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Zhang Y, Gan C, Xu J, Pang L, Li W, Cheng H. Psychological distress as a risk factor for the efficacy of chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:669. [PMID: 37922088 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08143-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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AIM To assess the relationship between psychological distress and quality of life (QoL), cancer-related fatigue (CRF), and chemotherapy efficacy in advanced gastric cancer patients. METHODS Advanced gastric cancer patients (39 with psychological distress and 35 without psychological distress) completed the Distress Thermometer (DT), QoL, and CRF test before receiving chemotherapy and assessed the efficacy after completing 2 courses of chemotherapy. RESULTS Psychological distress was a significant factor in the efficacy of chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer patients (χ2 = 6.324; p = 0.042). Compared to advanced gastric cancer patients with no psychological distress, advanced gastric cancer patients with psychological distress had a poorer QoL (50.41 ± 6.17 vs. 60.01 ± 7.94, t = - 5.882, p < 0.01) and more pronounced CRF (5.75 ± 1.16 vs. 3.22 ± 0.75, t = 11.231, p < 0.01) while receiving chemotherapy. FACT-G (p = 0.0035, r = - 0.4568), as well as PFS (p < 0.0001, r = 0.6599), correlated significantly with efficacy for patients in the psychological distress group. The FACT-G (p = 0.0134, r = - 0.4139) of patients in the no psychological distress group correlated significantly with efficacy. CONCLUSION Psychological distress has a negative impact on QoL, CRF, and efficacy and may be a potential risk for the efficacy of palliative chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer patients.
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- Yongkang Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230088, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518000, China.
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Morse L, Paul SM, Cooper BA, Oppegaard K, Shin J, Calvo-Schimmel A, Harris C, Hammer M, Conley Y, Wright F, Levine JD, Kober KM, Miaskowski C. Higher Stress in Oncology Patients is Associated With Cognitive and Evening Physical Fatigue Severity. J Pain Symptom Manage 2023; 65:203-215. [PMID: 36423801 PMCID: PMC11189665 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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CONTEXT Cognitive and physical fatigue are common symptoms experienced by oncology patients. Exposure to stressful life events (SLE), cancer-related stressors, coping styles, and levels of resilience may influence the severity of both dimensions of fatigue. OBJECTIVES Evaluate for differences in global, cancer-specific, and cumulative life stress, as well as resilience and coping in oncology patients (n=1332) with distinct cognitive fatigue AND evening physical fatigue profiles. METHODS Latent profile analysis, which combined the two symptom scores, identified three subgroups of patients with distinct cognitive fatigue AND evening physical fatigue profiles (i.e., Low, Moderate, High). Patients completed measures of global, cancer-specific, and cumulative life stress as well measures of resilience and coping. Differences among the latent classes in the various measures were evaluated using parametric and nonparametric tests. RESULTS Compared to Low class, the other two classes reported higher global and cancer-specific stress. In addition, they reported higher occurrence rates for sexual harassment and being forced to touch prior to 16 years of age. Compared to the other two classes, High class reported lower resilience scores and higher use of denial, substance use, and behavioral disengagement. CONCLUSION To decrease both cognitive and evening physical fatigue, clinicians need to assess for relevant stressors and initiate interventions to increase resilience and the use of engagement coping strategies. Additional research is warranted on the relative contribution of various social determinants of health to both cognitive and physical fatigue in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy.
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- Lisa Morse
- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (C.H.,Y.C.,), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute (M.H.), Boston, Massachusetts
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- School of Nursing (C.H.,Y.C.,), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing (F.W.), New York University, New York, New York
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- School of Medicine (J.D.L, C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California
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- School of Nursing (L.M.,S.M. P.,B.A.C.,K.O.,J.S.,A.C.S.,K.M.K.,C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California;; School of Medicine (J.D.L, C.M.), University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.
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Beck S, Whitaker K, Cropley M. Is rumination associated with psychological distress after a cancer diagnosis? A systematic review. J Psychosoc Oncol 2023; 41:584-609. [PMID: 36604965 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2022.2145925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Objective: The aim of this work was to review evidence on the association between psychological rumination and distress in those diagnosed with cancer. Methods: Six databases were searched for studies exploring rumination alongside overall assessments of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, or stress. Results: Sixteen studies were identified. Rumination was associated with distress cross-sectionally and longitudinally. However, once baseline depression was controlled for, the association was no longer seen. The emotional valence of ruminative thoughts and the style in which they were processed, rather than their topic, was associated with distress. Brooding and intrusive rumination were associated with increased distress, deliberate rumination had no association, and reflection/instrumentality had mixed findings. Conclusions: This review highlights that it is not necessarily the topic of content, but the style and valence of rumination that is important when considering its association with distress. The style of rumination should be the target of clinical intervention, including brooding and intrusion.
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- Sarah Beck
- School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Kibret AA, Wolde HF, Moges AM, Aragie H, Teferi ET, Assefa YA, Melese EB, Melesse M, Worku YB, Belay DG, Molla MD, Adugna DG. Prevalence and associated factors of cancer pain among adult cancer patients evaluated at an oncology unit in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2022; 3:1061239. [PMID: 36874932 PMCID: PMC9982129 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1061239] [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: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death and was responsible for 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Worldwide, 2 million people experience pain every day, and cancer pain is one of the major neglected public health problems, especially in Ethiopia. Despite reporting the burden and risk factors of cancer pain as a principal importance, there are limited studies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of cancer pain and its associated factors among adult patients evaluated at the oncology ward in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 January to 31 March 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the total sample size of 384 patients. Data were collected using pretested and structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were fitted to identify the factors associated with cancer pain among patients with cancer. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% CI was computed to determine the level of significance. Results A total of 384 study participants were involved, with a response rate of 97.5%. The proportion of cancer pain was found to be 59.9% (95% CI 54.8-64.8). The odds of cancer pain were escalated by anxiety (AOR = 2.52, 95% CI 1.02-6.19), patients with hematological cancer (AOR = 4.68, 95% CI 1.30-16.74), gastrointestinal cancer (AOR = 5.15, 95% CI 1.45-18.2), and stages III and IV (AOR = 14.3, 95% CI 3.20-63.7). Conclusion The prevalence of cancer pain among adult patients with cancer in northwest Ethiopia is relatively high. Variables such as anxiety, types of cancer, and stage of cancer had a statistically significant association with cancer pain. Hence, to advance the management of pain, it is better to create more awareness regarding cancer-related pain and provide palliative care early on in the diagnosis of the disease.
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- Anteneh Ayelign Kibret
- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Mo J, Darke AK, Guthrie KA, Sloan JA, Unger JM, Hershman DL, O'Rourke M, Bakitas M, Krouse RS. Association of Fatigue and Outcomes in Advanced Cancer: An Analysis of Four SWOG Treatment Trials. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 17:e1246-e1257. [PMID: 34255538 DOI: 10.1200/op.20.01096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Patient-reported outcomes may be associated with cancer outcomes. We evaluated clinically significant fatigue (CSF), overall survival, adverse events (AEs), and quality of life (QOL) during cancer treatment. METHODS We compared outcomes in four phase II or III chemotherapy trials, two advanced non-small-cell lung cancer and two advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer, with or without baseline CSF. CSF was defined as a rating of two or greater on the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy fatigue question or a European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 fatigue symptom score of 50% or greater. Survival was compared according to CSF using Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox regression models. Differences in AE rates by CSF were assessed via chi-squared tests, and QOL changes from baseline to 3 months via linear regression. RESULTS Of 1,994 participants, 1,907 (median age 69 years, range: 32-91) had complete baseline QOL survey data, with 52% reporting CSF at baseline. For the two hormone-refractory prostate cancer studies, baseline CSF was associated with higher mortality rates, with adjusted hazard ratios of (95% CI, P value) 1.32 (1.13 to 1.55, P < .001) and 1.31 (1.02 to 1.67, P = .03) and with increased incidence of grade 3-5 constitutional (16.5% v 9.4%, P = .002; 13.9% v 6.3%, P = .002) and neurologic (11.7% v 6.1%, P = .006; 9.0% v 3.9%, P = .01) AEs, respectively. Baseline CSF was associated with a higher mortality rate in one non-small-cell lung cancer study: hazard ratio 1.44 and 1.04 to 2.00, P = .03. CONCLUSION Oncology trial participants with baseline CSF had poorer survival and experienced more AEs than participants without CSF. This indicates fatigue as an important baseline prognostic factor in oncology treatment trials.
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- Julia Mo
- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- SWOG Cancer Research Network Statistics and Data Management Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- SWOG Cancer Research Network Statistics and Data Management Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- SWOG Cancer Research Network Statistics and Data Management Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, Greenville Health System, Clemson, SC
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Muthanna FMS, Karuppannan M, Hassan BAR, Mohammed AH. Impact of fatigue on quality of life among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2021; 12:115-125. [PMID: 33980002 PMCID: PMC8102880 DOI: 10.24171/j.phrp.2021.12.2.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objectives Fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom experienced by cancer patients and has a profound effect on their quality of life (QOL). The study aimed to determine the impact of fatigue on QOL among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and to identify the risk factors associated with severe fatigue incidence. Methods This was an observational prospective study carried out at multiple centers. In total, 172 breast cancer patients were included. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Questionnaire was used to measure QOL, while the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) was used to assess the severity of fatigue. Results The total average mean and standard deviation of QOL were 84.58±18.07 and 4.65±1.14 for BFI scores, respectively. A significant association between fatigue and QOL was found in linear and multiple regression analyses. The relationships between fatigue severity and cancer stage, chemotherapy dose delay, dose reduction, chemotherapy regimen, and ethnicity were determined using binary logistic regression analysis. Conclusion The findings of this study are believed to be useful for helping oncologists effectively evaluate, monitor, and treat fatigue related to QOL changes.
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- Fares Mohammed Saeed Muthanna
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Selangor, Malaysia
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Yoga effectively reduces fatigue and symptoms of depression in patients with different types of cancer. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:2973-2982. [PMID: 33026490 PMCID: PMC8062403 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05794-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Examine the effects of an 8-week yoga therapy on fatigue in patients with different types of cancer. METHODS A total of 173 cancer patients suffering from mild to severe fatigue were randomly allocated to yoga intervention (n = 84) (IG) versus waitlist control group (CG) (n = 88). Yoga therapy consisted of eight weekly sessions with 60 min each. The primary outcome was self-reported fatigue symptoms. Secondary outcomes were symptoms of depression and quality of life (QoL). Data were assessed using questionnaires before (T0) and after yoga therapy for IG versus waiting period for CG (T1). RESULTS A stronger reduction of general fatigue (P = .033), physical fatigue (P = .048), and depression (P < .001) as well as a stronger increase in QoL (P = .002) was found for patients who attended 7 or 8 sessions compared with controls. Within the yoga group, both higher attendance rate and lower T0-fatigue were significant predictors of lower T1-fatigue (P ≤ .001). Exploratory results revealed that women with breast cancer report a higher reduction of fatigue than women with other types of cancer (P = .016) after yoga therapy. CONCLUSION The findings support the assumption that yoga therapy is useful to reduce cancer-related fatigue, especially for the physical aspects of fatigue. Women with breast cancer seem to benefit most, and higher attendance rate results in greater reduction of fatigue. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00016034.
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Culha I, Gursoy E, Bulut H. Investigating the Effect of a Structured Discharge Training Program on Patient Outcomes Following Gynecologic Oncology Surgery. Clin Nurs Res 2020; 29:616-626. [PMID: 32456449 DOI: 10.1177/1054773820917299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of a discharge training program structured according to the Roy adaptation model (RAM) on patient outcomes (quality of life, coping-adaptation, self-esteem) following gynecologic oncology surgery. This nonrandomized intervention studies consisted of two stages. In the first stage, patients were interviewed, patient needs after discharges were determined. Interview data were analyzed, and RAM-based training booklet was prepared. This booklet was prepared in line with a number of themes. In the second stage, the study was conducted with a sample of 36 control and 36 intervention patients, who were included in the discharge training program. Data was collected preoperatively, at 9th and 13th weeks after discharge. The mean quality of life and coping/adaptation scores of the intervention group at 13th weeks were significantly higher than those of the control group, however, no significant difference was found between the groups in terms of mean self-esteem scores.
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- Ilkay Culha
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Wright F, Kober KM, Cooper BA, Paul SM, Conley YP, Hammer M, Levine JD, Miaskowski C. Higher levels of stress and different coping strategies are associated with greater morning and evening fatigue severity in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:4697-4706. [PMID: 31956947 PMCID: PMC7223171 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05303-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE A cancer diagnosis and associated treatments are stressful experiences for most patients. Patients' perceptions of stress and their use of coping strategies may influence fatigue severity. This study extends our previous work describing distinct profiles of morning (i.e., Very Low, Low, High, and Very High) and evening (i.e., Low, Moderate, High, and Very High) fatigue in oncology patients by evaluating for differences in stress and coping strategies among these fatigue classes. METHODS This longitudinal study evaluated for changes in morning and evening fatigue in oncology patients (n = 1332) over two cycles of chemotherapy (CTX). Patients completed measures of cumulative exposure to stressful life events (SLEs) (i.e., the Life Stressor Checklist-Revised), general stress (i.e., Perceived Stress Scale [PSS]), cancer-specific stress (i.e., Impact of Event Scale-Revised [IES-R]), and coping strategies (i.e., Brief Cope). Differences among the latent classes were evaluated using analyses of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, or chi-square tests. RESULTS Patients in both the Very High morning and evening fatigue classes reported higher numbers of and a higher impact from previous SLEs and higher PSS scores than the other fatigue classes. The IES-R scores for the Very High morning fatigue class met the criterion for subsyndromal PTSD. Patients in the Very High evening fatigue class used a higher number of engagement coping strategies compared with the Very High morning fatigue class. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that interventions to reduce stress and enhance coping warrant investigation to decrease fatigue in patients undergoing CTX.
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- Fay Wright
- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. .,School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. .,Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631F, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0610, USA.
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Chow S, Wan BA, Pidduck W, Zhang L, DeAngelis C, Chan S, Yee C, Drost L, Leung E, Sousa P, Lewis D, Lam H, Chow R, Lock M, Chow E. Symptoms Predictive of Overall Quality of Life Using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy. Clin Breast Cancer 2019; 19:405-410. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sekse RJT, Dunberger G, Olesen ML, Østerbye M, Seibaek L. Lived experiences and quality of life after gynaecological cancer-An integrative review. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:1393-1421. [PMID: 30461101 PMCID: PMC7328793 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Aim and objectives To review the literature on Nordic women's lived experiences and quality of life (QoL) after gynaecological cancer treatment. Background While incidence and survival are increasing in all groups of gynaecological cancers in the Nordic countries, inpatient hospitalisation has become shorter in relation to treatment. This has increased the need for follow‐up and rehabilitation. Design Integrative literature review using the Equator PRISMA guidelines. Methods The review was selected, allowing inclusion of both experimental and nonexperimental research. The search included peer‐reviewed articles published 1995–2017. To frame the search strategy, we applied the concept of rehabilitation, which holds a holistic perspective on health. Results Fifty‐five articles were included and were contextualised within three themes. Physicalwell-being in a changed body encompasses bodily changes comprising menopausal symptoms, a changed sexual life, complications in bowels, urinary tract, lymphoedema and pain, bodily‐based preparedness and fear of recurrence. Mental well-being as a woman deals with questioned womanliness, the experience of revitalised values in life, and challenges of how to come to terms with oneself after cancer treatment. Psychosocial well-being and interaction deals with the importance of having a partner or close person in the process of coming to terms with oneself after cancer. Furthermore, the women needed conversations with health professionals around the process of coping with changes and late effects, including intimate and sensitive issues. Conclusion Years after gynaecological cancer, women have to deal with fundamental changes and challenges concerning their physical, mental and psychosocial well‐being. Future research should focus on how follow‐up programmes can be organised to target the multidimensional aspects of women's QoL. Research collaboration across Nordic countries on rehabilitation needs and intervention is timely and welcomed. Relevance to clinical practice To ensure that all aspects of cancer rehabilitation are being addressed, we suggest that the individual woman is offered an active role in her follow‐up.
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- Ragnhild Johanne Tveit Sekse
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health Care Science, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Research Unit Womens and Childrens Health Department, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Gynaecology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- AU Library, Health Sciences Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark
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Bernal Cárdenas CY, Céspedes-Cuevas VM, Sanhueza-Alvarado OI. Modelo conceptual del manejo del síntoma: evaluación y crítica. AQUICHAN 2018. [DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2018.18.3.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objetivos: evaluar, analizar y criticar el modelo conceptual del manejo del síntoma a partir de los pasos planteados por Fawcett en 2013, y mostrar la relevancia que tiene este ejercicio académico en el área investigativa, tanto a nivel académico como asistencial en enfermería. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de piezas de investigación, las cuales fueron sometidas a un proceso de lectura crítica por medio de la aplicación de las siguientes herramientas: Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CAPS) para las piezas de investigación cualitativas, MacMaster University para la piezas de investigación de tipo cuantitativo, el rigor metodológico y la estructura conceptual teórico-empírica planteada por Fawcett en 2013, con lo cual se garantizó la calidad de las piezas de investigación seleccionadas. Resultados: se logró identificar los planteamientos del Modelo conceptual del manejo del síntoma y de investigaciones donde se utilizó este modelo como marco teórico para realizar una evaluación y crítica de este, en la que se tuvieron en cuenta: sus orígenes, el enfoque único del modelo, su congruencia lógica, la generación de teoría, su credibilidad y las contribuciones para la disciplina de enfermería, que corresponden a los pasos recomendados por Fawcett para la evaluación crítica de modelos conceptuales. Conclusión: a pesar de ser un modelo conceptual nuevo cuenta con fuertes bases teóricas y filosóficas que permiten su aplicación a cualquier fenómeno referente a la experiencia de los síntomas; sin embargo, se debe realizar más investigación donde se haga uso de las dimensiones de “los componentes de estrategias de manejo de los síntomas” y “resultados”, ya que un amplio volumen de investigación realizada hasta el momento ha hecho uso de la dimensión “la experiencia de los síntomas”.
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Gritti P, Lombardi S, Nobile B, Trappoliere P, Gambardella A, Di Caprio EL, Resicato G. Alexithymia and Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 96:131-7. [DOI: 10.1177/030089161009600121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aims and background The study aims to investigate the alexithymia construct in patients with a recent or longtime diagnosis of cancer as well as in healthy people, and whether alexithymia and fatigue are linked in the mentioned groups. Methods A first group, diagnosed less than 3 months previously (n = 63), and a second group whose cancer diagnosis dated back more than 30 months (n = 53), matched for sex, age, educational level and cancer site were assessed. Matched healthy controls (n = 50) were also evaluated. Alexithymia was assessed with the Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20, while fatigue was assessed with the Brief Fatigue Inventory. Results Alexithymia scores were higher in the recently diagnosed group than in the group with a longtime cancer diagnosis (t = 2.18, P <0.05). Both groups had higher scores than controls (t = 4.3, P <0.001; t = 2.01, P <0.05). Alexithymic subjects were 45.6% in the recently diagnosed and 21.4% in the longtime diagnosed group (χ2 = 6.3, P <0.05) and 18% in controls. Fatigue was more severe in patients with a longtime diagnosis compared with recently diagnosed patients (t = 7.079, P = 0.000). A weak but significant association between fatigue and alexithymia was found in recently diagnosed patients (r = 0.27.2; P <0.05). Conclusions Our study confirms that alexithymia scores are higher in cancer patients than in controls. The study suggests that alexithymia could be considered a dynamic reaction to illness in recently diagnosed patients, declining during subsequent phases. High fatigue rates in patients with a longtime diagnosis of cancer underline the role of the long course of illness in the perception of fatigue. The association between fatigue and alexithymia was weak in the recently diagnosed group and not significant in patients with a longtime diagnosis, in whom fatigue was an important complaint.
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- Paolo Gritti
- Department of Psychiatry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine and Metabolic Diseases, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Pati S, Chauhan AS, Mahapatra S, Nayak S, Nayak S, Weller D. Treatment Experiences of Women with Reproductive Cancers in Odisha, India: A Qualitative Exploration of Enablers and Barriers. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2017; 18:1019-1024. [PMID: 28545201 PMCID: PMC5494210 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2017.18.4.1019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction: Cancer continues to be a major menace to our Indian society notwithstanding significant progress in diagnosis and treatment. In India cancer mortality rates in women are high compared to other countries, despite efforts to improve survival through the development of effective detection techniques and increased numbers of viable treatment options. Indian women’s advanced stage of disease at diagnosis is largely attributable to delay in seeking treatment. The present qualitative inquiry was conducted with the aim of capturing the treatment experiences of patients with gynecology cancer at a tertiary care hospital and understanding the barriers, enablers, stress and apprehension they experience during the treatment phases. Methods: Twenty-one in-depth interviews were conducted with women diagnosed with gynecological cancers and undergoing at least one treatment intervention in the Inpatient Department (IPD). Theme guides were developed with a review of the literature and consultation with experts in the field. Data were collected by trained investigators who were well versed with the local language and analyzed using an inductive approach. Results are presented in the form of core- and sub-themes evolved during this process. Results: Out of the 21 respondents, 19 were married and 2 were widows. Nineteen had attained more than secondary qualifications. Nearly all women described themselves as ‘housewives’. Amongst participants, 13 were diagnosed with breast cancer, 5 with ovarian cancer and 3 with cervical cancer. Thematic framework analysis of the transcripts yielded six key themes: 1) best and worst experiences during the treatment process; 2) financial and emotional stress; 3) care giving and social support; 4) satisfaction with the medical staff; 5) preferences for a female gynecologist and female gynecology ward; and 6) prompt and free treatment. Quotable quotes were presented in the table against every theme. Conclusion: Strengths in the Indian health care delivery system need to be built upon, while attention should be paid to developing effective psychosocial interventions, with a robust financial protection plan for patients and their involvement in decision making. Counselling of patients should be made part of a routine protocol.
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- Sanghamitra Pati
- Director, Regional Medical Research Centre, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha 751023, India.
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Acupoint stimulation, massage therapy and expressive writing for breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med 2016; 27:87-101. [PMID: 27515882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Researches have accumulated using non-pharmacologic interventions including acupoint stimulation, massage therapy and expressive writing to manage breast cancer-related symptoms. Results from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) can get contradictory. OBJECTIVE A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the effects on the quality of life, negative emotions and disease-related symptoms among women with breast cancer. METHODS Two independent researchers performed a structured search using data sources including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PubMed and PsychINFO from the beginning of time until the first week of January 2015. A total of 23 acupoint stimulation, massage therapy and expressive writing RCTs were included in the review. RESULTS The study showed that no single intervention could be put under the spotlight exhibiting an overall effective result on all measured outcomes; however, looking into each one in detail shows different results in specific outcomes. Among the three interventions, acupoint stimulation has a treatment effect for general pain (MD=-1.46, 95% CI=-2.38 to -0.53) and fatigue (MD=-2.22, 95% CI=-3.68 to -0.77), massage therapy has a treatment effect for anxiety (MD=-0.50, 95% CI=-0.77 to -0.24), and expressive writing has a treatment effect for quality of life (MD=7.18, 95% CI=0.38 to 13.98). The measurement other outcomes showed either ineffective or equivocal results. CONCLUSION Non-pharmacologic interventions including acupoint stimulation, massage therapy and expressive writing have an effect on a middle-age woman with breast cancer. However, because of limitations, the seemingly promising results should be interpreted with caution.
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Ghoshal A, Salins N, Deodhar J, Damani A, Muckaden MA. Fatigue and Quality of Life Outcomes of Palliative Care Consultation: A Prospective, Observational Study in a Tertiary Cancer Center. Indian J Palliat Care 2016; 22:416-426. [PMID: 27803563 PMCID: PMC5072233 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1075.191766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Purpose: Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms seen in patients with advanced cancer. It is known to influence the Quality of Life (QoL) of patients. This study examines the interrelationship of fatigue and QoL in patients with advanced cancer on palliative care. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the outpatient clinic of the Department of Palliative Medicine from January to June 2014. Patients with advanced cancer registered with hospital palliative care unit, meeting the inclusion criteria (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group [ECOG] ≤3, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale [ESAS] fatigue score ≥1), and willing to participate in the study were assessed for symptom burden (ESAS) and QoL (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Core 15-Palliative module [EORTC-QoL PAL15]). All study patients received standard palliative care consultation and management. They were followed up in person or telephonically within 15–30 days from the first consult for assessment of outcomes. Results: Of a total of 500 cases assessed at baseline, 402 were available for follow-up (median age of 52 years; 51.6% male). On the EORTC-QoL PAL15 scale, overall QoL, emotional functioning, and constipation were found to be significantly associated with severity of fatigue at baseline (P < 0.05). Statistically significant improvement in fatigue score was observed (P < 0.001) at follow-up. Improvement in physical functioning and insomnia were significantly associated with better fatigue outcomes. Conclusions: Fatigue improved with the standard palliative care delivered at our specialty palliative care clinic. Certain clinical, biochemical factors and QoL aspects were associated with fatigue severity at baseline, improvement of which lead to lesser fatigue at follow-up.
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- Arunangshu Ghoshal
- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Hammer SM, Brown JC, Segal S, Chu CS, Schmitz KH. Cancer-related impairments influence physical activity in uterine cancer survivors. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015; 46:2195-201. [PMID: 24781886 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000000360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The extent to which physical activity (PA) participation among uterine cancer survivors may be limited by physical and functional impairments (PFI) related to cancer treatment is unknown. We sought to describe PA participation, characterize the prevalence of PFI, and examine the association between PFI status and PA participation within this population. METHODS We conducted a study using a mailed survey among uterine cancer survivors who received treatment at a university hospital. We asked about PA and PFI using validated self-report questionnaires. PA was calculated using MET-hours per week (MET·h·wk). PFI was defined as having one or more of the following symptoms: lower limb lymphedema, general pain, fatigue, or severe bladder, bowel, or pelvic issues. Ordinal logistic regression was used to quantify the odds ratio (OR) between PA and PFI. RESULTS The response rate to our survey was 43%. Among the 213 study participants, 40%, 13%, 13%, 12%, and 23% reported participating in <3.0, 3.0-8.9, 9.0-17.9, 18.0-26.9, and ≥27.0 MET·h·wk of PA, respectively. Walking is the preferred mode of exercise for physically active uterine cancer survivors. Of the survivors, 53% experience at least one PFI. The most common PFI is lower limb lymphedema (36.2%), followed by general pain (22.5%). The OR of PFI decreased as MET-hours per week of PA increased (OR, 0.51; 95% confidence interval, 0.31-0.84; P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS The majority of uterine cancer survivors experience PFI that significantly reduce the likelihood of PA participation. PA recommendations for uterine cancer survivors should take into account treatment-related impairments that can affect PA participation.
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- Sean M Hammer
- 1Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; 2Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Department of Surgery (Urology), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ; and 3Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Women’s Perceptions of Their Lifestyle and Quality of Life Several Years After a Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer. Cancer Nurs 2015; 38:E21-8. [DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Van Oers HM, Schlebusch L. Anxiety and the patient with breast cancer: a review of current research and practice. S Afr Fam Pract (2004) 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2013.10874411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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- HM Van Oers
- Durban Oncology Centre, Durban
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
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Prospective assessment of quality of life and psychological distress in patients with gynecologic malignancy: a 1-year prospective study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2012; 22:1096-101. [PMID: 22672986 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0b013e3182559c03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological distress in patients treated with radiotherapy (RT) for gynecologic malignancy. METHODS Fifty-seven women with either cervical or endometrial cancer were prospectively enrolled. We assessed HRQoL at baseline (after surgery before RT), at the end of RT, and during follow-up (every 3 months thereafter) using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cervical Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire 24 (EORTC QLQ-CX24), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS We demonstrated changes in appetite loss (P = 0.03), nausea and vomiting (P = 0.02), and role function score (P = 0.003) domains of EORTC QLQ-C30. Only the mean body image score of EORTC QLQ-CX24 was significantly different during follow-up (P = 0.02). Type of surgery, histopathological diagnosis, and the menopausal and marital status of the patients affected baseline body image scores (P = 0.032, 0.004, and 0.019 and 0.005, respectively). Patients who underwent chemotherapy had higher baseline body image scores when compared with patients without any chemotherapy before RT (P = 0.028). All the complaints of patients except body image scores improved during the follow-up period. The baseline and follow-up anxiety and depression scores did not differ significantly. CONCLUSIONS Although pelvic RT deteriorated HRQoL in gynecologic cancer, patients' improvement in HRQoL during follow-up was observed. Patients receiving RT could be reassured about the improvement of acute adverse effects in the course of treatment.
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Cancer is a disease wherein abnormal cells divide without control and are able to attack other tissues. Most of the patients and their families face some degree of depression, anxiety, and fear when cancer becomes a part of their lives. They feel helpless and eager to find ways on how to get rid of it. The study focuses on anxiety among breast cancer patients. It aims at investigating cancer, its symptoms, and effects the disease has on the anxiety level of patients.
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- Shadiya Mohamed Saleh Baqutayan
- UTM Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, University Technology Malaysia International Campus, Jalan Semamarak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Reidy A. Cancer-related fatigue: physical assessment is not enough. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2011; 20:S32-4, S36-9. [PMID: 22067538 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2011.20.sup10.s32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cancer-related fatigue has been referred to as 'inevitable, unimportant and untreatable' (Stone et al, 2000), with patient experiences easily overlooked or even dismissed by health professionals. This article examines literature regarding the prevalence of cancer-related fatigue, its manifestation and assessment. It also aims to encourage fellow health professionals to reflect on their own practice when assessing and managing fatigue, and identifies the need to address the psychosocial dimensions of the experience, as well as the physical.
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- Alison Reidy
- Guys & St Thomas' HNS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Braun DP, Gupta D, Staren ED. Predicting survival in prostate cancer: the role of quality of life assessment. Support Care Cancer 2011; 20:1267-74. [PMID: 21710307 PMCID: PMC3342489 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-011-1213-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2010] [Accepted: 06/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose While the use of quality of life (QoL) assessment has been increasing in clinical oncology, few studies have examined its prognostic significance in prostate cancer. We investigated the association between QoL at presentation and survival in prostate cancer. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 673 patients treated at two single-system cancer centers between January 2001 and December 2008. QoL was evaluated using EORTC-QLQ-C30. Patient survival was defined as the time interval between the date of first patient visit and the date of death/date of last contact. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression was performed to evaluate the prognostic significance of QoL. Results Mean age at presentation was 63.2 years. Patient stage of disease at diagnosis was I, 4; II, 464; III, 76; IV, 107; and 22 indeterminate. Median overall survival was 89.1 months (95% CI: 46.1–132.0). QoL scales predictive of survival upon univariate analysis were physical, role, emotional, social, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, pain, dyspnea, insomnia, loss of appetite, and constipation (p < 0.01 for all). Multivariate analyses found fatigue (p = 0.02) and constipation (p = 0.01) to be significantly associated with survival. Conclusions Baseline QoL provides useful prognostic information in prostate cancer. These findings have important implications for patient stratification in clinical trials and may aid decision making in clinical practice.
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- Donald P Braun
- Office of Clinical Research, Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, IL 60099, USA.
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Mah K, Bezjak A, Loblaw DA, Gotowiec A, Devins GM. Do ongoing lifestyle disruptions differ across cancer types after the conclusion of cancer treatment? J Cancer Surviv 2010; 5:18-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0163-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 12/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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MCCABE C, CRONIN P. Issues for researchers to consider when using health-related quality of life outcomes in cancer research. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2010; 20:563-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01229.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Jakobsson S, Ahlberg K, Taft C, Ekman T. Exploring a link between fatigue and intestinal injury during pelvic radiotherapy. Oncologist 2010; 15:1009-15. [PMID: 20667967 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2010-0097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The association between cancer-related fatigue and pathological processes in the body is largely unknown. This study was designed to investigate a possible linkage between fatigue and intestinal injury during pelvic radiotherapy. METHODS Twenty-nine women undergoing pelvic radiotherapy for anal or uterine cancer were prospectively followed. Fatigue and diarrhea were assessed using patient self-reported questionnaires. Plasma citrulline concentration, as a sign of intestinal injury, and C-reactive protein, orosomucoid, albumin, α(1)-antitrypsin, and haptoglobin, as signs of systemic inflammation, were analyzed. RESULTS Fatigue increased significantly (p < .001) and citrulline decreased significantly (p < .001) during treatment. A significant negative correlation (r = -0.40; p < .05) was found between fatigue and epithelial atrophy in the intestine (as assessed by plasma citrulline) after 3 weeks of treatment and a significant positive correlation (r = 0.75; p < .001) was found between fatigue and diarrhea. Signs of systemic inflammation were evident, with significant increases in serum orosomucoid, serum haptoglobin (p < .05) and serum α(1)-antitrypsin (p < .001) and a significant decrease in serum albumin (p < .001). CONCLUSION The present study indicates a link between fatigue and intestinal injury during pelvic radiotherapy. This observation should be considered as a preliminary finding because of the small sample size but may serve as a rationale for therapeutic interventions aimed at alleviating both fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms during pelvic radiotherapy.
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- Sofie Jakobsson
- Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Karabulutlu EY, Bilici M, Çayır K, Tekin SB, Kantarcı R. Coping, Anxiety and Depression in Turkish Patients with Cancer. ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE 2010. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/82872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Prue G, Allen J, Gracey J, Rankin J, Cramp F. Fatigue in gynecological cancer patients during and after anticancer treatment. J Pain Symptom Manage 2010; 39:197-210. [PMID: 19995675 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2008] [Revised: 06/01/2009] [Accepted: 07/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Research has indicated that individuals with gynecological cancer experience severe fatigue. OBJECTIVES This longitudinal survey aimed to analyze the fatigue experienced over the course of one year by a gynecological cancer population, to determine if the fatigue was more severe than that reported by females without cancer, and to identify variables associated with cancer-related fatigue (CRF). METHODS Data were collected over a 12-month period before, during, and after anticancer treatment. Fatigue was assessed using the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form. Participants with cancer also completed the Rotterdam Symptom Checklist. RESULTS Sixty-five cancer patients (mean age = 57.4 years, standard deviation [SD] = 13.9) and 60 control subjects (mean age = 55.4 years, SD = 13.6) participated. Descriptive analysis and repeated measurements modeling indicated that the cancer participants reported worse fatigue than the noncancer individuals before, during, and after anticancer treatment (P < 0.001) and that the level of fatigue in persons with cancer changed with time (P = 0.02). A forward stepwise regression demonstrated that psychological distress level was the only independent predictor of CRF during anticancer treatment (P < 0.00), explaining 44% of the variance in fatigue. After treatment, both psychological distress level (P < 0.00) and physical symptom distress (P = 0.03) were independent predictors of fatigue, accounting for 81% of the variance. CONCLUSION Psychological distress level is an important indicator of CRF in gynecological cancer. Interventions focused on the reduction of psychological distress may help alleviate CRF.
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- Gillian Prue
- Institute of Nursing Research, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom.
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Causal relationships among factors associated with cancer-related fatigue. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2009; 14:380-6. [PMID: 19945345 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2009.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2008] [Revised: 09/03/2009] [Accepted: 09/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to develop and verify a comprehensive model, which illustrates the dynamic causal relationships between fatigue and its associated factors in cancer patients. METHOD The subjects were 110 in- or out-patients with various types of cancer being treated at a University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea. The comprehensive model consists of physical distress, sleep-related, physiologic, psychological distress, physical performance, and exercise factors. RESULTS Psychological distress had a significant direct effect on physical distress, and 81% of the variance in physical distress was explained by psychological distress. While psychological distress showed to have a significant total effect (the sum of direct effects of psychological distress and indirect effects through its relationship with physical distress) on fatigue, it was not found to have a significant direct effect on fatigue. Only exercise had a significant direct effect on fatigue and 70% of fatigue variance was explained by exercise alone. All remaining factors were not found to have significant direct effects on fatigue. CONCLUSIONS The hypothetical model was well suited to explain cancer-related fatigue. Our result indicates that psychological distress should be relieved in combination with a strategy to reduce physical distress in order to obtain better outcomes with respect to cancer-related fatigue. Only exercise had a significant direct effect on fatigue. In terms of the nursing implications, the proposed model can help oncology nurses better understand cancer-related fatigue and assess presence of correctable correlates. This model can be a future framework when developing intervention strategies for cancer-related fatigue.
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Lis CG, Rodeghier M, Grutsch JF, Gupta D. Distribution and determinants of patient satisfaction in oncology with a focus on health related quality of life. BMC Health Serv Res 2009; 9:190. [PMID: 19845942 PMCID: PMC2770467 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-9-190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 10/21/2009] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients usually undergo extensive and debilitating treatments, which make quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction important health care assessment measures. However, very few studies have evaluated the relationship between QoL and patient satisfaction in oncology. We investigated the clinical, demographic and QoL factors associated with patient satisfaction in a large heterogeneous sample of cancer patients. METHODS A cohort of 538 cancer patients treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) was assessed. A patient satisfaction questionnaire developed in-house by CTCA was used. It covered the following dimensions of patient satisfaction: hospital operations and services, physicians and staff, and patient endorsements for themselves and others. QoL was assessed using the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30). The clinical, demographic and QoL factors were evaluated for predictive significance using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS The mean age of our patient population was 54.1 years (SD = 10.5, range 17-86), with a slight preponderance of females (57.2%). Breast cancer (n = 124) and lung cancer (n = 101) were the most frequent cancer types. 481 (89.4%) patients were "very satisfied" with their overall experience. Age and several QoL function and symptom scales were predictive of overall patient satisfaction upon univariate analysis. In the multivariate modeling, only those with a score above the median on the fatigue measure (i.e. worse fatigue) had reduced odds of 0.28 of being very satisfied (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION Patient fatigue, as reported by the QoL fatigue scale, was an independent significant predictor of overall patient satisfaction. This finding argues for special attention and programs for cancer patients who report higher levels of fatigue given that fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom in cancer patients.
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- Christopher G Lis
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America(CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2610 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, 60099, USA
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- Cancer Treatment Centers of America(CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2610 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, 60099, USA
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- Cancer Treatment Centers of America(CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2610 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, 60099, USA
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- Cancer Treatment Centers of America(CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2610 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, 60099, USA
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Shun SC, Lai YH, Hsiao FH. Patient-related barriers to fatigue communication in cancer patients receiving active treatment. Oncologist 2009; 14:936-43. [PMID: 19738002 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore barriers to reporting fatigue in cancer patients receiving active treatment and the significant factors associated with those barriers from fatigue characteristics (i.e., intensity, duration, and interference with daily life), to demographic characteristics and disease/treatment variables. METHODS Patients with various types of cancer (n = 288) were recruited from an outpatient chemotherapy center, and from seven oncology and hematology units in a teaching hospital in northern Taiwan. Data were collected using the Fatigue Management Barriers Questionnaire to explore barriers to fatigue communication. RESULTS Fear of distracting the doctor was rated as the highest barrier of reporting fatigue. The degree of fatigue interference with daily life by patients was associated with the willingness to report fatigue. Patients with gastrointestinal cancer experienced more barriers to reporting fatigue than those with hematological cancer. Patients without religion perceived the highest level of barriers to fatigue communication. Outpatients had higher levels of concern than inpatients. CONCLUSIONS Discussion with patients about their high level of perceived fatigue barriers before implementing patient education is recommended. Assessing fatigue interference with daily life and identifying factors associated with barriers to reporting fatigue (i.e., type of cancer, religion, and the setting for receiving treatment) are suggested in order to provide better fatigue management in clinical settings.
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- Shiow-Ching Shun
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Ell K, Xie B, Quon B, Quinn DI, Dwight-Johnson M, Lee PJ. Randomized controlled trial of collaborative care management of depression among low-income patients with cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008; 26:4488-96. [PMID: 18802161 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.16.6371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the effectiveness of the Alleviating Depression Among Patients With Cancer (ADAPt-C) collaborative care management for major depression or dysthymia. PATIENTS AND METHODS Study patients included 472 low-income, predominantly female Hispanic patients with cancer age >or= 18 years with major depression (49%), dysthymia (5%), or both (46%). Patients were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 242) or enhanced usual care (EUC; n = 230). Intervention patients had access for up to 12 months to a depression clinical specialist (supervised by a psychiatrist) who offered education, structured psychotherapy, and maintenance/relapse prevention support. The psychiatrist prescribed antidepressant medications for patients preferring or assessed to require medication. RESULTS At 12 months, 63% of intervention patients had a 50% or greater reduction in depressive symptoms from baseline as assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression scale compared with 50% of EUC patients (odds ratio [OR] = 1.98; 95% CI, 1.16 to 3.38; P = .01). Improvement was also found for 5-point decrease in PHQ-9 score among 72.2% of intervention patients compared with 59.7% of EUC patients (OR = 1.99; 95% CI, 1.14 to 3.50; P = .02). Intervention patients also experienced greater rates of depression treatment (72.3% v 10.4% of EUC patients; P < .0001) and significantly better quality-of-life outcomes, including social/family (adjusted mean difference between groups, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.22 to 4.17; P < .001), emotional (adjusted mean difference, 1.29; 95% CI, 0.26 to 2.22; P = .01), functional (adjusted mean difference, 1.34; 95% CI, 0.08 to 2.59; P = .04), and physical well-being (adjusted mean difference, 2.79; 95% CI, 0.49 to 5.1; P = .02). CONCLUSION ADAPt-C collaborative care is feasible and results in significant reduction in depressive symptoms, improvement in quality of life, and lower pain levels compared with EUC for patients with depressive disorders in a low-income, predominantly Hispanic population in public sector oncology clinics.
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- Kathleen Ell
- School of Social Work and Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA.
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom in patients treated for cancer. For patients receiving chemotherapy, the prevalence is 75% to 90%; in those receiving radiation, 65%. The management of CRF is difficult because its nature is not yet fully explained and it has a variety of causes. The purpose of the review is to identify interventions that can be used by nurses successfully to reduce fatigue during cancer treatment. A search of the medical (PubMed) and nursing (CINAHL) literature (1995 to February 2005) produced 18 studies. In two-thirds of the studies, the populations were breast cancer patients. Half of the studies had a sample size of less then 30 patients. The studies included dealt with sleep promotion (1), instruction and education (5), exercise (10), and distraction and relaxation (2). Significant effects were found in studies promoting exercise. For interventions on sleep promotion and on education and counseling, a positive result was found, but this was not significant. For distraction and relaxation, only an effect until a few hours after the intervention was found. Given the multidimensional nature of CRF, a combination of interventions is most likely to be effective. Thus far, such an approach by nurses during cancer treatment has not been tested.
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Johansson A, Windahl M, Svanborg E, Fredrichsen M, Swahn E, Uhlin PY, Edéll-Gustafsson U. Perceptions of how sleep is influenced by rest, activity and health in patients with coronary heart disease: a phenomenographical study. Scand J Caring Sci 2007; 21:467-75. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2007.00496.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hofman M, Ryan JL, Figueroa-Moseley CD, Jean-Pierre P, Morrow GR. Cancer-related fatigue: the scale of the problem. Oncologist 2007; 12 Suppl 1:4-10. [PMID: 17573451 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.12-s1-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 562] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by patients with cancer. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is characterized by feelings of tiredness, weakness, and lack of energy, and is distinct from the "normal" drowsiness experienced by healthy individuals in that it is not relieved by rest or sleep. It occurs both as a consequence of the cancer itself and as a side effect of cancer treatment, although the precise underlying pathophysiology is largely unknown. CRF may be an early symptom of malignant disease and is reported by as many as 40% of patients at diagnosis. Virtually all patients expect fatigue from cancer therapy. Up to 90% of patients treated with radiation and up to 80% of those treated with chemotherapy experience fatigue. CRF continues for months and even years ollowing completion of treatment in approximately one third of the patients with cancer. The impact of CRF on a patient's quality of life (QoL), particularly in relation to physical functioning and the ability to perform activities of daily living, is both profound and pervasive. In addition, CRF is associated with considerable psychological distress and can impose a significant financial burden by limiting a patient's ability to work. These effects can extend to caregivers and family members, who may also have to reduce their working capacity in order to provide additional care for a patient with CRF. This paper examines the prevalence of CRF and explores the impact of this distressing symptom on patients' functioning and QoL. Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is found at the end of this article.
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- Maarten Hofman
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, James P Wilmot Cancer Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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Gupta D, Lis CG, Grutsch JF. The relationship between cancer-related fatigue and patient satisfaction with quality of life in cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage 2007; 34:40-7. [PMID: 17532179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2006.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2006] [Revised: 10/04/2006] [Accepted: 10/05/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fatigue affects a majority of patients undergoing cancer-related therapies. We conducted a study of 954 adult cancer patients presenting for treatment at our hospital between April 2001 and November 2004 to quantify the relationship between fatigue and patient satisfaction with quality of life (QoL). Fatigue was measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire fatigue subscale. Patient satisfaction with QoL was measured using the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI). The relationship between fatigue and QLI was evaluated using univariate and multivariate linear regression after controlling for the effects of clinical and demographic factors. Of the 954 patients, 579 were females and 375 males, with a median age at presentation of 56 years (range 20-90 years). Sixty-six percent had failed prior treatment. The most common cancers were breast (26%), colorectal (19%), and lung (16%) cancers. After controlling for the effects of age and prior treatment history, every 10-unit increase in fatigue was statistically significantly associated with 1.5-, 0.22-, 0.77-, 0.27-, and 0.85-unit declines in QLI health and physical, social and economic, psychological and spiritual, family, and global function scores, respectively. Consequently, a 30-point increase in fatigue score correlates with a 4.5-point decline in QLI health functioning-a clinically significant decline. In our study, we found that fatigue is strongly associated with patient satisfaction with QoL independent of the effects of age and prior treatment history.
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- Digant Gupta
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, Illinois, USA.
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Arndt V, Stegmaier C, Ziegler H, Brenner H. A population-based study of the impact of specific symptoms on quality of life in women with breast cancer 1 year after diagnosis. Cancer 2007; 107:2496-503. [PMID: 17048250 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Whereas the role of specific symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, for quality of life (QOL) is unquestioned, their relative importance for long-lasting impairments in QOL in cancer patients has rarely been assessed quantitatively. The authors, therefore, aimed to identify symptoms most predictive of limitations to function and overall QOL in women with breast cancer after completion of primary therapy. METHODS The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaire QLQ-C30 and the breast-cancer-specific module QLQ-BR23 were used to measure QOL in a population-based sample from Saarland (Germany) of 314 women with breast cancer 1 year after diagnosis. Symptoms most predictive for limitations to function and overall QOL were identified with a multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS Fatigue emerged as the strongest predictor by far of QOL, explaining around 30% to 50% of variability within function scores and overall QOL. Other symptoms, including pain, nausea and/or vomiting, breast symptoms, systemic therapy side effects, and arm symptoms, explained on average <5% of variability of various QOL scales beyond fatigue and age. Sociodemographic and clinical factors had little impact on QOL. CONCLUSIONS Although QOL is a multidimensional concept, the analysis suggested that fatigue is the symptom that had, by far, the largest impact on limiting function and on overall QOL in breast cancer patients after their completion of primary therapy. Specific interventions to reduce the burden of fatigue may represent a particularly worthwhile effort to improve QOL in women with breast cancer.
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- Volker Arndt
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Ell K, Quon B, Quinn DI, Dwight-Johnson M, Wells A, Lee PJ, Xie B. Improving treatment of depression among low-income patients with cancer: the design of the ADAPt-C study. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2007; 29:223-31. [PMID: 17484939 PMCID: PMC1868447 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2007.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2006] [Revised: 01/05/2007] [Accepted: 01/05/2007] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This article describes the randomized clinical trial methodology for a population-based study of oncology patients receiving cancer care in a public sector medical center. The primary goal is to test the effectiveness of socioculturally tailored collaborative care intervention in improving depression and quality of life outcomes among low-income ethnic minority patients with major depression and cancer. METHODS The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression scale was used to identify patients meeting criteria for major depression (one cardinal depression symptom plus a PHQ-9 score of > or =10). Study-eligible patients were >/=90 days from cancer diagnosis who were receiving acute cancer treatment or follow-up care in oncology clinics. Patients with advanced disease limiting life expectancy to <6 months, acutely suicidal or on antipsychotic medication were excluded. Allowing for attrition due to death or loss to follow-up, the study was powered at the 80% level to detect a 20% difference between study arms in the proportion of patients with >/=50% reduction in PHQ-9 symptoms at 12 months. RESULTS Of 2330 patients screened, 23.2% met criteria. An 82.4% enrollment rate resulted in 446 primarily women being recruited and randomized to intervention or usual care. CONCLUSION The study applies methods used in primary care depression trials with adaptations for oncology care clinics and for low-income minority patients.
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- Kathleen Ell
- School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA.
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Wasteson E, Glimelius B, Sjödén PO, Nordin K. Comparison of a questionnaire commonly used for measuring coping with a daily-basis prospective coping measure. J Psychosom Res 2006; 61:813-20. [PMID: 17141671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2005] [Revised: 02/27/2006] [Accepted: 05/18/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Much research have investigated the relation between stress and health, with focus on the role of coping as a moderator. The use of the concept of coping is in need of more stringency since it is often used in a more or less careless manner. A contributory cause of the confusion within the research field is the often-negligent interpretation of results from the Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) Scale (i.e., results are discussed in terms of coping strategies instead of mental adjustment). Furthermore, checklists are often used in research but seldom specify the stressor that patients are attempting to cope with. METHODS Consecutive patients newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer were included in this study. Of 151 eligible patients, 95 (63%) participated. As soon as their physical condition so permitted, patients were asked to assess their coping by way of two methods: an instrument commonly used for measuring coping (MAC Scale) and a daily-basis prospective coping measure [Daily Coping Assessment (DCA)]. The study investigated the relations between these two methods, which are used to evaluate different ways of coping with cancer, and related these to specified stressful events and psychologic distress outcomes [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)]. RESULTS Among patients with GI cancers, a comparison of the DCA with the MAC Scale renders important differences regarding the use of coping strategies. Furthermore, coping as measured by the DCA is more clearly separated from both stressors such as psychologic aspects and psychologic distress outcomes as measured by the HADS. DISCUSSION A comparison between the two measures renders differences regarding the use of coping strategies among patients with GI cancers. The daily-basis prospective coping measure seems to be better separated from both stressful events and psychologic distress outcomes. The DCA offers a promising alternative to the use of coping checklists. The difference between the measures is in accordance with the original intention that the MAC Scale be used to measure mental adjustment rather than coping (i.e., the results do not support the use of the MAC Scale as a coping measure).
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- Elisabet Wasteson
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Section of Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Prue G, Rankin J, Allen J, Gracey J, Cramp F. Cancer-related fatigue: A critical appraisal. Eur J Cancer 2006; 42:846-63. [PMID: 16460928 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2005.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 258] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2005] [Accepted: 11/09/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This aim of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cancer-related fatigue (CRF), and identify factors associated with its development. Relevant literature was identified through an electronic database search using specified keywords. Included studies investigated CRF in adult cancer patients using a multidimensional fatigue measure. The methodological quality was assessed using six published standards. CRF is apparent both during and after anti-cancer therapy, however, the prevalence of CRF varied between studies. The variables associated with the development and persistence of CRF remain to be identified. Inconsistencies were evident in the pattern of CRF and its associated factors. This is likely to have arisen from the inherent difficulties in the measurement of a subjective sensation, further complicated by the myriad of outcome measures used. More methodologically sound research; assessing CRF from the commencement of therapy, considering all pertinent variables is needed.
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- G Prue
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Room 14J17, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
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In 2005, an estimated 79,480 new cases of gynecologic malignancies will be diagnosed, and almost 29,000 women will die. Treatment of gynecologic malignancies involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy, all of which may affect a woman's physical, social, and emotional well-being. Although specific effects on quality of life (QOL) depend on disease site, treatment-, and patient-specific factors, common QOL issues include changes in physical functioning due to side effects of treatment, psychological distress due to fear and anxiety of recurrence, sexual dysfunction associated with anatomic and physiologic changes of treatment, and, for younger women, loss of childbearing potential. As new diagnostic and treatment strategies for gynecologic malignancies are developed, research efforts should include QOL consequences. Further studies are needed to develop strategies for identifying women at risk for serious QOL disruption so that effective interventions to assist these women can be designed.
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- Charlotte C Sun
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 301437, Unit 1362, Houston, TX 77230-1439, USA.
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Maliski SL, Kwan L, Orecklin JR, Saigal CS, Litwin MS. Predictors of fatigue after treatment for prostate cancer. Urology 2005; 65:101-8. [PMID: 15667873 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2004] [Accepted: 08/16/2004] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether post-treatment fatigue among men treated for prostate cancer varies by treatment, demographics, or pretreatment general and disease-specific health-related quality of life. We also sought to describe the baseline characteristics of men who were fatigued at follow-up to allow for interventions in those at greatest risk. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis on data gathered from men with prostate cancer at biopsy and after treatment by examining factors that predicted for post-treatment fatigue. RESULTS Univariate and multivariate analysis results demonstrated that post-treatment fatigue was associated with baseline fatigue, role limitations due to emotional problems, treatment type, and treatment location. RESULTS Univariate analysis showed that those who were fatigued at follow-up were more likely to have been treated at a public facility (P = 0.0017), be nonwhite (Latino, African American, or Asian Pacific-Islander; P = 0.0362), be married (P = 0.0413), be not employed at least part-time (P = 0.0327), to have one or more comorbidities (P = 0.0005), and to have scored lower in all domains of the RAND 36-Item Health Survey and UCLA Prostate Cancer Index at baseline (all P < or = 0.05) than those not fatigued at follow-up. Those who declined from baseline energy levels were more likely to have had lower baseline energy scores (P < 0.0001), to have been treated in a public facility (P = 0.0578), and to have had a baseline prostate-specific antigen level of 10 ng/mL or greater (P = 0.059) than those who remained at their baseline energy level. Lower baseline role-emotional scores were associated with both fatigue at follow-up and a decline from baseline at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Men with lower pretreatment quality-of-life measures may be at increased risk of fatigue after prostate cancer treatment.
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- Sally L Maliski
- Department of Urology, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90092, USA.
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Ell K, Sanchez K, Vourlekis B, Lee PJ, Dwight-Johnson M, Lagomasino I, Muderspach L, Russell C. Depression, correlates of depression, and receipt of depression care among low-income women with breast or gynecologic cancer. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23:3052-60. [PMID: 15860863 PMCID: PMC1460295 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 215] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the prevalence of depression among low-income, ethnic minority women with breast or gynecologic cancer, receipt of antidepressant medications or counseling services, and correlates of depression. PATIENTS AND METHODS Study patients were 472 women receiving cancer care in an urban public medical center. Women had a primary diagnosis of breast (stage 0 to III) or gynecologic cancer (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage 0 to IIIB). A diagnostic depression screen and baseline questionnaire were administered before or during active treatment or during active follow-up. Self-report data were collected on receipt of depression treatment, use of supportive counseling, pain and receipt of pain medication, functional status and well-being, and perceived barriers to cancer care. RESULTS Twenty-four percent of women reported moderate to severe levels of depressive disorder (30% of breast cancer patients and 17% of gynecologic cancer patients). Only 12% of women meeting criteria for major depression reported currently receiving medications for depression, and only 5% of women reported seeing a counselor or participating in a cancer support group. Neither cancer stage nor treatment status was correlated with depression. Primary diagnosis of breast cancer, younger age, greater functional impairment, poorer social and family well-being, anxiety, comorbid arthritis, and fears about treatment side effects were correlated with depression. CONCLUSION Findings indicate that depressive disorder among ethnic minority, low-income women with breast or gynecologic cancer is prevalent and is correlated with pain, anxiety, and health-related quality of life. Because these women are unlikely to receive depression treatment or supportive counseling, there is a need for routine screening, evaluation, and treatment in this population.
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- Kathleen Ell
- DSW, School of Social Work-0411, University of Southern California, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA. e-mail:
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