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Best G, Morunga E, Wells A, Allison J, Reynolds L. A Cross-Sectional Survey Investigating Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Patients' Views on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand. J Psychoactive Drugs 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39230415 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2024.2397427] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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People with cancer experience higher rates of psychological dysfunction than the general population, with extreme inequity among indigenous people. Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is a reemerging area with promising evidence as a treatment for mental health difficulties. The current study aimed to investigate the perceptions of PAT in indigenous (Māori) and non-indigenous cancer patients in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Eighty-five cancer patients (Māori n = 32, non-Māori n = 53) completed a brief anonymous survey assessing demographics, psychological factors, and awareness and perceptions of PAT. Participants were recruited online (via social media and cancer support e-mail lists) and in person at Auckland City Hospital. Maori had significantly poorer psychological well-being than non-Māori. All participants had low awareness of this novel treatment and held largely neutral attitudes. Regression analyses revealed that predictors of more favorable attitudes toward PAT included greater awareness of psychedelics, advanced cancer stage, younger age, poorer holistic well-being, greater demoralization, and prioritizing treatment effectiveness over possible risks and uncertainty. The current study provides a foundational step in exploring perceptions toward PAT in indigenous and non-indigenous groups. These results have the potential to shape future research trials investigating PAT and further highlight the importance of indigenous involvement in the psychedelic research space.
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- Georgia Best
- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Toka Tumai - Auckland City Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Te Toka Tumai-Auckland City Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Ko E, Lee Y. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in women with gynecological cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2024; 11:100562. [PMID: 39308939 PMCID: PMC11413694 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to perform a meta-analysis of randomized control trials to evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression, anxiety, fatigue, distress, the fear of cancer recurrence, and the quality of life in gynecological cancer patients. Methods An extensive literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL was performed, and a meta-analysis was conducted on ten studies that included 1027 patients. The quality of the data was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The effect size of the mean difference and standardized mean difference were computed using Revman 5.4.1. Results Gynecological cancer patients receiving cognitive behavioral therapy showed decreases in depression (P < 0.001), anxiety (P = 0.01), fatigue (P < 0.001), distress (P = 0.03), and the fear of cancer recurrence (P = 0.01) compared to those receiving no treatment, whereas no improvement in quality of life was seen in the cognitive behavioral therapy group (P = 0.05). Conclusions Cognitive behavioral therapy was shown to be a useful treatment for the symptoms experienced by women with gynecological cancer, with significant effect sizes. However, more research is required to validate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with gynecological cancer, considering the limitations of this study's small sample size and statistical heterogeneity. Systematic review registration PROSPERO- CRD42024516039.
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- Eungil Ko
- Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Komariah M, Agustina HR, Rahayuwati L, Kurniawan K, Gartika N, Mago A, Qadous SG, Maulana S. Strengthening psychological well-being of Indonesian females with breast cancer through the religious-based caring program: A quasi-experimental study among Muslim population. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2024; 10:416-423. [PMID: 39211456 PMCID: PMC11350351 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background Breast cancer presents significant psychological challenges along with physical health concerns, particularly in settings where cultural and spiritual values play a critical role in patient care. Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of a religious caring program on the psychological well-being of Indonesian females with breast cancer. Methods This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest control group design, conducted from January to July 2019 at a chemotherapy unit in Bandung, Indonesia. The patients with breast cancer were assigned to the experimental group (n = 55) and the control group (n = 57). Data were collected using the Psychological Well-Being Scale before and three weeks after the intervention. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance). Results There was a significant improvement in the mean psychological well-being score in the experimental group following the intervention compared to the control group, with the experimental group showing a significantly higher mean score (Cohen's d = 1.4548, p <0.001). None of the covariates significantly affected psychological well-being among the experimental group (p >0.05). Conclusion These results indicate that a religion-based caring program enhances psychological well-being. Thus, the program was effective and particularly well-suited for clinical nurses, suggesting that it should be recommended for Indonesian females with breast cancer to promote their recovery.
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- Maria Komariah
- Department of Fundamental Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, India
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Master of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
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Dils AT, O'Keefe K, Dakka N, Azar M, Chen M, Zhang A. The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health and quality of life among individuals diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e70063. [PMID: 39165223 PMCID: PMC11336377 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE It has long been documented that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has positive impacts on improving mental health (MH) and quality of life (QoL) in the general population, but investigations on its effect on cancer survivors remain limited, especially for QoL outcomes. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to investigate the effects of CBT as compared to control on cancer patients' MH and QoL outcomes. Control is defined in this study as standard therapy, waitlist control, and active/alternative therapy. METHODS In total, 154 clinical trials creating a sample size of 1627 individuals were collected. Analysis focusing on MH and QoL excluded 29 clinical trials resulting in a final analysis of 132 clinical trials (and 1030 effect sizes). R Statistical Software (version 4.2.2) and the robumeta package were utilized to complete analysis, which entailed robust variance estimation (RVE) in intercept-only meta-regression, and univariate meta-regression (for moderator analysis). RESULTS Across 132 clinical trials and 1030 effect size estimates, we identified that CBT moderately improves MH and QoL in cancer patients d = 0.388, 95% CI 0.294-0.483, p < 0.001. Additionally, age and delivery format can influence the efficacy of CBT in this patient population. CONCLUSIONS CBT statistically improves the MH and QoL psychosocial parameters in cancer patients with greater efficacy in younger patients. Important clinical and intervention-related factors, that is, age and delivery, should be considered when oncologists consider CBT as a psychotherapeutic intervention for individuals with cancer.
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- Central Michigan University College of MedicineSaginawMichiganUSA
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- Central Michigan University College of MedicineSaginawMichiganUSA
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- Central Michigan University College of MedicineSaginawMichiganUSA
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- The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social WorkAustinTexasUSA
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- The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social WorkAustinTexasUSA
- University of Michigan Health, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology ProgramAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- University of Michigan School of Social WorkAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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Wan M, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Ma X. Cognitive behavioural therapy for depression, quality of life, and cognitive function in the post-stroke period: systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychogeriatrics 2024; 24:983-992. [PMID: 38631702 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.13125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The post-stroke period is associated with a lot of sequelae, including depression, decreased quality of life, and decline of cognitive function. Apart from the pharmacotherapy, it is also important to find a non-pharmacological treatment to relieve the sequelae. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) might be a potential candidate, which can be clarified by a systematic review and meta-analysis. The eligible criteria of enrolled studies in the systematic review and meta-analysis were the randomised clinical trials (RCTs) using CBT to treat post-stroke depression, or with the focus on quality of life or cognitive function in the post-stroke period. The endpoint scores of depression, quality of life, and cognitive function scales were the targeted outcome for the final meta-analysis in the random effects model. Ten RCTs with 432 post-stroke patients receiving CBT and 385 controls were included. The meta-analysis results showed significant improvements in depression severity and quality of life. However, no significant difference between CBT and control groups was found in cognitive function. In addition, significant heterogeneity was derived from the meta-analysis. According to the meta-analysis results, CBT might be beneficial for relieving depression severity and improving quality of life. However, cognitive function might not be influenced by CBT. Further studies with a more consistent CBT design with greater sample sizes should be warranted to clarify and confirm the treatment effects of CBT for post-stroke depression and quality of life.
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- Mingye Wan
- Department of Neurology, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping (Wuhan Brain Hospital), Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ezhou Central Hospital, Ezhou, China
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- Department of Neurological ICU, The 904 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force (Wuxi Taihu Hospital), Wuxi, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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Xia W, Zheng Y, Guo D, Zhu Y, Tian L. Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms in advanced cancer patients: A meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2024; 87:20-32. [PMID: 38280276 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2024.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. METHODS A systematical search was conducted on Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Chinese Biomedical Database, CNKI, VIP Database, and Wanfang database, and the search time was from the inception to May 26, 2023. Randomized controlled trials focusing on the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with advanced cancer were collected using relevant terms such as advanced stage, cancer, anxiety, depression, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The quality of included studies was evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias (ROB 2.0) tool, and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 software. RESULTS 15 articles, including 1,597 patients, were included. Twelve of the studies reported the effect of CBT on anxiety symptoms in 1,485 advanced cancer patients; Fifteen studies reported the effect of CBT on depressive symptoms in 1,861 advanced cancer patients. The results of meta-analysis showed that CBT was effective in decreasing anxiety [SMD = -0.55, 95% CI (-0.82, -0.27), P < 0.001, I2 = 84%] and depressive symptoms [SMD = -0.38, 95% CI (-0.58, -0.17), P < 0.001, I2 = 78%] in patients with advanced cancer compared to controls, especially the interventions that were delivered lasted for 2-8 weeks. CONCLUSION Cognitive behavioral therapy lasting for 2-8 weeks is effective for anxiety and depressive symptoms in advanced cancer patients to a moderate degree, but more rigorous research is needed to guide the choice between online and face-to-face delivery mode and the priority of self-guided versus therapist-guided interventions still needs to be studied.
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- Wangjie Xia
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Suzhou hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 215007, China
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- School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Guo D, Zhou C, Li H, Su D, Gong G, Chen X, Chen X, Chen Y. Mapping the scientific research on integrated care: a bibliometric and social network analysis. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1095616. [PMID: 37786479 PMCID: PMC10541993 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1095616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Background Integrated care (IC) is the cornerstone of the sustainable development of the medical and health system. A thorough examination of the existing scientific literature on IC is essential for assessing the present state of knowledge on this subject. This review seeks to offer an overview of evidence-based knowledge, pinpoint existing knowledge gaps related to IC, and identify areas requiring further research. Methods Data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, from 2010 to 2020. Bibliometrics and social network analysis were used to explore and map the knowledge structure, research hotspots, development status, academic groups and future development trends of IC. Results A total of 7,501 articles were obtained. The number of publications on IC was rising in general. Healthcare science services were the most common topics. The United States contributed the highest number of articles. The level of collaboration between countries and between authors was found to be relatively low. The keywords were stratified into four clusters: IC, depression, integrative medicine, and primary health care. In recent years, complementary medicine has become a hotspot and will continue to be a focus. Conclusion The study provides a comprehensive analysis of global research hotspots and trends in IC, and highlights the characteristics, challenges, and potential solutions of IC. To address resource fragmentation, collaboration difficulties, insufficient financial incentives, and poor information sharing, international collaboration needs to be strengthened to promote value co-creation and model innovation in IC. The contribution of this study lies in enhancing people's understanding of the current state of IC research, guiding scholars to discover new research perspectives, and providing valuable references for researchers and policymakers in designing and implementing effective IC strategies.
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- Dandan Guo
- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Department of Library, Information and Archives Management, School of Economic and Management, UCAS, Beijing, China
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- School of Political Science and Public Administration, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Guangwen Gong, School of Management, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Research Centre for Rural Health Service, Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of Hubei Provincial Department of Education, Wuhan, China
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Wang M, Xu Y, Shi J, Zhuang C, Zhuang Y, Li J, Cashin PH. The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on chemotherapy-induced side effects and immune function in colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 14:1869-1877. [PMID: 37720456 PMCID: PMC10502537 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-23-625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) was one of the most widely diagnosed cancers in the United States in 2021. CRC patients may experience significant psychological stress and are susceptible to depression and anxiety. Previous studies have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life among breast cancer patients. However, as a non-pharmaceutical treatment, it remains unclear whether CBT improves chemotherapy-induced side effects and immune function in CRC patients. In this study, we will conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) among CRC patients undergoing chemotherapy to determine whether CBT can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and improve the immune function of CRC patients. Methods The study will be a single-center RCT. CRC patients undergoing chemotherapy will receive either eight sessions of group-based CBT (every 2-3 weeks) or usual care (usual oncology care). Each participant will undergo assessments at baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1), 3 months post-intervention (T2), and 6 months post-intervention (T3). The primary outcome will include chemotherapy-induced side effects in CRC patients. The secondary outcome will be immune function (measured by levels of inflammatory cytokines). Other outcomes will include the levels of tumor markers, assessments of psychological status (perception of stress, depression and anxiety, self-efficacy, sleep quality, quality of life, social support condition, and cognitive function), and necessary laboratory examinations (biochemical index and blood cell counts) among CRC patients undergoing chemotherapy. Discussion Our study will provide clinical evidence regarding whether CBT should be generalized in clinical treatment and the extent to which CBT reduces chemotherapy-induced side effects for CRC patients. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT04741308.
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- Meijuan Wang
- Department of Psychiatry, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Colorectal Cancer Center, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Geriatric Cancer Center, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Bengt Ihre Fellow, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Schad F, Rieser T, Becker S, Groß J, Matthes H, Oei SL, Thronicke A. Efficacy of Tango Argentino for Cancer-Associated Fatigue and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15112920. [PMID: 37296883 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15112920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Persistent impairments of quality of life-in particular, cancer-associated fatigue-are a major limitation for breast cancer survivors. As physical activity and mindfulness interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing fatigue symptoms, we investigated the efficacy of a six-week Argentine tango program. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 breast cancer survivors diagnosed with stage I-III tumors 12-48 months prior to study enrollment and who had increased symptoms of fatigue. The participants were randomly assigned with a 1:1 allocation to either the tango or the waiting group. The treatment consisted of six weeks of supervised weekly one-hour tango group-sessions. Self-reported fatigue and further quality of life parameters were assessed at baseline and six weeks post-baseline. Longitudinal changes, correlations, Cohen's D (d) effect sizes, and association factors were also calculated. RESULTS Superiority of the tango intervention over the waiting list control was found in terms of improvement in fatigue (d = -0.64; 95%CI, -1.2 to -0.08; p = 0.03), especially cognitive fatigue. In addition, a superiority of the tango intervention over the waiting list was found in the improvement of diarrhea (d = -0.69; 95%CI, -1.25 to -0.13; p = 0.02). A pooled pre-post analysis of the 50 participants completing the six-week tango program revealed a close to 10% improvement of fatigue (p = 0.0003), insomnia (p = 0.008) and further quality of life outcomes. Adjusted multivariate linear regression analyses revealed the greatest improvements for participants who were more active in sports. In particular, survivors who received endocrine therapies, were obese, or had no prior dance experience seemed to especially benefit from the tango program. CONCLUSIONS This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that a six-week Argentine tango program improves fatigue in breast cancer survivors. Further trials are warranted to determine whether such improvements lead to better long-term clinical outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION trial registration number DRKS00021601. Retrospectively registered on 21 August 2020.
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- Friedemann Schad
- Research Institute Havelhöhe, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Oncology and Palliative Care, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Breast Cancer Centre, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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- Breast Cancer Centre, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Gastroenterology, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, 14089 Berlin, Germany
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Liou KT, McConnell KM, Currier MB, Baser RE, MacLeod J, Walker D, Casaw C, Wong G, Piulson L, Popkin K, Lopez AM, Panageas K, Bradt J, Mao JJ. Telehealth-Based Music Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Cancer Survivors: Rationale and Protocol for a Comparative Effectiveness Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e46281. [PMID: 37103999 PMCID: PMC10176150 DOI: 10.2196/46281] [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: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors represent one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. Unfortunately, nearly 1 in 3 survivors experience anxiety symptoms as a long-term consequence of cancer and its treatment. Characterized by restlessness, muscle tension, and worry, anxiety worsens the quality of life; impairs daily functioning; and is associated with poor sleep, depressed mood, and fatigue. Although pharmacological treatment options are available, polypharmacy has become a growing concern for cancer survivors. Music therapy (MT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatments that have demonstrated effectiveness in treating anxiety symptoms in cancer populations and can be adapted for remote delivery to increase access to mental health treatments. However, the comparative effectiveness of these 2 interventions delivered via telehealth is unknown. OBJECTIVE The aims of the Music Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer-related Anxiety (MELODY) study are to determine the comparative effectiveness of telehealth-based MT versus telehealth-based CBT for anxiety and comorbid symptoms in cancer survivors and to identify patient-level factors associated with greater anxiety symptom reduction for MT and CBT. METHODS The MELODY study is a 2-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial that aims to compare the effectiveness of MT versus CBT for anxiety and comorbid symptoms. The trial will enroll 300 English- or Spanish-speaking survivors of any cancer type or stage who have experienced anxiety symptoms for at least 1 month. Participants will receive 7 weekly sessions of MT or CBT delivered remotely via Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc) over 7 weeks. Validated instruments to assess anxiety (primary outcome), comorbid symptoms (fatigue, depression, insomnia, pain, and cognitive dysfunction), and health-related quality of life will be administered at baseline and at weeks 4, 8 (end of treatment), 16, and 26. Semistructured interviews will be conducted at week 8 with a subsample of 60 participants (30 per treatment arm) to understand individual experiences with the treatment sessions and their impact. RESULTS The first study participant was enrolled in February 2022. As of January 2023, 151 participants have been enrolled. The trial is expected to be completed by September 2024. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first and largest randomized clinical trial to compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of remotely delivered MT and CBT for anxiety in cancer survivors. Limitations include the lack of usual care or placebo control groups and the lack of formal diagnostic assessments for psychiatric disorders among trial participants. The study findings will help guide treatment decisions for 2 evidence-based, scalable, and accessible interventions to promote mental well-being during cancer survivorship. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/46281.
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- Kevin T Liou
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Society for Integrative Oncology, Washington, DC, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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Zhong B, Shi C, Xu D. Effect of acupoint stimulation on the anxiety of patients with breast cancer for intraoperative frozen section analysis. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:1683-1689. [PMID: 36970919 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of anxiety in patients with breast cancer is high, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effect of acupoint stimulation on the anxiety of patients with breast cancer during operations and in the waiting period for intraoperative frozen section analysis. METHODS Sixty patients with breast cancer experiencing anxiety who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. The patients in the control group received routine nursing, and the patients in the experimental group were given acupoint stimulation on the basis of routine nursing. The HAMD scores, blood pressure readings, and heart rates were recorded before admission at one hour before the operation and in the waiting period for intraoperative frozen section analysis. RESULTS The HAMD scores, blood pressure readings, and heart rates of the two groups showed an upward trend at all time points, and the differences were statistically significant. Compared with the control group, there were significant differences in indices detected at one hour before the operation and in the waiting period for intraoperative frozen section analysis. CONCLUSION Acupoint stimulation therapy can effectively alleviate anxiety in patients with breast cancer.
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Andersen L, McHugh M, Ulrich CM, Meghani SH, Deng J. A systematic review of coping skill interventions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms among adults with hematologic malignancies. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2022; 61:102224. [PMID: 36375304 PMCID: PMC9714520 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with hematologic malignancies experience anxiety and depressive symptoms from diagnosis through survivorship. The aim of this systematic review is to determine if coping skill interventions can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms for persons with hematologic cancer. METHODS Databases including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, APA PyschInfo, Scopus, and Cochrane were searched in June of 2021 for coping skill interventional studies with adult patients with hematologic cancer and outcomes of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Search terms, definitions, and inclusion/exclusion criteria were guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, and quality appraisal utilized the Johns Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Appraisal tool. The study was registered in PROSPERO under "CRD42021262967." RESULTS Eleven studies met inclusion criteria with ten studies evaluating anxiety symptoms and nine studies evaluating depressive symptoms. Of ten studies with 449 participants evaluating anxiety, five studies showed significant reduction (p < 0.05), three found small to moderate effect size reductions not reaching statistical significance (p > 0.05), and only two showed no reduction in anxiety symptoms. Of nine studies with 429 participants evaluating depressive symptoms, three had significant reductions (p < 0.05), three reported small to moderate effect size reductions not reaching statistical significance (p > 0.05), and three found no effect on depressive symptoms. Coping interventions that were problem-focused as opposed to emotion-focused were most effective for both anxiety and depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION This systematic review finds evidence that problem-focused coping interventions reduce anxiety symptoms among patients with hematologic malignancies, with mixed evidence for reduction of depressive symptoms. Nurses and other clinicians caring for patients with hematologic cancers may employ coping skill interventions as a potential way to mitigate anxiety and depressive symptoms. PROSPERO REGISTRATION ID CRD42021262967.
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- Lucy Andersen
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA; The NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA; The NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA; The NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA; The NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Zuo X, Dong Z, Zhang P, Zhang P, Zhu X, Qiao C, Yang Y, Lou P. Cognitive-behavioral therapy on psychological stress and quality of life in subjects with pulmonary tuberculosis: a community-based cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2160. [DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14631-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background
Anxiety and depression are two common psychological disorders in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. We aimed to explore the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on psychological stress and quality of life in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Methods
From September 2018 to November 2018, 20 communities (461 participants in total) were randomly assigned in an intervention or control group following a two-level cluster random design. The intervention group underwent CBT for 2 months, whereas the control group received routine follow-up. Anxiety, depression, and quality of life were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scales, respectively. Comparisons between the two groups were conducted using independent samples t-tests, and differences between the two groups before and after treatment were analyzed using paired samples t-tests.
Results
There were a total of 454 participants in the final analysis. After 2 months of CBT intervention, the CBT group had a GAD-7 score that was 1.72 lower than the control group (1.47–1.99, p < 0.001), a PHQ-9 score of the CBT group that was 2.05 lower than that of the control group (1.74–2.37, p < 0.001). The CBT group had a total SF-36 score that was 10.7 lower than that of the control group (95% CI: 7.9–13.5, p < 0.001). In patients with different degrees of anxiety and depression, only those in the intervention group who had mild and moderate anxiety and depression symptoms showed a significant reduction in anxiety and depression scores following the intervention.
Conclusions
CBT can relieve anxiety, and depression symptoms and increase the quality of life in subjects with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Trials registration
ChiCTR-TRC-12001958 Date of Registration: 22/02/2012.
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Bahcivan O, Gutierrez-Maldonado J, Estapé T. A single-session Mindfulness-Based Swinging Technique vs. cognitive disputation intervention among women with breast cancer: A pilot randomised controlled study examining the efficacy at 8-week follow-up. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1007065. [PMID: 36337479 PMCID: PMC9632732 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1007065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Objective Previously Mindfulness-Based Swinging Technique (MBST)'s immediate efficacy for overcoming psychological concerns has recently received empirical support, yet its longer-term efficacy needed to be evaluated among women with breast cancer. The objective of this study was to assess and report the efficacy of MBST intervention among breast cancer patients for hopelessness, anxiety, depression, self-efficacy, oxygen (SpO2) intensity, and heart rate-beats per minute (HR-bpm) at an 8-week period. Method The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, The Emotion Thermometer, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease, and Beck's Hopelessness Scale were used for assessing the intervention's outcome; 149 BC patients were randomly assigned into two groups (equal-mean-age, p = 0.262). The participants in the control group (CG, n = 73) received Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-Cognitive-Disputation (CBT-CD) for 20 min, and intervention group (IG, n = 76) received MBST intervention. No additional psychological interventions were given between week-1 and week-8. Result Outcomes of the 8-week post-treatment follow-up exhibited significantly higher improvements in all evaluated-measurements for CG, and some for IG with large effect size in the following: anxiety (CG p < 0.05, r = 0.57; IG p < 0.05, r = 0.44) and depression levels (CG p < 0.05, r = 0.43). It increased self-efficacy for managing disease (CG p < 0.05, r = 0.49; IG p < 0.05, r = 0.41) and hopefulness (CG p < 0.05, r = 0.59; IG p < 0.05, r = 0.46), and saturation levels measured by pulse-meter/oximeter (CG p < 0.05, r = 0.49; IG p < 0.05, r = 0.32). Conclusions Both CBT-CD and MBST have been found to be efficacious interventions to shorten the psychotherapy duration for reducing clinical anxiety and hopelessness as well as increase self-efficacy for BC women. This may have a distinct clinical importance for supporting BC patient's adherence-to-treatment since CBT-CD could be an alternative technique to MBST as a brief intervention. In future studies, the effectiveness of MBST through adapting to virtual reality and other online delivery methods should be examined.
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- Ozan Bahcivan
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Psiko-Onkologlar Dernegi (Turkish Psycho-Oncological Association), Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Getu MA, Chen C, Addissie A, Seife E, Wang P, Kantelhardt EJ. A pilot study of cognitive behavioural therapy integrated with activity pacing for fatigued breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Ethiopia. Front Oncol 2022; 12:847400. [PMID: 36212410 PMCID: PMC9533338 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.847400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Fatigue is a common symptom in breast cancer patients, and it is one of the major factors that influence the quality of life (QoL). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been recommended to manage cancer-related fatigue. In this study, CBT will be integrated with activity pacing (AP), which can help breast cancer patients achieve a balance between activity and rest. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to investigate the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of the CBT-AP intervention. Methods A total of 10 fatigued breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy were included in the study. The acceptability and feasibility of the study were measured by the patient recruitment rate, attrition rate, intervention fidelity, intervention compliance, and therapist’s and participant’s evaluations of the intervention. The outcomes were measured at baseline and at 6 weeks of intervention. Results The pre–post study suggested that CBT-AP was found to be acceptable and feasible for fatigued breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Among 27 eligible participants, 10 (37.03%) participants accepted our invitation to participate in the study. One participant dropped out from the intervention because of serious illness, and the dropout rate was 10%. Both the intervention fidelity and intervention compliance were found to be satisfactory. Fatigue severity [Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)] was reduced in 77.77% of participants from baseline to 6 weeks of intervention. The global health status/QoL scale and physical, emotional, and social functioning scales were improved from baseline to 6 weeks of intervention. All symptom scales, except constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties, were decreased after the intervention. Depression [Public Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9] was reduced in 55.55% of participants. Conclusion This study suggested that CBT-AP is an acceptable, feasible, and potentially efficacious intervention to reduce fatigue and improve the QoL of breast cancer patients. The efficacy of a CBT-AP programme is going to be investigated in subsequent larger randomized clinical trials.
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- Mikiyas Amare Getu
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Global Health Working Group, Martin-Luther-University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Changying Chen, ; Panpan Wang,
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle (Saale), Germany
- School of Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Department of Oncology, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Halle (Saale), Germany
- *Correspondence: Changying Chen, ; Panpan Wang,
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle (Saale), Germany
- Department of Gynecology, Martin-Luther-University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Zhang A, Wang K, Blumenstein K, Brose A, Kemp C, Meister D, Solomon P. For whom and what outcomes does cognitive-behavioral-therapy work among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8625-8636. [PMID: 36040671 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07337-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of CBT for individuals diagnosed with cancer across a broad range of outcome domains, i.e., functional health, psychological health, health behaviors, social relational, and general wellness. METHODS A comprehensive search of 7 databases, 91 published reviews, and 4 professional websites was performed on August 30th, 2021. English-language clinical trials of CBT for cancer patients/survivors were included. Studies were independently screened, and data were extracted by 2 reviewers, and discrepancies were resolved by consensus among the investigative team. A total of 151 clinical trials (154 articles) published between 1986 and 2021 were included in the analysis. RESULTS CBT was overall effective for cancer patients/survivors in the domains of functional health, g = 0.931, p < 0.001, psychological health, g = 0.379, p < 0.001, and general wellness, g = 0.257, p < 0.001, but ineffective in domains of health behaviors, g = 0.792, p > 0.05, and social relational outcomes, g = 0.319, p > 0.05. Additional subgroup and moderator analyses further revealed CBT's differential treatment effect for different within domain outcomes, across different cancer disease stages, and CBT delivery format. CONCLUSIONS Findings of the study showed that CBT is an effective treatment for individuals diagnosed with cancer. However, treatment effects differ by important disease- and intervention-related factors, which should be considered when recommending CBT for cancer patients/survivors.
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- Anao Zhang
- University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 South University Avenue, MI, 48109, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Michigan Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, CO, Denver, USA
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- Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Wheaton College in Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 South University Avenue, MI, 48109, Ann Arbor, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 South University Avenue, MI, 48109, Ann Arbor, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, PA, Philadelphia, USA
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Chemotherapy and Related Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Review of Literature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm-120549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Context: Cancer is a detrimental illness that affects patients’ quality of life and other aspects of a healthy life. Chemotherapy has been shown to have a direct and indirect effect on the sex organs of women. Evidence Acquisition: We searched in databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Google scholar. The keywords for our search were as follows: “Chemotherapy” OR “Cancer treatment” AND “Sexual dysfunction “OR “Sexuality” OR "libido” OR "dyspareunia" OR "orgasmic disorder" OR "sexual disorder". We evaluated the articles based on their abstract and 92 studies were selected and used in the present study. Results: Chemotherapeutic agents damage ovaries and could cause premature ovarian failure. Furthermore, chemotherapy disturbs the femininity aspects of patients and reduces their libido. In this review article, we aimed at a better understanding the effect of chemotherapy on the sexual function of female cancer survivals. Conclusions: In conclusion, chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments affecting sexual health aspects, such as decreased libido, arousal and orgasm, dyspareunia, dysfunction of the sexual response cycle before puberty, and vulvovaginal atrophy. However, many patients are reluctant to discuss their sexual problems.
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Emery J, Butow P, Lai-Kwon J, Nekhlyudov L, Rynderman M, Jefford M. Management of common clinical problems experienced by survivors of cancer. Lancet 2022; 399:1537-1550. [PMID: 35430021 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)00242-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Improvements in early detection and treatment have led to a growing prevalence of survivors of cancer worldwide. Models of care fail to address adequately the breadth of physical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs of those who survive cancer. In this Series paper, we summarise the evidence around the management of common clinical problems experienced by survivors of adult cancers and how to cover these issues in a consultation. Reviewing the patient's history of cancer and treatments highlights potential long-term or late effects to consider, and recommended surveillance for recurrence. Physical consequences of specific treatments to identify include cardiac dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, lymphoedema, peripheral neuropathy, and osteoporosis. Immunotherapies can cause specific immune-related effects most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system, skin, and liver. Pain should be screened for and requires assessment of potential causes and non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to management. Common psychosocial issues, for which there are effective psychological therapies, include fear of recurrence, fatigue, altered sleep and cognition, and effects on sex and intimacy, finances, and employment. Review of lifestyle factors including smoking, obesity, and alcohol is necessary to reduce the risk of recurrence and second cancers. Exercise can improve quality of life and might improve cancer survival; it can also contribute to the management of fatigue, pain, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, and cognitive impairment. Using a supportive care screening tool, such as the Distress Thermometer, can identify specific areas of concern and help prioritise areas to cover in a consultation.
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- Jon Emery
- Centre for Cancer Research and Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- PoCoG and CeMPED, School of Psychology SoURCe, Institute of Surgery, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Ardizzone A, Bavetta D, Garo ML, Santangelo D, Bongiorno A, Bono M. Impact of the Cognitive-Behavioral Approach and Psychoeducational Intervention in Breast Cancer Management: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10040629. [PMID: 35455807 PMCID: PMC9025943 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10040629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent malignancy in women. High cancer-related psychological distress levels have been observed in BC patients, with a potentially relevant impact on disease management, compliance with disease treatments, and everyday life activities and relationships. This work evaluated the effectiveness of three individual cognitive−behavioral therapy psychoeducational sessions versus a self-managed informative guide with individual counseling sessions without specific psychological treatment. (2) Methods: the intervention group received three individual 50-min sessions of psychoeducational training, and the control group received a self-managed informative guide with individual counseling sessions without any kind of psychological treatment. The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), the Distress Thermometer (DT), and the EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) QLQ-C30 were administered at baseline and two months after study inclusion. (3) Results: A total of 60 participants were included in the study (intervention group: 30, control group: 30). Significant improvements were observed in both groups after two months (p < 0.05), but no statistically significant differences emerged between groups. (4) Conclusions: Psychoeducational interventions and CBT help BC patients manage disease-related fear and distress, allowing them to achieve a good quality of life.
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- Antonella Ardizzone
- U.O. Oncologia Medica, Hospital Giovanni Paolo II, 92019 Sciacca, Italy;
- Samo Onlus, 92100 Agrigento, Italy
- Istituto Tolman Srl, 90121 Palermo, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-329-7211651
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- U.O. Ginecologia e Ostetricia Department, Hospital Giovanni Paolo II, 92019 Sciacca, Italy;
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- C.S.M.—Hospital Giovanni Paolo II, 92019 Sciacca, Italy;
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Silva D, Quintas C, Gonçalves J, Fresco P. Contribution of adrenergic mechanisms for the stress-induced breast cancer carcinogenesis. J Cell Physiol 2022; 237:2107-2127. [PMID: 35243626 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common and deadliest type of cancer in women. Stress exposure has been associated with carcinogenesis and the stress released neurotransmitters, noradrenaline and adrenaline, and their cognate receptors, can participate in the carcinogenesis process, either by regulating tumor microenvironment or by promoting systemic changes. This work intends to provide an overview of the research done in this area and try to unravel the role of adrenergic ligands in the context of breast carcinogenesis. In the initiation phase, adrenergic signaling may favor neoplastic transformation of breast epithelial cells whereas, during cancer progression, may favor the metastatic potential of breast cancer cells. Additionally, adrenergic signaling can alter the function and activity of other cells present in the tumor microenvironment towards a protumor phenotype, namely macrophages, fibroblasts, and by altering adipocyte's function. Adrenergic signaling also promotes angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis and, systemically, may induce the formation of preneoplastic niches, cancer-associated cachexia and alterations in the immune system which contribute for the loss of quality of life of breast cancer patients and their capacity to fight cancer. Most studies points to a major contribution of β2 -adrenoceptor activated pathways on these effects. The current knowledge of the mechanistic pathways activated by β2 -adrenoceptors in physiology and pathophysiology, the availability of selective drugs approved for clinical use and a deeper knowledge of the basic cellular and molecular pathways by which adrenergic stimulation may influence cancer initiation and progression, opens the possibility to use new therapeutic alternatives to improve efficacy of breast cancer treatments.
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- Dany Silva
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Davies F, Harris M, Shepherd HL, Butow P, Beatty L, Kemp E, Shaw J. Promise unfulfilled: Implementing web‐based psychological therapy in routine cancer care, a qualitative study of oncology health professionals’ attitudes. Psychooncology 2022; 31:1127-1135. [PMID: 35129251 PMCID: PMC9546389 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Web‐based mental health interventions (e‐MhIs) show promise for increasing accessibility and acceptability of therapy for cancer patients. Aim This study aimed to elicit health professionals' (HPs) views on optimal models for including e‐MhIs within standard cancer care. Materials & Method Cancer HPs who worked in a service where an e‐MhI was available to patients, and multi‐disciplinary HPs interested in supportive care, were invited to participate via email. In semi‐structured phone interviews, participants' views on e‐MhIs were elicited. They were then presented with five model vignettes varying in local and centralised staff input, and asked to indicate their preference and views on each. A thematic analysis was applied to the data. Results Twelve nurses, nine psychologists, seven social workers, and three oncologists participated. Four key themes were identified: looking after patients, relationships and multidisciplinary care, trust, and feasibility, all contributing to a meta‐theme of tension. Participants were motivated to ensure optimal patient outcomes and thus needed to trust the intervention content and process. They believed personal relationships increased patient engagement while affording greater work satisfaction for HPs. Most participants preferred a fully integrated model of care involving local HP assessment and design of a tailored therapy incorporating some e‐MhI components where appropriate, but recognised this gold standard was likely not feasible given current resources. Discussion and Conclusion Co‐design with local staff of optimal models of care for the content and process of implementing e‐MhIs is required, with due consideration of the patient group, staffing levels, local workflows and HP preferences, to ensure sustainability and optimal patient outcomes. Clinical Trial Registration The ADAPT Cluster RCT is registered with the ANZCTR Registration number: ACTRN12617000411347.
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- Fiona Davies
- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
- The University of Sydney Sydney Nursing School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Australia
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- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psycho‐Oncology Co‐operative Research Group (PoCoG) School of Psychology University of Sydney NSW Australia
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Zhang A, Weaver A, Walling E, Zebrack B, Levin NJ, Stuchell B, Himle J. Evaluating an engaging and coach-assisted online cognitive behavioral therapy for depression among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A pilot feasibility trial. J Psychosoc Oncol 2022; 41:20-42. [PMID: 35040368 PMCID: PMC10599691 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.2011530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Technology-assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (tCBT) has significant potentials to provide engaging and accessible depression treatment for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) coping with cancer. This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an engaging and tailorable tCBT - Mind Your Total Health (MYTH) - for AYA cancer survivors' depression. METHODS Seventeen AYAs diagnosed with cancer were randomly assigned to either the intervention (MYTH) or control group. The intervention group (n = 10) received eight weekly 30-35 minutes coach-assisted tCBT (MYTH), while the control group (n = 7) received active control, BeatingtheBlues (BtB). RESULTS Eight out of ten participants in the MYTH group completed at least six out of eight sessions, suggesting strong feasibility (80% completion rate) among AYAs with cancer. Efficacy outcomes indicated that participants in the MYTH group reported significant pre- and post-treatment reduction in depression, t(9) = 5.25, p < 0.001, and anxiety, t(9)=5.07, p < 0.001. Notably, participants in the MYTH group reported significantly lower post-treatment depression than participants in the BtB group, t(15) = 2.40, p < 0.05. The between-group difference reflected a significant between-group treatment effect size, d = 1.12, p < 0.05. DISCUSSION This engaging, tailorable, and coach-assisted tCBT intervention is promising in alleviating depression and anxiety among AYA cancer survivors. Future research needs to include larger sample size and a more diverse patient population.
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- Anao Zhang
- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Social Work & Department of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Oei SL, Rieser T, Becker S, Groß J, Matthes H, Schad F, Thronicke A. TANGO: effect of tango Argentino on cancer-associated fatigue in breast cancer patients-study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:866. [PMID: 34857031 PMCID: PMC8637025 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05869-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The majority of breast cancer patients suffer from persistent impairments after completion of their primary oncological therapy. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in particular is a multidimensional syndrome having a profound negative impact on the quality of life. To counter CRF symptoms, physical activities are suggested as first-line interventions, mind-body therapies have been shown to be effective, and music therapy can also reduce anxiety and stress in breast cancer patients. Tango therapy that combines various elements can have an impact on physical, psychological, and cognitive abilities and could therefore have a beneficial effect on breast cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a 6-week tango module is suited as a therapeutic approach for people after primary breast cancer therapy to favorably influence their quality of life, especially CRF levels. METHODS Sixty patients with a diagnosis for stage I-III breast cancer 12-48 months before enrollment and with CRF (age > 18) will be recruited and randomized 1:1 to a tango or a waiting-list group. Movement concepts using elements of Argentine tango (self-awareness, musical and spatial perception, self-perception, playfulness, shared experience) will be examined with the participants during six consecutive weekly 1-h tango sessions. The primary outcome will be the improvement of CRF (German version of the Cancer Fatigue Scale), and the secondary outcomes will be the improvement in sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and quality of life (EORTC-QLQ-C30). Patient-reported outcomes will be measured at baseline and 6 weeks later; follow-up will be performed 6, 12, and 24 months after baseline. An evaluation will be performed by means of descriptive data analyses. DISCUSSION Argentine tango, as a music-based movement therapy, can influence different skills and may improve several outcomes. The therapeutic use of Argentine tango in the care of breast cancer patients has not yet been reported. It is anticipated that participants receiving the tango module will have improved CRF, sleep, and quality of life scores compared to a waitlist control. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Registry (DRKS) DRKS00021601 . Retrospectively registered on 21 August 2020.
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- Shiao Li Oei
- Research Institute Havelhöhe at the Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Breast Cancer Centre, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
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- Breast Cancer Centre, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe at the Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Medical Clinic for Gastroenterology, Infectiology and Rheumatology CBF Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe at the Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Gastroenterology, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany
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- Research Institute Havelhöhe at the Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany.
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.
- Interdisciplinary Oncology and Palliative Care, Hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin, Germany.
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Onyedibe MC, Ifeagwazi CM, Charles S U. The efficacy of group cognitive behavioural therapy in improving adaptive cognitive emotion regulation in Nigerian breast cancer patients. COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/capr.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine University of Lagos Lagos Nigeria
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Yuan XH, Peng J, Hu SW, Yang Y, Bai YJ. Cognitive behavioral therapy on personality characteristics of cancer patients. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:9386-9394. [PMID: 34877274 PMCID: PMC8610857 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The main treatment methods for cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy and so on. Patients often feel anger, anxiety, depression, and other negative psychological reactions in the process of treatment.
AIM To explore the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on the personality characteristics of cancer patients.
METHODS According to the matching design requirements, 150 cancer patients were divided into 3 groups based on sex, age, condition, and cultural background. Patients in the control group received conventional treatment. Patients in experimental group 1 received an intervention based on conventional treatment combined with cognitive behavioral therapy. Patients in experimental group 2 received family members' participation in addition to the treatment given in experimental group 1. An Eysenck personality questionnaire was used to investigate all the patients before and after the intervention, and the scores for psychosis, introversion, neuroticism, and concealment degree were analyzed.
RESULTS Compared with the control group, for experimental group 1 and experimental group 2 before and after the intervention, the four dimensions of mental quality, neuroticism, introversion and concealment degree all decreased, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). After the intervention, there were no obvious or statistically significant differences (P > 0.05) among the control group, experimental group 1, and experimental group 2 for two personality traits, psychoticism and neuroticism, both inside and outside degree and all four dimensions.
CONCLUSION Simple cognitive behavioral therapy could not change the personality characteristics of cancer patients quickly, but the patients’ personality characteristics were significantly improved after treatment.
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- Xiao-Hui Yuan
- Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Teaching and Research Office of Medical Psychology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
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- Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
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The effect of a group cognitive behavioral therapy on the quality of life and emotional disturbance of women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:305-312. [PMID: 34278530 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06421-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE While the rate of survival has increased in the past decade, the diagnosis of breast cancer is an extremely stressful experience for patients and it is associated with the manifestation of several psychological problems. To examine the effect of a group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the quality of life and emotional disturbance of women with breast cancer. METHODS The study was a randomized controlled clinical trial. Samples were 48 women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had undergone mastectomy and chemotherapy. Study variables were measured before and after the intervention and 1 month after the end of the intervention as a follow-up. Controls received nothing and were just followed-up. Repeated measure ANOVAs were used to compare the effectiveness of the intervention on the study variables. RESULTS The results of 32 women were analyzed. The increase in quality of life scores was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). There were also significantly lower changes in the depression, anxiety, and stress scores of the intervention group (P < 0.05). However, the changes in the score of death anxiety were not significantly lower in the intervention group in comparison to controls (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Group cognitive behavioral therapy was effective in the improvement of quality of life and decreases some aspects of emotional disturbance. Findings of this study suggest that women with breast cancer can benefit from group CBT. Yet, some aspects of the mental health of these women may need more attention and individualized methods. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: IRCT20100911004728N4.
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Maass SWMC, Brandenbarg D, Boerman LM, Verhaak PFM, de Bock GH, Berendsen AJ. Fatigue among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13061301. [PMID: 33803966 PMCID: PMC8001130 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13061301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The number of long-term breast cancer survivors is increasing. Earlier research showed that many breast cancer survivors suffer from fatigue during and shortly after treatment. Fatigue is distressing and can severely impact quality of life. In this research, we assessed whether the prevalence of fatigue is also elevated long after breast cancer treatment. We showed that even ten years after diagnosis, one in four breast cancer survivors experience fatigue. This is more than women of the same age without a history of cancer. In addition, we found that fatigue among long-term breast cancer survivors was associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Abstract Background: Fatigue is the most common and persistent symptom among women in the first five years after a breast cancer diagnosis. However, long-term prevalence of fatigue, among breast cancer survivors, needs further investigation. Aim: To compare fatigue experienced by long-term breast cancer survivors with that in a reference population and to evaluate the determinants of that fatigue. Design and Setting: A cross-sectional cohort study of 350 breast cancer survivors ≥5 years after diagnosis and a reference population of 350 women matched by age and general practitioner. Method: Fatigue was measured using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and a sum score of >60 (multidimensional fatigue) was the primary outcome. Logistic regression was applied to compare the prevalence of multidimensional fatigue between the survivor and reference populations, adjusted for body mass index (BMI) and for cardiovascular and psychological variables. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were estimated. Logistic regression was applied to evaluate the determinants of multidimensional fatigue among the survivors. Results: Breast cancer survivors (median 10 years after diagnosis), more often experienced multidimensional fatigue than the reference population (26.6% versus 15.4%; OR, 2.0 [95%CI, 1.4–2.9]), even after adjusting for confounders. The odds of multidimensional fatigue were also higher among survivors with symptoms of depression (32.2% versus 2.7%; OR, 17.0 [95%CI, 7.1–40.5]) or anxiety (41.9% versus 10.1%; OR, 6.4 [95%CI, 3.6–11.4]). Conclusion: One in four breast cancer survivors experience multidimensional fatigue and fatigue occurs more frequently than in women of the same age and general practitioner. This fatigue appears to be associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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- Saskia W. M. C. Maass
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands; (D.B.); (L.M.B.); (A.J.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-50-3616151; Fax: +31-50-3610739
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands; (D.B.); (L.M.B.); (A.J.B.)
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands; (D.B.); (L.M.B.); (A.J.B.)
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands; (D.B.); (L.M.B.); (A.J.B.)
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Tang H, Xiong H, Deng L, Maercker A, Zhang J, Meng H. Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of adjustment disorder new module-20 in breast cancer patients. BMC Psychol 2020; 8:128. [PMID: 33298167 PMCID: PMC7724707 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00494-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background After the new definition of adjustment disorder (AjD) by the International Classification of Diseases-11(ICD-11), AjD has attracted more and more attention. Adjustment disorder new module-20 (ADNM-20), which is used to diagnose AjD, has been verified in some countries, but it has not been verified in China. As a result, the purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Adjustment disorder new module-20 (ADNM-20) in female breast cancer patients.
Methods The ADNM-20 translated into Chinese employed the translation and back translation technique. Three hundred fifty four newly diagnosed (< 1 year) female breast cancer patients were recruited from Tongji Hospital and Hubei Cancer Hospital in Hubei, China. The patients completed the self-report questionnaire including demographic characteristics and the scale ADNM-20. Data on psychometric properties were evaluated in terms of internal consistency, item-total correlations, test-retest reliability, and factorial validity. Results ADNM-20 core symptoms included 8 items and two factors, which were extracted by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). It could explain 61.74% of the total variance. ADNM-20 accessory symptoms including 12 items and four factors, which were extracted by using EFA. It could explain 68.34% of the total variance. Cronbach’s α coefficient for ADNM-20 was 0.93, split-half reliability was 0.87, and the test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.74. The correlation coefficient between each subscale was ranged from 0.53 to 0.71 (P < 0.01), while the correlation coefficient between the subscales and total scale was ranged from 0.79 to 0.89 (P < 0.01). Conclusions The study verified the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of ADNM-20. It is applicable to measure the prevalence of adjustment disorder in the breast cancer population.
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- Haiyan Tang
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Qiaoko District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Comprehensive Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Qiaoko District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Qiaoko District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Cuervo NM, Silva PZ, Medina DAR, Flores JRL, Ramírez AML, Domínguez Trejo B. Terapia cognitivo-conductual grupal sobre la sintomatología depresiva-ansiosa y temperatura nasal en mujeres con cáncer de mama: Estudio piloto. PSICOONCOLOGIA 2020. [DOI: 10.5209/psic.70290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de una intervención cognitivo-conductual grupal sobre la sintomatología ansiosa-depresiva y el funcionamiento autonómico afectivo en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Método. Estudio pre-experimental con una muestra de 17 mujeres mexicanas con un nivel de depresión de moderada-severa y diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Los instrumentos de evaluación fueron el Inventario de Depresión de Beck y la Escala de ansiedad de Hamilton; además de una evaluación del funcionamiento autonómico mediante el registro intra-sesión de la temperatura periférica nasal. Resultados. Se observó una reducción de los síntomas de depresión (Z=-3.182, p=0.001), ansiedad (Z=-2.697, p=0.007) y un incremento de la temperatura al finalizar el tratamiento (Z=-2.669, p=008) que se mantuvo por seis meses (Z=-3.266, p=0.001). Conclusión. La terapia cognitivo conductual grupal fue eficaz para la reducción de la sintomatología ansiosa-depresiva y la regulación autonómica en el grupo de mujeres con cáncer de mama.
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Receipt of psychological counseling and integrative medicine services among breast cancer survivors with anxiety. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 184:301-310. [PMID: 32772224 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05859-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To define the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and examine rates and predictors of psychotherapy and integrative medicine service use in breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors (AIs). METHODS Observational study of patients with histologically confirmed stage 0-III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer taking a third-generation AI at the time of enrollment. Patients completed self-report measures of anxiety and utilization of psychotherapy and integrative medicine services at a single time-point. We used multivariate logistic regression analyses to identify factors associated with anxiety and receipt of anxiety treatment services. RESULTS Among the 1085 participants, the majority were younger than 65 years of age (n = 673, 62.0%) and white (n = 899, 82.9%). Approximately one-third (30.8%) reported elevated anxiety (≥ 8 on the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Of patients with elevated anxiety, only 24.6% reported receiving psychological counseling, 25.3% used integrative medicine services, and 39.8% received either type of treatment since their diagnosis. Patients with an education level of high school or less were less likely to receive psychological counseling (AOR, 0.43, 95% CI 0.19-0.95) and integrative medicine services (OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.12-0.72) than patients with higher levels of education. CONCLUSIONS Anxiety is common in breast cancer patients treated with AIs yet the majority of anxious patients do not receive evidence-based treatment, even when these treatments are available. Better systematic anxiety screening and treatment initiation are needed to reduce disparities in care by education level.
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Niazi S, Vargas E, Spaulding A, Gustetic E, Ford N, Paly D, Tatum K, Clark MM, Rummans T. Barriers to accepting mental health care in cancer patients with depression. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2020; 59:351-364. [PMID: 32536332 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2020.1769248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aimed to determine barriers to accepting mental health care among depressed cancer patients. Cancer patients who screened positive for depression were referred for mental health treatment and sent a validated questionnaire designed to assess barriers to receiving mental health care. Responses were compared between patients who accepted their referral and those who did not. Among 75 patients who agreed to participate, 51 (68%) completed the questionnaire. Reported barriers to accessing mental healthcare were not significantly different between the two groups but patients residing within 50 miles of the clinic had increased odds of attending their appointment.
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- Shehzad Niazi
- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Robert D. And Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Robert D. And Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Robert D. And Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Section of Social Work, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Section of Social Work, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Adjustment Disorder in Female Breast Cancer Patients: Prevalence and Its Accessory Symptoms. Curr Med Sci 2020; 40:510-517. [PMID: 32474858 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-020-2205-1] [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] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Women diagnosed with breast cancer may have serious psychological problems and will suffer from adjustment disorder (AjD). We investigated the prevalence of AjD in female breast cancer patients who were diagnosed within 1 year and examined the severe life events they experienced, and the most common symptoms of AjD. 342 newly diagnosed (<1 year) female breast cancer patients were recruited from Tongji Hospital and Hubei Cancer Hospital in Hubei, China, from July 2018 to May 2019. The patients completed the self-report questionnaire including demographic characteristics and the scale ADNM-20 for the diagnosis of AjD. SPSS20.0 was used for data analysis. As a result, the prevalence of AjD in breast cancer patients was 38.6%. Patients from rural areas and lacking of exercise were more likely to suffer from AjD (P<0.05). The prevalence of AjD in patients who did not regard breast cancer as the most severe life event was higher than that in patients who took breast cancer as the most severe life event (44.4% vs. 33.9%, P<0.05; OR=1.728, 95% CI=1.072-2.787). The symptom that scored highest was preoccupation (3.15). We found that the prevalence of AjD in women with breast cancer in this study is very high and warrants more attention. Patients from rural areas, lacking of exercise and subject to multiple stressors are more likely to suffer from AjD. The commonest and severe symptom is preoccupation.
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Zhou K, Li J, Li X. Effects of cyclic adjustment training delivered via a mobile device on psychological resilience, depression, and anxiety in Chinese post-surgical breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 178:95-103. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05368-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Odynets T, Briskin Y, Todorova V. Effects of Different Exercise Interventions on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Integr Cancer Ther 2019; 18:1534735419880598. [PMID: 31625419 PMCID: PMC6801883 DOI: 10.1177/1534735419880598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of different exercise interventions on quality of life parameters in breast cancer patients during 1 year of outpatient rehabilitation. Material and Methods: A total of 115 breast cancer patients met the eligibility criteria and completed the study. Participants were randomly allocated for the water exercise interventions (group A, n = 45), for the Pilates exercise interventions (group B, n = 40), and yoga exercise interventions (group C, n = 30). The 3 groups attended relevant programs for 1 year and received 144 rehabilitation sessions. Quality of life parameters were assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy questionnaire with a specific module for breast cancer patients (FACT-B). Quality of life data were recorded at baseline and after 6 and 12 months of exercise interventions. Results: A significant increase in quality of life indicators was observed in participants of all groups. Based on the results of the 12-month monitoring, patients of group A scored significantly more points for emotional well-being compared with group B and group C by 1.40 points (P < .05) and 1.69 points (P < .01), respectively, as well as by breast cancer subscale by 2.15 points (P < .05) compared with group B. Patients in group C scored significantly better compared with group A in social/family well-being by 2.80 points (P < .01). Conclusions: It was found that using water exercise intervention is more effective for improving emotional well-being and decreasing negative symptoms associated with breast cancer treatment compared with Pilates and yoga interventions, while yoga was more effective in improving social/family well-being. Further research on water interventions for different populations is warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tetiana Odynets
- Lviv State University of Physical
Culture, Lviv, Ukraine
- Khortytsia National Academy, Khortytsia,
Ukraine
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- Lviv State University of Physical
Culture, Lviv, Ukraine
| | - Valentina Todorova
- South Ukrainian National Pedagogical
University named after K.D. Ushynsky, Odessa, Ukraine
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