1
|
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L, Taranto P, Mazzetti M, Perego G, Rottoli S, Rancoita PMV, Bergamini A, Petrone M, Rabaiotti E, Candotti G, Candiani M. Chemotherapy-induced nausea in a sample of gynaecological cancer patients: assessment issues and personal risk factors evaluation. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:5343-5351. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05377-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
|
2
|
Tan X, Xiong H, Gui S, Wan Y, Yan W, Wang D, Tong L, Zeng G. Effects of cognitive education on the perceived control and symptom distress of lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A randomised controlled trial. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13120. [PMID: 31184792 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
AIM A randomised controlled trial (RCT) was implemented to verify the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive education in the format of mind maps for increasing perceived control and decreasing the symptom distress of lung cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy. METHODS A total of 136 lung cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy were randomised using stratified blocks (1:1 ratio, from March 2016 to April 2017). The intervention group was given cognitive education in the format of mind maps. The control group was provided conventional education. The primary outcomes were perceived control, including cancer experience and cancer efficacy; the secondary outcomes included symptom distress (arising from fatigue, distress, sleep disturbance, poor appetite, drowsiness, shortness of breath, etc.). The Mann-Whitney U test, chi-squared test, two-sample t test and repeated measurement analysis of variance were used. RESULTS Ninety-four patients completed the final study. The results of the repeated measurement analysis of variance indicated that at the 8th or 12th week following cognitive education intervention in the format of mind maps, the cancer experience, cancer efficacy (except personal efficacy) and symptom distress (arising from fatigue, distress, sleep disturbance, and sadness and its total scores) of the patients in the intervention group were considerably improved compared with those of the control group (p < 0.05). The longer the intervention was, the higher the level of the patients' perceived control was and the lower the degree of patient symptom distress was (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that cognitive education in the format of mind maps could improve perceived control and decrease the symptom distress of lung cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy and that it was feasible and acceptable. Cognitive education in the format of mind maps was found to be an effective teaching tool for lung cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xing Tan
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China.,People's Hospital of Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
| | - Haihan Xiong
- People's Hospital of Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
| | - Sijie Gui
- Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
| | - Yanping Wan
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China
| | - Wenjing Yan
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China
| | - Dian Wang
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China
| | - Lingling Tong
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Guqing Zeng
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Hou W, Lau K, Shum T, Cheng A, Lee T. Do concordances of social support and relationship quality predict psychological distress and well-being of cancer patients and caregivers? Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2018; 27:e12857. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- W.K. Hou
- Department of Psychology; The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
- Laboratory of Psychology and Ecology of Stress (LoPES); The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
- Centre for Psychosocial Health; The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
| | - K.M. Lau
- Department of Psychology; The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
- Laboratory of Psychology and Ecology of Stress (LoPES); The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
| | - T.C.Y. Shum
- Department of Clinical Oncology; Princess Margaret Hospital; Hong Kong China
| | - A.C.K. Cheng
- Department of Clinical Oncology; Princess Margaret Hospital; Hong Kong China
| | - T.M.C. Lee
- Department of Psychology; The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
- Laboratory of Neuropsychology; The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for colorectal cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2349-2362. [PMID: 28434094 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3693-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE A significant minority of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients experience clinically meaningful distress that may warrant intervention. The goal of this systematic review was to assess the impact of psychosocial interventions on quality-of-life and psychosocial outcomes for CRC patients. METHODS A systematic search of CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLES was undertaken to obtain relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through October 2016. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients were identified. Only three of these RCTs showed significant intervention effects on multiple mental health outcomes. These interventions included written and verbal emotional expression, progressive muscle relaxation training, and a self-efficacy enhancing intervention. Eight of the 14 trials, testing a range of psychoeducational and supportive care interventions, produced little to no effects on study outcomes. An evaluation of RCT quality highlighted the need for greater rigor in study methods and reporting. CONCLUSION A limited evidence base supports the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for CRC patients. Large-scale trials are needed before drawing definitive conclusions regarding intervention impact.
Collapse
|
5
|
Hou WK, Lau KM, Ng SM, Cheng ACK, Shum TCY, Cheng ST, Cheung HYS. Savoring moderates the association between cancer-specific physical symptoms and depressive symptoms. Psychooncology 2016; 26:231-238. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Wai Kai Hou
- Department of Psychological Studies; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
- Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES); The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
- Centre for Psychosocial Health; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
| | - Kam Man Lau
- Department of Psychological Studies; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
- Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES); The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
| | - Sin Man Ng
- Department of Psychological Studies; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
- Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES); The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
| | | | | | - Sheung-tak Cheng
- Department of Health and Physical Education; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Hong Kong
- Department of Clinical Psychology; University of East Anglia; UK
| | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Kai Hou W, Hall BJ, Canetti D, Lau KM, Ng SM, Hobfoll SE. Threat to democracy: Physical and mental health impact of democracy movement in Hong Kong. J Affect Disord 2015; 186:74-82. [PMID: 26232750 PMCID: PMC7127225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study examined the prevalence and critical predictors of anxiety and depressive symptoms and self-rated health, following the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. METHODS Random digit dialing recruited a population-representative sample of 1208 Chinese Hong Kong citizens (mean age=46.89 years; 63% female) in the first two weeks of February 2015. Respondents gave their informed consent and reported personal, social, and economic resource loss since the Umbrella Movement (Conservation of Resources-Evaluation), current anxiety symptoms (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) and depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), and self-rated health (1=very good, 4=very bad). RESULTS A total of 47.35% (95% CI=44.55, 50.17) respondents reported moderate/severe anxiety symptoms and 14.4% (95% CI=12.54, 16.50) reported moderate/severe depressive symptoms; 9.11% (95% CI=7.61, 10.86) reported "poor" or "very poor" health. Multivariable regressions revealed that personal and social resource loss was associated with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms and greater odds of "very poor" health (adjusted odds ratios/incidence rate ratios=5-102%), independent of lower education level and income and being unmarried. LIMITATIONS This study was cross-sectional in nature and thus could not determine causality from the associations between resource loss and outcome variables. Second, the telephone survey relied on self-reports; response bias and social desirability could influence respondents' answers and discount data validity. Third, potential confounders such as preexisting mental and physical health issues and concurrent predictors like exposure to the Umbrella Movement were not assessed. CONCLUSIONS This is one of the first studies following any recent political movement (e.g., The Arab Spring) to quantify distress and the associated correlates of distress among affected citizens. Perceived psychosocial resource losses were critical predictors of poor outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wai Kai Hou
- Department of Psychological Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China,Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES), The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China,Centre for Psychosocial Health, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China,Corresponding author at: Department of Psychological Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong
| | - Brian J. Hall
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau (SAR), People's Republic of China,Global and Community Mental Health Research Group, University of Macau, Macau (SAR), People’s Republic of China,Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Daphna Canetti
- School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
| | - Kam Man Lau
- Department of Psychological Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China,Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES), The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China
| | - Sin Man Ng
- Department of Psychological Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China,Laboratory of Psychobiology of Emotion and Stress (LoPES), The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong (SAR), People's Republic of China
| | - Stevan E. Hobfoll
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Mosher CE, Winger JG, Given BA, Helft PR, O'Neil BH. Mental health outcomes during colorectal cancer survivorship: a review of the literature. Psychooncology 2015; 25:1261-1270. [PMID: 26315692 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Revised: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This article reviews literature on adults' mental health outcomes during acute and long-term colorectal cancer (CRC) survivorship. METHODS We identified articles that included at least one measure of psychological symptoms or mental quality of life or well-being through a search of databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLES). Articles were published between January 2004 and April 2015. RESULTS A significant proportion of CRC survivors experience clinically meaningful levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms or reduced mental well-being across the trajectory of the illness. Demographic, medical, and psychosocial predictors of mental health outcomes were identified. However, few studies were theory-driven, and gaps remain in our understanding of risk and protective factors with respect to mental health outcomes, especially during long-term CRC survivorship. CONCLUSIONS Theory-driven longitudinal research with larger samples is required to identify subgroups of CRC survivors with different trajectories of psychological adjustment. Such research would assess adjustment as a function of internal resources (e.g., personality and coping) and external resources (e.g., finances and social support) to inform future interventions for CRC survivors. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Catherine E Mosher
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
| | - Joseph G Winger
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
| | - Barbara A Given
- College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
| | - Paul R Helft
- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
| | - Bert H O'Neil
- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Hou WK, Ng SM. Emotion-focused positive rumination and relationship satisfaction as the underlying mechanisms between resilience and psychiatric symptoms. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2014.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
9
|
Resilience in the year after cancer diagnosis: a cross-lagged panel analysis of the reciprocity between psychological distress and well-being. J Behav Med 2013; 37:391-401. [DOI: 10.1007/s10865-013-9497-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2012] [Accepted: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
|