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Guertin JR, Gilbert-Ouimet M, Dugas M, Carnovale V, Jalbert L, Svyntozelska O, Demers J, Matteau L, Bergeron F, LeBlanc A. Methods used to account for caregivers' sex and gender within studies examining the financial burden of caregivers of children and adolescents : Results from a scoping review. CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2024; 16:35-53. [PMID: 38298908 PMCID: PMC10829241 DOI: 10.2147/ceor.s443077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Background Interest in the financial burden of informal caregivers has been growing. Unfortunately, it remains unclear which method(s) should be used when quantifying this burden. Purpose We conducted a scoping review aimed at identifying which methods have been used to conduct such work and quantified their performance. We were also interested in examining how sex and gender considerations were considered within selected studies. Data Sources Using a standardized approach, we identified studies published between 2012 and 2022 that aimed to document the financial burden of caregivers to child and adolescent patients. Our search strategy was applied to the MEDLINE, Embase, CINHAL, and Academic Search Premier databases. Study Selection Manuscript selection was performed by pairs of reviewers. Data Extraction Data extraction was performed by one reviewer with a second reviewer performing quality control. Results were reported using a narrative approach. Data Synthesis We identified 9801 unique citations, of which 200 were included in our review. Selected studies covered various disease area (eg, infection/parasitic diseases [n = 31, 16%]) and included quantitative (n = 180, 90%), qualitative (n = 4, 2%) and mixed study designs (n = 16, 8%). Most studies (n = 182, 91%) used questionnaires/surveys, either alone or in combination with other methods, to assess caregivers' financial burden. Less than half (n = 93, 47%) of studies reported on caregivers' sex and none reported on their gender. Conclusion We conducted an unrestricted review of published studies examining caregiver's financial burden which allowed us to identify general methodological trends observed in this literature. We believe this work may help improve future studies focusing on this important issue.
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- Jason Robert Guertin
- Centre de recherche du Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de recherche en organogénèse expérimentale de l’Université Laval/LOEX, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec À Rimouski, Levis, Quebec, Canada
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- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec À Rimouski, Levis, Quebec, Canada
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- Bibliothèque-Direction des services-conseils, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- VITAM Research Center on Sustainable Health, Quebec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Ng JHY, Luk BHK, Lee NPM. Gender differences in cancer spousal caregiving: A systematic review. Palliat Support Care 2023; 21:880-889. [PMID: 37334489 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951523000731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cancer does affect not only the lives of the patients but also that of their spouses. The aims of this systematic review are to (i) explore the gender differences in the impact of caregiving for cancer on spousal caregivers, (ii) facilitate the conceptual understanding of gender differences in caregiving, and (iii) identify directions for future research and clinical practice targeting spousal caregivers. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted of the electronic databases of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EBSCO, and CINAHL Plus for papers published in English between 2000 and 2022. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to identify, select, appraise, and synthesize the studies. RESULTS A total of 20 studies from seven countries were reviewed. Findings of the studies were presented using the biopsychosocial model. Spousal caregivers of cancer patients suffered from physical, psychological, and socioeconomic morbidities, with female spousal caregivers reporting a higher level of distress. The gendered positioning of spousal caregivers in the societal context had further brought about over-responsibility and self-sacrifice among women. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS The gendered positions of cancer spousal caregivers further illustrated the gender differences in the caregiving experiences and consequences. Health-care professionals in routine clinical practice should be proactive in identifying physical, mental, and social morbidities among cancer spousal caregivers, particularly female ones, and providing timely interventions. Health-care professionals should recognize the pressing need for empirical research, political engagement, and action plans to address the health status and health-related behaviors of patients' spouses along the cancer trajectory.
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- Janet H Y Ng
- Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Zhou J, Wang Z, Chen X, Li Q. Gender Differences in Psychosocial Outcomes and Coping Strategies of Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2591. [PMID: 37761788 PMCID: PMC10530630 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Gender is an important factor impacting cancer experience. This review mainly aimed to summarize colorectal cancer (CRC) patients' gender differences in psychosocial outcomes and coping strategies. (2) Methods: Relevant studies were searched for in four electronic databases from 2007 to July 2023. And manual searching was performed on the included studies' reference lists to identify additional eligible studies. (3) Results: A total of 37 eligible articles were included in this review. These studies were conducted in 19 countries, and they targeted CRC patients at various treatment stages. Significant results showed that female patients tended to have more psychological distress, complex social functioning, and less sexual distress and to choose more positive coping strategies than male patients. But there was no gender difference in psychosocial outcomes and/or coping strategies in some studies, which implied that gender similarity also existed. (4) Conclusions: The findings support the fact that there are both gender differences and similarities in CRC patients' psychosocial outcomes and coping strategies. A perspective beyond the simple masculine-feminine binary improved our in-depth understanding of gender tendency. Importantly, taking gender tendency into account is critical for medical staff to provide more personalized support and communication interventions.
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (J.Z.); (Z.W.); (X.C.)
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Investigation of the Effect of Sexual Attitudes and Attachment Styles of Spouses of Cancer Patients on Their Psychological Resilience. J Nerv Ment Dis 2023; 211:125-130. [PMID: 36108279 DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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It is pointed out that the attachment styles of spouses are also very important in terms of coping with the psychological problems experienced in illness and sexual satisfaction. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sexual attitudes and attachment styles of spouses of cancer patients on their psychological resilience. The research was carried out as a descriptive study based on the relational screening model between January and November 2021. A total of 429 spouses of cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The data were collected online using the Participant Information Form, which was prepared by the researcher, Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR-S), and Hendrick Sexual Attitude Scale (BSAS). Data analyses included descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U -test, Kruskal-Wallis, and linear regression using the SPSS 25.0 program. Two hundred forty-six women and 183 men were included in the study, and it has been detected that RSA scores of female participants were higher than male participants. In addition, a positive relation between RSA scores and ECR-S scores ( r = 0.247) and a negative relation between RSA and BSAS ( r = -0.414) were detected ( p < 0.05). It was determined that the psychological resilience of spouses of cancer patients was related to sexual attitudes and attachment styles.
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Home care practices of cancer caregivers and the effect of perceived social support on care burden. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8323-8332. [PMID: 35854156 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07266-1] [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: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Caregivers have to manage tasks at home such as providing management of the patient's follow-up. Social support is known to have protective effects, especially for caregivers for cancer patients. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of home care practices and perceived social support level of caregivers of cancer patients on the burden of care. METHODS A descriptive and cross-sectional study. A total of 222 caregivers were included in the study. In this study, Caregiver and Patient Identification Form, Caregiver's Home Care Practices Questionnaire Form, Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Karnofsky Performance Scales were used. RESULTS Of the caregivers included in the study, it was found that 47.3% were in the 40-61 age group, and 64.4% were women. The total score of caregivers from MSPSS was 61.29 ± 17.27, the total score they received from the Home Care Practices Questionnaire was 28.88 ± 7.72, and the total score they got from the ZBI was 29.11 ± 14.58. It was found that there was a weak and negative correlation between the perceived social support total scores and caregiver burden scores of caregivers (p < .01). In particular, in the regression analysis, a significant correlation was found between the total score of home care practices and personal sub-dimension scores (r: .91, p < .001, tolerance value: .158, VIF: 6.311). CONCLUSIONS It has been determined that the increase in home care practices of caregivers of cancer patients and the low level of perceived social support increase the burden of care.
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Rajagopal L, Pranee P, McBride KA. The Lived Experience of Australian Women Living with Breast Cancer: A Meta-Synthesis. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:3233-3249. [PMID: 31759345 PMCID: PMC7062985 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.11.3233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among Australian women. In 2019, an estimated 19,000 women in Australia were diagnosed with breast cancer, with around 3,058 women dying from the disease in the same year. Although many qualitative studies published in Australia exist which examine breast cancer from various perspectives, only limited literature is available which addresses Australian women's lived experience of breast cancer from diagnosis, treatment and beyond. METHOD Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Participants who took part in either semi-structured interviews or surveys with open-ended questions were included. A thematic synthesis analysis approach was used. RESULTS Five themes and 13 sub themes emerged from the data analysis which illustrated the lived experience of Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer. Emotional burden and women's response towards their breast cancer diagnosis were key themes. Experience of decision- making , social distress, symptoms beyond changes in their body, fertility considerations and their role as mothers were some of the challenges during their treatment. Women coped and adjusted with these challenges through the support of their family, and healthcare providers. Women developed greater empowerment by making their life choices after treatment. Life choices such as getting into a new relationship was challenging for single women. CONCLUSION Although most women were emotionally supported following their diagnosis, there are still areas where women could be better supported such as when having to break the news of their breast cancer diagnosis to their children, provision of ongoing emotional support for caregivers of women with breast cancer, providing constant emotional and informational support at the point of diagnosis and during their treatment, tailoring treatments according to different stages of pregnancy, and discussion of fertility treatments in timely manner by healthcare professionals.
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- Translational Health Research Institute,
- School of Science and Health,
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- Translational Health Research Institute,
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
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AbstractObjective:The impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) extends beyond the person who was injured. Family caregivers of adults with moderate to severe TBI frequently report increased burden, stress and depression. Few studies have examined the well-being of family members in the mild TBI population despite the latter representing up to 95% of all TBIs.Methods:Five areas of well-being were examined in 99 family members (including parents, partners, siblings, other relatives, adult children, friends or neighbours) of adults (aged ≥16 years) with mild TBI. At 6- and 12-month post-injury, family members completed the Bakas Caregiver Outcomes Scale, Short Form-36 Health Survey, EQ-5D-3L, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Outcomes and change over time and associated factors were examined.Results:At 6 months, group mean scores for health-related quality of life for mental and physical components and overall health status were similar to the New Zealand (NZ) population. Mean scores for sleep, anxiety and depression were below clinically significant thresholds. From 6 to 12 months, there were significant improvements in Bakas Caregiver Outcomes Scale scores by 2.61 (95% confidence interval: 0.72–4.49), health-related quality of life (mental component) and EQ-5D-3L overall health (P= 0.01). Minimally clinically important differences were observed in overall health, anxiety, health-related quality of life and depression at 12 months. Female family members reported significant improvements in physical health over time, and more positive life changes were reported by those caring for males with TBI.Conclusions:The findings suggest diminished burden over time for family members of adults with mild TBI.
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Gaino LV, de Almeida LY, de Oliveira JL, Nievas AF, Saint-Arnault D, de Souza J. The role of social support in the psychological illness of women. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2019; 27:e3157. [PMID: 31340345 PMCID: PMC6687359 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2877.3157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to analyze the relationship between perception of social support and emotional and physical symptoms associated with psychiatric conditions among women. METHOD a cross-sectional, quantitative study was carried out with a randomized random sample of 141 women attended at a Family Health Unit of the city of Ribeirão Preto/SP. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Social Support Questionnaire and the Self-Report Questionnaire were used. RESULTS there was no association between sociodemographic characteristics and mental disorder, but between aspects such as low income and schooling. The exercise of professions culturally considered as of low prestige gave rise to some reflections related to gender inequality. There was a significant difference in the satisfaction scores between the women who reported or not the symptoms of tiredness and sadness and the number of supporters among those who reported or not the symptom of fatigue. Spouses and children were the most mentioned supporters, and having mental disorder was significantly associated with having no friends in the support network. CONCLUSION issues related to gender equity and satisfaction with social support are important aspects of care. For the promotion of mental health, efforts must be made to make women feel more connected and supported by the supporters available in their social environment.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão
Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em
Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
- Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível
Superior (CAPES), Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão
Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em
Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão
Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em
Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão
Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em
Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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Caregiver burden and bereavement among family caregivers who lost terminally ill cancer patients. Palliat Support Care 2019; 17:515-522. [PMID: 30702057 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951518001025] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Family caregivers (FCs) in China provide hospice care to terminally ill cancer patients; however, few studies have been conducted in China on caregiver burden and bereavement experiences as a process that continues over time. The purpose of this study was to identify the main elements of caring and bereavement experiences for FCs caring for patients diagnosed with terminal cancer. METHOD Twenty in-depth qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with FCs providing care in a hospice unit in Shenzhen, Southern China. Interview transcripts were analyzed via thematic content analysis. RESULT A framework based on the following eight principal themes was developed through content analysis of our FC interviews: symptoms of the illness, the truth-telling process, attitudes toward death, the "color" of death, social and professional support, the moment of death, and grief and loss. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS The analysis showed that caregiving may positively or negatively influence the bereavement process.
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Yeung NCY, Zhang Y, Ji L, Lu G, Lu Q. Guilt among husband caregivers of Chinese women with breast cancer: The roles of male gender-role norm, caregiving burden and coping processes. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2018; 27:e12872. [PMID: 29956873 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Caregiver guilt (i.e., feeling of inadequacy in providing care to patients) is commonly experienced and studied among husbands of breast cancer survivors in Western countries. However, little is known about the psychosocial correlates of caregiver guilt in their Chinese counterparts. A total of 176 husbands of Chinese breast cancer survivors completed a cross-sectional survey in Weifang, Shandong province, China. As expected, hierarchical regression results showed that higher caregiving burden was associated with higher levels of caregiver guilt. However, for those who had stronger endorsement of the "Masculinity strength" gender-role norm, higher seeking social support from spouse was associated with higher guilt; for those with higher levels of marital satisfaction, higher protective buffering (i.e., hiding of concerns and negative emotions to protect others) was associated with lower caregiver guilt. Western assumptions on the harm of protective buffering and the benefits of support seeking as well as related supportive evidence among Western populations do not directly apply to the Chinese culture, which should be brought awareness to research and practice. Practitioners should consider the cultural background of the caregivers and should not simply encourage support seeking and discourage protective buffering.
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- Nelson C Y Yeung
- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medical Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Medical Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Medical Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
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Karantzas GC, Romano D, Lee J. Attachment and aged care: a systematic review of current research. Curr Opin Psychol 2018. [PMID: 29529481 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Attachment theory is an important framework from which to examine familial aged care. Despite this, the role of attachment in later-life caregiving remains unclear. The current study presents a systematic review of papers within the last five years on attachment and various outcomes related to familial aged care. For the caregiver, attachment anxiety was associated with poorer mental health, and attachment insecurity with a more controlling manner of caregiving. The few studies conducted with care recipients found that attachment insecurity was associated with greater self-appraisals of dementia symptoms and a lower sense of security. Research continues to suffer from the use of inadequate assessments of individual differences into adult attachment.
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- Gery C Karantzas
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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Jiang TT, Yu YT, Wu H, Shi TY. Positive psychology in patients with digestive system malignancies. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2017; 25:3180-3183. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v25.i36.3180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Digestive system malignancies are most common in China and seriously threaten human health and life. This paper reviews the progress in the research of positive psychology in patients with digestive system malignancies with regard to current research status, influencing factors, and intervention measures, in order to provide reference for clinical nursing, promote patients to generate positive psychological changes, and improve the quality of life of patients.
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- Tong-Tong Jiang
- the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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- the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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- the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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- the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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Rottenberg Y, Baider L, Jacobs JM, Peretz T, Goldzweig G. Double-Edged Sword: Women with Breast Cancer Caring for a Spouse with Cancer. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2016; 25:1270-1275. [DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2015.5683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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- Yakir Rottenberg
- Sharett Oncology Institute, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Assuta Medical Center, Oncology Institute, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Geriatrics and Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Sharett Oncology Institute, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- School of Behavioral Sciences, Tel-Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Reblin M, Donaldson G, Ellington L, Mooney K, Caserta M, Lund D. Spouse cancer caregivers' burden and distress at entry to home hospice: The role of relationship quality. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 2016; 33:666-686. [PMID: 27445422 PMCID: PMC4945122 DOI: 10.1177/0265407515588220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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High-quality relationships may be protective for family caregivers. This study focuses on relationship quality categories (supportive and ambivalent) in spouse caregivers in cancer home hospice. The goals of this article are to, first, describe relationship quality categories among end-of-life caregivers and, second, test the effects of relationship quality categories on caregiver burden and distress within a stress process model. Using questionnaire data collected at entry to home hospice, we found relationship quality categories were proportionally similar to those seen in noncaregiver older adults. Relationship quality significantly predicted caregiver burden, which completely mediated the relationship between caregiver relationship quality and distress. Caregivers whose social contexts place them at risk for greater distress may benefit from increased clinical attention or intervention.
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- California State University, San Bernardino, USA
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Young J, Snowden A. A systematic review on the factors associated with positive experiences in carers of someone with cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2016; 26. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- J. Young
- Edinburgh Napier University; Edinburgh UK
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- Edinburgh Napier University; Edinburgh UK
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The need for friendships and information: Dimensions of social support and posttraumatic growth among women with breast cancer. Palliat Support Care 2015; 14:387-92. [DOI: 10.1017/s1478951515001042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AbstractObjective:Employing a cross-sectional design, the current study examined the relationships between various agents and types of support and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among women with breast cancer.Method:Eighty married women who were coping with breast cancer completed social support and PTG questionnaires.Results:All agents of social support (family, friends, belief-based), excluding spousal support, and all types of social support were found to be related to the various PTG dimensions and its total score. Regression analyses revealed that, among the agents of support, only support provided from friends and belief-based support uniquely contribute to prediction of total PTG score. While examining the contribution of various types of support, only cognitive support had a unique contribution to prediction of total PTG score.Significance of results:Various agents and types of support play different roles in the PTG process following breast cancer. Accordingly, friends as an agent of support and information as a type of support seem to be most important in enhancing PTG among women with breast cancer.
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Hasson-Ohayon I, Goldzweig G, Dorfman C, Uziely B. Hope and social support utilisation among different age groups of women with breast cancer and their spouses. Psychol Health 2014; 29:1303-19. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.929686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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