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Gomes MIB, Duarte NMDFB, Aguiar PMV. Informação Clínica e sua Relação com a Qualidade de Vida em Pacientes com Câncer de Cabeça e Pescoço. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CANCEROLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.32635/2176-9745.rbc.2022v68n2.1936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introdução: O tratamento do câncer de cabeça e pescoço tem grande impacto na qualidade de vida dos pacientes pelas sequelas físicas, psicológicas, estéticas, sociais e emocionais. A informação prestada pelos profissionais de saúde no continuum do processo clinico desses pacientes e tida como um fator-chave dos cuidados de saúde de qualidade e com múltiplos benefícios na sua qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Averiguar a percepção dos pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço relativamente a informação prestada e a existência de correlação com a sua qualidade de vida. Método: Estudo transversal com amostra de 38 pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço, selecionados por conveniência de amostra potencial de 347 pacientes. Recorreram-se aos questionários EORTC QLQ-C30 e EORTC QLQ-INFO25, aplicados dois a quatro meses após o termino das terapias oncológicas. Todos os cálculos foram efetuados com recurso ao SPSS, versão 24, utilizando-se a estatística descritiva para caracterização da amostra e testes não paramétricos para avaliar a possível correlação entre as variáveis em estudo. Resultados: A percepção dos pacientes, relativa a informação prestada e a sua qualidade de vida, e razoável, existindo correlação entre ambas. Conclusão: Os dados obtidos vão ao encontro dos referidos na literatura, podendo-se aferir que a informação prestada pelos profissionais de saúde e importante para a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O conhecimento das necessidades informativas permite adequar as estratégias dos profissionais de saúde no sentido de uma melhor prestação de cuidados de saúde e, consequentemente, da qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
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Wynn Mon S, Myint Zu WW, Myint Maw M, Win H, Zin Thant K, Yang G, Malhotra C, Teo I, Finkelstein E, Ozdemir S. Awareness of and preference for disease prognosis and participation in treatment decisions among advanced cancer patients in Myanmar: Results from the APPROACH study. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2020; 17:149-158. [PMID: 32921003 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIM To investigate prognostic awareness, preference for prognostic information, and perceived and preferred roles in decision making among patients with advanced cancer in Myanmar. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was administered at the Yangon General Hospital to stage 4 cancer patients who were at least 21 years old and aware of their cancer diagnosis. Patients were asked questions about their prognosis, participation in treatment decisions, sociodemographic and clinical information. Data from 131 patients were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regressions. RESULTS Only 15% of patients surveyed were aware that their cancer was advanced and only a quarter (26%) of patients knew that treatment intent was noncurative. The likelihood of treatment-intent awareness was higher among patients who were male, high income, and aware that they had advanced cancer. Roughly 60% of patients reported playing an active or collaborative role in treatment decisions, with a strong preference (59%) for the latter. For the majority of patients (69%), perceived and preferred roles in decision making were the same. Sociodemographic characteristics did not predict perceived and preferred roles in decision making. CONCLUSIONS This is the first effort to analyze prognostic awareness and decision-making practices among advanced cancer patients in Myanmar. Patients had inadequate knowledge on their disease progression and intent of treatment. Yet, the majority of them were keen to be involved in treatment decisions.
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- Ssu Wynn Mon
- Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Yangon General Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Yangon General Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Division of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Holt CL, Le D, Slade JL, Muwwakkil B, Saunders DR, Williams R, Atkinson NL, Naslund M. Can Women Facilitate Men's Prostate Cancer Screening Informed Decision-Making? The M-PACT Trial. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2017; 22:964-973. [PMID: 29173037 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2017.1382616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The M-PACT study compared an all-male with a mixed-sex intervention to increase informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening among African-American men in church settings. We recruited 262 men in 18 churches randomized to the two intervention approaches. Trained and certified lay peer community health advisors in each church led a series of four men's health workshops on informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening. African-American male workshop participants completed baseline, post-workshop, and 12-month follow-up surveys. Contrary to our expectations, including women in the workshops did not result in increased intervention efficacy for the informed decision-making outcomes as both groups showed significant improvement over time in several study outcomes including stage of decision-making for prostate cancer screening, preference for role in decision-making, prostate cancer knowledge, and self-reports of prostate specific antigen testing. Finally, men who attended multiple workshops had better informed decision-making outcomes on several indicators. The current findings suggest mixed results from including women in this men's health educational intervention. Future work should consider optimal ways of providing family support for African-American men's health promotion.
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- Cheryl L Holt
- a Department of Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland , USA
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- a Department of Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland , USA
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- b Community Ministry of Prince George's County , Upper Marlboro , Maryland , USA
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- c Access to Wholistic & Productive Living, Inc ., Lanham , Maryland , USA
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- a Department of Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland , USA
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- c Access to Wholistic & Productive Living, Inc ., Lanham , Maryland , USA
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- e Department of Urology, University of Maryland Medical Center , Baltimore , Maryland , USA
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Fletcher C, Flight I, Chapman J, Fennell K, Wilson C. The information needs of adult cancer survivors across the cancer continuum: A scoping review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:383-410. [PMID: 27765377 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To provide an updated synthesis of the literature that investigates the self-reported information needs of people diagnosed with cancer across the cancer continuum. METHODS We conducted a scoping review of the literature published from August 2003 to June 2015 and expanded an existing typology summarizing the information needs of people diagnosed with cancer. RESULTS The majority of the included studies (n=104) focused on questions relevant to the diagnosis/active treatment phase of the cancer continuum (52.9%) and thus the most frequently identified information needs related to this phase (33.4%). Information needs varied across the continuum and the results highlight the importance of recognising this fact. CONCLUSION People diagnosed with cancer experience discrete information needs at different points from diagnosis to survival. Much of the research conducted in this area has focused on their information needs during the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and literature relating to information needs following completion of treatment is sparse. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Further research is needed to discern the specific nature of the treatment concerns and identify the information needs that survivors experience during recurrence of cancer, metastasis or changes in diagnosis, and the end of life phase of the cancer continuum.
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- Chloe Fletcher
- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Cancer Council SA, Adelaide, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Cancer Council SA, Adelaide, Australia
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Genuis SK, Bronstein J. Looking for “normal”: Sense making in the context of health disruption. J Assoc Inf Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/asi.23715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Shelagh K. Genuis
- School of Public Health; University of Alberta; 3-094 ECHA, 11405 87 Avenue Edmonton AB T6G 1C9 Canada
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- Department of Information Science; Bar-Ilan University; Ramat Gan 52900 Israel
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Lee K, Hoti K, Hughes JD, Emmerton LM. Consumer Use of "Dr Google": A Survey on Health Information-Seeking Behaviors and Navigational Needs. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17:e288. [PMID: 26715363 PMCID: PMC4710847 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.4345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2015] [Revised: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The Internet provides a platform to access health information and support self-management by consumers with chronic health conditions. Despite recognized barriers to accessing Web-based health information, there is a lack of research quantitatively exploring whether consumers report difficulty finding desired health information on the Internet and whether these consumers would like assistance (ie, navigational needs). Understanding navigational needs can provide a basis for interventions guiding consumers to quality Web-based health resources. Objective We aimed to (1) estimate the proportion of consumers with navigational needs among seekers of Web-based health information with chronic health conditions, (2) describe Web-based health information-seeking behaviors, level of patient activation, and level of eHealth literacy among consumers with navigational needs, and (3) explore variables predicting navigational needs. Methods A questionnaire was developed based on findings from a qualitative study on Web-based health information-seeking behaviors and navigational needs. This questionnaire also incorporated the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS; a measure of self-perceived eHealth literacy) and PAM-13 (a measure of patient activation). The target population was consumers of Web-based health information with chronic health conditions. We surveyed a sample of 400 Australian adults, with recruitment coordinated by Qualtrics. This sample size was required to estimate the proportion of consumers identified with navigational needs with a precision of 4.9% either side of the true population value, with 95% confidence. A subsample was invited to retake the survey after 2 weeks to assess the test-retest reliability of the eHEALS and PAM-13. Results Of 514 individuals who met our eligibility criteria, 400 (77.8%) completed the questionnaire and 43 participants completed the retest. Approximately half (51.3%; 95% CI 46.4-56.2) of the population was identified with navigational needs. Participants with navigational needs appeared to look for more types of health information on the Internet and from a greater variety of information sources compared to participants without navigational needs. However, participants with navigational needs were significantly less likely to have high levels of eHealth literacy (adjusted odds ratio=0.83, 95% CI 0.78-0.89, P<.001). Age was also a significant predictor (P=.02). Conclusions Approximately half of the population of consumers of Web-based health information with chronic health conditions would benefit from support in finding health information on the Internet. Despite the popularity of the Internet as a source of health information, further work is recommended to maximize its potential as a tool to assist self-management in consumers with chronic health conditions.
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- Kenneth Lee
- Curtin University, School of Pharmacy, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Holt CL, Le D, Saunders DR, Wang MQ, Slade JL, Muwwakkil B, Williams R, Atkinson NL, Whitehead TL, Naslund M. Informed Decision-Making and Satisfaction with a Church-Based Men's Health Workshop Series for African-American Men: Men-Only vs. Mixed-Gender Format. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2015; 30:530-534. [PMID: 25330866 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-014-0731-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Prostate cancer incidence and mortality are highest among African-American men, and coupled with the controversy around routine prostate cancer screening, reaching African-American men with interventions to help them make an informed decision about whether or not to be screened is critical. This study compares two approaches to delivering a church-based peer community health advisor intervention consisting of a series of four men's health workshops on informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening. In the men-only group, male community health advisors teach group workshops consisting only of men. In the health partner group, male-female pairs of community health advisors teach workshops in a mixed-gender format in which enrolled men are asked to invite a significant woman in their lives (e.g., wife/partner, sister, daughter, friend) with them to the workshops. Eighteen African-American churches were randomized to receive one of the two approaches, and 283 eligible men enrolled in the intervention. Main findings suggested that the workshops had an impact on stage of decision-making, and this increased significantly over time in the health partner group only. The intervention was highly rated by men in both groups, and these ratings increased over time, with some study group differences. Within-workshop study group differences favored the health partner group in some instances; however, men in the men-only groups reported greater increases in their ratings of trust in the workshops over time. The health partner intervention strategy appears to be promising for reaching men of color with health information.
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- Cheryl L Holt
- Department of Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, 2369 School of Public Health Building (255), College Park, MD, 20742, USA,
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Agboola SO, Ju W, Elfiky A, Kvedar JC, Jethwani K. The effect of technology-based interventions on pain, depression, and quality of life in patients with cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17:e65. [PMID: 25793945 PMCID: PMC4381812 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.4009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background The burden of cancer is increasing; projections over the next 2 decades suggest that the annual cases of cancer will rise from 14 million in 2012 to 22 million. However, cancer patients in the 21st century are living longer due to the availability of novel therapeutic regimens, which has prompted a growing focus on maintaining patients’ health-related quality of life. Telehealth is increasingly being used to connect with patients outside of traditional clinical settings, and early work has shown its importance in improving quality of life and other clinical outcomes in cancer care. Objective The aim of this study was to systematically assess the literature for the effect of supportive telehealth interventions on pain, depression, and quality of life in cancer patients via a systematic review of clinical trials. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and PsycINFO in July 2013 and updated the literature search again in January 2015 for prospective randomized trials evaluating the effect of telehealth interventions in cancer care with pain, depression, and quality of life as main outcomes. Two of the authors independently reviewed and extracted data from eligible randomized controlled trials, based on pre-determined selection criteria. Methodological quality of studies was assessed by the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. Results Of the 4929 articles retrieved from databases and relevant bibliographies, a total of 20 RCTs were included in the final review. The studies were largely heterogeneous in the type and duration of the intervention as well as in outcome assessments. A majority of the studies were telephone-based interventions that remotely connected patients with their health care provider or health coach. The intervention times ranged from 1 week to 12 months. In general, most of the studies had low risk of bias across the domains of the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool, but most of the studies had insufficient information about the allocation concealment domain. Two of the three studies focused on pain control reported significant effects of the intervention; four of the nine studies focus on depression reported significant effects, while only the studies that were focused on quality of life reported significant effects. Conclusions This systematic review demonstrates the potential of telehealth interventions in improving outcomes in cancer care. However, more high-quality large-sized trials are needed to demonstrate cogent evidence of its effectiveness.
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- Stephen O Agboola
- Partners Healthcare Center for Connected Health, Boston, MA, United States.
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Lee K, Hoti K, Hughes JD, Emmerton L. Dr Google and the consumer: a qualitative study exploring the navigational needs and online health information-seeking behaviors of consumers with chronic health conditions. J Med Internet Res 2014; 16:e262. [PMID: 25470306 PMCID: PMC4275480 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Revised: 09/24/2014] [Accepted: 10/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The abundance of health information available online provides consumers with greater access to information pertinent to the management of health conditions. This is particularly important given an increasing drive for consumer-focused health care models globally, especially in the management of chronic health conditions, and in recognition of challenges faced by lay consumers with finding, understanding, and acting on health information sourced online. There is a paucity of literature exploring the navigational needs of consumers with regards to accessing online health information. Further, existing interventions appear to be didactic in nature, and it is unclear whether such interventions appeal to consumers' needs. OBJECTIVE Our goal was to explore the navigational needs of consumers with chronic health conditions in finding online health information within the broader context of consumers' online health information-seeking behaviors. Potential barriers to online navigation were also identified. METHODS Semistructured interviews were conducted with adult consumers who reported using the Internet for health information and had at least one chronic health condition. Participants were recruited from nine metropolitan community pharmacies within Western Australia, as well as through various media channels. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and then imported into QSR NVivo 10. Two established approaches to thematic analysis were adopted. First, a data-driven approach was used to minimize potential bias in analysis and improve construct and criterion validity. A theory-driven approach was subsequently used to confirm themes identified by the former approach and to ensure identified themes were relevant to the objectives. Two levels of analysis were conducted for both data-driven and theory-driven approaches: manifest-level analysis, whereby face-value themes were identified, and latent-level analysis, whereby underlying concepts were identified. RESULTS We conducted 17 interviews, with data saturation achieved by the 14th interview. While we identified a broad range of online health information-seeking behaviors, most related to information discussed during consumer-health professional consultations such as looking for information about medication side effects. The barriers we identified included intrinsic barriers, such as limited eHealth literacy, and extrinsic barriers, such as the inconsistency of information between different online sources. The navigational needs of our participants were extrinsic in nature and included health professionals directing consumers to appropriate online resources and better filtering of online health information. Our participants' online health information-seeking behaviors, reported barriers, and navigational needs were underpinned by the themes of trust, patient activation, and relevance. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that existing interventions aimed to assist consumers with navigating online health information may not be what consumers want or perceive they need. eHealth literacy and patient activation appear to be prevalent concepts in the context of consumers' online health information-seeking behaviors. Furthermore, the role for health professionals in guiding consumers to quality online health information is highlighted.
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- Kenneth Lee
- School of Pharmacy, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Germeni E, Schulz PJ. Information seeking and avoidance throughout the cancer patient journey: two sides of the same coin? A synthesis of qualitative studies. Psychooncology 2014; 23:1373-81. [PMID: 24816847 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2013] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Understanding what motivates patients to seek or avoid information beyond the medical consultation is essential for effective information provision that will be relevant to patients' needs and preferences. We conducted a synthesis of published qualitative research to provide insight into patients' motivations for cancer information seeking and avoidance. METHODS We searched five electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Communication and Mass Media Complete, and Sociological Abstracts. We complemented this process by reviewing reference lists of relevant articles and searching in Google Scholar. We independently assessed the quality of selected studies and used the technique of meta-ethnography to synthesize available findings. RESULTS Eighteen articles that reported the information-seeking experiences of 650 patients diagnosed with more than 20 different types of cancer were included. Key concepts were experience of diagnosis, sense of control, trust in medical expertise, hope and fear, and need to resume normality. The synthesis revealed the fluid boundaries existing between information seeking and avoidance throughout the cancer journey and pointed toward the exploration of factors that could influence patients' motivations to engage in information seeking. Patient characteristics, disease characteristics, characteristics of incoming information, and the context of cancer care were found to facilitate or hinder individuals' willingness and potential to assume the role of 'informed patient'. CONCLUSIONS This meta-ethnography suggests that information seeking and avoidance should not be necessarily considered as two distinct behaviors pertaining to different groups of patients; rather, a number of personal and contextual characteristics should be taken into account when evaluating patient desire for information.
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- Evi Germeni
- Institute of Communication and Health, Faculty of Communication Sciences, University of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
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As researchers consider gendered patterns in men's prostate cancer experiences, little attention has been devoted to how men manage 'cancer', more generally. Drawing on the experiences of 30 Canadian men with a variety of cancer types, this article details how men engaged illness self-management and help-seeking activities with lay and professional support persons. Results indicate three broad responsive strategies: fortifying resources, maintaining the familiar, and getting through. In these pursuits, the participants drew on a variety of performances to respond to social contexts demanding that men embody masculine ideals including strength, control, and stoicism. Considering gendered dynamics in how men manage the challenges of cancer, this article broadens understandings about men's cancer experiences by highlighting the drivers orienting participants' responsive efforts and challenging assumptions of help-seeking as essentially problematic for men in Western society.
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- Lisa M Wenger
- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Canada
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"How I kept track of it of course was my business": cancer patient self-monitoring as self-stylized work. Palliat Support Care 2013; 12:355-61. [PMID: 23916121 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951513000308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Self-monitoring behaviors of cancer patients benefit patients, caregivers, and providers, and yet the phenomenon of self-monitoring from the cancer-patient perspective has not been studied. We examined cancer patients' self-monitoring preferences and practices, focusing on the meaning of self-monitoring within the cancer experience. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted among adult cancer patients who had been seen at least once at a rural United States cancer center. Questions sought out the meaning of self-monitoring and its practical aspects. Qualitative data were analyzed by adapting the four-stepped method by Giorgi for empirical phenomenological analysis. RESULTS Twenty participants were interviewed (11 women and 9 men). Transcribed interviews revealed that cancer patient self-monitoring is self-stylized work that ranges from simple to complex, while being both idiosyncratic and routine. Participants reported using tools with systems for use that fit their distinctive lives for the purpose of understanding and using information they deemed to be important in their cancer care. Three conceptual categories were discerned from the data that help to elucidate this self-stylized work as fitting their individual priorities and preferences, reflecting their identities, and being born of their work lives. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS Findings highlight patients' unique self-monitoring preferences and practices, calling into question the assumption that the sole use of standardized tools are the most effective approach to engaging patients in this practice. Self-monitoring efforts can be validated when providers welcome or adapt to patients' self-stylized tools and systems. Doing so may present opportunity for improved communications and patient-centered care.
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McCaughan E, Prue G, McSorley O, Northouse L, Schafenacker A, Parahoo K. A randomized controlled trial of a self-management psychosocial intervention for men with prostate cancer and their partners: a study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2013; 69:2572-83. [PMID: 23528148 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about interventions to help men and their partners cope with the after effects of prostate cancer treatment. The lack of in-depth descriptions of the intervention content is hindering the identification of which intervention (or component of an intervention) works. AIM To describe the development and evaluation of the content of a self-management psychosocial intervention for men with prostate cancer and their partners. DESIGN A feasibility randomized controlled trial including structure, process, and outcome analysis. METHODS This 9-week intervention commences on completion of treatment and consists of three group and two telephone sessions. The intervention focuses on symptom management, sexual dysfunction, uncertainty management, positive thinking and couple communication. Forty-eight couples will be assigned to either the intervention or a control group receiving usual care. Participants will be assessed at baseline, immediately postintervention and at 1 and 6 months postintervention. Outcome measures for patients and caregivers include self-efficacy, quality of life, symptom distress, uncertainty, benefits of illness, health behaviour, and measures of couple communication and support. An additional caregiver assessment will be completed by the partner. DISCUSSION The main purpose of this feasibility study is to investigate the acceptability of the CONNECT programme to men with prostate cancer and their partners and to gain feedback from the participants and facilitators to make changes to and enhance the programme. Reasons why men do not want to participate will be collated to enhance recruitment in the future. We will also test recruitment strategies, randomization procedures, and the acceptability of the questionnaires. Ethical approval granted December 2010.
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- Eilis McCaughan
- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, UK
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Ilic D, Murphy K, Green S. Perspectives on knowledge, information seeking and decision-making behaviour about prostate cancer among Australian men. JOURNAL OF MEN'S HEALTH 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jomh.2012.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Van Bogaert D, Hawkins R, Pingree S, Jarrard D. The Development of an eHealth tool suite for prostate cancer patients and their partners. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 10:202-8. [PMID: 22591675 DOI: 10.1016/j.suponc.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2011] [Revised: 01/04/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND eHealth resources for people facing health crises must balance the expert knowledge and perspective of developers and clinicians against the very different needs and perspectives of prospective users. This formative study explores the information and support needs of posttreatment prostate cancer patients and their partners as a way to improve an existing eHealth information and support system called CHESS (Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System). METHODS Focus groups with patient survivors and their partners were used to identify information gaps and information-seeking milestones. RESULTS Both patients and partners expressed a need for assistance in decision making, connecting with experienced patients, and making sexual adjustments. Female partners of patients are more active in searching for cancer information. All partners have information and support needs distinct from those of the patient. CONCLUSIONS Findings were used to develop a series of interactive tools and navigational features for the CHESS prostate cancer computer-mediated system.
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- Donna Van Bogaert
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA.
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Petty BE. Health Information-Seeking Behaviors Among Classically Trained Singers. J Voice 2012; 26:330-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2011.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2011] [Accepted: 05/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hajdarevic S, Schmitt-Egenolf M, Brulin C, Sundbom E, Hörnsten A. Malignant melanoma: gender patterns in care seeking for suspect marks. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:2676-84. [PMID: 21777314 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03788.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Gender patterns in self-detection of melanoma are not sufficiently highlighted in the literature. The aim of the study was to identify specific patterns in the decision-making process to seek care for suspect melanoma, as narrated by women and men. BACKGROUND Females have a more favourable prognosis than males and also a higher level of perceived susceptibility and a higher level of knowledge about melanoma. Women are, furthermore, more prone to participate in screening. METHOD Thirty patients (15 women and 15 men) with a mean age of 55.5 years and diagnosed with malignant melanoma were interviewed about their decisions to seek care for suspect skin marks. The interviews were transcribed and analysed with qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Care-seeking behaviour for suspect melanoma was influenced by gender constructions. Men seldom or never acknowledged interest in attention to bodily changes, but when they became aware of changes, they often took a quick decision and sought an expert's assessment. Men were compliant with wives' and relatives' advice about seeking care. All women reported that they paid attention to bodily changes, but they often delayed care seeking, due to family responsibilities and emotional struggles. The women also attempted self-care remedies, such as applying ointment, before seeking professional care. CONCLUSIONS There are gender-specific patterns that may influence decision making in the care-seeking process. Such patterns are important to identify, since health care professionals must take these factors into account in communicating with men and women. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses and in particular those working in telephone counselling, are often at the frontlines, deciding who can have access to health services. They are ideally placed to tackle the issue of gender constructions in the development of effective health care services.
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- Senada Hajdarevic
- Department of Nursing, Umeå University and Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Umeå, Sweden
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Arraras JI, Manterola A, Hernández B, Arias de la Vega F, Martínez M, Vila M, Eito C, Vera R, Domínguez MÁ. The EORTC information questionnaire, EORTC QLQ-INFO25. Validation study for Spanish patients. Clin Transl Oncol 2011; 13:401-10. [DOI: 10.1007/s12094-011-0674-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Arden-Close E, Absolom K, Greenfield DM, Hancock BW, Coleman RE, Eiser C. Gender differences in self-reported late effects, quality of life and satisfaction with clinic in survivors of lymphoma. Psychooncology 2010; 20:1202-10. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.1835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2010] [Revised: 07/13/2010] [Accepted: 07/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Arraras JI, Greimel E, Sezer O, Chie WC, Bergenmar M, Costantini A, Young T, Vlasic KK, Velikova G. An international validation study of the EORTC QLQ-INFO25 questionnaire: an instrument to assess the information given to cancer patients. Eur J Cancer 2010; 46:2726-38. [PMID: 20674333 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.06.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2010] [Revised: 06/10/2010] [Accepted: 06/18/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM The EORTC Quality of Life (QOL) Group has developed an instrument to evaluate the information received by cancer patients. This study assessed the psychometric characteristics of the EORTC INFO module in a large international/multi-cultural sample of cancer patients. METHODS The provisional 26-item information module (EORTC INFO26) was administered with the EORTC QLQ-C30 and the information scales of the inpatient satisfaction module EORTC IN-PATSAT32 on two occasions during the patients' treatment and follow-up period. Questionnaire-hypothesised scale structure, reliability, validity and responsiveness to changes were evaluated through standard psychometric analyses. Patient acceptability was assessed with a debriefing questionnaire. RESULTS The study comprised 509 patients from 8 countries (7 European countries and Taiwan) with different cancers and disease stages. Multi-trait scaling analysis led to the deletion of one item but confirmed the hypothesised 4 multi-item scales (information about disease, medical tests, treatment and other services) and eight single items. Internal consistency for all scales was good (α>0.70), as was test-retest reliability (intraclass correlations>0.70). All items can be combined to generate a single score (α>0.90). Convergent validity was supported by significant correlations with related areas of IN-PATSAT32 (r>0.40). Low correlations with EORTC QLQ-C30 scales confirmed divergent validity (r<0.30) The EORTC INFO-25 module discriminated among groups based on gender, age, education, levels of anxiety and depression, information wishes and satisfaction. Only one scale captured changes over time. CONCLUSIONS The EORTC QLQ-INFO 25 is a reliable and valid self-reported instrument. The module can be used in cross-cultural observational and intervention studies.
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Livingston PM, White VM, Hayman J, Maunsell E, Dunn SM, Hill D. The psychological impact of a specialist referral and telephone intervention on male cancer patients: a randomised controlled trial. Psychooncology 2009; 19:617-25. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.1609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Yates C, Partridge H, Bruce C. Learning wellness: how ageing Australians experience health information literacy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/00049670.2009.10735905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Psychosocial Characteristics of Cancer Patients Who Choose to Attend an Educational Session on Cancer-Related Fatigue. Cancer Nurs 2008; 31:408-14. [DOI: 10.1097/01.ncc.0000305768.19604.ce] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hesse BW, Arora NK, Burke Beckjord E, Finney Rutten LJ. Information support for cancer survivors. Cancer 2008; 112:2529-40. [PMID: 18428201 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Survivors' information-seeking behavior has traditionally been documented through analysis of inquiries to hotlines and cancer information services. Data from these self-selected inquiries tend to be restricted to a time around diagnosis, and to those populations possessing the wherewithal and motivation to seek information actively. The current study used data from a general population survey to assess 1) the prevalence of information-seeking behavior among survivors in the general population, 2) characteristics of seekers versus nonseekers, 3) ratings of information-seeking experience, and 4) actual versus preferred sources of information. Data were analyzed from the 2005 administration of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). HINTS is a cross-sectional, random digit dial telephone survey, weighted to provide estimates for the general population. Nearly half of all Americans (48.7%) indicated that they have looked for cancer information from 1 source or another. Percentages were highest for those who have been touched by cancer (63.1% of cancer survivors and 54.6% of those with family histories) and lowest for those with no cancer history (27.6% of those with no history). Quality concerns topped the list of information-seeking experiences for those recalling the last time they looked. Patterns of information-seeking revealed a discrepancy between preferred and actual source when tracked over years since diagnosis. Information-seeking is prevalent among cancer survivors and does not diminish over time. Prescriptions are given for reengineering the information environment to improve long-term outcomes for survivors.
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- Bradford W Hesse
- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7365, USA.
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