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Understanding self-management related experience of patients with nasopharyngeal cancer: a review. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Johnston EA, van der Pols JC, Ekberg S. Needs, preferences, and experiences of adult cancer survivors in accessing dietary information post-treatment: A scoping review. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 30:e13381. [PMID: 33377564 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To support provision of healthy lifestyle information tailored to patients' needs and preferences, this review maps adult cancer survivors' self-reported needs, preferences, and experiences accessing dietary information post-treatment. METHODS A scoping review of research published within the past decade conducted using PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Seven databases were searched in June 2020. RESULTS Of 15,973 articles identified, 57 met eligibility criteria. Studies most frequently included survivors of breast cancer (49%), persons aged 40+ years (95%), ≤5 years post-diagnosis (54%), and residing in North America (44%). Cancer survivors commonly identified needing information regarding healthy eating, particularly practical skills, and support in changing dietary behaviours. Preferences included specific recommendations, direct communication with healthcare professionals, and peer support from other cancer survivors. In practice, survivors frequently reported receiving generic advice from healthcare professionals, limited dietary follow-up, and lack of referral to support. Unmet needs in healthcare settings led to dietary information-seeking elsewhere; however, survivors indicated difficulty identifying credible sources. Personal beliefs and desire for involvement in care motivated dietary information-seeking post-treatment. CONCLUSION Cancer survivors' experiences accessing dietary information post-treatment do not align with needs and preferences. Less is known about survivors who are young adults, >5 years post-diagnosis, and living in rural areas.
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- Elizabeth A Johnston
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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Kynoch K, Ramis MA, Crowe L, Cabilan CJ, McArdle A. Information needs and information seeking behaviors of patients and families in acute healthcare settings: a scoping review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 17:1130-1153. [PMID: 31192898 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this scoping review was to explore the information needs and information seeking behaviors of patients and families from healthcare providers in acute healthcare settings in existing literature. INTRODUCTION A well-informed family can be crucial to a patient's capacity to cope with their diagnosis and hospital care during acute or chronic illness. Information is therefore critical to both the patient's and family's understanding of the illness and healthcare process. Providing appropriate and timely information can empower patients and families with knowledge and alleviate the anxiety and stress associated with a hospital admission. However, acutely ill patients and families in different acute care settings have considerable and differing information needs. INCLUSION CRITERIA This scoping review included studies undertaken in acute healthcare facilities where patients were over 18 years of age and family members were of any sex, culture and ethnicity. Family was defined as anyone connected to the patient by blood, marriage or other significant relationship. Healthcare provider perspectives of family and patient information needs were excluded. Concepts related to type of information, timing of information, preferences for who delivers the information and method of information delivery. Qualitative and quantitative study designs published from 2010 to 2017 in English were included. METHODS Multiple databases were searched to find published and unpublished studies. A three-step search strategy was utilized. A charting table was developed for the data extraction process to record data relating to the review objectives. Specific data extracted included details on research design, geographical location, year of publication, characteristics of study population, research aims and outcomes as well as key findings related to patient and family information needs. RESULTS The scoping review included 109 studies from across 34 countries. Of these studies, 68 used quantitative research designs, 29 were qualitative in nature and 12 included studies reported using mixed methods. One study used an action research methodology. Nine studies were specific to family information needs. A majority of studies were conducted in the cancer care context, with other acute settings comprising intensive care units, surgical settings and individual medical or surgical units/wards within and across the hospital. While most of the included studies addressed the type of content patients and/or families prefer, a few studies explored the timing of information provision. CONCLUSIONS The international literature on information needs of patient and families comprises multiple published studies on differing aspects of the topic and situated within various acute care contexts. Despite the broad nature of the research, studies suggest that preferences regarding information content, timing of information delivery and choices regarding who delivers information vary across contexts and according to the patient/family member. The complexity behind this variation and strategies to address tailoring information delivery requires further in-depth research.
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- Kate Kynoch
- Evidence in Practice Unit, Mater Misericordiae Limited, South Brisbane, Australia.,The Queensland Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
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- Evidence in Practice Unit, Mater Misericordiae Limited, South Brisbane, Australia.,The Queensland Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
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- Evidence in Practice Unit, Mater Misericordiae Limited, South Brisbane, Australia.,The Queensland Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
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- Parent Education and Support Services, Mater Mothers' Hospital, South Brisbane, Australia
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Wu VS, Smith AB, Girgis A. The unmet supportive care needs of Chinese patients and caregivers affected by cancer: A systematic review. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 31:e13269. [PMID: 32495473 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer patients and caregivers have myriad unmet needs which can have detrimental consequences on their psychosocial wellbeing. This systematic review aims to identify the unmet supportive care needs of immigrant and native Chinese cancer patients and caregivers. METHODS We systematically searched various electronic databases (e.g. Scopus, CINAHL, PsycInfo, etc.) from the earliest date available until January 2018. Additional studies were identified through reference lists and citation tracking. Eligibility criteria included: (a) qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods studies published in English; (b) immigrant and native Chinese cancer patients and/or caregivers (age ≥18 years); (c) unmet needs and/or their correlates. Studies were assessed for their risk of bias, and a narrative synthesis of findings was performed. RESULTS Forty-seven papers from 45 studies met eligibility criteria. The most prevalent area of unmet needs was health system and information. Patients most commonly desired one member of the hospital to talk to about all aspects of their care. Caregivers preferred information about the patient's prognosis and likely outcome. Anxiety was most commonly associated with higher levels of health system and information needs. CONCLUSION Chinese patients and caregivers experience a range of unmet health system and information needs, which differ depending on their stage along the cancer trajectory.
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- Verena Shuwen Wu
- Psycho-Oncology Research Group, Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation (CONCERT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Psycho-Oncology Research Group, Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation (CONCERT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Psycho-Oncology Research Group, Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation (CONCERT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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Quality of life, anxiety, and postoperative complications of patients undergoing breast cancer surgery as ambulatory surgery compared to non-ambulatory surgery: A prospective non-randomized study. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 50:101779. [PMID: 32407900 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101779] [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] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE According to the latest recommendations a minimally invasive approach should be used to manage breast cancer and a global policy for minimizing costs encourages shorter periods of hospitalization. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of length of hospitalization on quality of life, anxiety and depression and postoperative complications. METHODS This is a prospective observational study of 412 female patients with breast cancer requiring a first mastectomy or lumpectomy to assess the impact of the length of hospitalization on quality of life (using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life QLQ30 and BR23 questionnaires) at postoperative day 14 (D+14), levels of anxiety at d-1 and D+1 (according to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale) and postoperative state at D+21. RESULTS Our study included 244 patients that had ambulatory surgery and 124 that had non-ambulatory surgery. Global health status was significantly better for ambulatory surgery patients (adjusted p-value=0.014). There were no significant differences between the two groups for levels of anxiety, pain, lymphoceles and postoperative complications. No cases of nausea and vomiting requiring medical treatment were reported for either group. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer surgery can be performed using ambulatory surgery with no significant differences compared to non-ambulatory surgery in terms of quality of life, perioperative anxiety, and postoperative complications. Indeed, our study suggests that ambulatory surgery improves patient outcome. It should be determined whether the mode of hospitalization has any long-term impact on the patient, as a shorter hospitalization period would allow decreasing waiting times.
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Zhang L, Gao J, Lin D, Xie L, Wang T, Zou L. Personal factors influencing breast cancer patients' perception of breast conservation surgery in West China. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:313. [PMID: 31475183 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.06.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Breast cancer patients' understanding of therapies is a very important factor during their surgical treatment decision-making. To date, there has been no report in this area about Chinese patients. Aiming to evaluate the perception of breast conservation surgery (BCS) in Chinese breast cancer patients (CBCP) and explore influencing factors. Methods A self-structured questionnaire was distributed to 1,496 CBCPs, eliciting information on patients' age, religion, sexual history, occupation, education, whether they were pre- or postoperative, understanding of BCS and their means of gaining information. Results A total of 1,324 (88.5%) patients completed the questionnaire. Only 2.42% of patients had more understanding of BCS. Patients' perception about BCS was associated with their age, religion, occupation, education background and whether they were postoperative or not (P<0.01). Surgeon was the most commonly way being used to obtain information (68.9%); however, this was not significant in affecting patients' perception [odds ratios (OR) =1.034; 95% confidence intervals (CI): 0.762-1.402]. Patients using books and/or internet to obtain information on BCS had better understanding (OR =1.665; 95% CI: 1.249-2.193), but only 20.2% patients used this way to search for information. Conclusions The study indicated that CBCP' perception of BCS was poor, they lacked access to information. Therefore, educating patients and making them master knowledge about BCS were a hard work in China.
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- Li Zhang
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China.,Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610017, China
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Xie B, Champion JD, Kwak J, Fleischmann KR. Mobile Health, Information Preferences, and Surrogate Decision-Making Preferences of Family Caregivers of People With Dementia in Rural Hispanic Communities: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e11682. [PMID: 30530450 PMCID: PMC6305885 DOI: 10.2196/11682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile health (mHealth) technology holds promise for promoting health education and reducing health disparities and inequalities in underserved populations. However, little research has been done to develop mHealth interventions for family caregivers of people with dementia, particularly those in rural Hispanic communities, who often serve as surrogate decision makers for their relatives with dementia. OBJECTIVE As part of a larger project to develop and test a novel, affordable, and easy-to-use mHealth intervention to deliver individually tailored materials in rural Hispanic communities, in this pilot study, we aimed to examine (1) characteristics of people with dementia and their family caregivers in rural Hispanic communities, (2) caregivers' preferences for types and amounts of health information and participation in surrogate decision making, and (3) caregivers' mobile device usage and their desire for receiving information via mobile devices. METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey. A convenience sample of 50 caregivers of people with dementia was recruited from rural health care facilities in Southwest Texas during 3 weeks of April 2017 to May 2017 via word-of-mouth and flyers posted at the facilities. RESULTS More women than men were in the patient group (χ21=17.2, P<.001) and in the caregiver group (χ21=22.2, P<.001). More patients were on Medicare and Medicaid; more caregivers had private insurance (P<.001 in all cases). Overall, 42% of patients did not have a power of attorney for their health care; 40% did not have a living will or advance directive. Caregivers were interested in receiving all types of information and participating in all types of decisions, although on subscales for diagnosis, treatment, laboratory tests, self-care, and complementary and alternative medicine, their levels of interest for decision-making participation were significantly lower than those for receiving information. On the psychosocial subscale, caregivers' desire was greater for surrogate decision-making participation than for information. Caregivers did not differ in their interests in information and participation in decision making on the health care provider subscale. All but 1 caregiver (98%) owned a mobile phone and 84% had a smartphone. Two-thirds wanted to receive at least a little dementia-related information via a smartphone or tablet. The amount of dementia-related information caregivers wanted to receive via a mobile device was significantly greater for women than for men (U=84.50, P=.029). Caregivers who owned a tablet were more likely to want to receive dementia-related information via a mobile device than those who did not own a tablet (U=152.0, P=.006). CONCLUSIONS Caregivers in rural Hispanic communities were interested in receiving a wide range of information as well as participating in making decisions for their relatives with dementia. There is much need for effective mHealth interventions that can provide information tailored to the needs and preferences of these caregivers.
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- Bo Xie
- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
- School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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Han J, Nian H, Zheng ZY, Zhao MM, Xu D, Wang C. Effects of health education intervention on negative emotion and quality of life of patients with laryngeal cancer after postoperative radiotherapy. Cancer Radiother 2018; 22:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2017.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Lim BT, Butow P, Mills J, Miller A, Goldstein D. Information needs of the Chinese community affected by cancer: A systematic review. Psychooncology 2017; 26:1433-1443. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Bee Teng Lim
- Practical Support Unit; Cancer Council NSW; Woolloomooloo New South Wales Australia
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- The Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group; the University of Sydney; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Practical Support Unit; Cancer Council NSW; Woolloomooloo New South Wales Australia
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- Practical Support Unit; Cancer Council NSW; Woolloomooloo New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Randwick New South Wales Australia
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Xie B, Su Z, Liu Y, Wang M, Zhang M. Health information sources for different types of information used by Chinese patients with cancer and their family caregivers. Health Expect 2016; 20:665-674. [PMID: 27604843 PMCID: PMC5513017 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Context Little is known about the information sources of Chinese patients with cancer and their family caregivers, yet this knowledge is critical for providing patient‐centred care. Objective To assess and compare the information sources used by Chinese patients with cancer and their family caregivers. Design The validated Health Information Wants Questionnaire (HIWQ) was translated and administered in March 2014. Setting The oncology department of a general hospital in south‐west China. Participants A convenience sample of 198 individuals, including 79 patients with cancer (mean age=55.24, SD=13.80) and 119 family caregivers (mean age=46.83, SD=14.61). Main outcome measures Ratings on the HIWQ items assessing information sources for different types of information. Results The interaction between information source and group was significant (F3,576=6.32, P<.01). Caregivers obtained more information than patients from the Internet. Caregivers and patients did not differ in the amount of information they obtained from doctors/nurses, interpersonal contacts or mass media. The interaction between information type and information source was significant (F18,3456=6.38, P<.01). Participants obtained more information of all types from doctors/nurses than from the other three sources and obtained more information from interpersonal contacts than from mass media or the Internet. Conclusions The information sources of Chinese patients with cancer and their family caregivers were similar, with an important difference that caregivers obtained more online information than patients. These findings have important implications for patient care and education in China where the family typically plays a major role in the care and decision making.
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- Bo Xie
- School of Nursing & School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Advertising and Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Management, Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Management, Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Sichuan, China
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Kwong S, Bedard A. BE ACTIVE: an Education Program for Chinese Cancer Survivors in Canada. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2016; 31:605-609. [PMID: 26386593 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0899-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The needs of cancer survivors have been well documented and tend to be higher in immigrant populations. In order to help address unmet needs of Chinese-speaking cancer survivors, we have developed a structured psycho-educational program for this group. The program development was informed by both cultural values of the population and published recommendations for cancer survivorship education and support. The program, entitled BE ACTIVE, includes topics related to key domains in cancer survivorship: psychosocial aspects, general medical management and follow up for late effects, complementary medicine, and lifestyle management through fitness and nutrition. We studied the program delivery in 2012 and 2013, where a total of 124 individuals took part. Participants reported high satisfaction, learning gains, and the willingness to recommend the program to others; they rated their understanding of the behaviors needed for wellness and their motivation for change as high. A facilitator toolkit, which includes topic content development guides and presentation examples, was developed to assist with delivery of the program by other centers. This type of program can improve access and delivery to underserved populations with unmet needs and may also benefit cancer survivors in other jurisdictions with similar concerns.
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- Sandy Kwong
- Patient and Family Counseling Services, BC Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E6, Canada.
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- Provincial Survivorship Program, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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The experience of cancer survivors in community-based psycho-social support activities in Shanghai, China: a qualitative study. Qual Life Res 2015; 24:2815-22. [PMID: 26094007 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1021-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Cancer survivors are often embroiled in various physical and psycho-social issues as a consequence of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Psycho-social support activities in the phase of rehabilitation were provided to enhance their quality of life. This study seeks to explore and understand their experience of engagement in Shanghai Cancer Rehabilitation Club (SCRC). METHODS Sixty-eight participants attended eight semi-structured focus group interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis framework was adopted for data analysis. RESULTS The participants reported benefits such as psychological support, informational provision and tangible support in the activities. Public services were reported to have restored their dignity and enabled them to rediscover their own meaning of life. Participants also pointed out challenges on functioning and opportunity for development of SCRC. CONCLUSIONS The psycho-social support activities of SCRC had influenced cancer survivor's life. Public health resources and supportive policies should be in place to support local self-help cancer rehabilitation groups.
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Health information wanted and obtained from doctors/nurses: a comparison of Chinese cancer patients and family caregivers. Support Care Cancer 2015; 23:2873-80. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2651-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 02/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Xu ZX, Lin ZX, Fang JY, Wu KS, Du PL, Zeng Y, Tang WR, Xu XL, Lin K. Mortality Characteristic and Prediction of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in China from 1991 to 2013. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:6729-34. [PMID: 26434902 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.15.6729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To analyze the mortality distribution of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in China from 1991 to 2013, to predict the mortality in the ensuing five years, and to provide evidence for prevention and treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mortality data for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in China from 1991 to 2013 were used to describe its epidemiological characteristics, such as the change of the standardized mortality rate, sex and age differences, urban-rural differences. Trend-surface analysis was used to study the geographical distribution of the mortality. Curve estimation, time series, gray modeling, and joinpoint regression were used to predict the mortality for the ensuing five years in the future. RESULTS In China, the standardized mortality rate of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma increased with time from 1996, reaching the peak values of 1.45 /105 at the year of 2002, and decreased gradually afterwards. With males being 1.51 times higher than females, and the city had a higher rate than the rural during the past two decades. The mortality rate increased from age 40. Geographical analysis showed the mortality rate increased from middle to southern China. CONCLUSIONS The standardized mortality rate of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma is falling. The regional disease control for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma should be focused on Guangdong province of China, and the key targets for prevention and treatment are rural men, especially after the age of 40. The mortality of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma will decrease in the next five years.
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- Zhen-Xi Xu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China E-mail :
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Li X, Deng Y, Chen J, Ruan DY, Chen ZH, Xing YF, Wu XY, Dong M. Deceptive information and the financial burden for Chinese cancer patients. Lancet Oncol 2014; 15:e299. [PMID: 24988922 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(14)70218-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Xing Li
- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhu Hai, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, China
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