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Nagata K, Tanaka K. Components of spirituality in older adults: A phenomenological study through interviews based on dignity therapy. Scand J Caring Sci 2024; 38:476-486. [PMID: 38454305 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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AIM A key perspective in examining dignity, which is important for older adults, is spirituality. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the components of spirituality in older adults through interviews based on dignity therapy (DT). METHODOLOGICAL DESIGN AND JUSTIFICATION Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenology was applied to understand experiences rooted in the life world of older adults from their own perspective. ETHICAL ISSUES AND APPROVAL This study was approved by the ethical review committee of the author's university. All participants provided consent to participate. RESEARCH METHODS Semi-structured interviews based on DT were conducted with 11 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older who were using some form of medical or social services. The interviews were transcribed, and the text was analysed based on Colaizzi's phenomenological method. RESULTS Four themes were identified as components of spirituality in older adults: trauma, being silent about hard experiences, forming connections and taking on challenges and discovering one's own spirit. The participants felt a sense of helplessness and frustration as they dealt with traumatic events. Feelings of shame, guilt and/or resignation prevented them from talking about the distress they were experiencing, but they were able to move forward after receiving emotional support and having opportunities to share with others. These processes led to the discovery of a new self. STUDY LIMITATIONS This study assessed the experiences of older adults in Japan and may therefore have been influenced by the social background and culture of Japan. Future research should target older adults from a variety of social backgrounds as well as those with specific health conditions. CONCLUSION The findings suggest the importance of creating opportunities for healthcare professionals as well as family, friends and community members to help older adults reflect on their lives and talk about their accomplishments and unresolved issues. Doing so should help older adults maintain their dignity while remaining aware of their mortality.
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- Kyoko Nagata
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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Brechbiel JK, Willis KD, Reid MP, Lanoye A, Aslanzadeh FJ, Fox AM, Braun SE, Loughan AR. Primary brain tumor representation in the post-traumatic growth literature: A scoping review. Neurooncol Pract 2024; 11:26-35. [PMID: 38222049 PMCID: PMC10785581 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npad058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Post-traumatic growth (PTG) has been extensively explored within general oncology, yet little is known about the experience of PTG in neuro-oncology. This study aimed to determine the representation of patients with primary brain tumors (PBT) in the PTG literature. Methods PsycINFO, PubMed, and CINAHL were systematically searched from inception to December 2022. Search terms were related to personal growth and positive reactions to cancer. Articles were first screened by titles and abstracts, then full texts were reviewed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method. Results A total of 382 articles met the inclusion criteria. Of those, 13 included patients with PBT. Over 100 000 cancer patients were represented, with 0.79% having a PBT. Most research focused on low-grade gliomas. PTG negatively correlated with post-traumatic stress symptoms and avoidant coping. In the sole longitudinal study, patients with PBT demonstrated improved PTG after 1 year. Three quasi-experimental studies investigated the effect of mindfulness-based interventions with mixed-cancer samples and demonstrated improvement in PTG. Conclusions The inclusion rate of patients with PBT in the PTG literature was significantly lower than the population prevalence rate (1.3% of cancer diagnoses). Relatively few studies focused exclusively on how patients with PBT experience PTG (k = 5), and those that did only included low-grade glioma. The experience of PTG in those with high-grade glioma remains unknown. Patients with PBT are scarcely included in research on PTG interventions. Few studies examined the relationship between PTG and medical, cognitive, or psychological characteristics. Our understanding of the PTG experience in neuro-oncology remains extremely limited.
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- Julia K Brechbiel
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- School of Medicine, Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Matsui T, Taku K. Relationship between posttraumatic growth and help-seeking behavior in use of psychosocial support services among patients with cancer. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01418-w. [PMID: 37464204 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01418-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Cancer survivors who used psychosocial support services often report posttraumatic growth (PTG). This refers to positive psychological changes that may occur as the five domains as a result of the challenges they face. Opposing relationship also might exist. This study aimed to examine the relationship between PTG and help-seeking behavior (HSB). METHODS In total, 710 participants completed an online survey at Time1. Of those, 395 who reported not using any psychosocial support services at Time1 were asked to participate in the Time2 survey and completed a questionnaire. The participants provided demographic information, the experiences of using psychosocial support services, and the overall and five domains of PTG. RESULTS Those who experienced HSB at Time1 reported a higher PTG, and two of the PTG domains, Appreciation of Life and New Possibilities, than those who did not used services. Mixed ANOVAs showed the main effects of the HSB on the overall PTG, Appreciation of Life, and New Possibilities. Hierarchical logistic regression analyses showed that Appreciation of Life at Time1 was significantly related to the engaging in HSB at Time2. CONCLUSION Those who received psychosocial support services reported a higher PTG. Participants may have also engaged in HSB because they had experienced PTG. People who are likely to seek help and experience PTG may share common characteristics. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Support for those who do not fit the existing PTG and the use of psychosocial support services should also be considered.
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- Tomoko Matsui
- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
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- Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
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Psychosocial Distress Due to Interference of Normal Developmental Milestones in AYAs with Cancer. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9030309. [PMID: 35327680 PMCID: PMC8947616 DOI: 10.3390/children9030309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Cancer in the adolescent and young adult phase poses additional challenges to this period of development that is crucial to the transition to independence. This report provides a brief review of normal developmental milestones in this age range while highlighting the disruptive effects of cancer. We focus on the psychological burden of cancer in patients aged 15–39 years and explore the application of the total pain model to highlight the psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of non-physical pain. We also briefly review posttraumatic growth and resilience. Lastly, we provide a review of areas for possible development and future research.
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Xiong T, McGrath PJ, Stewart SH, Bagnell A, Kaltenbach E. Risk and protective factors for posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth in parents of children with intellectual and developmental disorders. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2022; 13:2087979. [PMID: 35790102 PMCID: PMC9245730 DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2022.2087979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with intellectual and developmental disorders often experience potentially traumatic events while caring for their children. Heightened posttraumatic stress (PTS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) have been found in this population. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore risk and protective factors for their PTS and PTG. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 parents (average age M = 43.14 years, SD = 7.40; 95.3% mothers). RESULTS Parenting trauma showed an adverse effect on developing PTS (beta = 0.25, p < .01) and a positive role in promoting PTG (beta = 0.16, p < .01). Social support was protective in its correlation with lower levels of PTS (beta = -0.12, p < .01) and higher levels of PTG (beta = 0.22, p < .01). Barriers to care were associated with increased PTS (beta = 0.23, p < .01), but unrelated to PTG (beta = .01, p = .855). Negative parenting showed a significant, but small, correlation with more severe PTS (beta = 0.11, p < .05), and was unrelated to PTG (beta = -0.09, p = .065). CONCLUSIONS Our study increases the understanding of posttraumatic reactions in parents, predominantly mothers, of children with IDD and identified parenting-related trauma, social support, and barriers to mental health care as predictive factors of the reactions. More research is needed to confirm and validate the effects of the discussed factors. Although causation can not be inferred, prompt and adequate screening and therapeutic resources should be provided to those mothers who were exposed to multiple stressful caregiving events and had limited healthcare access and less support from their spouses, peers, and caregiving partners. HIGHLIGHTS Parents of a child with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders with parenting trauma had higher posttraumatic stress (PTS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG).Social support was related to lower PTS and higher PTG.Barriers to care were related to higher PTS but unrelated to PTG.
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- IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Canada.,Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Canada.,Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Canada.,Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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Eritsyan K, Antonova N, Kazantseva T, Usacheva N. Association between descriptive and injunctive norms and students' intentions to seek support from mental health services. COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/capr.12461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ksenia Eritsyan
- Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia Saint‐Peterburg Russia
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- Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia Saint‐Peterburg Russia
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- Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia Saint‐Peterburg Russia
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Matsui T, Hirai K, Gondo Y, Sato S. Understanding help-seeking behaviour in relation to psychosocial support services among Japanese cancer patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2020; 50:1175-1181. [PMID: 32564089 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyaa086] [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: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There are various psychosocial support services for cancer patients in Japan; however, their utilization rate is lower than in Western countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the actual status of the utilization of such services and the related factors of their use, using the transtheoretical model. METHODS We conducted an Internet survey of cancer outpatients. They were asked for information on their demographics, physical status and the usage of and intention to use psychosocial support services, and to answer the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS Data of 712 participants were analyzed; 111 had made use of psychosocial support services (15.6%). Participants who were younger, female, had breast cancer, experience with hormone therapy and did not have a good performance status (Karnofsky Performance Scale) more often used such services when comparing users/experiencers with non-users/inexperienced. Of the inexperienced, 538 were in the Precontemplation stage (89.5%), 62 were in the Contemplation stage (10.3%) and one was in the Preparation stage (0.2%). Approximately 35% of those in the Precontemplation stage would correspond to adjustment disorders or major depression. CONCLUSIONS We showed the degree of cancer patients who have used the psychosocial support services and its contents and revealed the factors related to the utilization of such services in Japan. Our study supports previous reports that cancer patients with high levels of distress do not necessarily seek support, and thus future studies should also examine other modifiable factors considering the medical settings.
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- Tomoko Matsui
- Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Fitch MI, Nicoll I, Lockwood G. Exploring the reasons cancer survivors do not seek help for their concerns: a descriptive content analysis. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2020:bmjspcare-2020-002313. [PMID: 32958504 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002313] [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] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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PURPOSE To understand reasons why adult cancer survivors do not seek assistance as they transition from the end of cancer treatment to follow-up care. Understanding these reasons should inform survivorship care, help reduce the burden of suffering and increase quality of life for survivors. METHODS A national survey was conducted in collaboration with ten Canadian provinces to identify unmet needs and experiences with follow-up for cancer survivors between one and 3 years post-treatment. The survey included open-ended questions to allow respondents to add topics of importance and details that offered a deeper insight into their experiences. This publication presents the analysis of the quantitative data and open-ended responses regarding reasons why the adult cancer population does not seek help with their concerns. RESULTS In total, 13 319 respondents answered the question about seeking help. 87% had a physical concern of which 76% did not seek help; 77% had an emotional concern of which 82% did not seek help; and 45% had a practical concern of which 71% did not seek help. Frequently identified reasons for not seeking help included being told it was normal and not thinking anything could be done, not wanting to ask, not thinking services were available, handling it on their own and not thinking it was serious enough to seek help. CONCLUSIONS Survivors have multiple reasons for not seeking help for their concerns. These findings can be useful to healthcare providers in proactively identifying and addressing the needs of these survivors.
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- Independent Consultant, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Matsui T, Hirai K, Gondo Y, Sato S. Examination of factors contributing to help-seeking behavior in accessing psychosocial support services among Japanese cancer patients: An application of the segmentation approach. Psychooncology 2020; 29:1905-1916. [PMID: 32812271 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Various psychosocial support services for cancer patients are available in Japan; however, their utilization rate is low. The present study aimed to examine factors contributing to help-seeking behavior in the use of psychosocial support services among cancer outpatients at three stages: Precontemplation (without adjustment disorder or major depression), Precontemplation (with adjustment disorder or major depression), and Contemplation. METHODS We conducted a web-based questionnaire survey at two points with a panel of cancer outpatients. We collected data on demographic information, physical status, the use of and intention to use psychosocial support services, psychological distress, attitude toward using psychosocial support services for cancer patients, and social support. RESULTS In total, 395 cancer patients were analyzed. In the Precontemplation (without adjustment disorder or major depression) stage, resistance to help-seeking (OR = 0.726, P = .011) and future prospects of the Brief Cancer-Related Worry Inventory (OR = 1.012, P = .019) were significant. In the Precontemplation (with adjustment disorder or major depression) stage, only recommendation by medical staff or family (OR = 0.000, P = .026) had a significant effect. In the Contemplation stage, only social and interpersonal problems (OR = 0.942, P = .080) showed a significant (negative) trend. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that contributing factors differed by stage. To encourage the use of psychosocial support services, it is desirable to recommend the use and to develop interventions for promoting, with responding to patients' conditions and intentions rather than responding to everyone in the same way.
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- Tomoko Matsui
- Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, 2- 579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-1192, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Jung MS, Visovatti MA, Sohn EH, Yoo HS, Kim M, Kim JR, Lee JS. Impact of changes in perceived attentional function on postsurgical health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients awaiting adjuvant treatment. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:230. [PMID: 32664976 PMCID: PMC7362443 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01485-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Few studies have assessed pre-surgery cognitive impairment or the impact of pre-surgery cognitive impairment on quality of life. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in perceived cognitive function from pre-surgery to 1 month post-surgery and to determine whether cognitive function predicted health-related quality of life in women who awaited adjuvant treatment for breast cancer. METHODS This study used a descriptive pre-post design to assess women newly diagnosed with breast cancer prior to any treatment (N = 132). Cognition was assessed using the Attentional Function Index (AFI) and health-related quality of life was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Statistical methods included descriptive, comparative and regression analyses. Covariates assessed and controlled for in analyses included depressed mood, fatigue, disturbed sleep, surgery-related symptoms (lymphedema/decreased mobility), and cultural tendency. RESULTS Perceived attention and memory function decreased from pre-surgery to 1 month post-surgery alongside alterations in arm function and a decrease in depressed mood (p < 0.05). Regression analysis indicated that, after controlling for covariates, poorer perceived attention and memory function, surgery-specific symptoms, and a greater tendency toward collectivism predicted poorer quality of life. CONCLUSION Perceived function on tasks requiring attention and working memory 1 month post-surgery was poorer compared to pre-surgery suggesting that the mental and physical demands of a new diagnosis of breast cancer and surgery may effect cognitive function. Additionally, changes in perceived cognitive function significantly predicted perceived quality of life in women awaiting adjuvant treatment for breast cancer. Findings suggest that breast cancer patients are at risk for an early decline in cognitive function and that interventions aimed at supporting and optimizing function may improve quality of life early in the disease trajectory.
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- Mi Sook Jung
- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, 266 Minhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 35015 South Korea
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, 400 N. Ingalls St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, 33 Munwha-ro, Jung-gu, Daejoen, South Korea
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- East-West Cancer Center, Daejeon University Korean Medicine Hospital, 176 Bun-gil, Daedeok-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, 266 Minhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 35015 South Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Research Institute for Medicinal Sciences, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, 33 Munwha-ro, Jung-gu, Daejoen, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Research Institute for Medicinal Sciences, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, 33 Munwha-ro, Jung-gu, Daejoen, South Korea
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Zhai J, Newton J, Copnell B. Posttraumatic growth experiences and its contextual factors in women with breast cancer: An integrative review. Health Care Women Int 2019; 40:554-580. [PMID: 30794107 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2019.1578360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In this article, we synthesize current research that examines determinants and manifestations of posttraumatic growth (the phenomenon of posttraumatic growth can be embodied in several domains) in women with breast cancer. The findings of the integrative literature review may contribute to facilitating person-centered oncology care by raising health care professionals' awareness and understanding of posttraumatic growth phenomenon among breast cancer survivors. The identification of factors contributing to posttraumatic growth and manifestations of posttraumatic growth are important in increasing the effectiveness of interventions in supporting women during their breast cancer journey. The methods proposed by Whittemore and Knafl ( 2005 ) were adopted to guide this integrative review. Quality assessment was conducted using recognized critical appraisal tools relating to quantitative and qualitative studies. Four main manifestations were synthesized from the literature: new perception of self; relatedness to others; new life philosophy; and spiritual and religious growth. Personal characteristics, illness factors, cognitive processing, coping strategies, social support, religion and spirituality, the body's role and physical activities were identified as influencing posttraumatic growth in women with breast cancer.
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- Jianxia Zhai
- a Nursing and Midwifery , Monash University Melbourne , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
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- a Nursing and Midwifery , Monash University Melbourne , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia.,b School of Nursing , McMaster University , Hamilton , Onatrio , Canada
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- c School of Nursing and Midwifery , Latrobe University , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
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Panjikidze M, Beelmann A, Martskvishvili K, Chitashvili M. Posttraumatic Growth, Personality Factors, and Social Support Among War-Experienced Young Georgians. Psychol Rep 2019; 123:687-709. [PMID: 30704339 DOI: 10.1177/0033294118823177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Despite much research on adult posttraumatic growth in recent decades, few studies have focused on posttraumatic growth in the young and especially after experiencing war. This study examined personality factors and different types and sources of social support as key correlates of posttraumatic growth in war-experienced children and adolescents. Participants were 242 individuals from settlements for internally displaced people in Georgia with a mean age of 13.22 years (SD = 2.73). Relations between variables were examined with correlations, standard multiple regressions, and mediation analyses. Results showed that the main predictors of posttraumatic growth were extraversion, conscientiousness, and social support. In addition, informational type of support from peers related significantly to posttraumatic growth. Moreover, general social support mediated the link between personality factors and posttraumatic growth. Conclusions are drawn on the mechanisms underlying posttraumatic growth in young persons.
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- Mariam Panjikidze
- Department of Psychology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Research Synthesis, Intervention and Evaluation, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Psychology, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Greup SR, Kaal SE, Jansen R, Manten-Horst E, Thong MS, van der Graaf WT, Prins JB, Husson O. Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: An Overview. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2018; 7:1-14. [DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Suzanne R. Greup
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Division of Clinical Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Matsui T, Tanimukai H. The use of psychosocial support services among Japanese breast cancer survivors. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2017; 47:743-748. [PMID: 28472443 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyx058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate the use of psychosocial support services, the intention to use these services, and to elucidate the characteristics of survivors most likely to use support services among Japanese breast cancer survivors. Methods We invited breast cancer survivors to complete an online questionnaire via an email sent to subscribers of a non-profit organization mailing list. We asked participants questions related to demographics, opinions on the state of psychosocial support services, and their interest in using these services. Participants were also asked to complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Brief Cancer Worry Inventory (BCWI). Results We analyzed the data of 171 participants. Those who used some form of psychosocial support service constituted 50.9% of the participant population. Participants used cancer consulting and support center services (13.5%), hospital and non-hospital support groups (12.9%, respectively), psychiatry (11.1%), hospital and non-hospital cancer salons (8.8%, respectively), psychosomatic medicine (8.2%), therapist counseling (6.4%) and psycho-oncology department services (4.1%). Non-users who suffered from adjustment disorders or major depression (52.1%) reported higher total BCWI and the subscale scores had no concrete plans to use psychosocial support services. Conclusions The usage levels of psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and psycho-oncology services in our study were higher than those reported in any previous Japanese study within the psycho-oncology field. Participants joining a breast cancer survivors' mailing list, or their being female, may have led to a higher use of such services. A high degree of distress does not necessarily lead cancer survivors to seek psychosocial support services.
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- Faculty of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University.,Palliative Care Center, Department of Palliative Medicine, Kyoto University Hospital, Japan
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Tsuda A, Hwang KK. Editorial: The Construction of Culture-Inclusive Approaches in Psychology. JAPANESE PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/jpr.12106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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