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Çelik H, Aslan H. The Relationship Between Cancer Patients' Supportive Care Needs and Their Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:415-423. [PMID: 38679761 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_377_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients have high supportive care needs related to the nature of the disease and treatment methods. To meet these needs or reduce symptoms, patients can be expected to resort to alternative treatment methods. AIM To examine the relationship between the supportive care needs of cancer patients and their attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving 289 cancer patients at the Oncology Hospital in east of Turkey. Short-Form Supportive Care Needs Survey Questionnaire (SCNS-SF 29) and Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (HCAMQ) were standard instruments used for data collection. The association between supportive care needs and attitude toward CAM was determined. RESULTS The mean age of the study participants was 56.7 ± 12.7 years. There were 180 females (62.3%) and 109 males (37.7%). The mean score of the SCNS-SF 29 of the study participant was 101.19 ± 33.97. It was found that the patients' psychological needs were the highest, followed by health services and information, daily life, and sexuality needs, respectively. The mean score of the HCAMQ was 27.16 ± 9.54. There was a weak, significant negative correlation between HCAM and psychological supportive care needs (r: -0.240, P: 0.003). However, there was no significant relationship between needs related to health services information, daily life sexuality, and attitudes toward CAM. CONCLUSIONS Cancer patients have high supportive care requirements. Those with high psychological needs have a positive attitude toward HCAM. Incorporation of HCAM in the care of cancer patients may improve their quality of care.
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- H Çelik
- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Tikka SK, Shukla A, Arora RD, Singh S, Mahant S, Verma S, Singh LK. Brief intervention to enhance cessation of smokeless tobacco use in newly diagnosed patients with head and neck cancers: A randomized controlled trial in patient-relative dyads. Indian J Psychiatry 2023; 65:742-748. [PMID: 37645365 PMCID: PMC10461584 DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_578_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Tobacco use is a major causative factor for head and neck cancers (HNC). Continued use of tobacco even after cancer diagnosis is common and is associated with all-cause and cancer-specific mortality, cancer recurrence and poor treatment response. Evidence suggests that behavioral interventions, help achieve greater smoking cessation rates in HNC patients. However, intervention studies focussed on HNC patients using smokeless tobacco, which is more common than smoking in India, are sparse. Materials and Methods We conducted a parallel arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) on dyads of patients with recently diagnosed HNC and a close relative. The experimental arm received a brief tobacco cessation intervention (BTCI) and the control arm received treatment as usual (TAU); 27 and 25 dyads in each arm completed the trial. Results Overall for the dyads using SLT, the relative risk of continuing to use SLT was 3.23 times higher (odds ratio = 7.01) if BTCI was not undertaken at one-month follow-up and 4.43 times higher (odds ratio = 8.65) at 3-months follow-up. For patients only, the relative risk of continuing to use SLT at one-month and 3-months follow-ups was 4.99 and 12.04 times higher, respectively, if BTCI was not undertaken. For relatives only, the corresponding relative risk values were 2.14 and 2.2. Conclusion We conclude that BTCI delivered to patient-relative dyads, compared to TAU, is effective in enhancing the discontinuation rates of the use of SLT in newly diagnosed patients with HNC. This form of intervention is significantly effective for discontinuing SLT use in the relatives too.
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- Sai Krishna Tikka
- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Cochrane A, Reid O, Woods S, Gallagher P, Dunne S. Variables associated with distress amongst informal caregivers of people with lung cancer: A systematic review of the literature. Psychooncology 2021; 30:1246-1261. [PMID: 33945184 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Informal caregivers of people with lung cancer often experience a substantial care burden and associated negative consequences due to the often-contracted course of the disease. The objective of this review was to systematically examine the evidence on the factors associated with lung cancer caregiver distress. METHODS Five databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsychINFO and Web of Science) were searched for studies investigating factors associated with distress amongst caregivers of people with lung cancer. Empirical studies published up to July 2020 were included if they measured distress using a valid and reliable measure and examined its association with at least one other factor, with a sample of 50 or more caregivers. RESULTS Thirty publications describing 27 studies (16 cross-sectional; 6 prospective; 8 intervention) involving 3744 caregivers (primarily spouse or adult child) were included. A narrative synthesis of the findings is presented due to heterogeneity in study design, variables measured and analyses conducted. Patient variables associated with greater distress included: stage of cancer and quality of spousal relationship. Caregiver variables associated with higher distress included: social support, coping strategies and self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Several variables were associated with distress amongst lung cancer caregivers. Understanding these variables could inform the development of interventions that will enable caregivers to care effectively while maintaining their own well-being. Screening for distress among caregivers may identify those caregivers who would benefit from early intervention.
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- Andy Cochrane
- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Lee YE, Ryu E. Moderating Effect of Inner Strength between Mood Status and Quality of Life in Female Patients with Lung Cancer. ASIAN ONCOLOGY NURSING 2021. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2021.21.1.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Young-En Lee
- Department of Nursing, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Supportive Care Needs of Patients With Lung Cancer in Mainland China: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Nurs Res 2020; 27:e52. [PMID: 31397828 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer necessitate a variety of supportive care needs. To our knowledge, no studies have been conducted that target specifically the supportive care needs of patients with lung cancer in Mainland China. Cross-cultural studies indicate that supportive care needs vary by cultural background. Thus, it is necessary to investigate the supportive care needs of patients with lung cancer in the cultural context of China. PURPOSE This study aimed to describe the level of supportive care required by patients with lung cancer in China and to examine the relationships between supportive care needs and demographic factors and between supportive care needs and treatment variables. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study design was adopted. Five hundred fifty-four patients with lung cancer were recruited using a convenience sampling method from inpatient departments in four tertiary teaching hospitals that are affiliated with a medical university in Anhui Province, China. The Nursing Professional Social Support Needs Scale and background information list were used as the data collection instruments. A Wilcoxon rank sum test and a Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test were conducted to examine the differences among the professional supportive care needs of patients of different demographic characteristics and under different treatment conditions. RESULTS Participants self-reported the highest scores in the domain of informational needs (M = 3.67, interquartile range = 1.25). The most common supportive care need was "to be cared for by nurses with skilled venipuncture techniques." There were significant differences in needs across different genders, age groups, educational levels, and income levels (p < .05). Patients with metastasis and other illnesses had greater supportive care needs in terms of total and subscale scores in Stages III and IV (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Patients with serious diseases and heavy socioeconomic burdens have greater supportive care needs. Therefore, healthcare providers should improve their awareness and expertise to identify the needs of their patients and to provide supportive care to patients with lung cancer. In addition, patients with high supportive care needs should be identified.
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Singh LK, Arora RD, Tikka SK, Shukla A, Singh S, Mahant S, Verma S. Brief Intervention for Tobacco when Diagnosed with Oral Cancer (BITDOC): Study protocol of a randomized clinical trial studying efficacy of brief tobacco cessation intervention, Chhattisgarh, India. Tob Prev Cessat 2020; 6:4. [PMID: 32548341 PMCID: PMC7291894 DOI: 10.18332/tpc/115028] [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: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tobacco use is a major causative factor for cancer. Cessation programs along with diagnosis of cancer as a motivating factor may improve quitting rates in patients. This is a protocol of a study that aims to assess the efficacy of brief tobacco cessation intervention (compared to treatment as usual, TAU) on pattern and attitudes towards tobacco chewing in newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients and their relatives. METHODS The proposed study will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will include 105 dyads of patients and relatives and shall assess patterns (amount, frequency, duration of use and dependence etc.) and knowledge and attitudes (quitting, continued use, health-behavioural modifications, long-term effects on treatment etc.) towards tobacco chewing in newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients using smokeless tobacco and their relatives. Sample will be recruited from outpatients attending the ear, nose, throat and head and neck surgery department of a tertiary health care institute. Phase 2 will be a randomized trial that will compare the efficacy of the ‘Brief Intervention for Tobacco when Diagnosed with Oral Cancer’ (BITDOC) and TAU, and will include 27 dyads in each of the two groups. Intervention will be delivered in three sessions, based on the principles of motivational interviewing and the 3As model. CONCLUSIONS This study will help in the evaluation of the attitude towards smokeless tobacco (SLT) in a population that has faced the adverse consequences from its use and changes brought by a diagnosis of HNC. It will also help in developing a cost-effective model for promotion of smoking cessation.
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O'Rourke DJ, Lobchuk MM, Ahmed R. Shared Attributes of Responsibility and Emotion in Patients With Lung Cancer and Family Caregivers
. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018; 45:33-44. [PMID: 29251295 DOI: 10.1188/18.onf.33-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the attributions and emotions held by patients with lung cancer (affected individuals) and family caregivers in their management of the disease.
. SAMPLE & SETTING A secondary data analysis of 304 affected individuals and 304 family caregivers. Participants were selected from five oncology outpatient settings.
. METHODS & VARIABLES Comparative analysis and regression modeling. Variables include responsibility, anger, and pride in managing lung cancer.
. RESULTS Affected individuals reported higher self-oriented blame, fault, and anger than did family caregivers. Family caregivers reported more blame, fault, and anger toward the affected individual than toward themselves. Current smoking behavior of either the affected individual or family caregiver was associated with increased reports of self-oriented blame, fault, and anger. Additional research is needed to understand the attributional and emotional responses affected by the type of lung cancer, gender differences, and characteristics of the caregiving dyad.
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses should be aware of the potential for affected individuals to experience internal (self) and external (family caregiver) sources of blame, fault, and anger. Knowledge of the reasons for current smoking behavior is important for understanding emotional responses and determining interventions.
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Tan JY, Molassiotis A, Lloyd-Williams M, Yorke J. Burden, emotional distress and quality of life among informal caregivers of lung cancer patients: An exploratory study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 27. [PMID: 28417550 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This study was conducted to explore the interrelationships among caregiver burden, emotional status and quality of life (QoL) in caregivers of lung cancer patients, and to identify whether caregiver burden and health status are associated with patient emotional status and QoL. Forty-three dyads of lung cancer patients and their caregivers were included for analysis. Caregiver-reported outcomes were measured by Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS), Caregivers Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), while patient-reported outcomes were collected by HADS and Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS). The majority of the CBS and CQOLC scores were significantly higher in anxious and depressed caregivers than non-anxious and non-depressed caregivers (p < .01 or .05). Caregivers of depressed patients experienced significantly greater emotional distress than those of non-depressed patients (p < .01). Significantly positive associations were identified among most of the CBS, CQOLC and caregiver HADS scores. Patient LCSS scores were positively correlated with the CBS and caregiver HADS scores, and patient HADS scores were also positively related to caregiver HADS scores. The close interrelationships between caregiver and patient health outcomes provide evidence that lung cancer patients and their caregivers should be viewed as a unit in future supportive service models.
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- J-Y Tan
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Psychology Health and Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Ok ON, Nam MS, Yi MS, Cho SM, Kim EJ, Ham YH, Kwon IG. Effects of Telephone Counseling Support on Distress, Anxiety, Depression, and Adverse Events in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. ASIAN ONCOLOGY NURSING 2017. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2017.17.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Oh Nam Ok
- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul Graduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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Isla D, Majem M, Viñolas N, Artal A, Blasco A, Felip E, Garrido P, Remón J, Baquedano M, Borrás JM, Die Trill M, García-Campelo R, Juan O, León C, Lianes P, López-Ríos F, Molins L, Planchuelo MÁ, Cobo M, Paz-Ares L, Trigo JM, de Castro J. A consensus statement on the gender perspective in lung cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2016; 19:527-535. [PMID: 27885542 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-016-1578-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lung cancer is the most common cancer globally and has the highest mortality. Although this disease is not associated with a particular gender, its incidence is rising among women, who are diagnosed at an increasingly younger age compared with men. One of the main reasons for this rise is women taking up smoking. However, many non-smoking women also develop this disease. Other risk factors implicated in the differential development of lung cancer in women are genetic predisposition, tumour histology and molecular profile. Proportionally more women than men with lung cancer have a mutation in the EGFR gene. This consensus statement reviews the available evidence about the epidemiological, biological, diagnostic, therapeutic, social and psychological aspects of lung cancer in women.
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- D Isla
- Medical Oncology Department, Lozano Blesa Clinical University Hospital, Avda. San Juan Bosco 15, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Medical Oncology Department, Sant Pau University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Valencia General University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Mataró University Hospital, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Lozano Blesa Clinical University Hospital, Avda. San Juan Bosco 15, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Scientific Coordinator of Cancer Strategy of the Spanish National Health System, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Atrium, Psyco-Oncology and Clinical Psychology, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, A Coruña University Hospital, A Coruña, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, La Fé University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Psyco-Oncology Unit, Terrassa Hospital and Parc Taulí University Hospital, Sabadell, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Mataró University Hospital, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Targeted Therapies Laboratory, Department of Pathology, HM Sanchinarro University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Humanization of Healthcare Department, Consejería de Sanidad, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Málaga, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Málaga, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Alexander KE, Cooper BA, Paul SM, Yates P, Aouizerat BE, Miaskowski C. Phenotypic and molecular characteristics associated with various domains of quality of life in oncology patients and their family caregivers. Qual Life Res 2016; 25:2853-2868. [PMID: 27160108 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-016-1310-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Not all oncology patients and their family caregivers (FCs) experience the same quality of life (QOL). The purposes of this study were to identify latent classes of oncology patients (n = 168) and their FCs (n = 85) with distinct physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being trajectories from prior to through 4 months after the completion of radiation therapy and to evaluate for demographic, clinical, and genetic characteristics that distinguished between these latent classes. METHODS Using growth mixture modeling, two latent classes were found for three (i.e., physical, psychological, and social well-being) of the four QOL domains evaluated. RESULTS Across these three domains, the largest percentage of participants reported relatively high well-being scores across the 6 months of the study. Across these three QOL domains, patients and FCs who were younger, female, belonged to an ethnic minority group, had children at home, had multiple comorbid conditions, or had a lower functional status, were more likely to be classified in the lower QOL class. The social well-being domain was the only domain that had a polymorphism in nuclear factor kappa beta 2 (NFKB2) associated with latent class membership. Carrying one or two doses of the rare allele for rs7897947 was associated with a 54 % decrease in the odds of belonging to the lower social well-being class [OR (95 % CI) = .46 (.21, .99), p = .049]. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that a number of phenotypic and molecular characteristics contribute to differences in QOL in oncology patients and their FCs.
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- Kimberly E Alexander
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0610, USA
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0610, USA
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0610, USA.
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Bottorff JL, Robinson CA, Sarbit G, Graham R, Kelly MT, Torchalla I. A Motivational, Gender-Sensitive Smoking Cessation Resource for Family Members of Patients With Lung Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2015; 42:363-70. [PMID: 26148315 DOI: 10.1188/15.onf.42-04ap] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To gather feedback on an innovative gender-sensitive booklet that draws on emotional connections and relationship factors to motivate smoking cessation. RESEARCH APPROACH Qualitative, descriptive. SETTING Six provinces in Canada. PARTICIPANTS 30 family members of patients with lung cancer who were currently smoking or had recently quit. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH Parallel booklets for women and men were developed using language and images to emphasize family relationships and gender considerations to motivate smoking cessation. Participants were provided with the women's and men's versions of the resource, and they were asked to review the gender-specific version of the booklet that was relevant to them. Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted, and transcriptions were analyzed for themes. FINDINGS Three themes were evident in the data, including "new perspectives. CONCLUSIONS A gender-sensitive approach that focuses on relationship factors represents an acceptable way to engage relatives of patients with lung cancer in discussions to support smoking cessation. INTERPRETATION Approaches to supporting smoking cessation among relatives of patients diagnosed with lung cancer should draw on positive relationship bonds and caring connections to motivate cessation.
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- Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention at the University of British Columbia
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- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Fujinami R, Sun V, Zachariah F, Uman G, Grant M, Ferrell B. Family caregivers' distress levels related to quality of life, burden, and preparedness. Psychooncology 2014; 24:54-62. [PMID: 24789500 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2013] [Revised: 03/26/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Family caregivers (FCGs) caring for loved ones with lung cancer are at risk for psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). This study explores the relationship between FCGs' distress, per the distress thermometer (DT) and FCGs' QOL, burden, and preparedness. The purpose is to identify types of problems unique to FCGs in cancer care. METHODS Family caregivers of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer were recruited from an adult outpatient setting at a comprehensive cancer center. Questionnaires included demographic information, City of Hope QOL Scale-Family Version, Caregiver Burden Scale, FCG preparedness, and DT. Baseline data were utilized for this analysis. RESULTS Of the FCGs (N = 163), 68% were spouses, 64% female, and 34% worked full-time. FCG age ranged from 21 to 88 years with a mean of 57 years. FCGs cared for patients with non-small cell lung cancer stage I-III (44%) and stage IV (56%). Psychological distress (DT mean = 4.40) was moderate. DT scores were highly correlated with seven of the eight explanatory variables. Secondary principal components analysis of the explanatory variables combined correlated variables into three constructs identified as self-care component, FCG role component, and FCG stress component. Simultaneous multiple regression of distress onto the three components showed they accounted for 49% of the variance in distress. CONCLUSION This exploration of FCGs' concerns associated with elevated distress scores, as measured by the DT, helped identify three component problem areas. These areas warrant further psychosocial assessment and intervention to support FCGs as they care for the patient with cancer.
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- Rebecca Fujinami
- Research specialist, Nursing Research & Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA
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Morishita M, Kamibeppu K. Quality of life and satisfaction with care among family caregivers of patients with recurrent or metastasized digestive cancer requiring palliative care. Support Care Cancer 2014; 22:2687-96. [PMID: 24789422 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2259-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Satisfaction with care is thought to be important for quality of life (QOL) of family caregivers of patients with recurrent or metastasized digestive cancer requiring palliative care. This study aimed to clarify (1) family caregivers' QOL status and (2) factors related to their QOL, including satisfaction with care. METHODS Data were collected from 111 family caregivers of patients with recurrent or metastasized digestive cancer. The Short-Form 36 (SF-36) (acute version) was used to measure QOL. RESULTS Family caregivers' QOL was lower than the national average (Cohen's d = 0.12-0.66). Lower age of patients and family caregivers (standardized regression coefficient (β) = -0.18, β = -0.26) and family caregivers' perceived health (β = 0.22) were related to better physical health of family caregivers, but satisfaction with care was not related to physical health. However, family caregivers' mental health was related to their satisfaction with care (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (r) = 0.49-0.61, standardized regression coefficient (β) = 0.24-0.42), as well as higher age of family caregivers (β = 0.25), their perceived health (β = 0.30), non-spousal caregiver (β = -0.20), patient lacking a history of surgery aimed at radical treatment (β = -0.22), and patient not hospitalized solely for symptom relief (β = -0.10). CONCLUSIONS Family caregivers of patients with recurrent or metastasized digestive cancer requiring palliative care had lower QOL, both physically and mentally, than the national average. Improvements in satisfaction with care may contribute to improved QOL.
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- Miki Morishita
- Department of Family Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan,
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McDonnell KK, Bullock LFC, Hollen PJ, Heath J, Kozower BD. Emerging Issues on the Impact of Smoking on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Lung Cancer and Their Families. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2014; 18:171-81. [DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.18-02ap] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mosher CE, Bakas T, Champion VL. Physical health, mental health, and life changes among family caregivers of patients with lung cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2013; 40:53-61. [PMID: 23269770 DOI: 10.1188/13.onf.53-61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To describe physical health, mental health, and life changes among family caregivers of patients with lung cancer. DESIGN Cross-sectional quantitative study. SETTING A university outpatient oncology center, two Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics, and a private outpatient oncology practice in Indianapolis, IN. SAMPLE 91 family caregivers of patients with lung cancer. METHODS Data were collected using standardized instruments and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hierarchical multiple regression. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES Demographic and medical factors, physical health, mental health, and life changes from caregiving. FINDINGS Caregivers' physical health and mental health were below population norms, whereas social functioning did not differ from norms. More than 50% of caregivers reported negative emotional effects of caregiving, and more than 33% reported negative physical health effects of caregiving. About 40% of caregivers, however, reported positive changes in their relationships with the patients with lung cancer and other family members as a result of caregiving. Caregivers' mental health was more strongly associated with life changes than physical health. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that many family caregivers of patients with lung cancer experience negative physical and mental health effects of caregiving, whereas relations with family members improve for a substantial minority of caregivers. These positive and negative consequences of caregiving should be jointly considered when developing self-report measures and interventions for this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses can conduct brief screening assessments to identify caregivers with probable distress and can provide practical and psychosocial support, as well as referrals to support services. KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION Findings suggest that interventions are needed to address the negative physical and emotional health consequences of caring for family members with lung cancer. Such interventions could build on the relational benefits of caregiving to improve the patient-caregiver relationship and expand caregivers' support system.
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- Catherine E Mosher
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Cooley ME, Finn KT, Wang Q, Roper K, Morones S, Shi L, Litrownik D, Marcoux JP, Zaner K, Hayman LL. Health behaviors, readiness to change, and interest in health promotion programs among smokers with lung cancer and their family members: a pilot study. Cancer Nurs 2013; 36:145-54. [PMID: 22791213 PMCID: PMC4729371 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0b013e31825e4359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of lung cancer presents an opportunity to motivate individuals to adopt health-promoting behavior. Little attention has been given to using this opportunity to also motivate relatives to change their health behaviors. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to describe health behaviors and readiness to change lifestyle, identify interest in health promotion programs, and examine concordance of health behaviors among smokers with lung cancer and their family members. METHODS Cross-sectional data were collected once from 37 lung cancer patient-family member dyads. Standardized questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and percent agreement were used for analyses. RESULTS Lung cancer patients and their family members had high rates of continued smoking (43% vs 30%), low intake of fruits and vegetables (92% vs 95%), and high rates of physical inactivity (84% vs 84%). Patients and family members indicated readiness to change behaviors within the next 6 months ranging from 63% for physical activity, 73% for diet, and 88% to quit smoking for patients and 81% for physical activity, 58% for diet, and 91% to quit smoking for family members. Interest in participating in a multiple behavioral risk reduction program was high for patients and family members. CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients and their family members have multiple behavioral risk factors placing them at risk for poor health outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Oncology nurses are in a unique position to provide leadership in assessing health behaviors and implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance outcomes for patient-family member dyads with lung cancer.
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- Mary E Cooley
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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OBJECTIVE To review key aspects of family caregiving as it applies to older adults with cancer, discuss the implications of caregiving on the physical and emotional health of caregivers, and discuss future research needs to optimize the care of older adults with cancer and their caregivers. DATA SOURCES Literature review. CONCLUSION The number of older adults with cancer is on the rise and these older adults have significant caregiving needs. There is a physical, emotional, and financial toll associated with caregiving. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE As the population of the United States ages, it will be even more important that we identify vulnerable older adults, understand their caregiving needs, and mobilize health care and community resources to support and assist their caregivers.
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- Reena Jayani
- University Hospital of University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA
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Ellis J, Lloyd Williams M, Wagland R, Bailey C, Molassiotis A. Coping with and factors impacting upon the experience of lung cancer in patients and primary carers. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2012; 22:97-106. [PMID: 22978743 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There is a paucity of research exploring patients' and their informal carers' experience of coping with and factors impacting on the lung cancer experience. This study aims to explore how patients and their informal carers cope with a diagnosis of lung cancer and describe the key factors that mediate distress in this population in order that they may be better supported in the future. This was a qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews and framework analysis to elicit the experience of 37 patients with lung cancer and 23 primary carers regarding their coping with and factors influencing patient/carer distress. The findings illustrate that participants used both emotional- and problem-focused coping strategies, including accepting the reality of lung cancer, adopting a positive attitude/fighting spirit, denial, avoidance and distraction and information seeking. Maintaining normality was also important. Key factors that mediate the lung cancer experience were also identified including hope, social network, prior experience of cancer and other chronic illnesses, the competing coping strategies of patients and their primary carers, the unpredictable nature of patients' behaviour, changing symptomatology, the perceived attitudes of health professionals and the impact of perceived delays in diagnosis. This study provides important insights into how patients with lung cancer and their primary carers might be better supported.
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- J Ellis
- Academic Palliative and Supportive Care Studies Group, Division of Health Service Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
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Manne S, Badr H, Kashy DA. A longitudinal analysis of intimacy processes and psychological distress among couples coping with head and neck or lung cancers. J Behav Med 2012; 35:334-46. [PMID: 21556790 PMCID: PMC4461872 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-011-9349-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2010] [Accepted: 04/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Individuals diagnosed with lung and head and neck (HN) cancers and their spouses are at increased risk for distress. This study assessed whether the way couples communicate about cancer and their perceptions of relationship intimacy influenced both partners' adjustment. One-hundred thirty-nine patients and their spouses [For purposes of clarity, we refer to the patients' intimate partner as the spouse, regardless of actual marital status and we reserve the term partner to refer to the other person in the couple (i.e., the patient's partner is the spouse and the spouse's partner is the patient)] completed measures of spousal communication, intimacy, and distress at three time points over 6 months. Using multilevel modeling, an over-time actor-partner interdependence model was specified that examined whether intimacy mediated associations between one's own and one's partner's reports of communication at baseline and later distress. Patients and spouses who reported greater baseline distress reported more negative baseline communication as well as lower levels of intimacy and greater distress over time. Mediation analyses showed patients' and spouses' reports of positive spousal communication were associated with less subsequent distress largely through their effects on intimacy. Clinicians working with head and neck or lung cancer patients should assess communication and intimacy because both impact couples' distress.
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- Sharon Manne
- Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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This article aims to provide a brief review of the literature with regard to the impact of lung cancer on patients and their informal carers. Compared to other types of cancer, the distress associated with lung cancer has been found to be the most intense. Rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation recent emphasis regarding the symptom experience has been on symptoms clusters, as understanding these clusters may improve the management of ongoing and unrelieved symptoms. However, the disparities in methodology are significant barriers to producing comparable results, although recent efforts have been made to address these. Whilst research into symptoms has enormous potential for the management of symptom clusters, it needs to move away from the essentially reductionist stance which currently dominates and broaden its scope to one that acknowledges the complexity of the experience of symptom clusters from the perspective of the patient and their informal carer. Poor management of symptoms complicates patient care and potentially contributes to the heavy burden which often falls on family caregivers, especially as the disease progresses. The majority of studies focus on the experiences of primary care providers, most often the partner/spouse. Such studies have shown that spouses of patients with lung cancer exhibit significant distress and lower levels of quality of life than the general population. Research also indicates that significant others go through a transition process due to changes brought about by the diagnosis of lung cancer and struggle to endure and overcome difficulties and distress. Significant others were seen to suffer during this process of transition and experienced altered relationships. Clinicians working with patients suffering from lung cancer and their carers should intervene to enhance their quality of life from diagnosis, during the disease trajectory and during bereavement. Interventions need to be developed to support both patients and carers.
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- Jackie Ellis
- Department of Health Service Research, Academic, Palliative and Supportive Care Studies Group (APSCSG), Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, Liverpool, UK.
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Brown JK, Cooley ME, Chernecky C, Sarna L. A Symptom Cluster and Sentinel Symptom Experienced by Women With Lung Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2011; 38:E425-35. [DOI: 10.1188/11.onf.e425-e435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Stenberg U, Ruland CM, Miaskowski C. Review of the literature on the effects of caring for a patient with cancer. Psychooncology 2011; 19:1013-25. [PMID: 20014159 DOI: 10.1002/pon.1670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 530] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To adequately help family caregivers (FCs) of cancer patients, clinicians need to understand the complexity of the problems and responsibilities associated with cancer patients illness that FCs experience. METHODS This systematic review identified the types of problems and burdens that FCs of cancer patients experience during the patient's illness. We also analyzed the language caregivers use to communicate their problems and responsibilities related to caregiving for the cancer patient. RESULTS Of 2845 titles identified, 192 articles met the inclusion criteria and are included in this review. Of these, 164 were research-based. In addition to FC responsibilities and the impact of being a caregiver on daily life, a number of other physical, social, and emotional problems related to caregiving for these FCs were identified. CONCLUSION A substantial evidence base supports the conclusion that FCs experience many difficult problems and increased responsibilities during and after the patient is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for cancer. The insights gained from this review will help researchers and clinicians to understand the complexity of problems and responsibilities FCs experience. This understanding may encourage them to include support for FCs as part of total or holistic patient care. However, more research is needed to better understand the variations in caregiving experiences over time; how the caregiving perspective is influenced by different cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds as well as gender and age; and how problems and responsibilities related to caregiving interfere with daily life.
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- Una Stenberg
- Center for Shared Decision Making and Nursing Research, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
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Manne S, Badr H. Intimacy processes and psychological distress among couples coping with head and neck or lung cancers. Psychooncology 2011; 19:941-54. [PMID: 19885852 DOI: 10.1002/pon.1645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Couples coping with head and neck and lung cancers are at increased risk for psychological and relationship distress given patients' poor prognosis and aggressive and sometimes disfiguring treatments. The relationship intimacy model of couples' psychosocial adaptation proposes that relationship intimacy mediates associations between couples' cancer-related support communication and psychological distress. Because the components of this model have not yet been evaluated in the same study, we examined associations between three types of cancer-related support communication (self-disclosure, perceived partner disclosure, and protective buffering), intimacy (global and cancer-specific), and global distress among patients coping with either head and neck or lung cancer and their partners. METHOD One hundred and nine patients undergoing active treatment and their partners whose average time since diagnosis was 15 months completed cross-sectional surveys. RESULTS For both patients and their partners, multilevel analyses using the actor-partner interdependence model showed that global and cancer-specific intimacy fully mediated associations between self- and perceived partner disclosure and distress; global intimacy partially mediated the association between protective buffering and distress. Evidence for moderated mediation was found; specifically, lower levels of distress were reported as a function of global and cancer-specific intimacy, but these associations were stronger for partners than for patients. CONCLUSIONS Enhancing relationship intimacy by disclosing cancer-related concerns may facilitate both partners' adjustment to these illnesses.
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- Sharon Manne
- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, USA.
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Weaver KE, Rowland JH, Augustson E, Atienza AA. Smoking concordance in lung and colorectal cancer patient-caregiver dyads and quality of life. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2010; 20:239-48. [PMID: 21177426 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-10-0666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Distress may be heightened among members of cancer patient-caregiver dyads that are mismatched on smoking status (either the patient or caregiver smokes, but the other does not), negatively affecting quality of life (QoL). The purpose of this study was to examine associations between patient-caregiver smoking concordance, caregiver psychological adjustment, and caregiver and patient mental and physical QoL. METHODS Lung and colorectal patient-caregiver dyads (N = 742) were identified from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) and CanCORS Caregiver studies. The majority of the cancer patients were male (67.0%) with local (45.6%) or regional (12.9%) disease. The majority of the informal caregivers were females (78.6%), under 65 years of age (69.6%), and often spouses (57.8%) of the patients. RESULTS Lung and colorectal cancer caregivers, who were members of dyads where one or both members continued to smoke, reported worse mental health QoL than nonsmoking dyads. For colorectal cancer patients, continuing to smoke when the caregiver did not was associated with worse mental health QoL compared with nonsmoking dyads. Dyad smoking was less strongly associated with physical QoL for both caregivers and patients. CONCLUSION Results highlight the importance of assessing smoking in both cancer patients and their caregivers and referring families to appropriate psychosocial and smoking cessation services. IMPACT This is the first study to show associations between cancer patient-caregiver smoking status and QoL for both dyad members. Future studies will need to confirm these associations longitudinally and investigate potential mechanisms linking dyad smoking and QoL.
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- Kathryn E Weaver
- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Office of Preventive Oncology, Department of Health and Human Services, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
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Steinvall K, Johansson H, Berterö C. Balancing a changed life situation: the lived experience from next of kin to persons with inoperable lung cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2010; 28:82-9. [PMID: 20826491 DOI: 10.1177/1049909110375246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the experiences of quality of life/life situation among those who were next of kin to persons with inoperable lung cancer. Data were collected in qualitative interviews, where 11 next of kin articulated their lived experiences, and were interpreted through interpretive phenomenology. Four themes were identified: changed life situation, experiences of uncertainty due to awareness of the ill person's changed health status, interpersonal relationships, and false hopes due to health care professionals' treatment. These four themes gave a structure presenting the essence: balancing a changed life situation. The findings of the study point out the importance of promoting support for the next of kin, because they are significantly affected by the changed life situation. There is a need to identify their needs and to support them.
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- Karin Steinvall
- Close Health Care in Western County Ostergötland, Motala Hospital, Sweden
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Sanders SL, Bantum EO, Owen JE, Thornton AA, Stanton AL. Supportive care needs in patients with lung cancer. Psychooncology 2010; 19:480-9. [PMID: 19434625 DOI: 10.1002/pon.1577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The goal of this study was to characterize the prevalence and intensity of supportive care needs and interest in specific supportive care services among individuals with lung cancer. METHOD Participants (n=109) were recruited from two medical centers in Southern California to complete questionnaires on physical and psychological functioning following diagnosis of lung cancer. RESULTS Participants reported the greatest need in the physical and daily living domain, followed by psychological needs, health system and informational needs, and patient care support needs. The most common unmet need was a lack of energy and tiredness (75%). Higher levels of supportive care needs were associated with worse physical functioning (beta=-0.30, p<0.001), greater symptom bother (beta=0.25, p=0.008), lower satisfaction with health care (beta=-0.24, p=0.002), and higher levels of intrusive thoughts about cancer (beta=0.40, p<0.001). The sample was most interested in receiving additional information about their disease and treatment (61.0%), exercise-related information and support (54.3%), and assistance dealing with fatigue (46.7%). Over 91% expressed interest in at least one specific supportive care service, and 51.4% were interested in one or more psychological services. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Our findings suggest that lung cancer survivors have many unmet needs. Patients who report higher physical distress and intrusive stress symptoms, or lower satisfaction with their health care, may experience the highest level of supportive care need and intervention.
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- Sharon L Sanders
- Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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Smoking cessation is challenging even for patients recovering from lung cancer surgery with curative intent. Lung Cancer 2009; 66:218-25. [PMID: 19321223 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2009.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2008] [Revised: 12/19/2008] [Accepted: 01/31/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although it is recommended that smokers undergoing surgery for lung cancer quit smoking to reduce post-operative complications, few studies have examined patterns of smoking in the peri-operative period. The goals of this study were to determine: (1) patterns of smoking during post-operative recovery, (2) types of cessation strategies used to quit smoking, and (3) factors related to smoking after lung cancer surgery. METHODS Data were collected from 94 patients through chart review, tobacco, health status, and symptom questionnaires at 1, 2, and 4 months after surgery. Smoking status was assessed through self-report and urinary cotinine measurement. RESULTS Eighty-four patients (89%) were ever-smokers and 35 (37%) reported smoking at diagnosis. Thirty-nine (46%) ever-smokers remained abstinent, 13 (16%) continued smoking at all time-points, and 32 (38%) relapsed. Ten (46%) of those who relapsed were former-smokers and had not smoked for at least 1 year. Sixteen (46%) of those who were smoking at diagnosis received cessation assistance with pharmacotherapy being the most common strategy. Factors associated with smoking during recovery were younger age and quitting smoking < or =6 months before the diagnosis of lung cancer. Factors that were marginally significant were lower educational level, male gender, lower number of comorbidities, and the presence of pain. CONCLUSION Only half of those who were smoking received assistance to quit prior to surgery. Some patients were unable to quit and relapse rates post-surgery were high even among those who quit more than 1 year prior. Innovative programs incorporating symptom management and relapse prevention may enhance smoking abstinence during post-operative care.
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Kim MY. Transition of Symptoms and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy. J Korean Acad Nurs 2009; 39:433-45. [DOI: 10.4040/jkan.2009.39.3.433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Min Young Kim
- Researcher, Jeju Regional Cancer Center, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
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OBJECTIVES There is expanding evidence that lung cancer has a multitude of sex differences. This article will review these differences and discuss nursing implications for women with lung cancer. DATA SOURCES Research and journal articles. CONCLUSION Understanding the sex differences of lung cancer is essential for individualizing care for women with lung cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses play an integral role throughout the trajectory of illness for women with lung cancer. Understanding the sex differences will help nurses to individualize the care for this population to meet their specific needs.
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Risiko oder Schutz? - Der Einfluss der Elternschaft auf die Lebensqualität von Krebspatienten. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PSYCHOSOMATISCHE MEDIZIN UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE 2007. [DOI: 10.13109/zptm.2007.53.4.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Symptoms and problems with functioning among women and men with inoperable lung cancer--a longitudinal study. Lung Cancer 2007; 60:113-124. [PMID: 17976859 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2007.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2007] [Revised: 09/07/2007] [Accepted: 09/12/2007] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence and intensity of symptoms and problems with functioning between women and men with inoperable lung cancer (LC) during 3 months post-diagnosis. One hundred and fifty-nine patients completed the EORTC QLQ C-30+LC13 at three time points: close to diagnosis and prior to treatment, and one, and 3 months later. Descriptive cross-sectional analyses and longitudinal analyses using repeated measure ANOVA were conducted. These patients reported many and intense symptoms and problems with functioning. The most salient finding from the cross-sectional analysis was that women reported both more, and more intense problems with emotional functioning close to diagnosis. Statistically significant improvements over time were found in both men and women with regard to emotional functioning, dyspnea, insomnia, cough, pain in arm/shoulder, while physical functioning, fatigue, constipation, dysphagia, peripheral neuropathy and alopecia deteriorated significantly over time. The longitudinal analyses suggest that, with the exception of emotional functioning, gender differences were not only related to biological sex alone, but were also found to be related to other components of the patients' life situation, such as education, age, civil status and type of LC. Sensitivity to different symptom experiences and responses to those experiences between and within women and men is also necessary in the management of symptoms in patients with inoperable LC.
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