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Yang L, Li Y, Wang X, Xia C, Yang L, Li X, Zou Y, Wang Q, Hou Q, Duan P, Zhang Z. Examining the role of resilience in the relationship between social support and fear of recurrence among patients with gastric cancer on chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study in Jiangsu, China. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078679. [PMID: 38885993 PMCID: PMC11184204 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), social support and resilience, and further determine whether resilience mediates social support and FCR among Chinese patients with gastric cancer undergoing chemotherapy. DESIGN Multicentre cross-sectional survey. SETTING Four hospitals in Jiangsu Province, China, with grade-A tertiary hospital settings. PARTICIPANTS 755 patients with gastric cancer on chemotherapy across four hospitals in China were included from March 2021 to September 2022. OUTCOME MEASURES The Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) were used to test the model's constructs. Statistical analyses were conducted by using IBM SPSS V.26.0 software. PROCESS V.3.4 macro was used to analyse the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between social support and FCR. RESULTS The mean scores for SSRS, CD-RISC and FoP-Q-SF in patients with gastric cancer receiving chemotherapy were 41.55±7.79, 54.83±18.46 and 30.91±10.11, respectively. 43.3% (n=327) had psychological dysfunction, 56.8% (n=429) had low to medium resilience and 99.1% (n=748) had medium to robust social support. Significant differences exist among three variables, resilience positively correlated with social support, while FCR negatively correlated with resilience and social support (p<0.001). Resilience fully mediated the relationship between social support and FCR (a*b-path=-0.126, 95% CI -0.169 to -0.086). CONCLUSIONS Mediation analysis shows resilience mediates social support and FCR in patients with gastric cancer as the negative effect of social support on FCR was fully mediated by resilience. Interventions targeting these variables may reduce FCR in patients with gastric cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Lihua Yang
- School of Nursing, Jiangsu Health Vocational College, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Goyal N, Levine BJ, Crawford SL, Avis NE. Sleep disturbance among breast cancer survivors and controls from midlife to early older adulthood: Pink SWAN. J Cancer Surviv 2024; 18:489-498. [PMID: 35982358 PMCID: PMC9938082 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01247-3] [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: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare sleep disturbance from 5 years pre- to 5 years post-diagnosis between breast cancer survivors (BCS) and women without cancer over the same period and to identify BCS subgroups exhibiting different sleep trajectories. METHODS Analyses included data from 152 BCS and 2163 controls from 20 years of follow-up in the longitudinal Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN), a multi-racial/ethnic cohort study. SWAN participants were assessed approximately annually from 1995 to 2015 using a standardized protocol. Pink SWAN focused on women who reported no cancer at SWAN enrollment and developed incident breast cancer after enrollment or did not develop breast cancer. Nonparametric locally weighted scatterplot smoothing plots and linear mixed models were used to compare the prevalence of the most frequently reported sleep problem, frequently waking several times a night (a sleep maintenance problem) during the previous 2 weeks, between BCS and controls in the 5 years pre- to 5 years post-diagnosis. We characterized heterogeneity among BCS on this sleep problem using group-based trajectories and examined pre-diagnosis variables as predictors of group membership. RESULTS No differences were found between BCS and controls in prevalence of frequent nighttime awakenings either before or after diagnosis. Among BCS, three trajectory groups were identified. Thirty-seven percent of BCS had consistently low prevalence of waking several times per night, 30% had high prevalence, and 33% had increasing prevalence which started 2 years pre-diagnosis. Prevalence of pre-diagnosis vasomotor symptoms, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and smoking differed among these groups. CONCLUSION Among mid-aged women diagnosed with breast cancer, this diagnosis did not trigger/amplify a sleep maintenance problem. The majority of BCS had similar levels of this sleep problem from pre- to post-diagnosis. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Although sleep maintenance problems were not amplified by a cancer diagnosis, a subset of BCS may have sleep issues that should be monitored and treated, as indicated.
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- Neha Goyal
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MB, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA.
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Tauber NM, O'Toole MS, Jensen AB, Butow PN, Thewes B, Elkjaer E, Knutzen S, von Heymann A, Johansen C, Zachariae R. ConquerFear-Group: A randomized controlled trial of an online-delivered group-based psychological intervention for fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors. Psychooncology 2023; 32:1424-1432. [PMID: 37489745 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6193] [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] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a distressing concern among cancer survivors. Interventions to address FCR need to be effective but also accessible and low cost. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of an online group-based psychological intervention for FCR (ConquerFear-Group). METHODS Eligible breast cancer (BC) survivors had completed primary treatment 3 months-5 years previously, were ≥18 years, and scored ≥22 on the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form (FCRI-SF). Participants were randomized to online ConquerFear-Group (focusing on metacognitive strategies, values-clarification, and education about follow-up behavior) or online group-based relaxation training (active control). Questionnaires were completed at baseline (T1), 1 week post-intervention (T2), three (T3) and six (T4) months later. The primary outcome was FCR (FCRI total). A number of secondary and process outcomes were also collected. Treatment effects were evaluated with mixed linear models. RESULTS Of 866 eligible BC survivors, 475 (55%) completed the FCR screening, and 85 (18%) were randomized to ConquerFear-Group or relaxation training (2 × 6 groups). Compared with control participants, ConquerFear-Group participants experienced larger reductions in FCR (Cohen's d = 0.47, p = 0.001) and FCR severity (d = 0.57, p < 0.001), as well as mindfulness and decentering from baseline through follow-up, and improvements in emotion regulation (T2), worry (T2, T3) and rumination (T2) at some time points. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated statistically significant and stable effects of ConquerFear-Group on FCR that were maintained over a 6-month period. It is suggested to investigate the program in a real-life setting, where a pragmatic trial can further demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness.
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- Nina M Tauber
- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus, Denmark
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Cancer Survivorship and Treatment Late Effects (CASTLE), Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cancer Survivorship and Treatment Late Effects (CASTLE), Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus, Denmark
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Lamarche J, Cusson A, Nissim R, Avery J, Wong J, Maheu C, Lambert SD, Laizner AM, Jones J, Esplen MJ, Lebel S. It's time to address fear of cancer recurrence in family caregivers: usability study of an virtual version of the Family Caregiver-Fear Of Recurrence Therapy (FC-FORT). Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1129536. [PMID: 37671170 PMCID: PMC10475944 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1129536] [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: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Background Family caregivers of cancer survivors experience equal or greater levels of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) than survivors themselves. Some interventions have demonstrated their ability to reduce FCR among cancer survivors and dyads (patient and caregivers). However, to date, no validated intervention exists to focus solely on family caregiver's FCR. Objectives This study aimed to (1) adapt the evidence-based in-person Fear Of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) for family caregivers (referred here in as FC-FORT) and to a virtual delivery format and (2) test its usability when offered virtually. Methods The adaptation of FC-FORT was overseen by an advisory board and guided by the Information Systems Research Framework. Following this adaptation, female family caregivers and therapists were recruited for the usability study. Participants took part in 7 weekly virtual group therapy sessions, a semi-structured exit interview and completed session feedback questionnaires. Therapists were offered a virtual training and weekly supervision. Fidelity of treatment administration was assessed each session. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Exit interviews were transcribed verbatim using NVivo Transcription and coded using conventional content analysis. Results were presented back to the advisory board to further refine FC-FORT. Results The advisory board (n = 16) met virtually on 7 occasions to adapt FC-FORT (i.e., patient manuals, virtual format) and discuss recruitment strategies. Minor (e.g., revised text, adapted materials to virtual format) and major adaptations (e.g., added and rearranged sessions) were made to FC-FORT and subsequently approved by the advisory board. Four family caregivers and three therapists took part in the first round of the usability testing. Six family caregivers and the same three therapists took part in the second round. Overall, participants were very satisfied with FC-FORT's usability. Qualitative analysis identified 4 key themes: usability of FC-FORT, satisfaction and engagement with content, group cohesion, and impact of FC-FORT. All participants indicated that they would recommend FC-FORT to others as is. Conclusions Using a multidisciplinary advisory board, our team successfully adapted FC-FORT and tested its usability using videoconferencing. Results from this study indicate that the efficacy and acceptability of FC-FORT are now ready to be tested in a larger pilot study.
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- Jani Lamarche
- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Chat De Souza Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- St. Mary's Research Centre, St. Mary's Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Kim H, Ji W, Lee JW, Jo MW, Yun SC, Lee SW, Choi CM, Lee GD, Lee HJ, Cho E, Lee Y, Chung S. Cancer-Related Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep Mediate the Influence of Sleep Disturbance on Fear of Progression Among Patients With Surgically Resected Lung Cancer. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e236. [PMID: 37550804 PMCID: PMC10412036 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e236] [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: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is associated with significant psychological distress, including fear of progression (FoP). Because insomnia and depression are highly prevalent and associated with FoP, we examined the association between FoP, insomnia, and depression in cancer patients. Furthermore, we tested the mediation effect of cancer-related dysfunctional beliefs about sleep (C-DBS) on this association. METHODS We analyzed data collected from patients with surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer from a single-center randomized controlled study investigating digital healthcare applications. Baseline demographic and clinical variables were collected. In addition, self-reported questionnaires including the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form, Patients Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9), Insomnia Severity Index, and C-DBS were administered. RESULTS Among the 320 enrolled patients with lung cancer, a regression model showed that FoP was predicted by age (β = -0.13, P = 0.007), PHQ-9 (β = 0.35, P < 0.001), and C-DBS (β = 0.28, P < 0.001). Insomnia did not directly influence FoP, but C-DBS mediated the association. Depression directly influenced FoP, but C-DBS did not mediate this association. CONCLUSION Among patients with surgically resected lung cancer, C-DBS mediated the effects of severity of insomnia on FoP. Depression directly influenced FoP, but C-DBS did not influence this association. To reduce FoP among patients with lung cancer, C-DBS should be addressed in the cognitive behavioral therapy module.
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- Harin Kim
- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Information Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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van Litsenburg R, Kamara D, Irestorm E, Partanen M, de Vries R, McLaughlin Crabtree V, Daniel LC. Sleep problems during and after paediatric brain tumours. THE LANCET. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH 2023; 7:280-287. [PMID: 36950977 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-4642(22)00380-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Brain tumours are among the most common cancer diagnoses in paediatrics. Children with brain tumours are at risk of developing sleep problems because of direct and indirect effects of the tumour and its treatment, in addition to psychosocial and environmental factors. Sleep has an important role in physical and psychological wellbeing, and sleep problems are associated with many adverse outcomes. In this Review, we describe the state of the evidence regarding sleep in people with paediatric brain tumours, prevalence and types of sleep problems, risk factors, and effectiveness of interventions. Evidence shows that sleep problems, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness, are common in people with paediatric brain tumours, with high BMI emerging as a consistent predictor of sleep disruption. Further intervention studies are needed, and clinical evaluation of sleep is warranted for people with paediatric brain tumours.
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- Department of Psychology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Rutgers University Camden, Camden, NJ, USA
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Lucas AR, Pan JH, Ip EH, Hall DL, Tooze JA, Levine B, Mohr DC, Penedo FJ, Cella D, Wagner LI. Validation of the Lee-Jones theoretical model of fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors using a structural equation modeling approach. Psychooncology 2023; 32:256-265. [PMID: 36468339 PMCID: PMC10107857 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6076] [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: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Lee-Jones model posits that antecedent individual and interpersonal factors predicate the development of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) through cognitive and emotional processing, which further to behavioral, emotional, and/or physiological responses. We analyzed data from FoRtitude, a FCR intervention grounded in the Lee-Jones FCR model, to evaluate associations between FCR antecedents, resources (e.g., breast cancer self-efficacy, BCSE) and psychological and behavioral consequences. METHODS Women with breast cancer who completed treatment and reported clinically elevated levels of FCR were randomized into a 4-week online psychosocial intervention or contact control group. We assessed BCSE, FCR, and physical activity, anxiety and depression, or symptoms at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks. Separate structural equation models were constructed with both baseline data and change scores (baseline-8 weeks) to examine the pathways linking BCSE, FCR and: (1) physical activity; (2) anxiety and depression; and (3) symptoms (fatigue, sleep disturbance, cognitive concerns). RESULTS At baseline, higher levels of BCSE were associated with lower levels of FCR. Higher FCR was associated with worse psychological effects and symptoms but not behavioral response. Change models revealed that an increase in BCSE was associated with a decrease in FCR at 8-week assessment, which was associated with reductions in psychological effects. A change in BCSE was also directly associated with reductions in psychological effects. CONCLUSIONS Results support the Lee-Jones model as a foundation for FCR interventions among breast cancer survivors. Replicability among varied populations is needed to examine effects on behavioral outcomes of FCR such as health care utilization. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION NCT03384992.
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- Alexander R Lucas
- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Perndorfer C, Soriano EC, Siegel SD, Spencer RMC, Otto AK, Laurenceau JP. Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Sleep in Couples Coping With Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Ann Behav Med 2022; 56:1131-1143. [PMID: 35551585 PMCID: PMC9635995 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaac018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and sleep disturbance are common in cancer survivors. Yet, little research has examined their relationship, and even less is known about what links may exist between these variables among the intimate partners of cancer survivors. PURPOSE This study examines the relationship between FCR and sleep disturbance in breast cancer survivors and their partners. Using daily sleep data collected at two distinct periods early in survivorship-the completion of adjuvant treatment and the first post-treatment mammogram-higher survivor and partner FCR was hypothesized to predict greater sleep disturbance. METHODS Breast cancer survivors and intimate partners (N = 76 couples; 152 individuals) each reported sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep onset latency, and wake after sleep onset each morning of two 21-day sleep diary bursts during the first year post-diagnosis. Three validated measures formed latent FCR factors for survivors and partners, which were used to predict average daily sleep. RESULTS Across both sleep diary bursts, survivor FCR was associated with their own reduced sleep duration, reduced sleep quality, and greater sleep onset latency. Survivor FCR was also associated with their partners' reduced sleep quality and greater sleep onset latency. Partner FCR was associated with their own reduced sleep duration, reduced sleep quality, and greater sleep onset latency. Partner FCR was also associated with survivors' reduced sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS Findings revealed intrapersonal and interpersonal associations between FCR and sleep disturbance, addressing gaps in knowledge on FCR and an outcome with known short- and long-term implications for health and mortality.
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- Christine Perndorfer
- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716,USA
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- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716,USA
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- Value Institute, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, Newark, DE 19713,USA
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- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003,USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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Veeraputhiran M, Gernat J, Yarlagadda N, Bimali M, Matthews EE. Sleep-wake Disturbance following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Trajectory and Correlates.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2055018/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Adults undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT) experience progressive physical and psychosocial distress in early stages post-HSCT, including sleep-wake disturbance (SWD), psychological distress, and fatigue. We conducted a longitudinal feasibility study to determine severity/trajectory of SWDs and investigated relationships among actigraphic sleep parameters, sleepiness, insomnia severity, fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), anxiety, depression, and fatigue at 100 (T1), 150 (T2), and 180 days (T3) post-HSCT. Eight adults enrolled. Median total sleep time (TST) at T1–T3 days was adequate (7.24, 7.17, and 7.09 hours), but sleep efficiency (SE) was suboptimal (78.9%, 78.5%, 83.67%). Median Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) scores indicated minimal drowsiness and subclinical insomnia at T1–T3. Median FCR Inventory (FCRI) scores indicate diminishing FCR over time. Median scores across time for anxiety (48.05, 50.2, and 44.1) and depression (44.9, 41, and 41) suggest moderate–mild distress with slight fluctuations. Surprisingly, fatigue scores increased from T1–T3 (46, 50.9, and 52.1). Increases in ISI and FCRI scores were associated with modest increases in anxiety. Findings suggest the need to evaluate and address sleep, psychological distress, and fatigue in HSCT recipients. Larger studies to confirm prevalence of SWD and association with psychological factors are warranted.
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Yang Y, Zhang Y, Liang L, Liao X, Meng J, Cai R, Ye H, Hu J, He X, Shi L. Fear of progression and its associated factors in parents of children undergoing cancer treatment: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Psychooncology 2022; 31:1737-1744. [PMID: 36073576 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6027] [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: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Fear of progression (FoP) is a common psychosocial problem among adult cancer patients, but data on parents of children undergoing cancer treatment are scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of FoP in parents of children undergoing cancer treatment and explore the associated factors. METHODS Overall, 285 parents of children undergoing cancer treatment were recruited from three general hospitals in China. FoP in the parents was assessed using the Chinese version of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-parent version (FoP-Q-SF/PR). Other questionnaires included the Self-Compassion Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version, and items on socio-demographic and medical characteristics. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were used to identify factors associated with FoP. RESULTS A total of 75.1% of the participants showed dysfunctional levels of FoP. The mean FoP-Q-SF/PR score was 39.98 (standard deviation=9.18). Parental FoP was significantly associated with a shorter time since diagnosis, lower levels of self-compassion, poor sleep quality, and severe posttraumatic stress symptoms (Adjusted R Squared=0.369, F=12.838, p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS FoP is a frequently reported problem among parents of children undergoing cancer treatment. In this cohort, parents of children with a shorter time since cancer diagnosis were at higher risk of suffering from FoP. Interventions to enhance self-compassion, improve sleep quality, and mitigate posttraumatic stress symptoms may help with the psychological adjustment and well-being of parents whose children are undergoing cancer treatment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Yiling Yang
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Soriano EC, Otto AK, LoSavio ST, Perndorfer C, Siegel SD, Laurenceau JP. Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Inhibited Disclosure: Testing the Social-Cognitive Processing Model in Couples Coping With Breast Cancer. Ann Behav Med 2021; 55:192-202. [PMID: 32608472 PMCID: PMC7980765 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaaa043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Withholding cancer-related concerns from one's partner (protective buffering) and feeling that one's partner is inaccessible or unresponsive to such disclosure (social constraints) are two interpersonal interaction patterns that separately have been linked to poorer adjustment to cancer. PURPOSE Guided by the Social-Cognitive Processing Model, we examined the joint effects of social constraints and protective buffering on fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in survivors and spouses. Social constraints and protective buffering were hypothesized to emerge as independent predictors of higher FCR. METHODS Early-stage breast cancer survivors and spouses (N = 79 couples; 158 paired individuals) completed up to five repeated measures of FCR, social constraints, protective buffering, and relationship quality during the year postdiagnosis. A second-order growth curve model was estimated and extended to test the time-varying, within-person effects of social constraints and protective buffering on a latent FCR variable, controlling for relationship quality. RESULTS As hypothesized, greater social constraints and protective buffering significantly (p < .05) predicted higher concurrent FCR at the within-person level, controlling for global relationship quality and change in FCR over time. The fixed effects were found to be similar for both survivors and spouses. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that interaction patterns resulting in inhibited disclosure are associated with greater FCR for both survivors and spouses, consistent with the Social-Cognitive Processing Model. This work adds to the growing body of research highlighting the social context of FCR.
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- Emily C Soriano
- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Value Institute, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE, USA
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Martin CM, Greene D, Harrell JP, Mwendwa DT, Williams CD, Horton S, Cradle M, Hudson BD, Taylor TR. The impact of social constraints on insomnia among African-American breast cancer survivors: The mediating role of fear of recurrence. Psychooncology 2020; 29:1296-1302. [PMID: 32458549 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Insomnia is a significant concern among African-American breast cancer survivors (BCS). Social constraints (SC)-receiving unsupportive or critical responses when expressing trauma-related emotions-and fear of recurrence (FOR) have been associated with insomnia. We examined FOR as a mediator in the relationship between SC and insomnia in African-American BCS. We hypothesized a direct effect of SC on insomnia, and an indirect effect of SC on insomnia through FOR. METHODS Sixty-four African-American BCS completed a questionnaire assessing demographics, clinical characteristics, SC, FOR, and insomnia. Participants were an average of M = 8.41 (SD = 5.8) year survivors. The mediation was tested using PROCESS for SPSS. RESULTS The direct effect of SC on insomnia was significant (direct effect = .17, SE = .08, P = .04). Moreover, the indirect effect of SC on insomnia through FOR was significant (indirect effect = .19, SE = .10, 95% CI = .05, .41). CONCLUSIONS Experiencing SC from family and friends could produce cognitions that impact sleep for BCS, and FOR could be one of those cognitions. Family-based models of care that emphasize the emotional needs of survivors and families could be a relevant strategy to address the SC that impacts sleep.
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- Chloé M Martin
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA.,College of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- College of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Health Careers Opportunity Program, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Health Careers Opportunity Program, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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Evaluation and management of insomnia in women with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 181:269-277. [PMID: 32314110 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05635-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Insomnia is a common issue among patients with breast cancer with a potentially devastating impact on quality of life. It can be caused or exacerbated by multiple disease and treatment-related factors. Despite the prevalence and impact of insomnia, it is rarely addressed systematically in the oncology clinic. We conducted a comprehensive review of insomnia to guide clinical care of patient's with breast cancer and insomnia. METHODS This manuscript reviews the prevalence, etiology, emerging science and both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options for treatment of insomnia among patients with breast cancer. RESULTS Multiple factors contribute to insomnia among patients with breast cancer including endocrine therapy and hotflashes, pain and discomfort from local therapy, and fear of recurrence. If we do identify insomnia, there are treatment options and strategies available to help patients. In particular, there is now a considerable body of evidence supporting the use of psychosocial interventions and behavioral treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), yoga, and mind-body programs. It is also important for oncology providers to be educated regarding available pharmacologic therapies and emerging data for cannabis-based therapy. CONCLUSION This manuscript provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the prevalence, etiology, and treatment approaches available for insomnia for clinicians treating patients with breast cancer. We also address strategies and goals for cancer care delivery and future research.
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Strollo SE, Fallon EA, Gapstur SM, Smith TG. Cancer-related problems, sleep quality, and sleep disturbance among long-term cancer survivors at 9-years post diagnosis. Sleep Med 2020; 65:177-185. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kim I, Yi K, Lee J, Kim K, Youn S, Suh S, Kim J, Choi JM, Chung S. Dysfunctional Beliefs about Sleep in Cancer Patients Can Mediate the Effect of Fear of Progression on Insomnia. SLEEP MEDICINE RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.17241/smr.2019.00451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lee YH, Hu CC, Humphris G, Huang IC, You KL, Jhang SY, Chen JS, Lai YH. Screening for fear of cancer recurrence: Instrument validation and current status in early stage lung cancer patients. J Formos Med Assoc 2019; 119:1101-1108. [PMID: 31677865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the most distressing concerns for cancer patients. A psychometrically validated brief scale is urgently needed for use in busy clinical oncology settings. This study aimed to (1) develop and validate the 7-item fear of cancer recurrence scale Chinese version (FCR7-C), and (2) explore the severity of FCR in post-operative early-stage lung cancer patients in Taiwan. METHODS Early-stage lung cancer patients were recruited from a medical center in Taiwan. The FCR7-C was evaluated for content and construct validity and internal consistency reliability. Construct validity of FCR7-C was determined by the empirically supported correlation and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). RESULTS A total of 160 subjects were recruited. The FCR7-C was shown to have satisfactory content validity and internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.9). The uni-dimensional structure was confirmed by CFA that showed a good fit for the model. The FCR7-C score correlates positively with the degree of most of the physical symptoms, anxiety, and depression, but correlates negatively with patient age, performance status, and quality of life. We found that 81.9% of patients reported at least some FCR, with a mean FCR severity of 15.18 (SD = 7.78). CONCLUSION FCR7-C is a brief screening tool with good psychometrics. Patients with early-stage lung cancer still revealed mild to moderate level of FCR. Applying the FCR7-C for to screen cancer patients' distress and further develop personalized psychological interventions would be strongly suggested.
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- Yun-Hsiang Lee
- School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Health Psychology, Bute Medical School, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Prevalence and factors associated with fear of recurrence in a mixed sample of young adults with cancer. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 13:842-851. [DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00802-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Leysen L, Lahousse A, Nijs J, Adriaenssens N, Mairesse O, Ivakhnov S, Bilterys T, Van Looveren E, Pas R, Beckwée D. Prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances in breast cancersurvivors: systematic review and meta-analyses. Support Care Cancer 2019; 27:4401-4433. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04936-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Goebel S, Mehdorn HM. Fear of disease progression in adult ambulatory patients with brain cancer: prevalence and clinical correlates. Support Care Cancer 2019; 27:3521-3529. [PMID: 30684045 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04665-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fear of progression (FoP) is frequent in patients with cancer and of high clinical relevance. Despite the often devastating prognosis of brain cancer, FoP has not yet been assessed in neurooncological patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was thus the assessment of FoP and its clinical correlates. METHODS In an ambulatory setting, 42 patients with a primary brain tumour completed the Fear of Progression questionnaire FoP-Q-12. Clinical correlates of FoP were assessed via a variety of measures, including patients' physical state (Karnofsky Performance Status, KPS), cancer-related psychosocial distress (Distress Thermometer, DT), anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder Scale, GAD-7), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9), Quality of Life (Short Form Health Survey, SF-8), and unmet supportive care needs (Supportive Care Needs Survey, SCNS). RESULTS Eighteen patients (42%) suffered from high FoP (i.e. scored ≥ 34 in the FoP-Q-12). According to the 12 items of the FoP-Q-12, the greatest fears were worrying about what would happen to their family and being afraid of severe medical treatments. No sociodemographic variables (e.g. age, gender) or medical tumour characteristics (e.g. tumour malignancy, first or recurrent tumour) were related to FoP. Patients with more severe physical symptoms reported higher FoP. Patients with higher FoP were more anxious, more depressed, reported lower Quality of Life, and suffered from more unmet supportive care needs. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that FoP is frequent and of high clinical relevance for neurooncological patients. Its assessment is not sufficiently covered by instruments for assessment of other areas of psychological morbidity (e.g. general anxiety). Moreover, FoP cannot be predicted by objective characteristics of the patients and disease. Thus, the routine screening for FoP is recommended in neurooncological patients. Clinicians should bear in mind that patients with high FoP are likely to suffer from high emotional distress and unmet supportive care needs and initiate treatment accordingly.
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- Simone Goebel
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology, Christian-Albrechts University, Olshausenstraße 62, 24118, Kiel, Germany.
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Champagne A, Ivers H, Savard J. Utilization of health care services in cancer patients with elevated fear of cancer recurrence. Psychooncology 2018; 27:1958-1964. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- School of Psychology; Université Laval; Quebec Qc Canada
- Université Laval Cancer Research Center; Quebec Qc Canada
- CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center; Quebec Qc Canada
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- School of Psychology; Université Laval; Quebec Qc Canada
- Université Laval Cancer Research Center; Quebec Qc Canada
- CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center; Quebec Qc Canada
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Berrett-Abebe J, Cadet T, Vitello J, Maramaldi P. Developing content for an interprofessional training on fear of cancer recurrence (FCR): Key informant interviews of healthcare professionals, researchers and cancer survivors. J Psychosoc Oncol 2018; 36:259-273. [PMID: 29634412 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1443987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Growing numbers of cancer survivors are receiving healthcare through primary care practitioners, who often lack cancer-specific expertise to effectively treat survivors' concerns. Addressing that gap, this study aimed to develop content for a training on fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), a common concern in survivorship. METHODS Grounded in naturalistic inquiry, 42 key-informant interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed for themes. Participants were healthcare professionals, researchers, and cancer survivors Results: Results included themes ranging from: rich conceptualizations of FCR, opportunities and challenges for addressing FCR in healthcare settings, interventions to address FCR, and important information to include in a training on FCR. CONCLUSIONS This paper provides content for an interprofessional training and highlights the importance of developing trainings for interprofessional teams, given identified barriers that physicians face in addressing FCR and other psychosocial concerns of survivors in primary care.
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- a Simmons College School of Social Work , Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- b Graduate School of Nursing, UMass Medical School , Worcester , Massachusetts , USA
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- a Simmons College School of Social Work , Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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Chung S, Youn S, Choi B. Assessment of Cancer-Related Dysfunctional Beliefs about Sleep for Evaluating Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Patients. SLEEP MEDICINE RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.17241/smr.2017.00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Lee Smith J, Hall IJ. Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Survivorship: Opportunities for Public Health. Am J Prev Med 2015; 49:S477-82. [PMID: 26590642 PMCID: PMC4658651 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Judith Lee Smith
- Epidemiology and Applied Research Branch, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Epidemiology and Applied Research Branch, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia
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