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Shaigany S, Mastacouris N, Tannenbaum R, Strunk A, Luan C, Burshtein J, Burshtein A, Carvajal R, Garg A, Alloo A. Outcome Measurement Instruments Used to Evaluate Dermatologic Adverse Events in Cancer Trials: A Systematic Review. JAMA Dermatol 2024; 160:651-657. [PMID: 38506826 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Importance Assessment of type, severity, and impact of dermatologic adverse events (DAEs) necessitates well-developed and validated clinician-reported outcome measures (ClinROMs) and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) that evaluate concepts specific to mucocutaneous toxic effects and that allow appropriate interpretation and comparison of DAEs across trials. Objective To evaluate heterogeneity and quality of ClinROMs and PROMs used to assess DAEs from systemic cancer therapy. Evidence Review Two systematic reviews were conducted by searching PubMed and Embase databases from inception through March 7, 2023, and April 12, 2023. The first search included randomized clinical trials and observational studies reporting systemic cancer treatment-induced DAEs assessed by a ClinROM or PROM. The second included studies evaluating measurement properties of frequently used ClinROM and PROM instruments. The Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments risk of bias tool was used to evaluate methodologic quality of validation assessments. Findings A total of 395 studies were included. The Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) was utilized in 331 studies meeting inclusion criteria (83.8%). At least 1 skin-related PROM was infrequently utilized in systemic chemotherapy clinical trials (79 studies [20.0%]). Most frequently utilized PROMs were the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI; 34 studies [8.6%]) and Skindex-16 (20 studies [5.1%]). Among studies capturing DAEs, 115 (29.1%) reported a nondescript term (ie, rash) as the only DAE. Eight studies described 44 property assessments of the CTCAE, DLQI, and Skindex. There were no studies evaluating content validity, intrarater reliability, or measurement error for the CTCAE, DLQI, or Skindex. There were no studies evaluating structural validity, internal consistency, and responsiveness of DLQI or Skindex. Interrater reliability and responsiveness were each assessed for 1 DAE-related component of the CTCAE. Construct validity for CTCAE, DLQI, and Skindex was evaluated in 29 (65.9%), 3 (6.8%), and 9 (20.5%) assessments, respectively. Conclusions and Relevance In this systematic review, there was a narrow spectrum of ClinROMs and PROMs with limited validity for the measurement of DAEs in the context of systemic chemotherapy interventions in clinical trials. Report of trial DAEs often had low morphologic specificity and meaning. Based on existing gaps in measurement and report of DAEs, a frequent and impactful adverse event to chemotherapy, the framework for evaluating cutaneous toxic effects in oncology trials may need collaborative reevaluation.
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- Sheila Shaigany
- Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, New York
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- Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, New York
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- Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, New York
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- Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, New York
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Belzer A, Pach JJ, Valido K, Leventhal JS. The Impact of Dermatologic Adverse Events on the Quality of Life of Oncology Patients: A Review of the Literature. Am J Clin Dermatol 2024; 25:435-445. [PMID: 38366030 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-024-00847-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Dermatologic adverse events resulting from oncologic therapy are common and negatively impact patients' quality of life. Dermatologic adverse events include toxicity of the skin, oral mucosa, nails, and hair and are seen with cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy, with distinct patterns of dermatologic adverse events by drug class. Here, we review the literature on the impact of dermatologic adverse events on quality of life. Studies on quality of life in patients with cancer have relied on scales such as the Dermatologic Life Quality Index and Skindex to demonstrate the association between dermatologic adverse events and declining quality of life. This relationship is likely due to a variety of factors, including physical discomfort, changes to body image, decreased self-esteem, and an effect on social interactions. Addressing such quality-of-life concerns for patients with cancer is critical, not only for patients' well-being but also because decreased satisfaction with treatment can lead to discontinuation of treatment or dose reduction. Prophylactic treatment and early management of dermatologic adverse events by experienced dermatologists can alleviate the negative effects on quality of life and allow continuation of life-prolonging treatment.
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- Annika Belzer
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
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Wang Y, Qi H, Wang T, Zhang W, Shi X, Zhan Q, Li Q, Zhong M. STAT3 and STAT6 polymorphisms predict the severity of adverse reactions in Chinese NSCLC patients receiving EGFR-TKIs therapy. J Chemother 2024; 36:61-71. [PMID: 37151185 DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2023.2203610] [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: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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A total of 162 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients were divided into discovery (N = 68) and validation (N = 94) groups. Nine Janus kinase/Signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathway-related single nucleotide polymorphisms were selected to explore the potential associations between genetic polymorphisms and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The TT genotype of STAT6 rs324011 was significantly associated with severe ADRs in the recessive genetic model (TT vs. CC + CT, OR = 13.5, 95% CI = 2.12-86.09, p = 0.006 in the discovery group; OR = 8.41, 95% CI = 1.95-36.19, p = 0.004 in the validation group). The T allele was associated with a higher incidence of severe ADRs than was the C allele of rs324011 (OR = 3.67, 95% CI = 1.46-9.19, p = 0.006 in the discovery group; OR = 3.17, 95% CI = 1.44-6.99, p = 0.004 in the validation group). Patients with the CC genotype in STAT3 rs1053023 (and rs1053005) or the TT genotype of STAT6 rs324011 were likely to experience severe epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) related ADRs.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Yu CC, Chu CY, Lai YH, Hung CT, Chan JC, Chen YJ, Hsu HT, Lee YH. Reaffirming Adverse Events Related to Lung Cancer Survivors' Target Therapies and Their Apparent Effects on Fear of Cancer Progression, Anxiety, and Depression. Cancer Nurs 2023; 46:488-495. [PMID: 36089694 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients received targeted therapies of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, few studies reported the relationships between adverse events (AEs) and psychological distress. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to (1) examine the differences in the incidence of AEs, fear of progression (FoP), anxiety, and depression among 3 generations of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (first, gefitinib and erlotinib; second, afatinib; third, osimertinib) and (2) examine the difference in levels of FoP, anxiety, and depression between the presence and absence of AEs in NSCLC patients. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional study design. Patients with NSCLC (N = 120) were recruited from a medical center in northern Taiwan. Adverse events, FoP, anxiety, and depression were assessed by questionnaires. RESULTS The incidence rates of photosensitivity, mouth and throat sores, and diarrhea were significantly high in the gefitinib, erlotinib, and afatinib groups, respectively. A lesser proportion of patients experienced AEs in the osimertinib group, compared with those in the gefitinib and erlotinib, and afatinib groups. The incidence rates of FoP, anxiety, and depression were 13.8% to 26.0%, 24.1% to 40.4%, and 17.6% to 40.0%, respectively. Patients with photosensitivity, paronychia, and alopecia had significantly higher levels of FoP, anxiety, and depression. CONCLUSION This study confirmed the priorities of care among 3 generations of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors in NSCLC patients, using both the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE 4.03) and PRO-CTCAE 1.0. Photosensitivity, paronychia, and alopecia were associated with higher levels of FoP, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, these AEs require further management. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Our study suggests a follow-up to address AEs and psychological distress.
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- Chu-Chun Yu
- Author Affiliations: Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital (Mrs Yu, and Drs Lai and Lee); Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine (Dr Chu); School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University (Drs Lai and Lee); and Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Cancer Center (Dr Lai), Taipei; Department of Nursing, Mackay Medical College (Dr Hung and Ms Chan), New Taipei City; Department of Nursing, Da-Yeh University (Dr Chen), Changhua; and Department of Dermatology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (Dr Hsu), New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Du R, Yang H, Zhou H, Ma L, Getu MA, Chen C, Wang T. Home-based multidisciplinary interventions on skin adverse reactions in EGFR-TKI-treated patients with lung cancer: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063921. [PMID: 36442902 PMCID: PMC9710339 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Here, we provide a feasible, well-designed protocol of a randomised controlled trial for the assessment of the effects of a home-based multidisciplinary intervention on the severity of skin adverse drug reactions and health-related indicators in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) under epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study will be a two-group, parallel randomised controlled trial conducted at patients' homes by a multidisciplinary team in Zhengzhou in Henan Province, China. Patients with NSCLC who received EGFR-TKI therapy and experienced adverse skin reactions will be randomised and receive either ordinary care or home-based multidisciplinary interventions. The intervention will be divided into an intensive stage (6 weeks) and a maintenance stage (6 weeks) with baseline and follow-up assessment. Interventions in the intensive stage will include general interventions such as health education, follow-up, behaviour guide and social support and targeted interventions such as skill training, coping with adverse drug reaction and problem-solving. The measures that will be carried out in maintenance stage are continuous interventions consisted of an intensive intervention. The multidisciplinary team will be responsible for managing skin adverse drug reactions as required at patients' homes. Data collection and analysis will be performed by researchers at baseline, the end of the sixth week of intervention and the third month after the intervention. The primary outcome is the degree of skin adverse drug reactions, while the secondary outcomes, for example, self-management ability, quality of life, outpatient visits and health economics indicators, will also be presented. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Zhengzhou University (No. ZZUIRB-2020-97). Findings will be available to patients, clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, community medical staff, funders and health policymakers through peer-reviewed publications, social media and patient support groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR2000040643).
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- Ruofei Du
- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Statistics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Nursing, Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Cancer center, Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Du R, Wang X, Zhou H, Ma L, Larcher LM, Chen C, Wang T. The health-related quality of life of lung cancer patients with EGFR-TKI-related skin adverse drug reactions and its relationship with coping style and self-management. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9889-9899. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07451-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Du R, Yang H, Zhu J, Zhou H, Ma L, Amare Getu M, Chen C, Wang T. Experience of patients with lung cancer and with targeted therapy-related skin adverse drug reactions: A qualitative study. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100115. [PMID: 36118625 PMCID: PMC9479359 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.100115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the experience of non-small-cell lung cancer patients with targeted therapy-related skin adverse drug reactions. Methods This is a descriptive quantitative study conducted in a comprehensive hospital in Henan, China. Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and with targeted therapy-related skin adverse drug reactions. In total, 23 patients were approached when the data were saturated. Face-to-face interviews were conducted by an independent researcher using a semi-structured interview guide. Interview data were transcribed and analyzed by qualitative inductive content analysis. Results Based on the analysis, four main categories were identified according to patients' descriptions of their experience: a lack of self-management ability, psychological and emotional problems, a barrier to social participation, and a need for social support. Suffering from persistent symptoms, insufficient knowledge, skills and strategies for skin adverse drug reaction management, psychological problems, social avoidance/withdrawal, and reduced willingness to work were core experiences that would affect patients' compliance with treatment, prognosis, and the overall quality of life. Conclusions This study revealed the real experience of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and with targeted therapy-related skin adverse drug reactions which contributed to the development of targeted interventions to manage skin adverse reactions.
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- Ruofei Du
- College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Academy of Medical Sciences of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Statistics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- People’s Hospital of Hebi, Shijiazhuang, China
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Association between dermatologic adverse events and quality of life in lung cancer patients treated with epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9211-9219. [PMID: 36056941 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07347-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are frequently associated with dermatologic adverse events (dAEs), having great impacts on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment adherence. We aimed to examine the association between various dAEs and HRQoL in patients treated with EGFR-TKI therapy. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study including 132 non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with gefitinib, erlotinib, afatinib, or osimertinib in Taiwan. The severity level of dAEs was graded by NCI-CTCAE v4.03 and PRO-CTCAE ITEMS v1.0. All participants answered the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors (FACT-EGFRI-18) HRQoL questionnaire. RESULTS The clinician-reported severity of pruritus, photosensitivity, alopecia, and Karnofsky performance status was associated with HRQoL (β = - 6.773, p = 0.046; β = - 5.250, p = 0.032; β = - 8.121, p = 0.001; β = 0.327, p = 0.002; respectively). The clinician-reported severity of all dAEs except paronychia had negative correlations with HRQoL. The symptom gradings of CTCAE and PRO-CTCAE had positive correlation. CONCLUSIONS The severity of pruritus, photosensitivity, and alopecia was associated with HRQoL of patients receiving EGFR-TKI therapy. Using patient-reported outcome measurements helps clinicians to capture the actual impact of symptoms on physical, social-emotional, and functional well-being.
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Yang S, Zheng L, Sun Y, Li Z. Effect of Network-Based Positive Psychological Nursing Model Combined With Elemene Injection on Negative Emotions, Immune Function and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in the Era of Big Data. Front Public Health 2022; 10:897535. [PMID: 35602129 PMCID: PMC9120652 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.897535] [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: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background With the development of big data, big data interpenetrate in every person's life. Health care is no exception to this trend, especially in regard to nursing analytics. The data that is analyzed and leveraged in this field is gathered from a variety of sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), medical histories, provider notes and mobile applications, creating an accumulation of personalized health information around each individual. Objective To explore the effect of the network-based positive psychological nursing model combined with elemene injection on negative emotions, immune function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with lung cancer (LC) undergoing chemotherapy. Methods The clinical data of 90 LC patients who underwent chemotherapy in our hospital from December 2020 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, and the patients were equally split into experimental group (EG) and control group (CG) according to the order of enrollment. The patients in CG received routine nursing intervention during chemotherapy, while those in EG received the network-based positive psychological nursing model combined with elemene injection to compare negative emotions, immune function and quality of life (QOL) between the two groups. Results Compared with CG, EG had notably higher immune function indexes (P < 0.001), lower serum VEGF and MMP-2 levels (P < 0.001), lower HAMA and HAMD scores (P < 0.05), and higher scores of PTGI, physiological function, psychological function, social function and physical function (P < 0.001). Conclusion The network-based positive psychological nursing model combined with elemene injection is a reliable method to enhance the immune function and QOL of LC patients undergoing chemotherapy and alleviate their negative emotions, which has a high clinical application value.
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- Shilu Yang
- Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Jimo Nanquan Health Center, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Zhuoyun Li
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Du R, Yang H, Zhou H, Ma L, Getu MA, Chen C, Wang T. The relationship between medication literacy and skin adverse reactions in non-small-cell lung cancer patients undergoing targeted EGFR-TKI therapy. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:491. [PMID: 35505288 PMCID: PMC9066960 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09599-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High medication literacy is the basis of rational medication application and is essential for the management of severe adverse drug reactions. The objective of the present study was to assess the level of medication literacy and determine the association between medication literacy and skin adverse drug reactions in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing targeted epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted from May to September 2020. In total, 296 NSCLC patients undergoing targeted EGFR-TKI therapy were recruited from hospitals in Henan, China. Structured questionnaires were used to evaluate skin adverse drug reactions and medication literacy. Pearson correlation analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were carried out to identify the correlations between medication literacy and the severity of skin adverse drug reactions in the recruited patients. RESULTS The research sample consisted of 296 patients with a response rate of 92.5%. The mean score of skin adverse drug reactions and the mean score of medication literacy were 1.83 ± 0.91 and 6.54 ± 2.78, respectively. In total, 188 patients (63.5%) were considered to have moderate medication literacy. According to the binary logistic regression analysis, the following factors were associated with severe skin adverse drug reactions: age (B = - 3.929, P = 0.000), sex (B = -4.062, P = 0.000), educational level (B = 2.712, P = 0.002), comorbidity (B = 3.297, P = 0.001), eczema history (B = 2.996, P = 0.001), nutritional status (B = -4.891, P = 0.000), blood interleukin-6 level (B = -2.143, P = 0.013), blood high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level (B = -4.015, P = 0.000), combination of drugs (B = -3.183, P = 0.048) and medication literacy (B = - 1.503, P = 0.000). Subgroup analysis showed that in addition to medication literacy, some other factors including education level, comorbidity, nutritional status, blood interleukin-6 level and combined drug application were common factors that contributed to various adverse skin drug reactions in NSCLC patients under targeted EGFR-TKI therapy. CONCLUSION The low medication literacy of the investigated NSCLC patients undergoing targeted EGFR-TKI therapy was correlated with a high proportion of severe skin adverse drug reactions. In addition, factors other than medication literacy including education level, comorbidity, nutritional status, blood interleukin-6 level and the combinatorial application of drugs were also related to the severity of various adverse skin drug reactions. A comprehensive and targeted intervention may be beneficial to improve medication literacy and control severe skin adverse drug reactions in NSCLC patients.
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- Ruofei Du
- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
- Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 China
- Academy of Medical Sciences of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- School of Statistics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, 450046 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6872 Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6872 Australia
- People’s Hospital of Hebi, Hebi, 458010 China
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Dong X, Peng J, Li X, Zhao Q, Zhang X. Home Coping Strategies for Fatigue Used by Patients With Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy in Rural China: A Qualitative Study. J Nurs Res 2021; 29:e178. [PMID: 34483303 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer-related fatigue, a distressing symptom, is frequently reported by patients with lung cancer as increasing in severity with the number of rounds of chemotherapy. Yet, patients and healthcare providers are challenged to control this fatigue. Thus, healthcare providers must have interventions to effectively enhance coping engagement in patients with lung cancer. PURPOSE The aims of this study were to explore how patients with lung cancer in a rural area of China undergoing chemotherapy cope with the fatigue at home and to summarize their strategies. METHODS A descriptive qualitative research approach was used, and data were collected using semistructured interviews. Sixteen patients with lung cancer with chemotherapy-related fatigue living in rural communities were recruited from a large, tertiary teaching hospital in Huzhou in eastern China. The transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS Coping strategies for cancer-related fatigue were delineated into the three themes of (a) psychological adjustment, (b) efforts to change lifestyles and act as a Chinese health practitioner, and (c) relying on social support. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The participants in this study provided information on a variety of approaches to reducing/alleviating cancer-related fatigue that were influenced by Chinese culture. Healthcare providers and patients may work together in clinical settings to identify appropriate, effective coping solutions and then to incorporate these into the regular care regimen to help patients transition between hospital and home.
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- Xiaomeng Dong
- MSN, RN, School of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, China
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- MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Department of Nursing, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China
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- MSN, RN, School of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, China
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- MSN, RN, School of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, China
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- PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Huzhou University, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, China
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Du R, Wang X, Ma L, Larcher LM, Tang H, Zhou H, Chen C, Wang T. Adverse reactions of targeted therapy in cancer patients: a retrospective study of hospital medical data in China. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:206. [PMID: 33639888 PMCID: PMC7916285 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-07946-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The adverse reactions (ADRs) of targeted therapy were closely associated with treatment response, clinical outcome, quality of life (QoL) of patients with cancer. However, few studies presented the correlation between ADRs of targeted therapy and treatment effects among cancer patients. This study was to explore the characteristics of ADRs with targeted therapy and the prognosis of cancer patients based on the clinical data. METHODS A retrospective secondary data analysis was conducted within an ADR data set including 2703 patients with targeted therapy from three Henan medical centers of China between January 2018 and December 2019. The significance was evaluated with chi-square test between groups with or without ADRs. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression with backward stepwise method were applied to assess the difference of pathological characteristics in patients with cancer. Using the univariate Cox regression method, the actuarial probability of overall survival was performed to compare the clinical outcomes between these two groups. RESULTS A total of 485 patients were enrolled in this study. Of all patients, 61.0% (n = 296) occurred ADRs including skin damage, fatigue, mucosal damage, hypertension and gastrointestinal discomfort as the top 5 complications during the target therapy. And 62.1% of ADRs were mild to moderate, more than half of the ADRs occurred within one month, 68.6% ADRs lasted more than one month. Older patients (P = 0.022) and patients with lower education level (P = 0.036), more than 2 comorbidities (P = 0.021), longer medication time (P = 0.022), drug combination (P = 0.033) and intravenous administration (P = 0.019) were more likely to have ADRs. Those with ADRs were more likely to stop taking (P = 0.000), change (P = 0.000), adjust (P = 0.000), or not take the medicine on time (P = 0.000). The number of patients with recurrence (P = 0.000) and metastasis (P = 0.006) were statistically significant difference between ADRs and non-ADRs group. And the patients were significantly poor prognosis in ADRs groups compared with non-ADRs group. CONCLUSION The high incidence of ADRs would affect the treatment and prognosis of patients with cancer. We should pay more attention to these ADRs and develop effective management strategies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ruofei Du
- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 China
- School of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- School of Statistics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Zhengzhou, 450046 China
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- Centre for Comparative Genomics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150 Australia
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 China
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- The College of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 China
- Centre for Comparative Genomics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 6150 Australia
- Hebi People’s Hospital, Hebi, 458030 China
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