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Tanzi S, Artioli G, De Panfilis L, Ghirotto L, Rabitti E, Sacchi S. A qualitative study with Italian patients exploring the spiritual dimension during a chronic disease. Chronic Illn 2024; 20:335-348. [PMID: 37248628 DOI: 10.1177/17423953231178236] [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] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spirituality is a vast dimension influenced by cultural and personal differences. Little is known about the spirituality of patients suffering from a chronic disease in Italy from palliative care hospital settings. AIM To investigate patients' perspectives about their spirituality during their illness. METHOD The research question was: 'How does living with chronic disease inform/shape the spiritual dimension of patients?'. To address it, we conducted a qualitative interview study with thematic analysis. RESULTS We enrolled 21 participants among patients suffering from rheumatic, haematologic, neurodegenerative and respiratory chronic diseases. Participants generally had great difficulty answering the questions researchers posed and often could not define 'spirituality'. We found different topics grouped under four main themes: definition of spirituality, internal dialogue, expression of spirituality in everyday life and take stock. Religion is not reported as an answer to spiritual suffering, even in a country that is felt religious-driven like Italy. DISCUSSION Patients are generally not cognizant of this dimension even living with a chronic disease; consequently, they cannot express spiritual needs because they can't recognise them. Health professionals should identify this dimension and its characteristics to recognise potential spiritual suffering.
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- Silvia Tanzi
- Palliative Care Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Qualitative Research Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Palliative Care Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Schoenberg P, Wulff-Burchfield E, Schlundt D, Bonnet K, Dietrich M, Murphy B. Qualitative Classification of Late Systemic Symptoms in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2106. [PMID: 38893225 PMCID: PMC11172150 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16112106] [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: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Improved rates of cancer control have increased the head and neck cancer survivor population. Cancer survivorship clinics are not widely available in the USA, and longitudinal supportive care for patients undergoing multimodal therapy has not advanced at a pace commensurate with improvements in cancer control. Consequently, a large head and neck cancer survivor population whose quality of life may be chronically and/or permanently diminished presently exists. This lack of awareness perpetuates under-recognition and under-investigation, leaving survivors' (mostly detrimental) experiences largely uncharted. We conducted a qualitative exploration of survivors' experiences, aiming to unpack the profound impact of late systemic symptoms on daily life, encompassing work, relationships, and self-identity in the head and neck cancer survivor community. The study included 15 remitted head and neck survivors, ≥12 months from their final treatment, who participated in semi-structured interviews conducted by a medical oncologist. Data analysis comprised qualitative thematic analysis, specifically inductive hierarchical linear modeling, enriched by a deductive approach of anecdotal clinical reporting. Results highlighted that 43.36% of all quotation material discussed in the interviews pertained to chronic emotion disturbance with significant implications for other domains of life. A central symptom cluster comprised impairments in mood/emotions, daily activity, and significant fatigue. Dysfunction in sleep, other medical conditions, and cognitive deficits comprised a secondary cluster. Physical dysfunctionality, encompassing pain, appetite, and eating, and alterations in experienced body temperature, constituted a tertiary cluster, and perhaps were surprisingly the least discussed symptom burden among head and neck cancer survivors. Symptoms causing heightened long-term survivor burden may be considered epiphenomenal to central physical dysfunctionality, albeit being presently the least represented in cancer survivor care programs. Moving forward, the development of targeted and multi-dimensional treatment programs that encompass physical, psychosocial, and spiritual domains are needed to increase clinical specificity and effective holistic long-term solutions that will foster a more compassionate and informed future of care for the cancer survivorship community.
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- Poppy Schoenberg
- Osher Center for Integrative Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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Zhang G, Zhang Q, Li F. The impact of spiritual care on the psychological health and quality of life of adults with heart failure: a systematic review of randomized trials. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1334920. [PMID: 38695025 PMCID: PMC11062134 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1334920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background Heart failure (HF) brings not only physical pain but also psychological distress. This systematic review investigated the influence of spiritual care on the psychological well-being and quality of life in adults with HF. Methods We conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines, searching seven electronic databases for relevant randomized controlled studies without language or temporal restrictions. The studies were assessed for quality using the Cochrane Bias Risk tool. Results A total of 13 studies (882 participants) were reviewed, investigating interventions such as religion, meditation, mental health, cognitive interventions, and spiritual support. Key factors influencing the effectiveness of spiritual care implementation included integration into routine care, respect for diversity, patient engagement, intervention quality, and alignment with patient beliefs. The majority of the studies indicated that spiritual care has a potentially beneficial impact on the mental health and quality of life of patients with HF. Conclusion The findings provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of adopting a spiritual care approach to healthcare for this population.
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- Guangwei Zhang
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Pathogenobiology, The Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Chinese, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- The Key Laboratory for Bionics Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Engineering Research Center for Medical Biomaterials of Jilin Province, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Key Laboratory for Health Biomedical Materials of Jilin Province, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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Kırca K, Özveren H, Bağcı S. Evaluation of the Spiritual Care Needs of Patients with Cancer in a Chemotherapy Unit in Turkey. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2024; 63:1457-1474. [PMID: 37794297 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01876-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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This study was conducted to determine the spiritual care needs of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to analyze a total of 104 patients at a university hospital in Turkey. The data were collected using the Spiritual Care Needs Scale. The mean age of the patients participating in the study was 61.0 (10.2). It was determined that 31.7% of the patients stated that the concepts of spirituality and spiritual care are related to religion and worship. As a result, it was found that the patients receiving chemotherapy had high-spiritual care needs. The dimensions in which the spiritual needs of the patients were remarkably high were belief and spiritual practices, being in peace and security, the love and support of their relatives and being informed about health. The spiritual care need score of the patients increased significantly with marital status (p = 0.001), having children (p = 0.002), having a chronic disease (p = 0.04) and having an undergraduate/graduate level education (p = 0.01). Nurses should be aware of patient's spiritual needs, plan patient-specific spiritual care practices, conduct more studies on the effects of spiritual care on the patient and family and create guidelines for spiritual care practices in patients receiving chemotherapy in Turkey.
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- Kamile Kırca
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey.
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- Medical Oncology Clinic, Chemotherapy Unit, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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de Medeiros AYBBV, Pereira ER, Silva RMCRA. The Meaning of Life and Religious Coping in the Fight Against Cancer: A Study with Oncology Patients in Brazil in Light of Viktor Frankl's Theory. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2024; 63:1373-1389. [PMID: 37354375 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01856-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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This study aimed to describe the perception of the meaning of life and coping strategies of 19 patients with cancer at a public hospital in Brazil. This is descriptive and qualitative research that used Amedeo Giorgi's phenomenological model, and the interpretation was performed in light of Viktor Frankl's theory. Two themes have emerged: (1) the perception of the meaning of life in the experience with cancer and (2) religious coping to fight the disease. This study showed that revealing the meaning of life in the cancer experience contributes to better treatment compliance, a more favorable view of the future and better quality of life. On the other hand, religious coping is the strategy most used by patients who believe in God, showing a greater state of psychological and spiritual well-being.
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- Angelica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale de Medeiros
- Academic Program in Health Care Sciences, PACCS, School of Nursing Aurora de Afonso Costa, EEAAC, Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Doutor Celestino No.74 Centro de Niterói, 6th Floor PACCS Secretariat, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Academic Program in Health Care Sciences, PACCS, School of Nursing Aurora de Afonso Costa, EEAAC, Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Doutor Celestino No.74 Centro de Niterói, 6th Floor PACCS Secretariat, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Academic Program in Health Care Sciences, PACCS, School of Nursing Aurora de Afonso Costa, EEAAC, Universidade Federal Fluminense, UFF, Doutor Celestino No.74 Centro de Niterói, 6th Floor PACCS Secretariat, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Üstündağ S, Çekiç Y, Kurtoğlu Y, Ünver G. A Comparative Analysis of Spiritual Care Needs Among Cancer Patients Receiving Home Care and Their Caregivers in Turkey. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2024; 63:1490-1503. [PMID: 38305825 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01988-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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This study was conducted to determine and compare the spiritual care needs of cancer patients and their caregivers. A comparative descriptive, cross-sectional design was employed in this study. The study comprised 102 patients who were registered in the hospital's home care unit, as well as their caregivers (total number = 204). The data were collected using a personal information form and the Spiritual Care Needs Inventory. The cancer patients had a mean age of 69.5 years, while their caregivers' mean age was 53.1 years. According to the results, the cancer patients needed more spiritual care than their caregivers (p < 0.01). Patients' spiritual care needs differed significantly by employment status (p < 0.05). However, gender, educational level, and marital status did not have a significant difference in the spiritual care needs of the patients and their caregivers (p > 0.05). Moderately positive and significant (p < 0.05) correlations between patients and their caregivers were found for the total Spiritual Care Needs Inventory scores (r = 0.449), the meaning and hope subscale (r = 0.378), and the caring and respect subscale (r = 0.546). It is important to evaluate the spiritual needs of patients with cancer and their caregivers. In this evaluation, it is essential to elicit the perspectives of cancer patients and their caregivers concerning spiritual needs and religion. Effective spiritual care for patients and their caregivers can only be provided if their beliefs and priorities are taken into consideration.
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- Sema Üstündağ
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey.
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- Psychiatric Nursing Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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Dos Santos FC, Macieira TGR, Yao Y, Ardelt M, Keenan GM. The impact of spiritual care delivered by nurses on patients' comfort: A propensity score matched cohort utilizing electronic health record data. Int J Med Inform 2024; 183:105319. [PMID: 38163394 PMCID: PMC11165318 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105319] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Spiritual care has been associated with better health outcomes. Despite increasing evidence of the benefits of spiritual care for older patients coping with illness and aggressive treatment, the role of spirituality is not well understood and implemented. Nurses, as frontline holistic healthcare providers, are in a position to address patients' spiritual needs and support them in finding meaning in life. This study aimed to identify spiritual care by analyzing nursing data and to compare the psychological and physical comfort between older chronically ill patients who received spiritual care versus those who did not receive spiritual care. MATERIAL AND METHODS A propensity score matched cohort utilizing nursing care plan data was used to construct balanced groups based on patient characteristics at admission. 45 older patients (≥65 years) with chronic illnesses received spiritual care with measured psychological or physical comfort and 90 matched controls. To ensure the robustness of our results, two sensitivity analyses were performed. Group comparisons were performed to assess the average treatment effect of spiritual care on psychological and physical comfort outcomes. RESULTS The mean psychological comfort was 4.3 (SD = 0.5) for spiritual care receivers and 3.9 (SD = 0.9) for non-receivers. Regression analysis showed that spiritual care was associated with better psychological comfort (estimate = 0.479, std. error = 0.225, p = 0.041). While its effect on physical comfort was not statistically significant (estimate = -0.265, std. error = 0.234, p = 0.261). This study provides suggestive evidence of the positive impact of nurses' spiritual care in improving psychological comfort for older patients with chronic illnesses. CONCLUSION Using interoperable nursing data, our findings suggest that spiritual care improves psychological comfort in older patients facing illness. This finding suggests that nurses may integrate spiritual care into their usual care to support patients experiencing distress.
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- Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems Science, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems Science, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Almansa-Sáez AM, Carmona-Samper ME, Merchán-Carrillo AM, Fernández-Medina IM. Level of professional quality of life and coping with death competence in healthcare professionals exposed to perinatal loss: A cross-sectional study. DEATH STUDIES 2024; 48:140-149. [PMID: 36975846 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2023.2193811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Perinatal loss is a traumatic and stressful experience with a significant emotional toll on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the healthcare professionals. We included 216 healthcare professionals working in an obstetrics-gynecology service or neonatal intensive care unit in a cross-sectional study and aimed to analyze the possible association between the healthcare professionals' level of professional quality of life, their coping with death competence, and their personal and work-related characteristics. Compassion fatigue and burnout did not correlate significantly with healthcare professionals' personal and work-related characteristics. Formal training was strongly associated with high levels of compassion satisfaction and coping with death competence. A low level of coping with death competence was found in women and in younger healthcare professionals, those who are single, and with little professional experience. Self-care activities and hospital support systems can be effective resources in coping with death.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
- Health Research Center (CEINSA), University of Almería, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
- Center for Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation (CERNEP), University of Almería, Almería, Spain
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Tseng LC, Ku YL, Lee CH, Tu CT. Spiritual care models of patients living with cancer in Taiwan. Int J Palliat Nurs 2024; 30:40-46. [PMID: 38308602 DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2024.30.1.40] [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: 02/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Psychological, social and spiritual needs are often unmet during the care of patients with cancer in Taiwan. AIM The purpose of this study was to confirm the spiritual care models including the spiritual distress symptoms (SDS), spiritual distress symptoms interventions (SDSI), and spiritual distress outcomes criteria (SDOC) of patients with cancer in the initial, relapse and terminal stages. METHOD This cross-sectional survey collected data from 150 professional nurses about their perceptions of the SDS, SDSI and SDOC for patients with cancer. RESULTS The significant total effects of SDS on SDOC by SDSI of the patients with cancer in the initial, relapse and terminal stages were found. Additionally, the direct effects of SDS on SDOC by SDSI of the patients with cancer from the initial, relapse to terminal stage were gradually enhanced. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between spiritual distress symptoms, interventions and outcomes was significantly higher from the initial to relapse state until at the end of life, based on the perceptions of 150 professional nurses.
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- Ling-Chun Tseng
- Director, Department of Nursing, Taitung MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taitung City Taiwan
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- Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Fooyin University
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- Staff Nurse, Department of Nursing, Taitung MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taitung City Taiwan
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- Professor, Center for Teacher Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Gold ND, Mallard AJ, Hermann JC, Zeifman RJ, Pagni BA, Bogenschutz MP, Ross S. Exploring the Potential Utility of Psychedelic Therapy for Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. J Palliat Med 2023; 26:1408-1418. [PMID: 37167080 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0604] [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: 05/13/2023] Open
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Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an aggressive, terminal neurodegenerative disease that causes death of motor neurons and has an average survival time of 3-4 years. ALS is the most common motor neuron degenerative disease and is increasing in prevalence. There is a pressing need for more effective ALS treatments as available pharmacotherapies do not reverse disease progression or provide substantial clinical benefit. Furthermore, despite psychological distress being highly prevalent in ALS patients, psychological treatments remain understudied. Psychedelics (i.e., serotonergic psychedelics and related compounds like ketamine) have seen a resurgence of research into therapeutic applications for treating a multitude of neuropsychiatric conditions, including psychiatric and existential distress in life-threatening illnesses. Methods: We conducted a narrative review to examine the potential of psychedelic assisted-psychotherapy (PAP) to alleviate psychiatric and psychospiritual distress in ALS. We also discussed the safety of using psychedelics in this population and proposed putative neurobiological mechanisms that may therapeutically intervene on ALS neuropathology. Results: PAP has the potential to treat psychological dimensions and may also intervene on neuropathological dimensions of ALS. Robust improvements in psychiatric and psychospiritual distress from PAP in other populations provide a strong rationale for utilizing this therapy to treat ALS-related psychiatric and existential distress. Furthermore, relevant neuroprotective properties of psychedelics warrant future preclinical trials to investigate this area in ALS models. Conclusion: PAP has the potential to serve as an effective treatment in ALS. Given the lack of effective treatment options, researchers should rigorously explore this therapy for ALS in future trials.
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- Noah D Gold
- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Bird MJ, Li G, MacNeil A, Jiang Y, de Groh M, Fuller-Thomson E. Pandemic-Induced Depression Among Older Adults with a History of Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Cancer Manag Res 2023; 15:937-955. [PMID: 37700810 PMCID: PMC10493151 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s421675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Purpose The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence of, and factors associated with, incident and recurrent depression in a sample of older adults with a history of cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods Data were drawn from four waves of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Comprehensive Cohort (n=2486 with cancer). The outcome of interest was a positive screen for depression based on the CES-D-10 during the autumn of 2020. Results Among older adults with cancer and no pre-pandemic history of depression (n=1765), 1 in 8 developed first onset depression during the pandemic. Among respondents with cancer and a history of depression (n=721), 1 in 2 experienced a recurrence of depression. The risk of both incident and recurrent depression was higher among those who were lonely, those with functional limitations, and those who experienced an increase in family conflict during the pandemic. The risk of incident depression only was higher among older women, those who did not engage in church or religious activities, those who experienced a loss of income during the pandemic, and those who became ill or had a loved one become ill or die during the pandemic. The risk of recurrent depression only was higher among those who felt isolated from others and those whose income did not satisfy their basic needs. Conclusion Health care providers should continue to screen and provide mental health support to their cancer patients and those with a lifetime history of cancer, with consideration for those with the aforementioned vulnerabilities.
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- Meghan J Bird
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Sociology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Applied Research Division, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Applied Research Division, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Zeng D, Mizuno M. The concept of spirituality in the context of Chinese patients with cancer: A scoping review. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:3258-3273. [PMID: 37350035 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15741] [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: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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AIM To elucidate how the concept of spirituality has been addressed in studies with Chinese people with cancer. DESIGN A scoping review. METHODS Patterns in conceptual definitions of spirituality and indicators for measuring spirituality were analysed. DATA SOURCES (INCLUDE SEARCH DATES) Literature published from inception to August 2022 was searched in five electronic databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO and a Chinese database). RESULTS Using data from 10 qualitative studies, a new taxonomy of concepts of spirituality among Chinese people with cancer was derived, consisting of four categories: Creation of meaning, Connection, Transcendence and Existence. A total of 12 instruments developed outside of Chinese contexts and used to measure dimensions of spirituality across 27 quantitative studies were compared to the taxonomy developed in this review, and patterns were identified according to the dimensions of spirituality. Several instruments required modifications or additional explanations in questions regarding God/Higher Power and religion. CONCLUSION The four categories of spirituality classified in the current review are considered universal across all cultural contexts. Spirituality is multidimensional and functional concept, and the components of the instruments differed depending on which dimension of spirituality was being measured. IMPACT The findings of this study suggest that for measuring spirituality in research and clinical settings with Chinese people with cancer, it is important to use culturally appropriate scales that are consistent with the dimensions of spirituality being measured. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Even instruments developed outside of the Chinese context could be used for Chinese people with cancer if appropriately selected for their intended use. REPORTING METHOD This paper adheres to the EQUATOR guidelines and has no direct patient or public contribution.
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- Dongyan Zeng
- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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Salha LA, de Menezes JE, Dias DR, Brasil VV, Ferreira PL, de Santana Filho JM, Barbosa MA. Judicialization and cancer: quality of life of patients and caregivers in the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2023; 21:87. [PMID: 37568236 PMCID: PMC10422785 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-023-02173-3] [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: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Brazil, cancer patients and caregivers of cancer patients seek judicial intervention for free access to medications from the public health system. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic potentially affected the health-related quality of life of cancer patients and caregivers of cancer patients. This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic profile and assess the health-related quality of life of patients and caregivers in the state of Goias, Brazil, in 2020. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and a sociodemographic questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 88 (67,7%) patients and 42 (32,3%) caregivers participated in the study, mostly women (55,5%); aged from 18 to 60 (66%) years old; with up to nine years of education (73,1%) and monthly family income lower than the minimum wage (69,2%); married or in a stable union (92,3%); living with multiple people in the same household (73,8%). The quality of life domains with the best scores were mental health for patients and pain for caregivers. The most affected quality of life domain was physical limitation for patients and caregivers. Factors associated with better quality of life were female gender and age between 18 and 60 years in patients, more than 9 years of education, living with multiple people in the same house, and having a monthly family income higher than US$200 for caregivers. CONCLUSION The study found evidence of physical and emotional vulnerability during the pandemic, highlighting the need to strengthen public policies of assistance support to this population.
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- Leila Abou Salha
- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Goias, Goiânia, Goiás, 74605-050, Brazil.
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Goias, Goiânia, 74605-900, Goiás, Brasil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Goias, Goiânia, Goiás, 74605-050, Brazil
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Alrukban M, Alrabiah A, Alomri F, Alghuligah A, Alderaywsh A, Alomar A, Alkraida A. The Perception of Spirituality and Its Assessment among Those with Different Health Statuses in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2034. [PMID: 37510475 PMCID: PMC10379964 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142034] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study compares the perception of spirituality among individuals with different health statuses. It also describes the spiritual services and religious support in the healthcare system that are recommended by the community. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in Riyadh during the year 2021. A face-to-face questionnaire was used to obtain data from seriously ill inpatients (N = 132), chronically ill outpatients (N = 202), and healthy individuals (N = 283), which is an assessment tool designed by the investigators to meet the purpose of the study. This study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals and in the community. Participants were randomly selected using a stratified random sampling technique. The study was performed on 635 participants. A significant number of the participants agreed that the provision of spiritual services has a positive effect on patient condition. The rural population had a higher mean value on limiting the concept of spirituality to religious aspects. There is a clear tendency from all categories toward religious services. The majority of the participants support the provision of psychological services, especially if it is provided by specialized and expert spiritual care providers. The positive perception of participants about spiritual care has been reflected on the tendency toward providing spiritual services. The provision of spiritual care in healthcare systems is expected to be a necessity and not a luxury.
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- Mohammed Alrukban
- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11149, Saudi Arabia
- Family and Community Medicine Department, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh 11149, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11149, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11149, Saudi Arabia
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Oner Cengiz H, Bayir B, Sayar S, Demirtas M. Effect of mindfulness-based therapy on spiritual well-being in breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled study. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:438. [PMID: 37395841 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07904-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spiritual well-being is directly related to the quality of life in breast cancer patients. Mindfulness-based therapy interventions can decrease distress levels in women with breast cancer, while improving spiritual well-being. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of mindfulness-based therapy on spiritual well-being in breast cancer patients. METHODS This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials. A total of 70 participants were enrolled from September, 2021 to July, 2022. Primary outcome included spiritual well-being, and secondary outcome included quality of life. The data were collected using the Patient Sociodemographic and Medical Data Form and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being (SpWB) (FACIT-Sp Version 4). In the statistical analysis, the independent sample t test and paired sample t test were used to examine the intervention effect on primary and secondary outcomes, according to numbers, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and conformity to normal distribution. RESULTS The average age of the therapy group was 42.22 ± 6.86, and the control group was 41.64 ± 6.04. The average score of meaning (12.25 ± 3.03), overall score average of the spiritual well-being (31.56 ± 8.90), the emotional well-being (13.46 ± 5.78) and physical well-being (16.71 ± 5.59), and overall average score of the quality of life (66.98 ± 17.72) of the therapy group was statistically significantly higher (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The mindfulness-based training may enhance the spiritual well-being and quality of life of breast cancer patients. Nurses should be encouraged for mindfulness-based training sessions to make it a widespread practice, and to regularly evaluate the results. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05057078 (date: September 27, 2021).
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- Hatice Oner Cengiz
- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- KTO Karatay University School of Health Sciences Department of Nursing, Konya, Turkey
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- KTO Karatay University School of Health Sciences Department of Nursing, Konya, Turkey
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- Malatya Turgut Ozal Medical Center Radiation Oncology Clinic, Malatya, Turkey
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Macciò A, Sanna E, Piras R, Lavra F, Vallerino V, Maricosu G, Giglio E, Mura A, Tidore M, Madeddu C. Survival as a clinical outcome and its spiritual significance in a cohort of patients with advanced central pelvic neoplastic disease undergoing total pelvic evisceration: a poorly debated issue. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1173687. [PMID: 37359011 PMCID: PMC10288149 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1173687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background Patients with either treatment-resistant or relapsing advanced central pelvic neoplastic disease present with a condition responsible for debilitating symptoms and consequently poor quality of life (QoL). For these patients, therapeutic strategies are very limited and total pelvic evisceration is the only option for relieving the symptoms and increasing survival. Of note, taking charge of these patients cannot be limited to increasing their lifespan but must also be aimed at improving the clinical, psychological, and spiritual conditions. This study aimed to prospectively evaluate the improvement in survival and QoL, focusing on spiritual wellbeing (SWB), in patients with poor life expectancy who underwent total pelvic evisceration for advanced gynecological cancers at our center. Patients and methods The QoL and SWB were assessed using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), EORTC QLQ-SWB32, and SWB scale, which were repeatedly administered: 30 days before surgery, 7 days after the procedure, 1 and 3 months after surgery, and then every 3 months until death or the last follow-up assessment. Operative outcomes (blood loss, operative time, hospitalization, and incidence of complications) were evaluated as secondary endpoints. The patients and their families were included in a dedicated psycho-oncological and spiritual support protocol, which was managed by specifically trained and specialized personnel who accompanied them during all phases of the study. Results A total of 20 consecutive patients from 2017 to 2022 were included in this study. Of these patients, 7 underwent total pelvic evisceration by laparotomy and 13 underwent laparoscopy. The median survival was 24 months (range: 1-61 months). After a median follow-up of 24 months, 16 (80%) and 10 patients (50%) were alive at 1 year and 2 years after surgery, respectively. The EORTC-QLQ-C30 scores significantly improved yet at 7 days and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, as compared with the preoperative values. In particular, an early improvement in pain, overall QoL, and physical and emotional functions was observed. With respect to the SWB, the global SWB item score of the EORTC QLQ-SWB32 questionnaire significantly increased after 1 month and 3 months, as compared with preoperative values (p = 0.0153 and p = 0.0018, respectively), and remained stable thereafter. The mean SWB scale score was 53.3, with a sense of low overall SWB in 10 patients, a sense of moderate SWB in eight patients, and a sense of high SWB in two patients. The SWB scale score significantly increased after 7 days, 1 month, and 3 months, as compared with the preoperative value (p = 0202, p = 0.0171, and p = 0.0255, respectively), and remained stable thereafter. Conclusion Total pelvic evisceration is a valid approach for improving both survival and QoL in selected patients with advanced pelvic neoplasms and poor life expectancy. Our results particularly underline the importance of accompanying the patients and their families during the journey with dedicated psychological and spiritual support protocols.
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- Antonio Macciò
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Britt KC, Boateng ACO, Zhao H, Ezeokonkwo FC, Federwitz C, Epps F. Spiritual Needs of Older Adults Living with Dementia: An Integrative Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1319. [PMID: 37174861 PMCID: PMC10178032 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Older adults living with dementia experience progressive decline, prompting reliance on others for spiritual care and support. Despite a growing interest in studying persons living with dementia (PLwDs), empirical evidence on the spiritual needs of PLwDs has not been synthesized. Using the Whittemore and Knafl method, this integrative review examined the literature from 2000 to 2022 on the spiritual care needs of PLwDs. We sought to identify characteristics of the spiritual needs of PLwDs and ways to address them. The ATLA Religion, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Socindex databases were used to search the literature, and 12 peer-reviewed articles met the inclusion criteria. Spiritual care needs varied across studies. Overall, findings support the importance of identifying PLwDs' religious and spiritual backgrounds to inform person-centered care. Spiritual needs were identified as verbal and non-verbal expressions related to past meaning and religious and spiritual background and were not consistently addressed in care. Providers reported observing spiritual distress in the mild stage prompting the need for spiritual care. There is a great need for dementia-specific spiritual assessment tools and spiritual care interventions to support spiritual well-being in dementia care. Spiritual care involves facilitating religious rituals and providing spiritual group therapy and religious and spiritual activities.
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- Katherine Carroll Britt
- NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- School of Nursing, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- Gerontology, Western Colorado Community College, Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Shi X, Wang F, Xue L, Gan Z, Wang Y, Wang Q, Luan X. Current status and influencing factors of spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:131. [PMID: 37076918 PMCID: PMC10116731 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01306-9] [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: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Spiritual needs have been associated with better physical health outcomes and provide a context for patients to gain hope and significance in coping with disease. This study aimed to understand the status of spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer and conducted a quantitative study on the relationship between patient-reported physical, psychological, and social influencing factors and spiritual needs based on a biopsychosocial-spiritual model. METHODS In this study, 200 oncology inpatients from Shandong Province were recruited using a convenience sampling method to conduct a cross-sectional survey using general data from December 2020 to June 2022. Correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between spiritual needs and cancer-related fatigue, anxiety and depression, the family care index, and social support. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between spiritual needs and the influencing factors. RESULTS The spiritual needs score of the patients with advanced cancer was high. Multiple regression analysis revealed that cancer-related fatigue, social support, and religious beliefs influenced the spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer. Compared with married patients, widowed or divorced patients scored 8.531 points higher on spiritual needs. Cancer-related fatigue, social support, religious beliefs, and marital status (divorced or widowed) explained 21.4% of the total variation in the spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer. CONCLUSION The spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer were significantly correlated with cancer-related fatigue, depression, social support, and other factors. Religious beliefs, marital status, cancer-related fatigue, and social support were the main factors influencing the spiritual needs of patients with advanced cancer. This is a quantitative study, and medical staff can provide targeted spiritual care for patients with cancer based on the above influencing factors.
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- Xin Shi
- Department of Oncology, Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan City, Shandong, China
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zaozhuang Municipal Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan City, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan City, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan City, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China.
- Department of Infection Control, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China.
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Garcia ACM, Schneiders M, da Mota KS, da Conceição VM, Kissane DW. Demoralization and spirituality in oncology: an integrative systematic review. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:259. [PMID: 37052721 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07722-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize the scientific findings on demoralization and spirituality in the oncology context. METHODS This is an integrative systematic review, in line with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, as proposed by Whittemore and Knalf (2005). The MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, APA PsycNet, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and LILACS databases were searched without limitations regarding language or year of publication. The studies were screened for inclusion according to the predefined eligibility criteria. Data extraction and evidence quality assessment were performed. RESULTS Out of the 1587 articles evaluated, 10 studies were included in this review. In general, it was found that demoralization tends to increase with the proximity of death and seems to be inversely related to spirituality, with spiritual well-being being a protective factor against demoralization, while the non-fulfillment of spiritual needs is related to increased demoralization in people with cancer. Furthermore, even among caregivers of people with advanced cancer, demoralization seems to be associated, among other factors, with spiritual suffering. These results should be analyzed with caution, considering that the studies included in this review are all observational studies, which prevents establishing cause and effect relationships. CONCLUSIONS Demoralization tends to increase with growing frailty and the proximity of death in people with cancer, and it seems to be inversely related to spirituality, both in these patients and in their caregivers.
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- Ana Cláudia Mesquita Garcia
- Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care, School of Nursing, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva Street, 700, Centro, Alfenas, MG, 37130-001, Brazil.
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care, School of Nursing, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva Street, 700, Centro, Alfenas, MG, 37130-001, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care, School of Nursing, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva Street, 700, Centro, Alfenas, MG, 37130-001, Brazil
- University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Palliative Care, School of Nursing, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Gabriel Monteiro da Silva Street, 700, Centro, Alfenas, MG, 37130-001, Brazil
- Department of Nursing, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó, Brazil
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- University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia
- Cunningham Centre, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Szalmuk Family Psycho Oncology Research Unit, Cabrini Health and Monash Partner's Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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Canada AL, Murphy PE, Stein K, Alcaraz KI, Leach CR, Fitchett G. Assessing the impact of religious resources and struggle on well-being: a report from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors-I. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:360-369. [PMID: 35726114 PMCID: PMC10084782 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01226-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The current study examined the relationships between religious resources (i.e., certainty of belief in God and attendance at religious services), religious struggle (e.g., belief that cancer is evidence of God's punishment or abandonment), and physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL), including fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), in a large, geographically and clinically diverse sample of long-term survivors of cancer. METHODS Participants were 2021 9-year survivors of cancer from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors - I. Religious resources included belief in God and attendance at religious services. Items from the Brief RCOPE and the PROMIS Psychosocial Impact of Illness were combined to assess religious struggle. Survivors also completed the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory, SF-12, and Meaning and Peace subscales of the FACIT-Sp. Regression models were used to predict HRQoL and FCR from religious resources and struggle. RESULTS In multivariable models, certain belief in God predicted greater mental HRQoL (B = 1.99, p < .01), and attendance at religious services was associated with greater FCR (B = .80, p < .05) as well as better mental (B = .34, p < .01) and physical (B = .29, p < .05) HRQoL. In addition, religious struggle predicted greater FCR (B = 1.32, p < .001) and poorer mental (B = - .59, p < .001) and physical (B = - .29, p < .001) HRQoL. Many of these relationships were mediated through Meaning. CONCLUSIONS With the exception of FCR, religious resources predicted better HRQoL outcomes in these long-term survivors of cancer. Conversely, religious struggle consistently predicted poorer HRQoL, including greater FCR. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Given the documented importance of its role in coping with the cancer experience, religion/spirituality should be a consideration in every survivorship care plan. Multidisciplinary assessment and support of religious resources and identification of and referral for religious struggle are needed to ensure the well-being of most long-term survivors of cancer.
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- Andrea L Canada
- Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA, 90639, USA.
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- Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA
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- Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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Li KK, Leung CLK, Yeung D, Chiu MYL, Chong AML, Lam BCY, Chung EKH, Lo TW. Development and validation of the caregiver needs and resources assessment. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1063440. [PMID: 37008844 PMCID: PMC10064064 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1063440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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IntroductionExisting caregiver assessment tools were long criticized for focusing on the needs and burden while neglecting the importance of the resources. The current study aimed to develop a multidimensional and time-effective assessment tool that measures both needs and resources of non-paid family caregivers of older adults for screening and service-matching purposes.MethodsItems of the Caregiver Needs and Resources Assessment (CNRA) were developed from extensive literature reviews and focus group interviews of family caregivers and social workers in the field. In addition, we collected 317 valid responses from family caregivers of older adults from local non-government organizations in examining the psychometric properties of the CNRA.ResultsThe results revealed a 12-factor structure that fitted nicely into the conceptual frame of needs and resources domains. Need factors were positively associated with mental health symptoms, while resource factors were positively associated with peace in mind, meaning-making, and personal gain measures. The 36-item CNRA revealed good internal reliability and convergent validity.DiscussionThe CNRA has the potential to be used as a compact yet balanced assessment tool for understanding both the needs and resources of caregivers for human service professionals.
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- Kin-Kit Li
- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- *Correspondence: Kin-Kit Li,
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Cyrus L. K. Leung,
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom
- Centre for Mental Health and Society, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Change Trajectory of Symptom Distress, Coping Strategies, and Spiritual Wellbeing in Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060857. [PMID: 36981514 PMCID: PMC10047921 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Impacts caused by cancer and associated treatment may change with time. The objective of this study is to examine the change trajectory of symptom distress, coping strategies, and spiritual wellbeing in colorectal cancer patients during chemotherapy and to further examine the predictors of spiritual wellbeing. A prospective longitudinal repeated measures study design was employed. A total of 97 patients undergoing chemotherapy for the first time were enrolled. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data at three timepoints, which were before chemotherapy (T0), during chemotherapy (T1: 3 months after T0), and after chemotherapy (T2: 6 months after T0). The results of this study show that patients have significantly lower spiritual wellbeing and significantly higher symptom distress during chemotherapy treatment (T1). Family support (B = 0.39, p = 0.007) and problem-focused coping strategies (B = 0.47, p = 0.001) are significant predictors of spiritual wellbeing before chemotherapy (T0). Symptom distress (B = −0.18, p = 0.048) and problem-focused coping strategies (B = 0.26, p = 0.028) are significant predictors of spiritual wellbeing during chemotherapy (T1). The results provide care recommendations for different stages of chemotherapy to help to achieve more precise patient care and improve care quality.
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Aghaei MH, Vanaki Z, Mohammadi E. Psycho-emotional recovery, the meaning of care in the process of providing palliative care to Iranian people with cancer: A grounded theory study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:889-900. [PMID: 36065567 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1357] [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: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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AIM Despite the significance of palliative care in treating people with cancer, the provision of this type of care in Iran is vague and unorganized. This research intends to explore the meaning of care in the process of providing palliative care to Iranian people with cancer and to develop a theory that would explain the phenomenon. DESIGN This is a qualitative study in nature and Corbin and Strauss' Grounded Theory approach was used for data analysis. METHODS Data was collected through semi structured interviews that were held with 21 participants who have had experiences in receiving and providing palliative care. The study was conducted in April to December 2019 in palliative care centres of Tehran. Sampling first started purposefully and moved to theoretical once concepts began to emerge from the data. Comparative and continuous data analysis was undertaken using Corbin and Strauss' (Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory, Sage, 2015) approach. RESULTS Main concerns of care providers in providing palliative care was to reduce the affliction and anxiety of patients by understanding the difficult state of patient and psycho-emotional recovery was identified as the core category, which was performed via three critical strategies: building emotional connection, reinforcing positive mindset and having a core value in care.
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- Mir Hossein Aghaei
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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McGee J, Palmer Kelly E, Kelly-Brown J, Stevens E, Waterman BL, Pawlik TM. Assessing the Impact of Provider Training and Perceived Barriers on the Provision of Spiritual Care: a Mixed Methods Study. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2023; 38:301-308. [PMID: 34767182 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-021-02115-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The current study evaluated formal training around spiritual care for healthcare providers and the relationships between that training, perceived barriers to spiritual care, and frequency of inquiry around spiritual topics. A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was used. Quantitative methods included an online survey administered to providers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Main and interactive effects of formal training and barriers to spiritual care on frequency of inquiry around spiritual topics were assessed with two-way ANOVA. Qualitative follow-up explored provider strategies to engage spiritual topics. Among 340 quantitative participants, most were female (82.1%) or White (82.6%) with over one-half identifying as religious (57.5%). The majority were nurses (64.7%) and less than 10% of all providers (n = 26) indicated formal training around spiritual care. There were main effects on frequency of inquiry around spiritual topics for providers who indicated "personal discomfort" as a barrier (p < 0.001), but not formal training (p = 0.526). Providers who indicated "personal discomfort" as a barrier inquired about spirituality less frequently, regardless of receiving formal training (M = 8.0, SD = 1.41) or not (M = 8.76, SD = 2.96). There were no interactive effects between training and "may offend patients" or "personal discomfort" (p = 0.258 and 0.125, respectively). Qualitative analysis revealed four strategies with direct and indirect approaches: (1) permission-giving, (2) self-awareness/use-of-self, (3) formal assessment, and (4) informal assessment. Training for providers should emphasize self-awareness to address intrapersonal barriers to improve the frequency and quality of spiritual care for cancer patients.
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- Julia McGee
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Duque-Ortiz C, Tirado-Otalvaro AF, Guarín-Cardona LF. Vivencia de la espiritualidad en el paciente con cáncer en quimioterapia ambulatoria. REVISTA CIENCIA Y CUIDADO 2023. [DOI: 10.22463/17949831.3360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Objetivo: Analizar la vivencia de la espiritualidad en el paciente con cáncer en tratamiento con quimioterapia ambulatoria. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa con enfoque histórico hermenéutico. Participaron seis personas con diagnóstico de cáncer que se encontraban en tratamiento de quimioterapia ambulatoria en tres centros asistenciales de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia entre julio de 2020 y julio de 2021. La información se recolectó a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. El proceso de análisis se realizó utilizando técnicas de la teoría fundamentada de Strauss y Corbin, tales como: microanálisis, codificación abierta, codificación axial y comparación constante. Resultado: La forma como los pacientes con cáncer en tratamiento de quimioterapia ambulatoria viven la espiritualidad se representa a través de las siguientes categorías: “Emociones vividas durante el tratamiento como impulso para seguir adelante”, “Las redes de apoyo, una fuente de fortaleza y esperanza”, “El cáncer, una prueba divina entre las limitaciones y el aprendizaje”, “La empatía del personal de salud, un mecanismo para afrontar la enfermedad y generar bienestar” y “La espiritualidad, una fuerza que cambia la perspectiva de la enfermedad”. Conclusiones: Pese a la connotación negativa del diagnóstico de cáncer, la dimensión espiritual en el paciente con cáncer en tratamiento de quimioterapia ambulatoria contribuye a que la persona vea la enfermedad desde una perspectiva positiva, aumente la fe y la esperanza para continuar luchando, le dé un sentido de que todo ha valido la pena, permite ver más allá y proporciona tranquilidad para enfrentar las adversidades ocasionadas por el cáncer.
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Luo D, Eicher M, White K. Resilience in adults with colorectal cancer: Refining a conceptual model using a descriptive qualitative approach. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:254-268. [PMID: 36239211 PMCID: PMC10092807 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15464] [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: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS To examine and refine a conceptual model of resilience in adult cancer care based on the perspectives and experiences of resilience in adults with colorectal cancer. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study was performed. METHODS Twelve participants diagnosed with colorectal cancer that had completed cancer treatment with curative intent were recruited from a tertiary hospital in Australia from July to December 2019. The meaning of individual resilience was explored using in-depth individual interviews. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Following data analysis, the elements of the conceptual model of resilience were mapped against the themes and subthemes to refine the model. RESULTS Five themes were identified as key elements of individual resilience in adults with colorectal cancer: (1) seeking motivations to move forward; (2) striving for normality; (3) adapting and managing self; (4) drawing on external supports; (5) redefining self. A refined conceptual model of individual resilience in adults with colorectal cancer was developed based on the integration of the themes and the elements of the conceptual model of individual resilience. CONCLUSIONS Our refined conceptual model of individual resilience in adults with colorectal cancer could facilitate nurses' and other health professionals' understanding of the process of how resilient individuals with colorectal cancer overcome their illness-related adversity. This refined model may be used to further develop and test cancer-specific resilience measures and develop interventions to facilitate resilience in people living with colorectal cancer. IMPACT This research identified five features of resilience in adults with colorectal cancer and refined a conceptual model of resilience in adults with colorectal cancer. The findings could help nurses and other health professionals with identifying individuals who are at risk of adaptation difficulties and contribute to an early referral to psychosocial support services.
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- Dan Luo
- Cancer Care Research Unit, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Daffodil Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Cancer Care Research Unit, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Daffodil Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Leidl BF, Fox-Davis D, Walker FO, Gabbard J, Marterre B. Layers of Loss: A Scoping Review and Taxonomy of HD Caregivers' Spiritual Suffering, Grief/Loss and Coping Strategies. J Pain Symptom Manage 2023; 65:e29-e50. [PMID: 36198334 PMCID: PMC9790041 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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CONTEXT Huntington's disease (HD), an incurable, multi-generational, autosomal dominant disorder, creating unique challenges and a myriad of spiritually-related stressors in those affected and their familial caregivers. Spiritual suffering, experiences of grief/loss, and coping strategies have not been systematically studied in HD caregivers. OBJECTIVES To comprehensively define spiritual suffering, grief/loss, and coping strategies used by HD caregivers. METHODS A PRISMA-ScR scoping literature review was conducted. Data from included research articles were organized thematically using induction and open coding. A grounded, deductive approach was used to delineate a demarcated taxonomy of themes, which encompasses all three over-arching domains. Four reviewers, employing a modified Delphi approach, ascertained which themes were demonstrated by research participants in each study. RESULTS 36 of 583 articles met the review criteria; none were published in the palliative care literature. Investigations primarily focused on intrapersonal (self-image) distress and existential angst; only rarely looking deeper into divine/transpersonal suffering, disrupted religious relationships, or meaning distress. HD caregivers experience profound grief/loss, expressed as disenfranchised grief that is associated with the ambiguous loss of their loved one, loss of family structure, social connectedness, and personal losses. Half of the studies reported maladaptive HD caregiver coping strategies-characterized by dysfunctional escape schemes; in contrast, transcendent/creative strategies were often unexplored. CONCLUSION HD caregivers experience prolonged grief and other forms of spiritual suffering as they progressively lose their loved ones and disruption to their own lives. With an improved assessment tool, teams with spiritual and palliative care experts will better be able to support HD family caregivers.
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- Bethany Faith Leidl
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, (B.F.L., B.M.) Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Neurology, Emeritus, Winston-Salem, (F.O.W.) North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology and Geriatrics (Palliative Care), (J.G., B.M.) Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, (B.F.L., B.M.) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology and Geriatrics (Palliative Care), (J.G., B.M.) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of General Surgery, (B.M.) Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Dydjow-Bendek D, Zagozdzon P. Breast Cancer and Spirituality Among Women in Poland: A Case-Control Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:4288-4301. [PMID: 35644017 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01584-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In this case-control study, we assessed differences in daily spiritual experiences between patients with breast cancer diagnoses and healthy controls in relation to other breast cancer risk factors. The participants were 201 newly diagnosed Polish patients with breast cancer (58 ± 6 years) and 201 age-matched healthy controls. Spiritual experiences were assessed using the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES). Adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the DSES score for breast cancer diagnosis were calculated with logistic regression. The DSES score was significantly higher in the healthy controls than in the cases. After controlling for alcohol use, education, BMI, and rural residence, higher spirituality was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97-1.00). Two DSES item scores differed significantly between cases and controls, being lower in breast cancer cases: "I am spiritually touched by the beauty of creation" (p = 0.01) and "I feel selfless caring for others" (p = 0.049). After controlling for other variables (i.e., hormone replacement therapy, family history, breastfeeding, and diet quality), the DSES score was statistically non-significant (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.97-1.006). Therefore, the original relationship DSES score and breast cancer was quite weak. Although the study found little relationship between the analyzed variables, presented differences in spirituality may differentiate the patterns of spiritual well-being among breast cancer patients; however, more data are needed from longitudinal study designs to establish causal inferences.
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- Dorota Dydjow-Bendek
- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Borelli E, Bigi S, Potenza L, Gilioli F, Artioli F, Porzio G, Porro CA, Efficace F, Bruera E, Luppi M, Bandieri E. Gratitude among advanced cancer patients and their caregivers: The role of early palliative care. Front Oncol 2022; 12:991250. [PMID: 36353529 PMCID: PMC9639866 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.991250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE A cancer diagnosis represents a unique trauma, given its life-threatening, multidimensional, and uncertain nature. Gratitude is a construct representing the emotional state that arises when individuals recognize that a benefit has been received as a result of someone else's action or a spiritual entity's intervention. Based on the positive psychological wellbeing, gratitude has been associated with improved health outcomes even in the disease setting. Thus, the models of care that foster gratitude should be adopted in the clinical context. This study aims to explore whether and how gratitude may originate in patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers undergoing early palliative care (EPC). METHODS We analyzed 251 reports from 133 patients and 118 caregivers describing their clinical experience in two EPC units. The sources of gratitude were identified and ranked based on their frequencies. Words expressing gratitude and words referring to communication and spirituality were collected by means of the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count software and correlated. RESULTS In total, 123 (92.5%) of 133 patients' and 97 (82.2%) of 118 caregivers' reports, respectively, included explicit or implicit expressions of gratitude. Gratitude was associated specifically with successful physical symptom management, emotional support, improved attitude toward death, better information, humanity, and the familiar environment. The use of words of gratitude in patients' reports was positively correlated with the use of words referring to communication (r = .215, p = .026) and spirituality (r = .612, p <.001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that interventions within the EPC model based on doctor-patient-caregiver communication may allow patients and caregivers to experience a feeling of gratitude, and this may represent a resource to be exploited to improve their physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
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- Eleonora Borelli
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Hematology Unit and Chair, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation, Unitá Sanitaria Locale (USL), Modena, Italy
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- Oncology and Palliative Care Units, Civil Hospital Carpi, Unitá Sanitaria Locale (USL), Carpi, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Center for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Health Outcomes Research Unit, Italian Group for Adult Hematologic Diseases (GIMEMA), Rome, Italy
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- Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Hematology Unit and Chair, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Oncology and Palliative Care Units, Civil Hospital Carpi, Unitá Sanitaria Locale (USL), Carpi, Italy
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Bellas O, Kemp E, Edney L, Oster C, Roseleur J. The impacts of unmet supportive care needs of cancer survivors in Australia: A qualitative systematic review. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2022; 31:e13726. [PMID: 36226338 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13726] [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: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer incidence and survivorship are increasing worldwide. With more people living through and beyond cancer, there is a subsequent increase in their supportive care needs. This systematic review of qualitative studies aimed to describe the impacts of unmet supportive care needs on cancer survivors in Australia. METHODS Databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus were searched, and after screening and applying eligibility criteria, 27 qualitative studies were included. Findings were synthesised according to the Supportive Care Framework for Cancer Care, including informational, physical, practical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual need domains. RESULTS The systematic review identified impacts of unmet informational, physical, practical, emotional and psychological needs. Frequently identified impacts of unmet informational needs were feelings of abandonment and isolation, distress, confusion and regret. Common impacts of unmet physical and practical needs were financial burden and return-to-work difficulties. Over half of all unmet supportive care needs caused emotional and psychological impacts. CONCLUSIONS Findings identify the detrimental emotional and psychological impacts resulting from a range of unmet supportive care needs. The review highlights the interconnections between supportive care need domains thereby enhancing the understanding of the impacts of unmet SCNs. Findings may inform policy and practice change to improve supportive cancer care.
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- Olivia Bellas
- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Eseadi C, Ossai OV, Onyishi CN, Ilechukwu LC. Assisting individuals with diabetes in the COVID-19 pandemic period: Examining the role of religious factors and faith communities. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:9180-9191. [PMID: 36159428 PMCID: PMC9477677 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i26.9180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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With the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, diabetes management has become more challenging than it has ever been. Studies on the management of diabetes during this time are required. Unfortunately, the lack of information on the potential role of religious factors and faith communities in diabetes management during the COVID-19 era prevents us from fully understanding the issue of diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic period. People with chronic conditions such as diabetes may benefit from some form of religious support from faith communities and their ability to cope could be fostered by some religious factors. It is unclear how religious factors and faith communities contribute to diabetes management. In this article, the authors examine how people with diabetes can be aided in the COVID-19 pandemic period from the perspective of religious factors and faith communities. Based on the studies identified, it appears that religious factors and faith communities play an important role in managing diabetes among patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Chiedu Eseadi
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa
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- Department of Childhood Education, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, Guateng, South Africa
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- Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg 2006, Guteng, South Africa
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Britt KC, Kwak J, Acton G, Richards KC, Hamilton J, Radhakrishnan K. Measures of religion and spirituality in dementia: An integrative review. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (NEW YORK, N. Y.) 2022; 8:e12352. [PMID: 36089934 PMCID: PMC9436293 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Introduction Literature on the association of religion and spirituality (R/S) and health is growing. However, it is unclear how R/S affects outcomes and is assessed in persons with dementia (PWDs). In this integrative review, we evaluate published R/S measures and synthesize R/S findings for PWDs. Methods We searched five databases (ATLA Religion, CINAHL, PsychInfo, PubMed, SocIndex) and identified 14 of 1043 studies for review. We assess the studies' information, quality, measures, and results. Results We identified 17 measures for R/S: six were adapted for use with PWDs and only two were validated for PWDs; most studies reported only measures' reliability, with Cronbach's alpha. The studies' findings support significant positive associations between R/S and cognitive function and negative associations between R/S and depression and behavioral expressions. Discussion The two validated scales indicated acceptable validity with overall good reliability. Nevertheless, diverse samples and rigorous study designs are needed to improve R/S measures and to examine associations over time for PWDs. Highlights Few scales for measuring religion and spirituality (R/S) have been validated in persons with dementia (PWD); additional testing is needed.Most R/S measures only reported scale reliability with Cronbach's alpha.Studies supported positive associations between R/S and health yet few studies exist. conducted.Only one spiritual intervention, spiritual reminiscence, was found for PWD.More rigorous R/S studies are needed to examine health outcomes in dementia.
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- School of NursingThe University of Texas at AustinAustinTexasUSA
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- School of NursingThe University of Texas at AustinAustinTexasUSA
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of NursingEmory UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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What Aspects of Religion and Spirituality Affect the Physical Health of Cancer Patients? A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10081447. [PMID: 36011104 PMCID: PMC9408220 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10081447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In recent years, the literature on the relationship between religion and spirituality (R/S) and the health of cancer patients has been flourishing. Although most studies focus on mental health, many study the physical health of these individuals. In order to summarize the findings of these studies, we reviewed the most recent research on this subject using the PubMed and PsycInfo databases. The objective of this systematic review was to recognize the primary R/S variables studied in research on physical health in cancer contexts. We found that spiritual well-being was the most-researched variable in studies of these characteristics, followed by R/S struggles and other variables such as religious coping; religious commitment or practice; or self-rated R/S. In general, R/S seems to have a positive association with the physical health of cancer patients, although the results are quite heterogeneous, and occasionally there are no relationships or the association is negative. Our results may assist in improving interventions that include spirituality in clinical settings as well as the development of holistic approaches, which may have a positive impact on the quality of life and well-being of cancer patients.
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Keisari S, Piol S, Orkibi H, Elkarif T, Mola G, Testoni I. Spirituality During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Creative Arts Intervention With Photocollages for Older Adults in Italy and Israel. Front Psychol 2022; 13:897158. [PMID: 35783728 PMCID: PMC9245519 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.897158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to examine how expressions of spirituality were stimulated and reflected in an online creative arts intervention for older adults during COVID-19 lockdowns. The online process focused on the creation of digital photocollages together with narrative elements of dignity therapy. Twenty-four Israeli and Italian community-dwelling older adults aged 78–92 participated in a three-session online intervention involving the production of three photocollages. The visual and verbal data (participants’ chosen photos and photocollages, and transcripts of the sessions) were qualitatively analyzed within an abductive framework. Four themes were generated, representing the four domains of spirituality that were stimulated by and expressed in the process: (1) Connectedness with the self, (2) connectedness with others, (3) connectedness with the environment, and (4) connectedness with the transcendent. The findings show how photographs can serve as projective visual stimuli which elicit personal content through spontaneous thinking, and they reveal the multifaceted nature of spirituality, wherein each domain nourishes the others. Overall, the findings illustrate how creative arts intervention guided by the tenets of dignity therapy can contribute to the spiritual care of older adults during periods of social isolation, or to the spiritual support provided in palliative care.
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- Shoshi Keisari
- School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- The Centre for Research and Study of Aging, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- The Emily Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, Padua, Italy
- *Correspondence: Shoshi Keisari,
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- The Emily Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- The Emily Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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Klimasiński M, Baum E, Praczyk J, Ziemkiewicz M, Springer D, Cofta S, Wieczorowska-Tobis K. Spiritual Distress and Spiritual Needs of Chronically Ill Patients in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095512. [PMID: 35564907 PMCID: PMC9101665 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Spiritual care is needed in a clinical setting to improve the patients’ quality of life. Deep connection with another person and delight with the beauty of nature or art and (in some cases) with God are all transcendental experiences. They may enable patients to ascribe meaning to their life with a chronic illness, find hope and well-being despite burdening symptoms. The opposite situation: lack of inner peace, inability to accept what is happening, feeling disconnected from others is called spiritual distress. Objectives: The aim of this research is to assess spiritual distress and spiritual needs of a group of Polish chronically ill patients and find associations with independent variables in order to provide data for recommendations on spiritual care in Poland. Patients and methods: 204 patients treated at the University Hospital and the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic in Poznan were surveyed in 2017 and 2018 with an original questionnaire. Results: Over half of the patients felt that their illness was life-threatening. A little more than half reported that faith was a resource to cope with suffering. Almost all patients showed signs of spiritual distress, and more than half expressed spiritual needs. The intensity of distress correlated only with the severity of the disease. The most important predictor of having spiritual needs was recognizing faith as a resource. Conclusions: Spiritual needs are associated with personal beliefs; however, spirituality spans beyond the religious context since spiritual distress is unrelated to the level of religious devotion. Therefore, any patient with a severe chronic disease needs basic spiritual care, which includes being treated with compassion.
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- Maciej Klimasiński
- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Osiedle Rusa 55, 61-245 Poznań, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-791501496
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- Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, ul. Rokietnicka 7, 60-806 Poznań, Poland;
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- Mother and Child Specialized Medical Center, ul. Wrzoska 1, 60-663 Poznań, Poland;
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- Ludwik Rydygier Integrated Hospital, ul. Św. Józefa 53-59, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, University Hospital of Lord’s Transfiguration, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, ul. Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland; (D.S.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, University Hospital of Lord’s Transfiguration, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, ul. Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland; (D.S.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Osiedle Rusa 55, 61-245 Poznań, Poland;
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Amonoo HL, El-Jawahri A, Deary EC, Traeger LN, Cutler CS, Antin JA, Huffman JC, Lee SJ. Yin and Yang of Psychological Health in the Cancer Experience: Does Positive Psychology Have a Role? J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:2402-2407. [PMID: 35377731 PMCID: PMC9467675 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.02507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Hermioni L Amonoo
- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.,Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Mass General Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Division of Hematologic Malignancies, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Division of Hematologic Malignancies, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Seid K, Abdo A. Nurse’s spiritual care competence in Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265205. [PMID: 35271676 PMCID: PMC8912899 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Many health care professionals emphasize that spirituality is an important factor in overall health. Although spiritual practices are vital to health, spirituality has received little emphasis in nursing. Hence, the study’s purpose has been to evaluate the current state of spiritual care competence and the factors that influence it among nurses in Southwest Ethiopia. Methods From July 1 to 20, 2021, nurses at five hospitals in southwest Ethiopia were enrolled in a facility-based cross-sectional study. The study subjects were chosen using a systematic random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was undertaken to gather the data. Epi Data 3.1 was used to code the dataset, and SPSS version 25 was used for analysis. To identify factors associated with spiritual care competence, researchers performed bivariate and multivariable linear regression analyses. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results Three hundred sixty-seven nurses attended in the study, giving a 91.06, percent rate of response. The mean spiritual care competence score among healthcare professionals was 3.14±0.74. Age (p<0.05), and training in spiritual care (p<0.05) were significantly associated with spiritual care competence. Conclusions Spiritual care competence was moderate among the nurses. Spiritual care competence varies in accordance with a number of factors, including age, and training in spiritual care. Nurses are better suited to focus on the spiritual health of clients, which necessitates the provision of spiritual care competence training for nurses.
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- Kalid Seid
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan, Southwest People Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan, Southwest People Regional State, Ethiopia
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Mishra S, Gupta R, Bhatnagar S, Garg R, Bharati SJ, Kumar V, Gupta N. The COVID-19 pandemic: a new epoch and fresh challenges for cancer patients and caregivers-a descriptive cross-sectional study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:1547-1555. [PMID: 34536134 PMCID: PMC8449210 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06564-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Cancer patients and their caregivers are overwhelmed with features of uncertainty, fear, shock, worry, anxiety, sadness, and grief. To add on to their misery, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely afflicted the cancer care delivery. The study was conducted to observe the challenges faced by cancer patients and their caregivers and to formulate strategies for oncological setups to overcome those challenges. METHODS After obtaining institutional ethical clearance, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to observe the challenges faced by patients and their caregivers at the level of various domains (physical, logistic, psychological, socioeconomic, and spiritual) who visited the outpatient and inpatient department of cancer pain and palliative care unit. The results were expressed in absolute numbers. RESULTS Major challenges encountered were suffering from physical symptoms like pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea (90%), postponement of cancer treatment (80%), fear of contracting COVID infection due to hospital visit (93.5%), lack of accommodation (70%), and lack of spiritual clarity and hope (50%). CONCLUSIONS Major challenges faced by patients were in physical and psychological domains, and those by caregivers were in socioeconomic domains and handling physical symptoms of their patients. It is imperative to recognize and be cognizant of the challenges faced by cancer patients and their caregivers. Health care setups should formulate strategies to alleviate these challenges and provide holistic care to cancer patients. These strategies will hold in good stead for future pandemics also.
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- Seema Mishra
- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Hindmarch T, Dalrymple J, Smith M, Barclay S. Spiritual interventions for cancer pain: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2021; 12:1-9. [PMID: 34667066 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003102] [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: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundPain is a common and debilitating cancer-related symptom. In palliative care, physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors are thought to contribute to individual experience of pain. Consequently, spiritual care interventions are advocated in the management of cancer-related pain. AIM To systematically review the published literature concerning spiritual interventions in the management of cancer-related pain. METHODOLOGY Seven databases (Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched for quantitative studies of pain in patients with cancer receiving spiritual care interventions, with additional reference and citation searches. Research quality and relevance was appraised using Gough's 'Weight of Evidence' framework prior to narrative synthesis. RESULTS The search identified 12 822 articles, of which 11 were included in the synthesis. Few studies have investigated spiritual interventions in the management of cancer pain: a minority of these demonstrate statistical benefit. Some evidence suggests spiritual care may aid in coping with pain, rather than altering pain intensity. Spiritual interventions are well received by patients with cancer and do not appear to cause harm. CONCLUSION Current evidence provides limited support for the use of spiritual care interventions in the management of cancer pain. The paucity and heterogeneity of literature points to a need for high-quality research with judgements of spiritual intervention efficacy made on an individual basis. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020190194.
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- Thomas Hindmarch
- Health Services and Primary Care Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Health Services and Primary Care Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- The Library, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, Norwich, UK
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- Health Services and Primary Care Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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McLouth LE, Ford CG, Pustejovsky JE, Park CL, Sherman AC, Trevino K, Salsman JM. A systematic review and meta-analysis of effects of psychosocial interventions on spiritual well-being in adults with cancer. Psychooncology 2021; 30:147-158. [PMID: 34602807 PMCID: PMC8485897 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Objective Spiritual well-being (SpWb) is an important dimension of health-related quality of life for many cancer patients. Accordingly, an increasing number of psychosocial intervention studies have included SpWb as a study endpoint, and may improve SpWb even if not designed explicitly to do so. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated effects of psychosocial interventions on SpWb in adults with cancer and tested potential moderators of intervention effects. Methods Six literature databases were systematically searched to identify RCTs of psychosocial interventions in which SpWb was an outcome. Doctoral-level rater pairs extracted data using Covidence following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Standard meta-analytic techniques were applied, including meta-regression with robust variance estimation and risk-of-bias sensitivity analysis. Results Forty-one RCTs were identified, encompassing 88 treatment effects among 3883 survivors. Interventions were associated with significant improvements in SpWb (g = 0.22, 95% CI [0.14, 0.29], p < 0.0001). Studies assessing the FACIT-Sp demonstrated larger effect sizes than did those using other measures of SpWb (g = 0.25, 95% CI [0.17, 0.34], vs. g = 0.10, 95% CI [-0.02, 0.23], p = 0.03]. No other intervention, clinical, or demographic characteristics significantly moderated effect size. Conclusions Psychosocial interventions are associated with small-to-medium-sized effects on SpWb among cancer survivors. Future research should focus on conceptually coherent interventions explicitly targeting SpWb and evaluate interventions in samples that are diverse with respect to race and ethnicity, sex and cancer type.
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- Laurie E McLouth
- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York City, New York, USA
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine and the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Spiritual Care for Individuals with Cancer: The Importance of Life Review as a Tool for Promoting Spiritual Well-Being. Semin Oncol Nurs 2021; 37:151209. [PMID: 34465498 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2021.151209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To discuss spirituality in the context of cancer, focusing on the use of life review as a tool to help promote spiritual well-being among individuals with cancer. DATA SOURCES Literature regarding spirituality and life review of the author in cancer care provided the foundation for this article. CONCLUSION Reliance on spirituality as an untapped supportive resource may surprise patients and their families when dealing with a diagnosis of cancer. Coming to terms with advancing disease can be a time of internal and spiritual growth. It is important that all members of the health care team make efforts to understand that spirituality is part of the journey that the person with advanced cancer is going through and that life review is one way to promote spiritual well-being among patients with advanced cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses are ideally placed to provide spiritual care. Using life review, nurses can assist individuals coming to terms with their diagnosis and can positively impact spiritual and psychosocial well-being.
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Palmer Kelly E, Hyer JM, Paredes AZ, Tsilimigras D, Meyer B, Newberry H, Pawlik TM. Provision of supportive spiritual care for hepatopancreatic cancer patients: an unmet need? HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:1400-1409. [PMID: 33642211 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2021.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among patients with a serious cancer diagnosis, like hepatopancreatic (HP) cancer, spiritual distress needs to be addressed, as these psychosocial-spiritual symptoms are often more burdensome than some physical symptoms. The objective of the current study was to characterize supportive spiritual care utilization among patients with HP cancers. METHODS Patients with HP cancer were identified from the electronic medical record at a large comprehensive cancer center; data on patients with breast/prostate cancer (non-HP) were collected for comparison. Associations between patient characteristics and receipt of supportive spiritual care were evaluated within the overall sample and end-of-life subsample. RESULTS Among 8,961 individuals (nHP=1,419, nnon-HP =7,542), 51.7% of HP patients utilized supportive spiritual care versus 19.8% of non-HP patients (p<0.001). Younger age and religious identity were associated with receiving spiritual care (p<0.001). HP patients had higher odds of receiving spiritual care versus non-HP patients (OR 2.41, 95%CI: 2.10, 2.78). Within the end-of-life subsample, HP patients more frequently received spiritual care to "accept their illness" (39.5% vs. 22.5%, p<0.001), while non-HP patients needed support to "define their purpose in life" (13.1% vs. 4.5%, p=0.001). DISCUSSION Supportive spiritual care was important to a large subset of HP patients and should be integrated into their care.
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- Elizabeth Palmer Kelly
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Perez SEV, Maiko S, Burke ES, Slaven JE, Johns SA, Smith OJ, Helft PR, Kozinski K, Torke AM. Spiritual Care Assessment and Intervention (SCAI) for Adult Outpatients With Advanced Cancer and Caregivers: A Pilot Trial to Assess Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2021; 39:895-906. [PMID: 34467769 PMCID: PMC8928229 DOI: 10.1177/10499091211042860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although religion and spirituality are important to adults with cancer and their family caregivers, few studies have tested spiritual care interventions in the outpatient setting. AIM To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of chaplain-delivered, semi-structured spiritual care to adult outpatients with advanced cancer and their caregivers. DESIGN In this pre/post pilot intervention study, board-certified chaplains utilized the Spiritual Care Assessment and Intervention (SCAI) framework during 4 individual sessions. Surveys at baseline and at 1, 6, and 12 weeks post-intervention assessed spiritual well-being, quality of life, depression, anxiety, and religious coping. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS We enrolled U.S. adult outpatients with or without an eligible family caregiver. Eligible patients were at least 18 years old and at least 2 weeks post-diagnosis of incurable and advanced-stage lung or gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. RESULTS Of 82 eligible patients, 24 enrolled (29.3%); of 22 eligible caregivers, 18 enrolled (81.8%). Four planned chaplain visits were completed by 87.5% of patients and 77.8% of caregivers. All enrolled participants completed baseline surveys, and more than 75% completed follow-up surveys at 2 of 3 time points. More than 80% of patients and caregivers reported they would recommend the sessions to a friend or family member. Patients' spiritual well-being improved significantly at all timepoints compared to baseline: 1-week post (p < .006), 6-weeks post (p < .001), and 12-weeks post (p < .004). CONCLUSIONS Spiritual care through SCAI is feasible, acceptable, and shows promise in improving spiritual well-being and other important outcomes in advanced-stage cancer patients and family caregivers. Further investigation is warranted.
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- Shelley E Varner Perez
- Indiana University (IU) Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,IU Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Daniel F. Evans Center for Spiritual and Religious Values in Healthcare, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University (IU) Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Daniel F. Evans Center for Spiritual and Religious Values in Healthcare, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,IU Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN. Maiko is now with Indiana Conference, United Methodist Church, Greenwood, Indiana; Smith is now Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH; Kozinski is now with Trinity Health, Waterville, ME
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- IU Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Daniel F. Evans Center for Spiritual and Religious Values in Healthcare, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Daniel S, Venkateswaran C, Singh C, Hutchinson A, Johnson MJ. "So, when a woman becomes ill, the total structure of the family is affected, they can't do anything…" Voices from the community on women with breast cancer in India: a qualitative focus group study. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:951-963. [PMID: 34420101 PMCID: PMC8636417 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06475-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Psychological symptoms are common in women with breast cancer and profoundly affect their role in the family and wider community, varying across cultural backgrounds. Breast cancer is becoming the most common cancer among women in India. We aimed to understand the cultural context within which Indian women with breast cancer living in India, experience psychological concerns from the perspectives of healthcare professionals, volunteers and church members. Methods Five focus groups were conducted in South India (clinicians (2 groups)) lay public (3 groups). A topic guide was explored: understanding of breast cancer, experiences of patients with regard to diagnosis and treatment and psychological impact. Groups were audio-recorded and verbatim transcribed. Lay groups were conducted in Malayalam with translation and back-translation. Transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis using “cultural task analysis” as a lens for analysis. Results Forty-five (oncologists (5), nurses (10), church members (16) and community volunteers working in a palliative care unit (14) participated. Three major themes psychosocial issues related to diagnosis, psychosocial impact of cancer treatment and coping with diagnosis and treatment and nine subthemes emerged from the two groups. All described psychological impact on women with breast cancer including body image, change of family role and their need for support. Family and faith were recognised as the major framework providing key support but also significant stress. Clinicians were also concerned about financial implications and issues around early cancer detection. Laypeople and nurses also commented that poor communication and lack of empathy from doctors aggravated distress. Conclusion Clinical and lay communities were aware of the widespread psychological impact affecting women with breast cancer which are amplified by the patriarchal context within which they live, which extends into clinical practice. Family and faith provide a strong support structure and are a cause of distress, as core roles and expectations are challenged by this disease of womanhood.
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- Sunitha Daniel
- General Hospital, Ernakulam, Kochi, India. .,Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Palliative Care and Psycho Oncology, Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK
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Boivin MJ, Sikorskii A, Haan P, Smith SS, Symonds LL, Khattree R, Giordani B, Blow AJ, Osuch JR. Health-Related Quality of Life: Longitudinal Analysis From the Time of Breast Biopsy Into the Post-treatment Period. Front Glob Womens Health 2021; 2:608787. [PMID: 34816181 PMCID: PMC8593952 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2021.608787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: The physical, psychological, social, and spiritual quality of life (QoL) may be affected by breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, with mixed findings for psychological quality of life and cognitive ability performance. The present study aimed to evaluate QoL in women over 1 year from biopsy for a breast abnormality. Methods: Self-reported measures of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual QoL were obtained after biopsy results but prior to treatment initiation (baseline), 4 and 12 months later. CogState computerized neuropsychological screening battery also provided an evaluation of psychological QoL. Three groups of women including those with benign biopsy results, those with malignancy treated with chemotherapy, and those with malignancy not treated with chemotherapy were compared at 4 and 12 months after adjusting for baseline to isolate the effects of treatment. Additional covariates included are age, level of education, and income. Results: Benign biopsy results group included 72 women, whereas malignancy was found in 87 women of whom 33 were treated with chemotherapy and 54 without chemotherapy. At the time of diagnosis, women with cancer had worse psychological and social QoL but better spiritual QoL than those with benign biopsy results. Only CogState monitoring accuracy was worse for women with cancer compared with the controls at the time of biopsy results. After adjusting for QoL at baseline, women treated for cancer had worse physical and social QoL at 4 and 12 months later. Psychological well-being was worse for women with cancer at 4th month but improved at 1 year. No differences in cognition were found at 4 and 12 months when adjusted for baseline cognition and covariates. Discussion: Breast cancer is a traumatic life event for women, affecting psychological and social QoL domains, yet increasing spiritual QoL. Later, cancer treatment worsens physical, psychological, and social QoL compared with those without cancer. Conclusions: These findings suggest that interventions to improve psychological QoL may be especially important at the time of cancer diagnosis, while interventions to improve physical well-being are the most needed during and following cancer treatment. Support to improve social QoL is needed from the time of diagnosis into post-treatment survivorship.
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- Michael J. Boivin
- Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
- Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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- Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
- Department of Epidemiology, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI, United States
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Breeksema JJ, van Elk M. Working with Weirdness: A Response to "Moving Past Mysticism in Psychedelic Science". ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2021; 4:1471-1474. [PMID: 34423279 PMCID: PMC8369678 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.1c00149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In response to a recent call to rid psychedelic science of the concept of mystical experience, we argue that acknowledging the varieties and weirdness of psychedelic experiences should be at the heart of any research program on this topic. We highlight the rich tradition and scientific tools for studying mystical-type experiences, their relevance for understanding the therapeutic effects of psychedelics, as well as the need for more diversity in the experiences and participants included in this research.
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- Joost J. Breeksema
- Department
of Psychiatry, University Medical Center
Groningen, Groningen 9700 RB, Netherlands
- Department
of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical
Center, Leiden 2300 RA, Netherlands
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- Department
of Cognitive Psychology, Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University, Leiden 2300 RA, Netherlands
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Zheng Y, Cotton AC, He L, Wuest LG. Spirituality-Integrated Interventions for Caregivers of Patients with Terminal Illness: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Outcomes. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:2939-2959. [PMID: 33686562 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01221-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This systematic review of published quantitative research was conducted to explore the effects of spirituality-integrated interventions for informal caregivers of terminally ill patients. Multiple databases were searched for articles published between January 2004 and November 2019. Twelve randomized controlled trials were identified. Methodological quality was assessed using the revised Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. Studies were notably diverse in terms of spiritual background, intervention design, technology used, and outcomes measures. Spirituality-integrated interventions were found to show positive outcomes for caregivers. However, methodological flaws negatively affected the quality of most studies, warranting further and rigorous research into the topic.
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- Institute of Social Development, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, 55 Guanghuacun Road, Chengdu, 610074, China.
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Qureshi M, Robinson MC, Sinnarajah A, Chary S, de Groot JM, Feldstain A. Reflecting on Palliative Care Integration in Canada: A Qualitative Report. Curr Oncol 2021; 28:2753-2762. [PMID: 34287295 PMCID: PMC8293234 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28040240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Studies have identified integrated interdisciplinary care as a hallmark of effective palliative care. Although models attempt to show how integration may function, there is little literature available that practically explores how integration is fostered and maintained. In this study we asked palliative care clinicians across Canada to comment on how services are integrated across the healthcare system. This is an analysis of qualitative data from a larger study, wherein clinicians provided written responses regarding their experiences. Content analysis was used to identify response categories. Clinicians (n = 14) included physicians, a nurse and a social worker from six provinces. They identified the benefits of formalized relationships and collaboration pathways with other services to streamline referral and consultation. Clinicians perceived a need for better training of residents and primary care physicians in the community and more acceptance, shared understanding, and referrals. Clinicians also described integrating well with oncology departments. Lastly, clinicians considered integration a complex process with departmental, provincial, and national involvement. The needs and strengths identified by the clinicians mirror the qualities of successfully integrated palliative care programs globally and highlight specific areas in policy, education, practice, and research that could benefit those in Canada.
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- Maryam Qureshi
- Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (M.C.R.); (J.M.d.G.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3J7, Canada;
- Department of Medicine, Lakeridge Health, Ajax, ON L1S 2J4, Canada
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Palliative Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, ON K7L 3J7, Canada;
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (M.C.R.); (J.M.d.G.); (A.F.)
- Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada; (M.C.R.); (J.M.d.G.); (A.F.)
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Spiritual Needs Assessment Scale of Patients with Cancer. Palliat Support Care 2021; 20:671-677. [PMID: 34256886 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951521001103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This research was conducted to determine the psychometric characteristics of the "Spiritual Needs Assessment Scale of Patients with Cancer" in Turkish patients with cancer. METHODS This study used psychometric methods to test the adapted tool. The participants of this study were patients with a diagnosis of cancer in the outpatients and inpatients medical oncology and hematology clinics of a university hospital in Turkey. 400 patients determined by power analysis were included in the study. The data were collected in 2018. We used the descriptive form and "Spiritual Needs Assessment Scale of Patients with Cancer." The obtained data were evaluated using Cronbach's α reliability coefficient, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and factor analysis. RESULTS In the present study, the factor loads of the items were sufficient and explained 39.18% of the total variance. Cronbach's α value of the scale was 0.85. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS As a result, it was found that the validity and reliability of the "Spiritual Needs Assessment Scale of Patients with Cancer" were ensured and they could be used in Turkish patients.
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Aldolaim S. Ethical Dilemma: Healthcare Surrogate Refusal of Opioid Administration. Pain Manag Nurs 2021; 22:806-810. [PMID: 34226149 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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It is morally distressing when a healthcare provider sees patients with undertreated pain but is unable to provide adequate relief because of a surrogate's refusal of such treatment. This issue might occur when there is no clear advanced directive that represents patients' wishes for treatment, and can be further complicated when patients are of minority cultural backgrounds. This article presents a case where the surrogate of a Korean-American woman with severe somatic pain from metastatic pancreatic cancer requested only acetaminophen be given to control the patient's pain. The ethical issues associated with surrogate misconceptions on therapeutic use of opioids are reviewed. This case highlights the ethical dilemma of withholding opioid treatment in a patient with advanced cancer. We conclude that the obligation to treat pain should be understood beyond the authority of surrogate refusal, in favor of patient quality of life, when an advance directive is not in place.
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- Sadeg Aldolaim
- From the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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