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Buiting HM, Sonke GS. Setting the Stage for Cancer: Stay Soft and Optimistic. THE YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2024; 97:247-252. [PMID: 38947106 PMCID: PMC11202115 DOI: 10.59249/fqvx3500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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In the Netherlands, one out of two people will be confronted with the diagnosis of cancer sometime in their life. Against this increased number of patients, a large proportion luckily can be cured. Today, a rather high proportion of people receive treatment to control cancer growth or stabilize the disease, sometimes, for the rest of their lives. If such long-standing treatment is administered for more than 10-20 years, the stage of cancer is presently often not referred to as "palliative" anymore, but much more often as "chronic." It could be argued that regardless of the cancer disease stage you are in and whether you are or can be cured, your cancer diagnosis nevertheless has become part of your life, including the experience of chronicity. Discussions surrounding the chronicity of cancer in the context of cancer are still ongoing. This is especially the case because "experiencing chronicity" is dependent on the type of cancer and is less applicable in cancers where the prognosis is often less than one year, such as is more frequently the case with lung or pancreatic cancer. In all situations, experiencing chronicity nevertheless brings along uncertainty, either with or without chronic stress. Combatting stress by choosing the right wording, maintaining an optimistic stance along with physical activity and/or psychosocial education seems important to optimize well-being and to stabilize tumor growth or remove the tumor. In conclusion, chronicity in the context of treating and caring for cancer seems a somewhat gray area. However, regardless in how we, as medical professionals, speak about cancer with long-standing disease trajectories (that sometimes even can be cured), it first of all seems important to approach, take care, and treat patients well. This can facilitate discussions with patients about their disease and disease experiences. Moreover, it can stimulate patients themselves to take responsibility for their own health, which can be of added value to the entire disease trajectory.
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- Hilde M. Buiting
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Netherlands Cancer Institute,
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the
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- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Netherlands Cancer Institute,
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the
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Tragantzopoulou P, Giannouli V. Echoes of Support: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Caregiver Narratives in Lung Cancer Care. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:828. [PMID: 38667590 PMCID: PMC11049801 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12080828] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Lung cancer stands as one of the prevalent cancers, impacting both men and women globally. Family caregivers, deeply involved in the care of individuals affected by this disease, often endure heightened distress and struggle to navigate the manifold challenges associated with caregiving. Understanding the intricate experiences and challenges of caregivers in the realm of lung cancer care is critical, given its profound impact on their well-being and the quality of patient care. This study aimed to comprehensively examine and synthesize qualitative data concerning caregiver experiences within the context of lung cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to caregivers and lung cancer. Seventeen studies were included, and findings were reviewed and synthesized. The main challenges identified were: 'Information accessibility', 'Dual roles and family dynamics', 'Coping with emotional challenges and uncertainty', and 'Need for support networks'. These findings underscore the profound challenges faced by caregivers, shedding light on the substantial impact of cancer on their well-being and functionality. Moreover, the study accentuates the pressing need for tailored support systems that can address the emotional toll and information needs of caregivers. This emphasis on supportive interventions is vital to enhance the quality of care and overall well-being for both patients and caregivers within the lung cancer care continuum.
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- School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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McDonnell KK, Owens OL, Umari F. Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Partners: A Systematic Review. Int J Behav Med 2023; 30:616-627. [PMID: 36224314 PMCID: PMC10522728 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-022-10132-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Survivors of lung cancer and their partners often have complex unresolved physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs that can negatively affect the survivors' and partners' well-being. This systematic review aimed to (1) examine the content and delivery of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and (2) summarize and synthesize the current evidence for effectiveness of MBIs targeting survivors of lung cancer and/or one selected partner (dyads). METHOD Six databases were searched for interventional studies published in English between 1980 and June 2020 using three terms (lung neoplasms, mindfulness, caregivers). For outcome measures, the interventions focused on behavioral change (meditation, yoga, stretching, breathing), symptom management (dyspnea, fatigue, sleep disruption, anxiety, depression, stress reduction), and knowledge. Two reviewers independently assessed article eligibility. One reviewer performed and another independently verified data extraction. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials was used to critically appraise RCTs. RESULTS Searching yielded 307 records, of which 64 were assessed for eligibility. Six studies investigated the impact of an MBI on survivors and partners. Four studies were single-arm feasibility studies; two were RCTs. Two feasibility studies and one RCT recruited romantic couples whereas the others recruited asymmetrical dyads. The single-arm studies reported strong feasibility and acceptability. RCTs reported significant outcomes for reduced cancer-related distress and depression, and improved QOL, self-compassion, mindfulness skills, and rumination. CONCLUSION Dyadic intervention research is a growing field. Few interventions target individuals with lung cancer and their partners. No interventions target partners alone. Future research should evaluate rigorous methodologies that enhance the understanding of independent and interdependent health-related effects within dyads and across relationships and settings.
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- Karen Kane McDonnell
- Cancer Survivorship Research Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, 1601 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208-4001 USA
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- Healthy Aging Research and Technology (HART) Lab, College of Social Work; Core Faculty, Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC USA
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- College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC USA
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Shi XP, Dychangco MEA, Yang XM, Olivar JJR. Development and Validation of the Missed Nursing Care Tool for Pre-Operative Patients with Lung Cancer in China. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1451-1465. [PMID: 37350778 PMCID: PMC10284153 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s413585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Introduction Current research suggests that missed nursing care is widespread in preoperative lung cancer patients in China, and preoperative airway management nursing care for lung cancer patients is not standardized. Missed nursing care for preoperative lung cancer patients, on the other hand, is rarely investigated, particularly from the patient's perspective. This study aimed to develop and validate the MISSCARE Survey for pre-operative patients with lung cancer in China. Methods This study generated the preliminary draft of the MISSCARE Survey - Lung Cancer Patient (MS-LCP) and tested its reliability and stability through three rounds of lung cancer resection (494, 50, and 309 cases, respectively). 20 patients and 6 experts determined the face and content validity. EFA and CFA assessed construct and convergent validity. Internal consistency, including Cronbach's alpha, Spearman-Brown reliability, and re-test reliability, was also examined. Results The scale contained 15 items, including specific care, communicative care, timely care, and basic care. KMO was 0.932 (> 0.6), and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity showed P = 0.000 (<0.05). The attribution factor's item loads ranged from 0.765 to 0.853, accounting for 82.20% of the variation. The scale's Cronbach's alpha, Spearman-Brown, and retest reliability were 0.945, 0.879, and 0.824. CFA showed goodness of fit (RMSEA = 0.021, χ2/df = 1.138, GFI = 0.900, AGFI = 0.945, CFI = 0.996, NFI = 0.967, IFI = 0.996). For each dimension, AVE ranged from 0.555 to 0.717 (>0.50) and CR from 0.861 to 0.904 (>0.70). Conclusion The MS-LCP was reliable and valid in this study, making it appropriate for the Chinese lung cancer patient population. This tool is more objective in its presentation of missed nursing care, assisting nursing staff in optimizing nursing procedures before surgery, increasing the implementation of higher-quality tumor care, and promoting the recovery of lung cancer surgery patients.
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- Xin-ping Shi
- The Nursing Department, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Paulinian Leadership Academy, University Research Council, St Paul University Manila, Manila, Philippine
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- Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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McDonnell KK, Andrews JO, Yang CH, Newsome BR, Weinkle E, Davis JE, Dunsiger S. Study Protocol for the Breathe Easier Trial: A Pilot RCT of a Dyad-Based, Multiple-Behavior Intervention for Improving Physical and Emotional Health in Survivors Facing Lung Cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231212876. [PMID: 38009546 PMCID: PMC10683396 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231212876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research targeting survivors of lung cancer has yet to adequately address the management of physical deconditioning and unresolved symptoms (dyspnea, fatigue). The objective of the Breathe Easier trial is to test the feasibility and preliminary effects of a theory-based, multiple-behavior intervention (physical activity, smoking reduction for current smokers, stress management) targeting survivors of localized non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC, stages I-III) and their supportive partners. METHODS This pilot RCT will enroll 30 dyads (60 participants). Each dyad will consist of one survivor and one partner (defined as a family member or friend) Dyads will be randomized to the Intervention Group (IG) or the Attention Control Group (AC). IG members will receive the 12-week, home-based intervention based on the individual and family self-management theory, which targets improvements in self-efficacy, social support, and self-regulation. Improvement in lifestyle behaviors is a proximal outcome. Improvements in physical and emotional health are distal outcomes. Breathe Easier (IG) includes educational content written in plain language as well as breathing exercises and meditations; SMART goal setting; daily text messaging; and weekly telephone calls with trained staff. The AC program includes relevant National Institutes of Health publications plus weekly telephone chats. Members who currently smoke will also receive an evidence-based smoking cessation resource. DISCUSSION Breathe Easier focuses on changes in multiple behaviors in dyads coping with a diagnosis of NSCLC (stages I-III) with the overall purpose of improving physical and emotional health. Findings will provide additional evidence of the feasibility and preliminary effects of this intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05956782; This trial was registered retrospectively.
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- University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Prisma Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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Desai K, Applebaum AJ, Latte-Naor S, Pendleton EM, Cheyney S, Li QS, Bao T, Chimonas S, Mao JJ. Interest in and Barriers to Practicing Yoga among Family Caregivers of People with Cancer. Int J Yoga 2023; 16:5-11. [PMID: 37583540 PMCID: PMC10424271 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_203_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Background Family caregivers of people with cancer report high levels of psychological distress. Yoga, with well-documented mental health benefits, could be a useful intervention to address distress in this population. However, little is known about yoga practices among cancer caregivers. The present study evaluates their interest in and barriers to yoga practice. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey study of family caregivers of cancer patients at five suburban satellite locations of an academic cancer center. Survey items and statistical analyses focused on yoga usage as well as interest in and barriers to yoga practice. Results Among 539 participants, most were females (64.8%), white (84.2%), and caring for a spouse or partner (54.7%). Interest in practicing yoga among study participants was 42.3%. Increased interest was independently associated with being females (odds ratio [OR] = 3.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.98-5.51, P < 0.001) and employed (part-time: OR = 2.58, 95% CI = 1.1-6.18, P = 0.03; full-time: OR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.1-2.01, P = 0.02). Few participants (6.3%) were currently practicing yoga, although 31% had done so in the past. Sixty-one percent of those who had practiced before their loved one's diagnosis stopped practicing yoga afterward. Commonly cited barriers to yoga practice included time constraints (37.3%) and psychological obstacles (33.6%). About a quarter of those who had never practiced yoga lacked awareness of yoga's benefits (26.6%). Conclusion Despite the low use of yoga, interest in practicing was moderately high, especially among women and employed caregivers. As caregivers face numerous barriers to yoga practice, strategies are needed to overcome these barriers and help them access yoga's health benefits.
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- Krupali Desai
- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA
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Lee HJ, Park SK. Factors Related to the Caregiving Burden on Families of Korean Patients With Lung Cancer. Clin Nurs Res 2022; 31:1124-1135. [PMID: 35575283 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221098150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purposes of this study were to describe caregiver burden on families of patients with lung cancer and to examine its associated factors, including patient symptoms and symptom clusters. In this cross-sectional study, 120 patient-caregiver dyads were recruited from an outpatient clinic in a tertiary care hospital. Patient symptoms and caregiver burden were measured with structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Three patient symptom clusters were identified. Hierarchical regression showed that a patient's smoking history; caregiver age, education, health status, depression, social support, monthly family income, relationship with patient, and time spent on nursing each day; and presence of another caregiver explained 41.4% of the total variance in caregiver burden. When patient symptom clusters were added to regression model, change in total variance in caregiver burden was significant. To reduce their burden, caregivers should be taught how cancer progresses and its major symptoms after chemotherapy.
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Majem M, Álvarez R, Ortega AL, Ruiz de Alda L, Gordo R, García JF, Ivanova-Markova Y, González-Domínguez A, San Cristóbal RS, Rojo F. Cost-benefit analysis of ALK diagnosis vs. non-diagnosis in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer in Spain. GLOBAL & REGIONAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2022; 9:82-90. [PMID: 36628311 PMCID: PMC9793412 DOI: 10.33393/grhta.2022.2449] [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: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction In recent years, target therapies to specific molecular alterations in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have been identified and have shown superior efficacy compared to non-targeted treatments. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is one of the therapeutic targets; nevertheless, ALK diagnosis is not performed in all NSCLC patients in Spain. The objective of this study is to estimate in monetary terms the benefit for the Spanish society of ALK diagnosis in advanced NSCLC patients. Methods A cost-benefit analysis of ALK diagnosis vs. non-diagnosis in advanced NSCLC patients was carried out from the Spanish social perspective, with a time horizon of 5 years. Costs, benefits and the cost-benefit ratio were measured. The analysis has considered the overall survival in advanced NSCLC patients treated with the ALK-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) alectinib. The natural history of NSCLC was simulated using a Markov model. A 3% discount rate was applied to both costs and benefits. The result was tested using a deterministic sensitivity analysis. Results The cost of ALK diagnosis vs. non-diagnosis in the base case would be €10.19 million, generating benefits of €11.71 million. The cost-benefit ratio would be €1.15. In the sensitivity analysis, the cost-benefit ratio could range from €0.89 to €2.10. Conclusions The results justify the universal application of ALK diagnosis in advanced NSCLC, which generates a benefit for Spanish society that outweighs its costs and allows optimal treatment with targeted therapies for these patients.
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- Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid - Spain
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Hsieh CC, Lin ZZ, Ho CC, Yu CJ, Chen HJ, Chen YW, Hsiao FH. The Short- and Long-term Causal Relationships Between Self-compassion, Trait Mindfulness, Caregiver Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Family Caregivers of Patients with Lung Cancer. Mindfulness (N Y) 2021; 12:1812-1821. [PMID: 33968270 PMCID: PMC8096886 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-021-01642-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objectives Using a prospective longitudinal design, this paper examines a serial mediation model of the associations between self-compassion, trait mindfulness, caregiver stress, and depressive symptoms among the family caregivers of patients with lung cancer. Methods A four-wave design was used, with initial assessment (T1) and three follow-ups, at the 2nd month (T2), the 5th month (T3), and the 8th month (T4). A total of 123 family caregivers completed the baseline measurements, including caregiver stress, self-compassion, trait mindfulness, and depressive symptoms. Data were analyzed by serial mediation models to determine the causal ordering of these variables. Results Nearly one-quarter of the family caregivers suffered from clinically significant depressive symptoms and the severity of their depression remained unchanged throughout the 8-month follow-up period. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal path analyses revealed that the relationship between self-compassion and depressive symptoms was mediated sequentially by trait mindfulness and caregiver stress. The subscale analysis indicated that the association of higher compassionate action with fewer depressive symptoms was through chain-mediating effects of higher mindful awareness and lower caregiver stress. Conclusions Family caregivers who have higher levels of self-compassion tend to have more mindfulness; greater mindfulness leads to lower levels of perceived caregiving stress which, in turn, links to fewer symptoms of depression. Both self-compassion and mindfulness could be regarded as protective factors for caregivers to reduce caregiving stress and depression.
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- Chia-Chen Hsieh
- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Desai K, Bao T, Li QS, Raghunathan NJ, Trevino K, Green A, Xiao H, Mao JJ. Understanding interest, barriers, and preferences related to yoga practice among cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:5313-5321. [PMID: 33660077 PMCID: PMC9364436 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06083-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite growing evidence supporting the benefits of yoga for cancer-related symptom management, yoga usage among cancer survivors is low. To translate the evidence of yoga benefits into community practice, it is critical to understand interest in yoga as well as barriers and preferences that influence yoga usage among cancer survivors. METHOD We conducted a cross-sectional survey study among cancer survivors, 18 years or older, with a primary diagnosis of cancer, and receiving treatment or follow-up care at outpatient clinics at five regional academic cancer center sites. We collected data and performed bivariate and multivariable analyses on self-reported yoga usage and interest in and barriers to practicing yoga, as well as preferred location and time for yoga practice. RESULTS Of 857 participants, 70.0% had never practiced yoga and 52.3% were interested in practicing yoga. Among those interested, 52.5% had never practiced yoga. Lower interest was independently associated with being male (odds ratio [OR] = 0.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.20-0.44, p < 0.001), unemployed (OR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.39-0.91, p = 0.016), and white (OR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.23-0.78, p = 0.005). Commonly cited barriers among those who were interested but had never practiced were not aware of yoga benefits (36.3%), difficulty motivating (28.7%), experiencing symptoms (22.9%), and not enough time (22.0%). Participants indicated "on-site and at a studio near home" (41.5%) as preferred location and evenings (3-8 pm, 34.0%) as preferred time for yoga practice. CONCLUSION Although more than 50% of patients indicated interest in practicing yoga, use of yoga is low among cancer survivors. Barriers and patient preferences for yoga practice need to be addressed to design effective yoga programs for this population.
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- Krupali Desai
- Integrative Medicine Services, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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- Integrative Medicine Services, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Integrative Medicine Services, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Integrative Medicine Services, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Regional Network Site, Basking Ridge, NJ, USA
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- Integrative Medicine Services, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Moonaz S, Whitehead AM, Lawrence L, Natividad D, Kindred D, Nielsen A, Teets R. Yoga therapy DYADS: A novel approach to chronic pain management in underserved populations. Explore (NY) 2020; 18:195-199. [PMID: 33342752 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Yoga therapy is an emerging integrative health approach that applies the practices and teachings of yoga for individuals with clinical concerns. It is generally offered as individual sessions between a yoga therapist and client or in a small group setting with several clients who share a clinical concern. Here we describe a third model for consideration- the yoga therapy dyad. A dyad includes two clients working simultaneously with a single yoga therapist and differs from both individual and small group sessions in the potential benefits and challenges. The yoga therapy dyad model that is detailed here was implemented as part of a feasibility trial along with group acupuncture therapy for chronic pain in an underserved population. Underserved populations are at risk for pain and reduced access to care. This pilot may inform future research, policy, education, and clinical practice.
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- S Moonaz
- Maryland University of Integrative Health, 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD 20723, USA.
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- Integrative Health Coordinating Center, VHA Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation, 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, 1425 Madison Avenue, L5-40, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, 1425 Madison Avenue, L5-40, New York, NY 10029, USA; Institute for Family Health, 230W 17th St, New York, NY 10011, USA.
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Nightingale CL, Sterba KR, McLouth LE, Kent EE, Dressler EV, Dest A, Snavely AC, Adonizio CS, Wojtowicz M, Neuman HB, Kazak AE, Carlos RC, Hudson MF, Unger JM, Kamen CS, Weaver KE. Caregiver engagement practices in National Cancer Institute Clinical Oncology Research Program settings: Implications for research to advance the field. Cancer 2020; 127:639-647. [PMID: 33136296 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Supportive care interventions have demonstrated benefits for both informal and/or family cancer caregivers and their patients, but uptake generally is poor. To the authors' knowledge, little is known regarding the availability of supportive care services in community oncology practices, as well as engagement practices to connect caregivers with these services. METHODS Questions from the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)'s 2017 Landscape Survey examined caregiver engagement practices (ie, caregiver identification, needs assessment, and supportive care service availability). Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between the caregiver engagement outcomes and practice group characteristics. RESULTS A total of 204 practice groups responded to each of the primary outcome questions. Only 40.2% of practice groups endorsed having a process with which to systematically identify and document caregivers, although approximately 76% were routinely using assessment tools to identify caregiver needs and approximately 63.7% had supportive care services available to caregivers. Caregiver identification was more common in sites affiliated with a critical access hospital (odds ratio [OR], 2.44; P = .013), and assessments were less common in safety-net practices (OR, 0.41; P = .013). Supportive care services were more commonly available in the Western region of the United States, in practices with inpatient services (OR, 2.96; P = .012), and in practices affiliated with a critical access hospital (OR, 3.31; P = .010). CONCLUSIONS Although many practice groups provide supportive care services, fewer than one-half systematically identify and document informal cancer caregivers. Expanding fundamental engagement practices such as caregiver identification, assessment, and service provision will be critical to support recent calls to improve caregivers' well-being and skills to perform caregiving tasks.
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- Chandylen L Nightingale
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Behavioral Science, Markey Cancer Center, Center for Health Equity Transformation, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Center for Oncology Research and Innovation, Geisinger Cancer Institute, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Oncology Research and Innovation, Geisinger Cancer Institute, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health System, Wilmington, Delaware
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- NCORP of the Carolinas, Prisma Health Cancer Institute, Greenville, South Carolina
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- SWOG Cancer Research Network Statistics and Data Management Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Lifestyle behaviors and intervention preferences of early-stage lung cancer survivors and their family caregivers. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:1465-1475. [PMID: 32691229 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05632-5] [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: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Lung cancer (LC) is a highly prevalent disease with more survivors diagnosed and treated at earlier stages. There is a need to understand psychological and lifestyle behavior needs to design interventions for this population. Furthermore, understanding the needs and role of family caregivers, especially given the risks associated with second-hand smoke, is needed. METHODS Thirty-one early-stage (stages I or IIA) LC survivors of (52% men) and 22 (50% women) caregivers (N = 53 total) completed surveys after surgery (baseline) and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Participants reported on psychological functioning, smoking, and physical activity (PA) as well as intervention preferences. RESULTS Survivors reported low levels of psychological distress and 3% were current smokers during the study. Approximately 79% were sedentary and not meeting national PA guidelines. Caregivers also reported minimal psychological distress and were sedentary (62% not meeting guidelines), but a larger proportion continued to smoke following the survivor's cancer diagnosis (14%). Both survivors and caregivers expressed interest in home-based PA interventions but differed regarding preferred format for delivery. Most (64%) caregivers preferred a dyadic format, where survivors and caregivers participate in the intervention together. However, most survivors preferred an individual or group format (57%) for intervention delivery. CONCLUSION Both LC survivors and family caregivers could benefit from PA interventions, and flexible, dyadic interventions could additionally support smoking cessation for family caregivers.
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