social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey); and distress (Impact of Event Scale [IES], Perceived Stress Scale [PSS], Brief Symptom Inventory-18 [BSI-18], and Profile of Mood States [POMS]). R/S was positively associated with engagement coping. Social support was positively associated with engagement coping and inversely associated with POMS and PSS scores. Engagement coping was positively associated with IES and BSI scores, and avoidant coping was positively associated with all distress measures. R/S moderated the association between engagement coping and IES scores, such that the association between engagement coping and IES was not significant for men with high R/S scores (greater religious belief). R/S moderated the association between social support and distress; the inverse association between social support and PSS and POMS scores was only significant for men who scored high on R/S. This study replicated findings from previous studies suggesting that engagement and avoidant types of coping can lead to increased distress prior to surgery. Although R/S was associated with engagement coping, it was not associated with any of the distress measures. The finding that R/S moderated the associations between engagement coping and distress and social support and distress suggests that the association between R/S, coping style, social support, and adjustment to stressful life situations is not simplistic, and indirect associations should be explored.
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- The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Garfield CF, Isacco A, Sahker E. Religion and Spirituality as Important Components of Men’s Health and Wellness. Am J Lifestyle Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1559827612444530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Men’s health has been receiving increased attention in health care research and practice because of associated negative outcomes and men’s reluctance to seek help. Religion or religiosity, defined as involvement in an organized, structured community focused on moral code, and spirituality, defined as the subjective, mystical, and holistic interpretation of personal beliefs and behaviors, have been associated with positive health outcomes. Specifically, religion and spirituality mediate an increase in positive health outcomes and a decrease in risk factors through social and existential well-being. However, men seem to be less religious and spiritual compared with women, a potential problem as men may be missing an important pathway to health and wellness. This state-of-the-art review examines the intersections of religion, spirituality, and health and focuses on how religion and spirituality relate specifically to men’s health and health behaviors. Subsequently, 4 health problems with religious and spiritual implications are examined that have been identified in the literature as pertinent to men’s health: (a) prostate cancer screening and coping, (b) HIV/AIDS prevention and coping, (c) addictions, and (d) palliative care. Finally, suggestions are offered for clinicians to incorporate an understanding of religion and spirituality into their patient encounters.
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- Craig F. Garfield
- Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (CFG)
- Counseling Psychology Program, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (AI, ES)
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (CFG)
- Counseling Psychology Program, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (AI, ES)
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (CFG)
- Counseling Psychology Program, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (AI, ES)
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