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Adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer: relationship between resilience and post-traumatic growth. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03649-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Scuto M, Ontario ML, Salinaro AT, Caligiuri I, Rampulla F, Zimbone V, Modafferi S, Rizzolio F, Canzonieri V, Calabrese EJ, Calabrese V. Redox modulation by plant polyphenols targeting vitagenes for chemoprevention and therapy: Relevance to novel anti-cancer interventions and mini-brain organoid technology. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 179:59-75. [PMID: 34929315 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.12.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The scientific community, recently, has focused notable attention on the chemopreventive and therapeutic effects of dietary polyphenols for human health. Emerging evidence demonstrates that polyphenols, flavonoids and vitamins counteract and neutralize genetic and environmental stressors, particularly oxidative stress and inflammatory process closely connected to cancer initiation, promotion and progression. Interestingly, polyphenols can exert antioxidant or pro-oxidant cytotoxic effects depending on their endogenous concentration. Notably, polyphenols at high dose act as pro-oxidants in a wide type of cancer cells by inhibiting Nrf2 pathway and the expression of antioxidant vitagenes, such as NAD(P)H-quinone oxidoreductase (NQO1), glutathione transferase (GT), GPx, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), sirtuin-1 (Sirt1) and thioredoxin (Trx) system which play an essential role in the metabolism of reactive oxygen species (ROS), detoxification of xenobiotics and inhibition of cancer progression, by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest according to the hormesis approach. Importantly, mutagenesis of Nrf2 pathway can exacerbate its "dark side" role, representing a crucial event in the initiation stage of carcinogenesis. Herein, we review the hormetic effects of polyphenols and nanoincapsulated-polyphenols in chemoprevention and treatment of brain tumors via activation or inhibition of Nrf2/vitagenes to suppress carcinogenesis in the early stages, and thus inhibit its progression. Lastly, we discuss innovative preclinical approaches through mini-brain tumor organoids to study human carcinogenesis, from basic cancer research to clinical practice, as promising tools to recapitulate the arrangement of structural neuronal tissues and biological functions of the human brain, as well as test drug toxicity and drive personalized and precision medicine in brain cancer.
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- Maria Scuto
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy; Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy.
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy; Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca'Foscari University of Venice, 30123, Venezia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081, Aviano, Italy; Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95124, Catania, Italy.
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Satapathy S, Dang S, Sagar R, Dwivedi SN. Resilience in Children and Adolescents Survived Psychologically Traumatic Life Events: A Critical Review of Application of Resilience Assessment Tools for Clinical Referral and Intervention. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2022; 23:288-300. [PMID: 32700641 DOI: 10.1177/1524838020939126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Psychological traumatic life events (TLEs) and resilience, both are multidimensional, complex, and share salient features. Both are products of individual, familial, and environmental (socio-cultural-political contextual) variables, which is very crucial in children and adolescents. This systematic review used Boolean search strategies in electronic databases, namely, PubMED, PsycNET, JStor, and Google scholar. All researches not studying resilience per se but similar or related constructs such as life strengths, hardiness, protective/risk factors, social support, self-efficacy, social-emotional adjustment, and so on were excluded. A total of 12 resilience tools meant for children between 5 and 18 years were reviewed. The scale characteristics were analyzed in terms of targeted age-group of sample; purpose (i.e. screening and profiling for intervention); number of items; purpose/type of scale; year, country, and domain wise distribution; response format, standardization sample profile; psychometric properties; and availability of manual with norms of cutoff score. Although no scale was originally developed for children and adolescent population with history of TLEs particularly various forms of abuse and trauma, Child and Youth Resilience Measure and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale had small samples of children from welfare homes. Neither did any scale tested the divergent validity against absence of any psychopathology or global functioning or poor quality of life Nor did Majority of scales provide a cutoff value for institutionalized children and adolescents with history of TLEs; therefore, using an existing scale for this purpose should be carefully examined. Trauma-focused multidimensionality in resilience needs to be explored more rigorously through mixed methods.
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- Sujata Satapathy
- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India
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Baksi A, Arda Sürücü H, Genç H. Psychological Hardiness and Spirituality in Patients with Primary Brain Tumors: A Comparative Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:2799-2809. [PMID: 33818705 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01238-1] [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: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The purpose of this research was to compare healthy individuals with patients having primary brain tumors (PBTs) with respect to their psychological hardiness and spirituality. In this study, a comparative and descriptive research design was employed. The research sample included 122 individuals: 61 patients with PBTs and 61 healthy individuals. When healthy individuals were compared with patients with PBTs, it was found that the patients with PBTs had significantly lower mean scores for spirituality and psychological hardiness. The study revealed that spirituality (β = .661) and age (β = - .270) were statistically significant predictors of psychological hardiness (p < .001). These variables explained 53% of the total variance. To decrease the negative effects of PBTs on psychological hardiness, nurses and other health staffs should focus on strategies that strengthen patients' spirituality.
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- Altun Baksi
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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Shin YJ, Oh EG. Factors Influencing Resilience among Korean adolescents and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2021; 53:101977. [PMID: 34144358 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.101977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The number of childhood cancer survivors has been steadily increasing because of improved cancer treatment outcomes. We aimed to examine the level of cancer stigma, coping, spirituality, hope, family communication, social support and resilience in adolescent and adult childhood cancer survivors and identify factors associated with resilience. METHOD This study is a descriptive survey conducted on 139 childhood cancer survivors aged 15-29 years who had been diagnosed with cancer prior to the age of 19 years at a general hospital in Seoul. The questionnaire consisted of the Cancer Stigma Scale, Jalowiec Coping Scale, Functional Assessment of Chronic-Illness Therapy-Spirituality (FACIT-Sp), Hearth Hope Index (HHI), Parent-Adolescent Communication Inventory (PACI), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Haase Resilience in Illness Scale (HARS). Collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 23.0. RESULTS Resilience positively correlated with courageous coping, spirituality, hope, family communication and social support, and negatively correlated with cancer stigma and defensive coping. Regression analyses revealed that courageous coping (β = 0.303, p < .001), hope (β = 0.317, p = .001), and solid tumor diagnosis (β = -0.144, p = .012) were significantly predictive of resilience among childhood cancer survivors, and these factors explained 65.2% of the variance. CONCLUSIONS Resilience among childhood cancer survivors was higher with increasing courageous coping and hope and lower with solid tumors. These results suggest that coping and hope management should be included in the strategies to enhance the resilience of AYA cancer survivors.
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- Yoon Jung Shin
- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Social isolation and connection in adolescents with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer: A systematic review. J Adolesc 2021; 87:15-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2020.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Berkman AM, Robert RS, Roth M, Askins MA. A review of psychological symptoms and post-traumatic growth among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. J Health Psychol 2020; 27:990-1005. [PMID: 33153307 DOI: 10.1177/1359105320971706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The majority of childhood cancer patients survive well into adulthood, but remain at risk for psychological late effects that can impact overall health and quality of life. The current narrative review summarizes the literature on psychological late effects, including anxiety, depression, psychological distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, psychoactive medication use, and post-traumatic growth in survivors of childhood cancers. While results were mixed, many studies demonstrated that psychological symptoms occurred at levels higher than would be expected in the general population. Treatment, environmental, and behavioral risk factors, as well as symptom onset and trajectory merit further investigation.
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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Characteristics of Resilience Among Disaster Rescue Workers: A Systematic Review. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2020; 16:380-389. [PMID: 33138888 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2020.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Disasters can cause long-lasting damage to survivors and rescue workers. Some rescue workers suffer negative physical and psychological consequences, while others do not. Thus, it is of value to fully understand the characteristics of rescuers who have not been affected by rescue activities. Resilience refers to the ability or capacity to cope with adversity. The aim of this review is to explore and identify the characteristics of resilience among rescue workers. A systematic literature search was conducted of seven electronic databases from inception to May 2019, using keywords and medical subject heading terms related to the resilience of rescuers. Hand searches and searches of leading authors were also performed. A total of 31 articles were eligible for review. Six domains were identified to characterize the resilience of rescuers namely, demographic and physical characteristics, personality traits, coping strategies, perceived resources, being equipped with special skills for disaster rescue, and having less adverse consequences from exposure to disaster. Researchers and disaster managers can take note of these characteristics to comprehensively understand the 'positive concept' of resilience. This enhanced understanding of 'positive resilience' can in turn be used to develop a framework to assess and establish interventions, and consequently to improve the psychological wellbeing of rescuers after disaster rescue efforts.
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Chen SC, Huang BS, Hung TM, Lin CY, Chang YL, Chung CF. Factors Associated With Resilience Among Primary Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer Within the First 6 Months Post-Treatment in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:488-496. [PMID: 32649038 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify factors associated with resilience in primary caregivers of patients with advanced oral cavity cancer within the first 6 months post-treatment. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS We recruited patient-primary caregiver dyads from the outpatient radiation department of a medical center in Northern Taiwan. Patients were assessed using a set of structured questionnaires to measure performance status and demographic and clinical characteristics. Primary caregivers were measured in their social support, resilience, and care characteristics. RESULTS Of the 148 dyads surveyed, 33.8% of primary caregivers reported moderately low to moderate resilience, and 61.5% reported low resilience. Greater resilience of primary caregivers was associated with the primary caregiver factors of younger age, lower educational level, and more affectionate social support; and greater resilience was associated with the patient factors of better performance status and older age. These factors explained 40.4% of the variance in resilience. CONCLUSIONS Patients' performance status and primary caregivers' affectionate social support strongly influence overall resilience and each domain of resilience. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Providing primary caregivers with sufficient social resources and a support group can help them cope with the demands of caregiving for loved ones with oral cavity cancer.
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- Shu-Ching Chen
- Lambada Beta-At-Large, Professor, School of Nursing and Geriatric and Long-Term Care Research Center, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, and Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, and Research Fellow, Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, all in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, both in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Associate Professor, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, both in Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Case Manager, Department of Nursing, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Case Manager, Department of Nursing, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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The Mediating Role of Exercise on Relationships Between Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life for Adolescents With Cancer. Cancer Nurs 2020; 42:E10-E19. [PMID: 29489481 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue and poor sleep are two of the most common and most distressing symptoms for adolescents with cancer. These 2 symptoms concurrently heighten distress, further decreasing quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to describe the degree of exercise involvement, fatigue, sleep quality, and QoL among adolescents with cancer and to determine whether exercise mediates the relationships between (a) fatigue and QoL and (b) sleep quality and QoL. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 100 participants was conducted. Multiple regression was performed to examine the mediation relationship. RESULTS Participants in the off-treatment group had a significantly higher degree of exercise involvement, as well as less fatigue, greater sleep quality, and less QoL distress. Exercise partially mediated the adverse effect of fatigue on QoL for adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, accounting for 49.80% of the total variation; exercise partially mediated the adverse effect of poor sleep on QoL for adolescents both in treatment and in survivorship, accounting for 42.06% and 28.71% of the total variations, respectively. CONCLUSION Exercise partially mediated the relationship between fatigue and QoL for adolescents in cancer treatment and partially mediated the relationship between sleep quality and QoL both for those in cancer treatment and for those in survivorship. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Developing tailored exercise programs based on both treatment status and the degree of fatigue and sleep quality is important. In-service education that enhances nurses' awareness of the importance of exercise in improving adolescents' QoL is recommended.
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Social attainment in survivors of pediatric central nervous system tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis from the Children's Oncology Group. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 13:921-931. [PMID: 31625086 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00808-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Improved therapies for pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors have increased survival rates; however, many survivors experience significant long-term functional limitations. Survivors of pediatric CNS tumors can experience deficits in social attainment. The aim of this review was to systematically amalgamate findings pertaining to social attainment (i.e., educational attainment, marriage, employment outcomes) in survivors of pediatric CNS tumors. METHODS PubMed (web-based), PsycINFO (EBSCO), EMBASE (Ovid), and Web of Science (Thomson Reuters) were used to identify articles published between January 2011 and September 2018. Eligible studies reported outcomes for survivors of pediatric CNS tumors diagnosed before age 21 years and > 5 years from diagnosis and/or > 2 years off therapy. All data were independently abstracted by two reviewers. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.0. RESULTS The search yielded 7021 unique publications. Forty-six were included in the current review. Meta-analyses revealed survivors of CNS tumors were significantly more likely to have completed compulsory education only (OR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.66, 2.12, p < 0.00001), less likely to be married (OR = 4.70, 95% CI = 3.89, 5.68, p < 0.00001), and more likely to be unemployed (OR = 2.84, 95% CI = 2.62, 3.08, p < 0.00001) compared to non-cancer controls. Cranial radiation therapy, neurocognitive deficits, and younger age at diagnosis were associated with poorer outcomes. Hearing loss and bilateral blindness were also related to poorer outcomes. Sex did not impact social attainment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Survivors of pediatric CNS tumors are at elevated risk for poor attainment of key adult social outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS There is a critical need to develop interventions to support survivors in becoming independent and productive adults.
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Zhang P, Mo L, Torres J, Huang X. Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on psychological adjustment in Chinese pediatric cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A randomized trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16319. [PMID: 31277176 PMCID: PMC6635241 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been widely used in pediatric cancer patients to promote psychological adjustment (PA). Considering the diversity of region and culture in China, its effect in Chinese population is not well defined. Therefore, our study is to explore the effect of CBT on improving PA in Chinese pediatric cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. METHODS One hundred four Chinese pediatric cancer patients receiving chemotherapy were divided into CBT group and control group randomly and equally. The resilience and negative mood were applied to evaluate the ability of psychological adjustment (PA). The Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and depression anxiety stress scale (DASS) were employed to measure resilience and negative mood before and after intervention. The SPSS 22.0 software was used to analyze data. RESULTS Prior to the intervention, the ability of psychological adjustment between 2 groups showed no significant difference (P > .05 for all). After intervention, the total CD-RISC score was significantly higher (56.09 ± 7.29 vs 44.75 ± 5.40), whereas the scores of depression (4.57 ± 2.94 vs 7.25 ± 4.25), anxiety (5.83 ± 3.07 vs 8.66 ± 4.92), stress (7.51 ± 4.33 vs 11.17 ± 4.25) were obviously lower in CBT group than those in the control group (P < .05 for all). Moreover, the decline of negative mood score in Yolk sac tumor children was the most evident in CBT group. While the resilience changes of cancer children in stage III was most obvious. CONCLUSIONS CBT can effectively help Chinese pediatric cancer patients modify distorted cognition to have a positive attitude towards cancer and chemotherapy. This treatment enhances resilience and relieves negative mood, which results in good psychological adjustment ability, especially in Yolk sac tumor and stage III. It has a beneficial effect on better treatment cooperation and high long-term quality of life.
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- Ping Zhang
- The Academy of Pediatrics of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation base of Child Development and Critical Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing
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- VIP Outpatient in Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation base of Child Development and Critical Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing
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- University Hospital “General Calixto Garcia”; Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Care, Havana University of Health Sciences, Havana
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- Department of Oncology, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University; Chongqing, China
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Assessing Self-concept as a Mediator Between Anger and Resilience in Adolescents With Cancer in Taiwan. Cancer Nurs 2019; 41:210-217. [PMID: 28537955 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anger is considered a common method used by patients to relieve emotional frustrations. However, this emotional response is not a common research focus for adolescents with cancer. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether self-concept mediated the relationship between anger and resilience for adolescent patients currently being treated for cancer. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 40 adolescents with cancer was conducted. The instruments included the Chinese Beck Self-Concept Inventory, the Chinese Beck Anger Inventory, and the Chinese Resilience Scale. Mediation analysis was also conducted. RESULTS The results indicate that (1) variations in anger significantly account for 6.86% of observed variations in self-concept, (2) variations in self-concept significantly account for 52.83% of observed variations in resilience, (3) variations in anger significantly account for 10.96% of observed variations in resilience, and (4) when paths in conditions 1 and 2 were controlled, variations in anger through self-concept significantly account for 54.04% of observed variations in resilience, and variations in anger did not significantly account for observed variations in resilience. CONCLUSIONS Gender and age might affect anger control. Despite worse physical functioning and an impacted appearance, participants had normative-to-positive self-concept levels, suggesting that their self-concept might not be affected by cancer. Self-concept might play a mediating role between anger and resilience, thus helping to bridge this knowledge gap. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The current gap in knowledge regarding the mediating relationship necessitates the implementation of a large-scale study designed to verify the mediating role of self-concept between anger and resilience.
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Chen YL, Lu MH, Weng LT, Lin C, Huang PW, Wang CH, Pan HH. A Correlational Study of Acute Stress and Resilience Among Hospitalized Burn Victims Following the Taiwan Formosa Fun Coast Explosion. Clin Nurs Res 2018; 29:523-529. [PMID: 30094998 DOI: 10.1177/1054773818793599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Although the survival rate of burn patients in the Formosa Fun Coast Explosion disaster increased significantly, for patients facing long-term rehabilitation, there remained great stress. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the predictors of resilience among burn patients in this major disaster. We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study in a medical center in northern Taiwan, with a total of 30 burn patients enrolled. Patients' demographics were collected, and the Resilience Scale and Perceived Stress Scale were administered. Multivariate statistical analysis by stepwise and linear regression was used to test these predictors of resilience. The results showed that perceived stress was the key predictor of resilience in the stepwise regression analysis and by adjusting variables including stress level, gender, and education level. These results indicate that the stress level of burn patients should be determined first to provide more targeted methods for reducing stress and improving resilience.
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- Ya-Lin Chen
- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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Perceived Stress, Parent-Adolescent/Young Adult Communication, and Family Resilience Among Adolescents/Young Adults Who Have a Parent With Cancer in Taiwan. Cancer Nurs 2018; 41:100-108. [DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Huang HR, Chen CW, Chen CM, Yang HL, Su WJ, Wang JK, Tsai PK. A positive perspective of knowledge, attitude, and practices for health-promoting behaviors of adolescents with congenital heart disease. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2017; 17:217-225. [DOI: 10.1177/1474515117728609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Background: Health-promoting behaviors could serve as a major strategy to optimize long-term outcomes for adolescents with congenital heart disease. The associations assessed from a positive perspective of knowledge, attitudes, and practice model would potentially cultivate health-promoting behaviors during adolescence. Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between disease knowledge, resilience, family functioning, and health-promoting behaviors in adolescents with congenital heart disease. Methods: A total of 320 adolescents with congenital heart disease who were aged 12–18 years were recruited from pediatric cardiology outpatient departments, and participated in a cross-sectional survey. The participants completed the Leuven Knowledge Questionnaire for Congenital Heart Disease; Haase Adolescent Resilience in Illness Scale; Family Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve; and Adolescent Health Promotion scales. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and three multiple regression models. Results: Greater knowledge of prevention of complications and higher resilience had a more powerful effect in enhancing health-promoting behaviors. Having symptoms and moderate or severe family dysfunction were significantly more negatively predictive of health-promoting behaviors than not having symptoms and positive family function. The third model explained 40% of the variance in engaging in health-promoting behaviors among adolescents with congenital heart disease. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide new insights into the role of disease knowledge, resilience, and family functioning in the health-promoting behavior of adolescents with congenital heart disease. Continued efforts are required to plan family care programs that promote the acquisition of sufficient disease knowledge and the development of resilience for adolescents with congenital heart disease.
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- Hui-Ru Huang
- Department of Nursing, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Children’s Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health and Center of Biostatistics, Chang Gung University, Taiwan
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Lee S, Kim DH. The relationship between perceived parental rearing behaviors and school adjustment of adolescent cancer survivors in Korea: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7758. [PMID: 28796068 PMCID: PMC5556234 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Return and adjustment to school in adolescents who have survived cancer have become of increasing interest as the numbers of childhood cancers survivors have grown due to advances in treatments. Perceived parental rearing behavior is an important factor related to school adjustment. This study examined the relationships between maternal and parental rearing practices, general characteristics, and school adjustment in adolescent cancer survivors in Korea. We conducted a descriptive, exploratory study of 84 adolescents with cancer using the Korean version of the Fragebogen zum erinnerten elterlichen Erziehungsverhalten: FEE (Recalled Parental Rearing Behavior) and a school adjustment measurement. Descriptive, Pearson correlational, and multiple regression analyses were used to investigate the data. In bivariate analysis, age (r = -0.358, P < .05), mother's emotional warmth (r = 0.549, P < .01), and father's emotional warmth (r = 0.391, P < .05) were significantly associated with school adjustment. However, the results of multiple regression analysis showed that only mother's emotional warmth (β = .720, P < .05) was significantly associated with school adjustment. Adolescent cancer survivors who reported higher mother's emotional warmth exhibited better school adjustment. This finding indicates that it is important to help parents of adolescent cancer survivors enhance their parental rearing behaviors, such as emotional warmth, to help adolescents adjust to school.
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- Sunhee Lee
- College of Nursing, Catholic University, Seocho-gu
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- College of Nursing, Sungshin University, Dobong-ro, Kangbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Bashore L, Breyer E. Educational and career goal attainments in young adult childhood cancer survivors. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2017; 22. [PMID: 28425203 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Examine the educational and career outcomes of young adult childhood cancer survivors. DESIGN AND METHODS Descriptive study design using a survey sent to 336 survivors. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed separately. RESULTS Only 50 completed surveys were returned. Having a central nervous system tumor and radiation were associated with physical impairments. Four themes also emerged: future as medical professionals, dreams fallen short, peer relationships, and positive outlook on life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Pediatric nurses caring for survivors should partner with oncology professionals to support survivors to enrich their educational and career opportunities.
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- Lisa Bashore
- Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA.,Hematology and Oncology Department, Life After Cancer Program, Cook Children's Health Care System, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Children's Health, Dallas Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Childhood brain cancer and its psychosocial impact on survivors and their parents: A qualitative thematic synthesis. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2016; 20:140-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tallen G, Resch A, Calaminus G, Wiener A, Leiss U, Pletschko T, Friedrich C, Langer T, Grabow D, Driever PH, Kortmann RD, Timmermann B, Pietsch T, Warmuth-Metz M, Bison B, Thomale UW, Krauss J, Mynarek M, von Hoff K, Ottensmeier H, Frühwald M, Kramm CM, Temming P, Müller HL, Witt O, Kordes U, Fleischhack G, Gnekow A, Rutkowski S. Strategies to improve the quality of survival for childhood brain tumour survivors. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2015; 19:619-39. [PMID: 26278499 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tumours of the central nervous system (CNS) are the most frequent solid tumours and the second most frequent type of cancer in children and adolescents. Overall survival has continuously improved in Germany, since an increasing number of patients have been treated according to standardised, multicentre, multimodal treatment recommendations, trials of the German Paediatric Brain Tumour Consortium (HIT-Network) or the International Society of Paediatric Oncology-Europe (SIOP-E) during the last decades. Today, two out of three patients survive. At least 8000 long-term childhood brain tumour survivors (CBTS) are currently living in Germany. They face lifelong disease- and treatment-related late effects (LE) and associated socioeconomic problems more than many other childhood cancer survivors (CCS). METHOD We review the LE and resulting special needs of this particular group of CCS. RESULTS Despite their increasing relevance for future treatment optimisation, neither the diversity of chronic and cumulative LE nor their pertinent risk factors and subsequent impact on quality of survival have yet been comprehensively addressed for CBTS treated according to HIT- or SIOP-E-protocols. Evidence-based information to empower survivors and stakeholders, as well as medical expertise to manage their individual health care, psychosocial and educational/vocational needs must still be generated and established. CONCLUSION The establishment of a long-term research- and care network in Germany shall contribute to a European platform, that aims at optimising CBTSs' transition into adulthood as resilient individuals with high quality of survival including optimal levels of activity, participation and acceptance by society.
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- Gesche Tallen
- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8, Canada.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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- Medical University Vienna, Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Medical University Vienna, Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; Division of Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Haemostaseology, Department of Woman's and Children's Health, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck, Germany.
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- German Childhood Cancer Registry (GCCR), Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics (IMBEI), University Medical Center, University of Mainz, Gebäude 902, Obere Zahlbacher Straße 69, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Leipzig, Stephanstr. 9a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Particle Therapy Clinic at West German Proton Therapy Centre Essen, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
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- Institute of Neuropathology, University of Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53105 Bonn, Germany.
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- Dept. of Neuroradiology, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Dept. of Neuroradiology, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Head Clinic, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 11, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- University Children's Hospital Würzburg, Dept. of Paed. Haematology, Oncology, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, Klinikum Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156 Augsburg, Germany.
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- Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University of Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
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- Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Paediatrics III, University of Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
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- Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, Klinikum Oldenburg, Medical Campus University Oldenburg, Rahel-Straus-Str. 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany.
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- German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) and Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Paediatrics III, University of Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology, Klinikum Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156 Augsburg, Germany.
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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Wu WW, Tsai SY, Liang SY, Liu CY, Jou ST, Berry DL. The Mediating Role of Resilience on Quality of Life and Cancer Symptom Distress in Adolescent Patients With Cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2015; 32:304-13. [PMID: 25612835 DOI: 10.1177/1043454214563758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Understanding how cancer symptom distress and resilience contribute to quality of life (QoL) in adolescent cancer and may potentially help these patients achieve better health-related outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe cancer symptom distress, QoL, and resilience in adolescents with cancer and to determine whether resilience is a mediating variable. Forty adolescent cancer patients were recruited, and data were collected via a demographic questionnaire, the Cancer Symptom Distress Scale, the Resilience Scale, and the Minneapolis-Manchester Quality of Life Scale. Pearson's correlation, multiple regressions, and the Sobel test were conducted. Both resilience and cancer symptom distress were regressed against QoL, accounting for 62.1% of observed variation in QoL scores. The bootstrap result estimated the true indirect effect between -.0189 and -.0024, with a 95% confidence interval. Resilience mediates the relationship between cancer symptom distress and QoL. Clinical use of a resilience measure, for example to use in developing and evaluating interventions focused on enhancing resilience, may be practical for nurses.
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- Wei-Wen Wu
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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