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Sara SA, Heneka N, Green A, Chambers SK, Dunn J, Terry VR. Effectiveness of educational and psychological survivorship interventions to improve health-related quality of life outcomes for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080310. [PMID: 38777593 PMCID: PMC11116859 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080310] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a common treatment for prostate cancer, has debilitating impacts on physical and psychological quality of life. While some interventions focus on managing the physical side effects of ADT, there is a paucity of interventions that also address psychosocial and educational needs. The objective of this systematic review was to identify psychological and educational survivorship interventions targeting health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in men on ADT. DESIGN A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. DATA SOURCES Web of Science, Cochrane, EBSCO Host, PubMed, SCOPUS from inception (1984) to 28 January 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Psychological and/or educational survivorship interventions targeting HRQoL outcomes for men on ADT; minimum 80% of participants on ADT; used a validated HRQoL outcome measure; published in English in a peer-reviewed journal. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Data extraction using pre-specified study criteria was conducted. Heterogeneity of eligible studies precluded a meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 3381 publications were identified with eight meeting the criteria. Interventions were either psychological with a cognitive behavioural approach (n=4), or educational with (n=2) or without (n=2) psychoeducational components.Two studies reported a statistically significant improvement using a specific HRQoL measure. Most studies were not adequately powered and/or included small sample sizes limiting the conclusions that can be drawn on effectiveness. The most effective interventions were (i) individually based, (ii) educational with a psychoeducational component, (iii) supplemented with information packages and/or homework and (iv) included personalised needs assessments. CONCLUSION There is a paucity of literature reporting psychological and educational survivorship interventions targeting HRQoL outcomes for men on ADT. What is urgently needed are person-centred survivorship interventions that are flexible enough to identify and address individual needs, taking into account the impact ADT has on both physical and psychological quality of life. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD4202230809.
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- Sally Am Sara
- University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Springfleld, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Springfleld, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Springfleld, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Springfleld, Queensland, Australia
- Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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Sun X, Wang Y, Lu X, Zhang S, Zhang Y. Factors influencing family resilience in adult patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy: A qualitative study. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2024; 11:100389. [PMID: 38495641 PMCID: PMC10944098 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100389] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the factors influencing family resilience in adult patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy, with the aim of providing a theoretical basis for the development of strategies to strengthen their family resilience. Methods A descriptive phenomenological qualitative research method was used to select 11 adult acute leukemia chemotherapy patients for semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi 7-step analysis and NVivo 12.0 were used to summarize information and refine themes. Results The main outcomes consisted of two themes and 11 sub-themes: protective factors for family resilience (positive traits, cognitive restructuring, positive family beliefs, organizational flexibility, clear communication, and social support) and risk factors for family resilience (symptom burden, self-concealment, role overload, economic distress, and social alienation). Conclusions Health care professionals should pay attention to screening protective and risk factors for family resilience in adult acute leukemia chemotherapy patients, affirming the positive role of internal and external resources available in the family in stressful situations, alleviating patients' negative experiences, and promoting the recovery of family function.
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- Xuhan Sun
- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Geriatric Hematology/Radiotherapy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University (Jiangsu Province Hospital), Nanjing, China
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Wang S, Li Y, Li S, Zhang E, Dai Z, Cui J, Wang X, Fang Q. Association between type D personality and supportive care needs in elderly patients with breast cancer: a prospective longitudinal observational study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:721. [PMID: 37936092 PMCID: PMC10631036 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04407-x] [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: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients with breast cancer often have more unmet needs after receiving common treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy. Type D personality has been related to supportive care needs in the general population. However, its association with supportive care needs in elderly breast cancer patients has not been prospectively explored. This study aimed to address this gap. OBJECTIVES The aim was to understand the impact of Type D personality on the supportive care needs of elderly breast cancer patients at diagnosis, 2 weeks postoperatively, 3 months postoperatively, and 6 months postoperatively and to analyse the impact of Type D personality on the changing trajectory of supportive care needs after controlling for confounding factors such as demographics, symptom distress and social support. METHODS A total of 122 elderly patients (≥ 65 years) with breast cancer in Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, China, were included from September 2021 until August 2022. Supportive care needs were measured by the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short Form and tracked at diagnosis, 2 weeks postoperatively, 3 months postoperatively, and 6 months postoperatively. To investigate changes in the supportive care needs of elderly breast cancer patients and the effect of Type D personality on these needs, a linear mixed model was applied. RESULTS A total of 122 elderly patients participated. There was an overall decreasing trend in supportive care needs, with Type D personality patients having significantly higher levels of supportive care needs than the non-Type D personality patients at all stages. Through linear mixed models, it was found that the Type D personality group had a lower overall downward trend than the non-Type D personality group, with need levels remaining consistently higher. This difference persisted after controlling for demographic information, symptom burden, social support. CONCLUSIONS Elderly breast cancer patients with Type D personality had higher levels of supportive care needs and a slower rate of decline that was maintained over a longer period than those with non-Type D personality.
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- Suxing Wang
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Hinz A, Lehmann-Laue A, Richter D, Hinz M, Schulte T, Görz E, Mehnert-Theuerkauf A. The Relationship between Supportive Care Needs and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2161. [PMID: 37570401 PMCID: PMC10418502 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152161] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and supportive care needs (SCNs) in cancer patients. It is difficult to relate SCNs to detriments in QoL since SCNs and QoL assessment tools generally comprise different dimensions that cannot be directly related to each other. Therefore, we developed a short questionnaire with eight dimensions for uniformly measuring SCNs, QoL, and the subjective importance of these dimensions. A total of 1108 cancer patients with mixed diagnoses assessed eight dimensions of health-related QoL concerning SCNs, satisfaction, and importance. Among the eight dimensions of QoL, physical functioning received the highest SCN assessments (M = 3.4), while autonomy (M = 20.7) and social relationships (M = 1.88) were the dimensions with the lowest SCN mean scores on the 1-5 scale. For each of the eight dimensions, high levels of SCNs were reported by those patients who had low levels of satisfaction with that dimension (r between -0.32 and -0.66). The subjective importance of the dimensions was not consistently correlated with SCNs (r between -0.19 and 0.20). Females reported higher SCNs than males in six of the eight specific dimensions. Patients with prostate and male genital cancers reported the lowest SCNs. These results suggest gender-specific SCN patterns that warrant further exploration. This study highlights the value of a unified assessment instrument for SCNs and QoL, providing a robust basis for future cancer care strategies.
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- Andreas Hinz
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (A.M.-T.)
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (A.M.-T.)
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (A.M.-T.)
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (A.M.-T.)
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- Rehabilitation Clinic Bad Oexen, 32549 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany (E.G.)
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- Rehabilitation Clinic Bad Oexen, 32549 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany (E.G.)
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (A.M.-T.)
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Turhal E, Koç Z. Sexual Function and Quality of Life Among Turkish Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Semin Oncol Nurs 2023; 39:151401. [PMID: 36898936 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151401] [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: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Sexual health and sexual function in oncology patients are inseparable elements of general quality of life and important indicators of emotional well-being. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the quality of life and sexual function of oncology patients receiving chemotherapy. DATA SOURCES This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted within the chemotherapy unit of a university hospital between June 25, 2017, and June 21, 2018. A total of 410 oncology outpatients participated in this study. Data were collected using the FACT-G Quality of Life Evaluation Scale, the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale. CONCLUSION A negative and weak statistically significant relationship between the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale total score and the FACT-G Quality of Life Evaluation Scale total score was found (r = -0.224, P < .01). The regression model where the FACT-G Quality of Life Evaluation Scale total scores (F = 3.263; P < .001) and Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale total scores (F = 8.937; P < .001) of the patients were taken as dependent variables and their sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were taken as independent variables was found to be statistically significant. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE Psychosocial and medical evaluation should be performed when a concern or problem regarding the sexual life of an oncology patient is detected. The sexual quality of life of oncology patients should be improved through sexual counseling and education. Patients and their families should be encouraged to participate in family support programs.
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- Ebru Turhal
- Lecturer, Medical Simulation Center, Karadeniz Teknik University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Professor, Health Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
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Schnabel A, Lordick F, Oberth P, Neuschulz M, Lehmann-Laue A, Mehnert-Theuerkauf A, Hinz A. Supportive care needs and health-related quality of life in cancer patients receiving palliative care. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1166801. [PMID: 37303901 PMCID: PMC10250608 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1166801] [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: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Objective Cancer patients receiving palliative care experience a variety of impairments in their quality of life (QoL), and have corresponding supportive care needs (SCNs). The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between SCNs, satisfaction with QoL dimensions, and the perceived importance of these dimensions. Method A sample of 152 cancer patients receiving palliative care were included in this cross-sectional study. Eight dimensions of QoL were defined and assessed concerning SCNs, satisfaction, and subjective importance using a new assessment instrument with five-point scales (range 1-5) for each dimension. Results Among the eight specific domains examined, the greatest SCNs were observed for absence of pain (M = 3.18; SD = 1.29). The patients were least satisfied with their physical functioning (M = 2.60; SD = 0.84), and the dimension social relationships (M = 4.14; SD = 0.72) received the highest perceived importance ratings. The eight dimensions' SCNs scores were significantly correlated with each other (r between 0.29 and 0.79); the lowest correlations were found for social relationships. The correlations between the satisfaction scores and the SCNs differed from dimension to dimension, with coefficients between -0.32 (absence of pain) and - 0.57 (sleep quality). Conclusion The results show that detriments in QoL do not automatically indicate high levels of SCNs in those dimensions. Health care providers should consider both factors, QoL (as measured with QoL questionnaires) and subjectively expressed SCNs, to optimize their patients' care regimens.
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- Astrid Schnabel
- Department of Medicine (Oncology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology), University of Leipzig Medical Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medicine (Oncology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology), University of Leipzig Medical Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Peng F, Li H, Zhang J, Li X, Zhang H, Li Y. Effects of different psychological interventions on quality of life and remission rate in patients with acute leukemia receiving chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1045031. [PMID: 36874817 PMCID: PMC9978370 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1045031] [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: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Aims This study aimed to examine and compare different psychological intervention effects on the quality of life (QoL) and remission rates of patients with acute leukemia receiving chemotherapy. Methods A total of 180 participants were randomly divided into a cognitive intervention group, a progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) group, a cognitive intervention plus PMR group, and a usual care control group. QoL via the Chinese version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 and remission rate were assessed at baseline and immediate post-intervention. A Generalized Linear Mixed Model was used for statistical analysis. Cost-effectiveness analysis with the value of the Incremental Cost-effectiveness Ratio was conducted to realize the economic evaluation of psychological interventions. Results The total score of QoL and its most dimensions were significantly improved for participants in the intervention groups compared with the control group. The cognitive intervention plus PMR intervention was the most effective concerning QoL with cost-effectiveness. No significant improvements were indicated in participants' remission rates among the groups. Conclusion The cognitive intervention plus PMR intervention is the most effective in improving QoL with cost-effectiveness among patients with acute leukemia receiving chemotherapy. More rigorous randomized controlled trials with multiple follow-up points are suggested to clarify the psychological interventions on remission rates in this population.
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- Fang Peng
- Changsha Social Work College, Changsha, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Nguyen LB, Vu LG, Nguyen XT, Do AL, Nguyen CT, Boyer L, Auquier P, Fond G, Latkin CA, Ho RCM, Ho CSH. Global Mapping of Interventions to Improve Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer: A Protocol for Literature Mining and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16155. [PMID: 36498229 PMCID: PMC9739766 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Cancer led to nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Consequently, both biomedical therapeutics and psychological interventions have been implemented to decrease the burden of this non-communicable disease. However, the research conducted so far has only described some aspects of these interventions, which may increase the health-related quality of life of cancer patients. Therefore, a systematic review is necessary to depict an overall picture of the cancer interventions globally. Then, the impact of these interventions on the preference-based health-related quality of life of cancer patients may be synthesized. The protocol is developed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The Web of Science database is used to retrieve the literature using four keyword terms: quality of life (QoL), cancer, interventions, and health utility. Then, we draw the global mapping diagram and conduct the meta-analysis for this research. Additionally, longitudinal measurements are used to estimate the changes in the health utility of patients during the interventions. Thus, this systematic review can provide insight into the impact of interventions on increasing the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of cancer patients.
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- Long Bao Nguyen
- Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Health Economics and Technology (iHEAT), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- EA 3279, CEReSS, Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, 27, Boulevard Jean-Moulin, CEDEX 05, 13385 Marseille, France
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- EA 3279, CEReSS, Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, 27, Boulevard Jean-Moulin, CEDEX 05, 13385 Marseille, France
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- EA 3279, CEReSS, Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, 27, Boulevard Jean-Moulin, CEDEX 05, 13385 Marseille, France
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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Abu-Odah H, Molassiotis A, Yat Wa Liu J. Analysis of the unmet needs of Palestinian advanced cancer patients and their relationship to emotional distress: results from a cross-sectional study. BMC Palliat Care 2022; 21:72. [PMID: 35562732 PMCID: PMC9106510 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-022-00959-8] [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: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Although several studies assessing the needs of advanced cancer patients have been conducted globally, most have focused on a specific type of cancer such as lung or breast cancer. The variation across studies has also created difficulties in generalizing the results and applying the findings in other countries. The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive information on the needs of Palestinian advanced cancer patients. The quality of life (QOL), distress levels, depression, anxiety, and spiritual well-being of the patients were also assessed. Methods A hospital-based study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on a convenience sample of patients aged 18 or above who had been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. The unmet needs of the patients were assessed using the Short form of the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF34). Four instruments were utilized to examine their distress, anxiety, depression, QOL, and spirituality. A modified Supportive Care Framework was adopted to guide the design of this study. Descriptive statistics and hierarchical linear regression were utilized to analyse the data. Results Of the 404 cancer patients invited to the study, 379 patients consented to participate and complete the questionnaire. Of them 96.8% stated that they had at least one ‘moderate to high’ level unmet need. The most frequent unmet needs were those in the physical aspects of daily living (Mean 58.94; SD ± 20.93) and psychological (Mean 58.84; SD ± 19.49) domains. Most of the patients (91%) were physically ill and reported experiencing physical symptoms. About 78.1% had a high level of distress. Almost 90% reported signs of depression and anxiety. Although they felt that their spiritual well-being was good, their QOL was poor. Hierarchical linear regression analyses confirmed that educational level, age, gender, marital status, cancer stage, cancer type, physical symptoms, depression, anxiety, distress, QOL, and spirituality were independently associated with unmet supportive care needs. Conclusion Palestinian advanced cancer patients exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of unmet needs than those in other countries, indicating a need to develop a palliative care programme within the healthcare system. They have a great need for physical, emotional/psychosocial, self-management and other services, which should be made available to them, particularly in the routine delivery of cancer care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12904-022-00959-8.
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- Hammoda Abu-Odah
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong. .,Nursing and Health Sciences Department, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza, Palestine.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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Chen R, Zhao WB, Zhang XP, Liang H, Song NN, Liu ZY, Xiao H, Peng XT, Song Y, Liao RT, Luo WH, Wei L. Relationship between frailty and long-term care needs in Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051801. [PMID: 35487750 PMCID: PMC9058676 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of frailty and the long-term care (LTC) needs of older adults from Chinese communities. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING Three Chinese community health centres. All data were collected by trained researchers through face-to-face collection. PARTICIPANTS We surveyed a total of 540 older residents who aged 60 or older from community in Guangzhou, China. MEASURES The Chinese version of the Tilburg frailty indicator was used to assess the frailty status of participants. LTC needs was evaluated by Integrated Home Care Services Questionnaire. Using non-adjusted and multivariate adjusted logistic regression analysis to evaluate frailty and LTC needs, then smoothed plots, threshold effect analysis and P for trend were used to further investigate the relationship between them. RESULTS The prevalence of frailty was 45.2% among the 540 older adults enrolled (aged 70.4±8.3 years; 65.7% females). 27% had higher LTC needs, which increased to 65.1% for individuals with frailty. Logistic regression analysis showed that frailty was strongly associated with LTC needs (OR 3.06, 95% CI 2.06 to 4.55, p<0.01). In the multivariate model, after adjusting for demographic characteristics, economic situation, activities of daily living and comorbidities, frailty remained significantly associated with LTC needs (OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.39 to 3.88, p<0.01). The smoothed plots showed a nearly linear relationship between frailty and LTC needs. Threshold effect analysis showed that every point increase in frailty, the score of LTC needs increased 1.3 points. The IQR to regroup individuals with frailty. Compared with the first quartile (scores ≤2), the incidence of LTC needs increased with the frailty status (p value for trend <0.01). CONCLUSION There is a linear relationship between frailty and LTC needs. With the increasing degree of frailty, the LTC needs of older adults dramatically increases.
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- Rui Chen
- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nephrology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Neurology, Foshan Hospital of TCM, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nursing, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Al-Omari A, Al-Rawashdeh N, Damsees R, Ammar K, Alananzeh I, Inserat B, Al-Rimawi D, Tbayshat S, Ababneh H, Alishreim H, Abu Serhan H, Al-Noaaimi F, Abdel-Razeq H. Supportive Care Needs Assessment for Cancer Survivors at a Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Middle East: Mending the Gap. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:1002. [PMID: 35205749 PMCID: PMC8870293 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14041002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors are often underprepared for what to expect post-treatment, and there are knowledge gaps regarding cancer survivors' supportive care needs in Jordan and neighboring Arab countries. This study aimed to identify gaps in supportive care needs among adult cancer survivors seen at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan, and explore predictors of unmet needs. METHODS This was an observational cross-sectional study using a modified version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey 34 item short form (SCNS-SF34). RESULTS Two hundred and forty adult cancer survivors completed the study questionnaire. The assessed needs were highest in the financial domain, including covering living expenses, managing cancer treatment adverse effects and co-morbidities. The least prevalent reported needs were in sexuality and reproductive consultations. Late-stage diagnosis was independently associated with higher physical, psychological, health system/information, financial and overall need scores, with p-values of 0.032, 0.027, 0.052, 0.002 and 0.024, respectively. The overall quality of life score was independently and inversely associated with physical, psychological, health system/information, financial and overall need domains, with p-values of 0.015, <0.0001, 0.015, 0.004 and 0.0003, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This needs assessment identified problem areas for targeting interventions across the Jordanian cancer survivor population, and understanding these findings highlights opportunities for intervention to address gaps in care.
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- Amal Al-Omari
- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia;
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (S.T.); (H.A.-R.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- The Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (N.A.-R.); (R.D.); (K.A.); (B.I.); (D.A.-R.); (H.A.); (H.A.); (H.A.S.); (F.A.-N.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan; (S.T.); (H.A.-R.)
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Barriers to seeking psychosocial support among adult patients with hematologic neoplasms: a qualitative study. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:2613-2620. [PMID: 34812953 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06699-4] [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: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to explore the barriers that adult patients with hematologic neoplasms experience when seeking psychosocial support. METHODS A descriptive qualitative approach was used to investigate the experiences of patients with hematologic neoplasms. Face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews were conducted between June and October 2020 with 17 patients diagnosed with hematologic neoplasms. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was performed to identify the essential themes. RESULTS Seventeen patients aged 28-67 years completed the interviews. Two themes and six subthemes were identified that describe barriers to seeking psychosocial support. Internal barriers included limited communication, negative emotions, social avoidance, and focusing on treatment rather than psychosocial needs; external barriers included traditional cultural influences and lack of professional support. CONCLUSIONS Significant others were the key source for psychosocial support for patients with hematologic neoplasms. Tackling diverse barriers to accessing psychosocial support remains a challenge for these patients. Healthcare providers should continually assess and provide effective support.
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Effects of a WeChat-based multimodal psychoeducational intervention on psychological well-being and quality of life in acute leukaemia patients in China: a randomised controlled trial. J Cancer Surviv 2021; 16:1461-1477. [PMID: 34705196 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-01124-5] [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: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The treatment and side effects of chemotherapy for acute leukaemia (AL) may cause both physical and psychological symptoms in patients. This study evaluated the effects of a WeChat-based multimodal psychoeducational intervention (ICARE programme) on fatigue, distress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QoL) among adult AL patients. METHODS In total, 72 participants were randomly assigned either to an intervention or control group (n = 36), respectively, from two large tertiary hospitals in Fuzhou, China (from April to December 2019). Data were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and after a 4-week follow-up using the Brief Fatigue Inventory, Distress Thermometer, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-leukaemia. Descriptive statistics was used to summarise the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the participants and a linear mixed model was used to analyse the score changes. RESULTS Between the two groups, there were statistically significant improvements in fatigue, distress, anxiety, depression, physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being, functional well-being (all p < 0.001), and leukaemia-specific subscale (p = 0.001). The difference over time was significant for leukaemia-specific subscale and fatigue, both (p < 0.001), anxiety (p = 0.001), and social/family well-being (p = 0.005). The interaction effects were significant for fatigue, distress, anxiety, physical well-being, social/family well-being, and emotional well-being, all (p < 0.001), depression (p = 0.019), leukaemia-specific subscale (p = 0.008), and total QoL score (p = 0.004). CONCLUSION WeChat-based multimodal psychoeducational intervention demonstrated a significant effect in reducing fatigue, distress, anxiety, depression, and QoL in AL patients. This ICARE programme contributed to continuing care to support AL patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS The ICARE programme can improve the mental health and QoL of AL patients. The application of WeChat-based psychoeducational interventions have significant potential to benefit cancer patients due to their reach and can be an added value to routine care.
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Lidington E, Darlington AS, Din A, Stanway S, Banerjee S, Szucs Z, Gonzalez M, Sharma A, Sirohi B, van der Graaf WTA, Husson O. Describing Unmet Supportive Care Needs among Young Adults with Cancer (25-39 Years) and the Relationship with Health-Related Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Illness Cognitions. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194449. [PMID: 34640467 PMCID: PMC8509768 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Few studies describe supportive care needs among young adults (YAs) with cancer ages 25 to 39 using validated questionnaires. Previous findings identified the need for psychological and information support and suggest that gender, age, psychological distress, and coping may be associated with greater need for this support. To substantiate these findings, this study aimed to (1) describe the supportive care needs of YAs in each domain of the Supportive Care Needs Survey and (2) explore the relationship between unmet supportive care needs and clinical and demographic factors, health-related quality of life, psychological distress, illness cognitions, and service needs using latent class analysis. Clinical teams from six hospitals in England invited eligible patients to a cross-sectional survey by post. A total of 317 participants completed the survey online or on paper. YAs expressed the most need in the psychological and sexuality domains. Using latent class analysis, we identified three classes of YAs based on level of supportive care need: no need (53.3%), low need (28.3%), and moderate need (18.4%). In each class, median domain scores in each domain were similar. Low and moderate need classes were associated with worse health-related quality of life and greater helplessness. Unmet service needs were associated with the moderate-need class only. Patients with unmet supportive care needs should be offered holistic care across supportive care domains.
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- Emma Lidington
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 203 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.); (W.T.A.v.d.G.)
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- Health Sciences, University of Southampton, University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK; (A.-S.D.); (A.D.)
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- Health Sciences, University of Southampton, University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK; (A.-S.D.); (A.D.)
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 203 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.); (W.T.A.v.d.G.)
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 203 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.); (W.T.A.v.d.G.)
- Division of Clinical Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton SM2 5NG, UK
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- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich Hospital, Health Road, Ipswich IP4 5PD, UK;
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8RF, UK;
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- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood HA6 2RN, UK;
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- Barts Health NHS Trust, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, W Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK;
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, 4/661, Dr Vikram Sarabai Instronic Estate 7th St., Dr. Vasi Estate, Phase II, Tharamani, Chennai 600096, India
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- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 203 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, UK; (E.L.); (S.S.); (S.B.); (W.T.A.v.d.G.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute–Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Clinical Studies, Institute of Cancer Research, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton SM2 5NG, UK
- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute–Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Designing a need-based program for relieving psychological distress of family caregivers of leukemia patients: a randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:7601-7610. [PMID: 34131846 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06353-z] [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: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The family of leukemia patients, due to their caring role, often feels psychological distress. A practical need-based program carefully considers the set of requirements of nursing service recipients. This paper illustrates the efficacy of a designed family-need-based program on relieving stress, anxiety, and depression of family caregivers of leukemia patients. METHODS In this controlled trial, sixty-four family caregivers of leukemia patients referring to a medical center in Iran were recruited by convenience sampling and randomly divided into study and control groups. The study group attended a designed need-based program. The control group did not receive the intervention. Stress, anxiety, and depression of both groups were simultaneously measured and compared in three time-points using the scale of stress, anxiety, and depression (DASS-42). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS Before the program, the average scores of stress, anxiety, and depression were 31.16 ± 4.14, 21.37 ± 6.31, and 27.56 ± 4.24 for the study group and 31.09 ± 4.48, 20.34 ± 6.56, and 28.78 ± 4.72 for the control group. After the program, the average scores of stress, anxiety, and depression were 10.56 ± 3.37, 6.75 ± 2.99, and 7.37 ± 2.76 for the study group and 34.87 ± 2.51, 23.65 ± 4.96, and 32.56 ± 3.49 for the control group, respectively. Results of the independent t test indicated no considerable difference before the program (P > 0.05) and a significant difference after the program (P < 0.001) between the two groups. CONCLUSION This family-need-based program can decrease the level of stress, anxiety, and depression of the family caregivers of leukemia patients and may potentially alleviate the psychological distress of family caregivers over their caring role.
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Krug K, Bossert J, Deis N, Krisam J, Villalobos M, Siegle A, Jung C, Hagelskamp L, Unsöld L, Jünger J, Thomas M, Wensing M. Effects of an Interprofessional Communication Approach on Support Needs, Quality of Life, and Mood of Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer: A Randomized Trial. Oncologist 2021; 26:e1445-e1459. [PMID: 33860592 PMCID: PMC8342586 DOI: 10.1002/onco.13790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background To address the support needs of newly diagnosed patients with lung cancer with limited prognosis, the Milestone Communication Approach (MCA) was developed and implemented. The main elements of the MCA are situation‐specific conversations along the disease trajectory conducted by an interprofessional tandem of physician and nurse. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of MCA on addressing support needs, quality of life, and mood as compared with standard oncological care. Patients and Methods A randomized trial was conducted with baseline assessment and follow‐up assessments at 3, 6, and 9 months in outpatients with newly diagnosed lung cancer stage IV at a German thoracic oncology hospital. The primary outcome was the Health System and Information Needs subscale of the Short Form Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS‐SF34‐G) at 3‐month follow‐up. Secondary outcomes included the other subscales of the SCNS‐SF34‐G, the Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy lung module, the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety, and the Distress Thermometer. Results At baseline, 174 patients were randomized, of whom 102 patients (MCA: n = 52; standard care: n = 50) provided data at 3‐month follow‐up. Patients of the MCA group reported lower information needs at 3‐month follow‐up (mean ± SD, 33.4 ± 27.5; standard care, 43.1 ± 29.9; p = .033). No effects were found for secondary outcomes. Conclusion MCA lowered patient‐reported information needs but did not have other effects. MCA contributed to tailored communication because an adequate level of information and orientation set the basis for patient‐centered care. Implications for Practice By addressing relevant issues at predefined times, the Milestone Communication Approach provides individual patient‐centered care facilitating the timely integration of palliative care for patients with a limited prognosis. The needs of patients with lung cancer must be assessed and addressed throughout the disease trajectory. Although specific topics may be relevant for all patients, such as information about the disease and associated health care, situations of individual patients and their families must be considered. Additionally, using the short form of the Supportive Care Needs Survey in clinical practice to identify patients’ problems might support individually targeted communication and preference‐sensitive care. Addressing patient information needs in a timely fashion is of paramount importance for preference‐sensitive decisions and patient‐centered care. This article evaluates the Milestone Communication Approach to oncological care.
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- Katja Krug
- Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,Medical School Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- German National Institute for State Examinations in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Psychotherapy, Mainz, Germany
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- Thoracic Clinic, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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