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Roberts C, Toohey K, Paterson C. The Experiences and Unmet Supportive Care Needs of Partners of Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: A Meta-aggregation Systematic Review. Cancer Nurs 2024:00002820-990000000-00074. [PMID: 36480350 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Partners of men diagnosed with prostate cancer face their own emotional struggles as they navigate additional caregiver responsibilities while concurrently adjusting to the diagnosis and coping with greater illness uncertainty for their loved one. OBJECTIVE This qualitative systematic review examined the unmet supportive care needs of partners affected by prostate cancer. INTERVENTIONS/METHODS A meta-aggregation was conducted. Four electronic databases were searched using key words. The methodology followed the Joanna Briggs Institute for qualitative evidence synthesis. The review process followed a registered priori review protocol and was reported using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) guidelines. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted in parallel. RESULTS Twenty-one publications were included. A total of 239 findings and 32 categories were synthesized into 7 domains of unmet needs as experienced by partners. The domains of needs expressed by the participants included interpersonal/intimacy, physical/daily living, healthcare service, family-related, psychological/emotional needs, and spiritual and social needs. CONCLUSIONS There are gaps in clinical service support, despite routine clinical consultation with healthcare professionals. Partners may diminish their social networks to protect their husband at the cost to their own self-preservation and well-being. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Cancer organizations, policy makers, healthcare care professionals, and researchers are slowly making progress to acknowledge the unique support needs of partners affected by cancer. Healthcare professionals should encourage partners to be included in models of prehabilitation to access timely support to address informational, intimacy, spiritual, and daily living needs support.
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- Cara Roberts
- Author Affiliations: Faculty of Health (Drs Paterson and Toohey and Ms Roberts) and Prehabilitation, Activity, Cancer, Exercise, and Survivorship (PACES) Research Group (Dr Paterson, Dr Toohey and Ms Roberts), University of Canberra, Bruce; and Canberra Health Services & ACT Health, SYNERGY Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, ACT Health Directorate Level 3, Canberra Hospital, Garran (Dr Paterson), Australian Capital Territory, Australia; and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom (Dr Paterson)
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Wang T, Cheng HL, Li KW, Wong PKK, Dong W. The Experiences of Female Partners of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction Due to Prostate Cancer Treatment in China: A Qualitative Exploration. Cancer Nurs 2023:00002820-990000000-00170. [PMID: 37784222 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Because of sociocultural factors, Chinese female partners of patients with prostate cancer (PC) may have perspectives and needs that differ from the more published reports of female partners living in Western cultures. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of female partners of patients with PC experiencing erectile dysfunction in China. INTERVENTIONS/METHODS In this interpretive descriptive design, qualitative data were collected from semistructured telephone interviews with purposively sampled participants from the urology outpatient unit in a hospital in South China. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed using a constant comparison approach. RESULTS Three themes emerged from the analysis of the participants' narratives: (a) acceptance of ceasing sex; (b) preserving intimacy through caregiving; and (c) the need for sexual health-related information. CONCLUSION Participants in this study reported that their own sexuality and intimacy were affected by their partner's erectile dysfunction, but they adjusted to sexuality and intimacy changes through their caregiving of their husbands owing to Chinese traditional perspectives on women's obligations. They also reported having unmet informational needs in improving sexual well-being for the sake of their partners, lending further support to the likely benefit of couple-based educational interventions addressing sexual wellness in dyads affected by PC and erectile dysfunction. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The present study findings highlighted the need for more research attention to the support of Chinese female partners of patients with PC regarding sexual and intimate topics.
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- Tong Wang
- Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Ms Wang, Dr Cheng, and Ms Wong); Interdisciplinary Centre for Qualitative Research, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Dr Cheng); and Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China (Drs Li and Dong)
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Blom C, Reis A, Lencastre L. Caregiver Quality of Life: Satisfaction and Burnout. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6577. [PMID: 37623163 PMCID: PMC10454357 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20166577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Informal caregivers (ICs) of cancer patients play a crucial role in health care. Several of the challenges they face can affect their quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study explored role of burnout and caregiving satisfaction in their relationship to QoL. Portuguese ICs of adult cancer patients (N = 92) answered a sociodemographic and caregiving questionnaire, the WHOQOL-SRPB BREF, assessing physical, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual QoL domains; the Maslach Burnout Interview, assessing the dimensions of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and personal accomplishment; and a Visual Analogic Scale on caregiving satisfaction. We tested correlations and a parallel mediation model for each domain of QoL, considering burnout dimensions as possible mediators between satisfaction and QoL domains. Our results show that satisfaction, burnout dimensions, and almost all QoL domains are correlated. Together, burnout dimensions seem to mediate the relationship between caregiving satisfaction and psychological, environmental, and spiritual QoL. Satisfaction had a significant indirect effect solely through emotional exhaustion on psychological QoL (β = 1.615, 95% BCI [0.590; 2.849]), environmental QoL (β = 0.904, 95% BCI [0.164; 1.876]), and spiritual QoL (β = 0.816, 95% BCI [0.019; 1.792]). It seems essential for mental health professionals to address these dimensions when providing support to an IC.
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- Carolina Blom
- CPUP—Center for Psychology at the University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- CPUP—Center for Psychology at the University of Porto, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Ge X, Tong H, Song Y, He H, Li S, Hong J, Wang W. The caring experience and supportive care needs of male partners for women with gynaecologic cancer: A qualitative literature review. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:4469-4481. [PMID: 32949056 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review male partners' caring experience and supportive care needs when caring for women with gynaecologic cancer. METHODS The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review. We performed a comprehensive literature search in nine databases and qualitative studies published in English or Chinese from inception to January 2020. The included papers were appraised, using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool for qualitative research. An inductive thematic analysis method was adopted to synthesise major findings to construct core concepts and themes. RESULTS Eight studies were included in this review, and four overarching themes emerged the following: the negative experience of disease, the need for supportive care to cope, adapting to a new life and post-traumatic growth. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that male partners had both negative and positive experiences in the caring process, and they could adjust themselves to some extent. Their perceived supportive care needs were often neglected. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Male partners of women with gynaecologic cancer are an under-recognised group. The couple-oriented or family-oriented supportive care programmes should be implemented to meet the supportive care needs of male partners to enhance their health and well-being.
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- Xiaoling Ge
- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China.,The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China.,The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, China.,Nursing International Collaboration Research Center of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Alice Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Enhancing survivorship care planning for patients with localized prostate cancer using a couple-focused web-based, mHealth program: the results of a pilot feasibility study. J Cancer Surviv 2020; 15:99-108. [PMID: 32681304 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00914-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the feasibility of an enhanced survivorship care plan (ESCP) that integrated the web-based program Patient Education Resources for Couples (PERC) into a standardized survivorship care plan (SCP) and estimated the outcomes of ESCPs versus SCPs. METHODS In this randomized pilot trial, localized prostate cancer (PC) patients and partners (i.e., couple) were randomly assigned to ESCP that contained a link to PERC or to SCP that contained a link to general PC information on the National Cancer Institute website. Couples completed assessments measuring quality of life (QOL), appraisal of symptoms, and coping resources at baseline (T1) and 4-6 months later (T2). We examined feasibility (e.g., recruitment and retention) using descriptive statistics. Linear mixed models examined changes in couples' outcomes over time and Poisson regression examined differences in patient healthcare utilization. RESULTS Sixty-two couples completed T1 surveys (recruitment rate 41.6%) and were randomly assigned to receive ESCP (n = 31) or SCP (n = 31). Twenty-eight (ESCP) and 25 (SCP) couples completed T2 surveys (retention rates = 90.3% vs. 80.7%). ESCP participants (70%) reviewed webpages consistent with patients' symptoms. ESCP patients reported greater program satisfaction (p = 0.02) and better urinary symptom scores (p < 0.01) than SCP patients. CONCLUSIONS Delivering ESCPs that embed a web-link to a couple-focused, tailored program is feasible and can potentially improve patient outcomes. The promising results need to be validated in a larger definitive trial using a diverse sample. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS SCPs, enhanced using a web-based intervention (e.g., PERC), may help PC cancer survivors better manage their urinary symptoms. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04350788.
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Impact of informal cancer caregiving across the cancer experience: A systematic literature review of quality of life. Palliat Support Care 2019; 18:220-240. [DOI: 10.1017/s1478951519000622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractObjectiveInformal caregiving may likely increase as the number of cancer survivors grows. Caregiving responsibilities can impact caregivers’ quality of life (QOL). Understanding the current state of the science regarding caregiving QOL could help inform future research and intervention development.MethodsA systematic literature review in PubMed/Medline examined research on QOL among informal cancer caregivers and related psychosocial health outcomes. Original research articles in English, published between 2007 and 2017 about caregivers (aged >18 years) of adult cancer patients in the United States were included. Abstracted articles were categorized according to caregiving recipient's phase of survivorship (acute, middle to long-term, end of life/bereavement).ResultsOf 920 articles abstracted, 60 met inclusion criteria. Mean caregiver age ranged from 37 to 68 with the majority being female, non-Hispanic white, with at least a high school degree, and middle income. Almost half of the studies focused on caregivers who provided care for survivors from diagnosis through the end of active treatment. Studies examined physical health, spirituality, psychological distress, and social support. Differences in QOL were noted by caregiver age, sex, and employment status.Significance of ResultsAdditional research includes the examination of the needs of diverse cancer caregivers and determines how additional caregiver characteristics (e.g., physical functioning, financial burden, etc.) affect QOL. This includes studies examining caregiver QOL in the phases following the cessation of active treatment and assessments of health systems, support services, and insurance to determine barriers and facilitators needed to meet the immediate and long-term needs of cancer caregivers.
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Lightfoot N, MacEwan L, Tufford L, Holness DL, Mayer C, Kramer DM. Who cares? The impact on caregivers of suspected mining-related lung cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 26:e494-e502. [PMID: 31548817 DOI: 10.3747/co.26.4635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background In the present study, we investigated the emotional, physical, financial, occupational, practical, and quality-of-life impacts on caregivers of patients with mining-related lung cancer. Methods This concurrent, embedded, mixed-methods study used individual in-depth qualitative interviews and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (version 2: RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.) quality-of-life measure with 8 caregivers of patients with suspected mining-related lung cancer who had worked in Sudbury or Elliot Lake (or both), and sometimes elsewhere. Individuals who assist workers in filing compensation claims were also interviewed in Sudbury and Elliot Lake. Interviews (n = 11) were transcribed and analyzed thematically. Results Caregiver themes focused on the long time to, and the shock of, diagnosis and dealing with lung cancer; not much of a life for caregivers; strong views about potential cancer causes; concerns about financial impacts; compensation experiences and long time to compensation; and suggestions for additional support. Quality-of-life scores were below the norm for most measures. Individuals who assist workers in preparing claims were passionate about challenges in the compensation journey; the requirement for more and better family support; the need to focus on compensation compared with cost control; the need for better exposure monitoring, controls, resources, and research; and job challenges, barriers, and satisfaction. Conclusions Caregivers expressed a need for more education about the compensation process and for greater support. Worker representatives required persistence, additional workplace monitoring and controls, additional research, and a focus on compensation compared with cost control. They also emphasized the need for more family support.
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- N Lightfoot
- School of Rural and Northern Health, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON
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- School of Social Work, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON
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- School of Social Work, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, and Division of Occupational Medicine and Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON
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- Supportive Care Oncology Research Unit, Health Sciences North, Sudbury, ON
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- School of Occupational and Public Health, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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Bowler M, Dehek R, Thomas E, Ngo K, Grose L. Evaluating the Impact of Post-Treatment Self-Management Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Survivors. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2019; 50:398-407. [PMID: 31178381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2019.03.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND With a rising number of prostate cancer survivors, transitioning patients to follow-up care has become more relevant in the current Albertan cancer care landscape and has led to a need for better patient education resources surrounding this topic. In response, the Alberta Provincial Genitourinary Tumour Team and Cancer Control Alberta have developed self-management guidelines to aid patients with prostate cancer during this transition. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the new provincial self-management guidelines in facilitating transition from active curative external beam radiation treatment to primary community care. METHODS This prospective study used convenience sampling to recruit 18 patients with prostate cancer from two major cancer centers in Alberta: Calgary and Edmonton. Participants were given the self-management guidelines within their final week of external beam radiation treatment and a follow-up phone questionnaire 4 weeks later. Participants answered standardized questions regarding the self-management document based on the themes of timeliness, patient-centeredness, safety, effectiveness, and comprehensiveness. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A thematic analysis of the results suggested that the majority of patients were satisfied with the document in all domains, but some expressed concern with the clarity of the document. They suggested improvements such as adding a side effect timeline, adding an appendix or symptom index, further simplifying the language, and coordinating delivery of the guidelines with an in-person education session. CONCLUSION Overall, our findings supported the effectiveness of the guidelines in providing self-management information. If implemented into practice, these guidelines could have a positive impact on the perception of patients with prostate cancer regarding transitioning to follow-up care.
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- Miranda Bowler
- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Smith-Palmer J, Takizawa C, Valentine W. Literature review of the burden of prostate cancer in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Canada. BMC Urol 2019; 19:19. [PMID: 30885200 PMCID: PMC6421711 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-019-0448-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is the most frequently reported cancer in males in Europe, and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The aim of the current review was to characterize the clinical, economic and humanistic burden of disease associated with prostate cancer in France, Germany, the UK and Canada. METHODS Literature searches were conducted using the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases to identify studies reporting incidence and/or mortality rates, costs and health state utilities associated with prostate cancer in the settings of interest. For inclusion, studies were required to be published in English in full-text form from 2006 onwards. RESULTS Incidence studies showed that in all settings the incidence of prostate cancer has increased substantially over the past two decades, driven in part by increased uptake of prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening leading to earlier identification of tumors, but which has also led to over-treatment, compounding the economic burden of disease. Mortality rates have declined over the same time frame, driven by earlier detection and improvements in treatment. Both prostate cancer itself, as well as treatment and treatment-related complications, are associated with reduced quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Prostate cancer is associated with a significant clinical and economic burden, whilst earlier detection and aggressive treatment is associated with improved survival, over-treatment of men with indolent tumors compounds the already significant burden of disease and treatment can lead to long-term side effects including impotence and impaired urinary and/or bowel function. There is currently an unmet clinical need for diagnostic and/or prognostic tools that facilitate personalized prostate cancer treatment, and potentially reduce the clinical, economic and humanistic burden of invasive cancer treatment.
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- J. Smith-Palmer
- Ossian Health Economics and Communications GmbH, Bäumleingasse 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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- Genomic Health International, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Ossian Health Economics and Communications GmbH, Bäumleingasse 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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Manne SL, Kashy DA, Zaider T, Kissane D, Lee D, Kim IY, Heckman CJ, Penedo FJ, Murphy E, Virtue SM. Couple-focused interventions for men with localized prostate cancer and their spouses: A randomized clinical trial. Br J Health Psychol 2019; 24:396-418. [PMID: 30852854 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Few couple-focused interventions have improved psychological and relationship functioning among men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and their spouses. This study compared the impact of intimacy-enhancing therapy (IET), a general health and wellness intervention (GHW), and usual care (UC) on the psychological and relationship functioning of localized prostate cancer patients and their partners. Relationship length, relationship satisfaction, and patient masculinity were evaluated as moderators. DESIGN This study was a randomized clinical trial with three study arms and four assessment time points. METHODS A total of 237 patients and partners were randomly assigned to receive IET, GHW, or UC. Participants completed measures of psychological functioning and relationship satisfaction at baseline, 5 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline. Primary outcomes were psychological adjustment, depression, cancer-specific distress, cancer concerns, and relationship satisfaction. RESULTS Spouses in IET showed greater increases in relationship satisfaction than spouses in GHW and UC between the baseline and 5-week follow-up. Among patients in longer relationships, significant increases in psychological adjustment were found in both treatments compared to UC. Among spouses in longer relationships, psychological adjustment increased in both IET and UC but declined in GHW. CONCLUSIONS Intimacy-enhancing therapy did not show an impact on general or cancer-specific distress, but did show an early impact on relationship satisfaction among spouses. IET was superior to UC for patients in longer relationships. It will be important for researchers to understand which couple-focused interventions benefits both patients and spouses and to identify characteristics of patients, partners, and couples who may not benefit from psychological treatments. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer report lower health-related quality of life and both patients and spouses report elevated distress. Relationship communication plays a role in couples' psychological adaptation to prostate cancer. Couple-focused interventions have illustrated an impact on relationship communication. There are no studies comparing different couple-focused interventions. What does this study add? Intimacy-enhancing therapy was not superior to no treatment or a comparison treatment for the broad range of psychological and relationship outcomes. Intimacy-enhancing therapy was superior to no treatment for patients in longer-term relationship. The general health and wellness intervention was not beneficial for men in shorter relationships and for men who did not endorse traditional masculine norms.
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- Sharon L Manne
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Monash Medical Center, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Penn Urology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.,Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Stanciu MA, Morris C, Makin M, Watson E, Bulger J, Evans R, Hiscock J, Hoare Z, Edwards RT, Neal RD, Yeo ST, Wilkinson C. Trial of personalised care after treatment-Prostate cancer: A randomised feasibility trial of a nurse-led psycho-educational intervention. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2018; 28:e12966. [PMID: 30478975 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present parallel randomised control trial evaluated the feasibility of a nurse-led psycho-educational intervention aimed at improving the self-management of prostate cancer survivors. METHODS We identified 305 eligible patients from a district general hospital, diagnosed 9-48 months previously, who completed radical treatment, or were monitored clinically (ineligible for treatment). Ninety-five patients were recruited by blinded selection and randomised to Intervention (N = 48) and Control (N = 47) groups. Participant allocation was revealed to patients and researchers after recruitment was completed. For 36 weeks, participants received augmented usual care (Control) or augmented usual care and additional nurse support (Intervention) provided in two community hospitals and a university clinic, or by telephone. RESULTS Data from 91 participants (Intervention, N = 45; Control, N = 46) were analysed. All feasibility metrics met predefined targets: recruitment rate (31.15%; 95% CI: 25.95%-36.35%), attrition rate (9.47%; 95% CI: 3.58%-15.36%) and outcome measures completion rates (77%-92%). Forty-five patients received the intervention, with no adverse events. The Extended Prostate Cancer Index Composite can inform the minimum sample size for a future effectiveness trial. The net intervention cost was £317 per patient. CONCLUSIONS The results supported the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, suggesting that it should be evaluated in a fully powered trial to assess its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK
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- Department of Clinical Health Care, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Organisation for Randomised Trials in Health, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Academic Unit of Primary Care, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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Harju E, Rantanen A, Helminen M, Kaunonen M, Isotalo T, Åstedt-Kurki P. Health-related quality of life in patients with prostate cancer and their spouses: Results from a longitudinal study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2018; 37:51-55. [PMID: 30473051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2018.11.001] [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] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore changes in HRQoL (health-related quality of life) and identify the associated factors in patients with prostate cancer and their spouses during the year following their diagnosis of prostate cancer. METHODS The longitudinal study design consisted of 179 patients and 166 spouses, using discretionary sampling, at five Finnish central hospitals. Participants completed a self-reported RAND-36-Item Health Survey at three time-points: time of diagnosis and 6 and 12 months later. Changes in HRQoL were analysed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. Linear mixed-effects models were used to identify the factors associated with the changes in HRQoL in the patients and their spouses. RESULTS On average, the HRQoL of patients with prostate cancer changed in physical functioning (p = 0.015), emotional well-being (p = 0.029) and general health (p = 0.038) were statistically significant over the 12-month study period. In spouses, statistically significant changes in HRQoL were not observed. Interaction between the age of participants and changes in HRQoL were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Findings in this study suggest that interventions aimed at improving the HRQoL of patients should support a few different dimensions of HRQoL for the patients themselves than for their spouses. Nurses should pay more attention to elderly couples.
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- Eeva Harju
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Arvo, FI-33014, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Arvo, FI-33014, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Arvo, FI-33014, Finland; Science Centre, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, PO Box 2000, FI-33521, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Arvo, FI-33014, Finland; Department of General Administration, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, PO Box 2000, FI-33521, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
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- Department of Surgery, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Keskussairaalankatu 7, FI-15850, Lahti, Finland.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Arvo, FI-33014, Finland; Department of General Administration, Pirkanmaa Hospital District, PO Box 2000, FI-33521, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
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Capistrant BD, Lesher L, Kohli N, Merengwa EN, Konety B, Mitteldorf D, West WG, Rosser BRS. Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Gay and Bisexual Men With Prostate Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018; 45:439-455. [PMID: 29947351 PMCID: PMC7201404 DOI: 10.1188/18.onf.439-455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe social support patterns of gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer (GBMPCa) and how social support is associated with prostate cancer outcomes. SAMPLE & SETTING A cross-sectional online survey with 186 GBMPCa recruited from a national cancer support group network. METHODS & VARIABLES Descriptive statistics of social support and linear regression of social support on general and prostate cancer-specific quality of life (QOL). Social support and health-related QOL were assessed generally and specific to prostate cancer. RESULTS Participants primarily relied on partners or husbands, gay and bisexual friends, chosen family, and men from support groups for support. The most common types of support received were informational and emotional social support. Low general social support was significantly associated with worse prostate cancer symptom bother and general mental QOL. Wanting more social support was significantly associated with worse prostate cancer-specific and general QOL. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Clinicians should be aware of the different social support networks and needs of GBMPCa and refer them to relevant support groups to improve QOL.
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Pham Q, Cafazzo JA, Feifer A. Adoption, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a Mobile Health App for Personalized Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care: Protocol for a Realist Case Study of the Ned App. JMIR Res Protoc 2017; 6:e197. [PMID: 29025699 PMCID: PMC5658643 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.8051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background By 2030, prostate cancer will be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in North America. To mitigate this impending challenge, comprehensive support mechanisms for disease- and treatment-specific changes in health and well-being must be proactively designed and thoughtfully implemented for streamlined survivorship care. mHealth apps have been lauded as a promising complement to current outpatient treatment and monitoring strategies, but have not yet been widely used to support prostate cancer survivorship needs. A realist evaluation is needed to examine the impact of such apps on the prostate cancer survivorship experience. Objective We seek to gain an understanding of how an mHealth app for prostate cancer survivorship care called Ned (No Evident Disease) is adopted and accepted by patients, caregivers, and clinicians. We also aim to determine the effect of Ned on health-related quality of life, satisfaction with cancer care, unmet needs, self-efficacy, and prostate cancer-related levels of anxiety. Methods The Ned case study is a 12-month mixed-methods embedded single-case study with a nested within-group pre-post comparison of health outcomes. We will give 400 patients, 200 caregivers, and 10 clinicians access to Ned. Participants will be asked to complete study assessments at baseline, 2 months, 6 months, and 12 months. We will conduct 30 semistructured qualitative interviews with patients (n=20) and their caregivers (n=10) poststudy to gain insight into their experience with the app. Results We recruited our first survivor in October 2017 and anticipate completing this study by May 2019. Conclusions This will, to our knowledge, be the first realist case study to evaluate an app for prostate cancer survivorship care. Prostate cancer survivors are set to increase in number and longevity, heightening the need for integrated survivorship solutions to provide them with optimal and durable outcomes. The knowledge gained from this study will comprehensively inform how and why Ned works, for whom, and in what circumstances. Understanding the impact of digital health interventions such as Ned on how survivors care for themselves is critical to realizing patient-centered care.
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- Quynh Pham
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre, Credit Valley Hospital, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Harju E, Rantanen A, Kaunonen M, Helminen M, Isotalo T, Åstedt-Kurki P. The health-related quality of life of patients with prostate cancer and their spouses before treatment compared with the general population. Int J Nurs Pract 2017; 23. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Eeva Harju
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Finland
- Department of General Administration; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Finland
- Science Centre; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; Finland
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- Department of Surgery; Päijät-Häme Central Hospital; Lahti Finland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Finland
- Department of General Administration; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; Finland
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Skolarus TA, Ragnoni JA, Garlinghouse C, Schafenacker A, Webster D, Hager P, Wittmann D, Northouse L. Multilingual Self-Management Resources for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Partners: Results of a Long-Term Academic-State Health Department Partnership to Promote Survivorship Care. Urology 2017; 110:92-97. [PMID: 28652166 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide innovative, evidence-based self management information and supportive care for prostate cancer survivors and their partners. We describe how an academic-public partnership facilitated the broad dissemination of evidence-based, multilingual survivorship educational materials via a state-managed prostate cancer website. METHODS We outline the steps of an academic-public partnership leading to dissemination of online, survivorship materials as a resource for prostate cancer survivors and their partners. We examined the 5-year utilization of the materials from January 2011 to December 2015 according to 14 content areas (e.g., urinary, bowel, and sexual problems, fatigue, communication, cancer stress) and across 3 languages (English, Spanish, Arabic). RESULTS The total number of prostate cancer survivorship materials downloaded from January 2011 to December 2015 was 89,348. The number of downloaded materials increased over time from 6,421 in 2011 to 17,496 in 2015. The most commonly downloaded content area was urine problems (27.5%), followed by bowel problems (23.4%) and sexual side effects (16.2%). The majority of downloaded materials was in English (86.3%), followed by Spanish (9.8%) and Arabic (3.9%). CONCLUSION The academic-public partnership facilitated broad dissemination of evidence-based informational materials for prostate cancer survivors and their partners through a state-managed website from 2011 to 2015. Given the increasing role of academic-public partnerships in funding and development of robust, sustainable prostate cancer survivorship resources, this work serves as an introduction to these evidence-based materials and highlights a successful model of engagement between practitioners, research scientists, and public health administration.
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- Ted A Skolarus
- Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI; Dow Division of Health Services Research, Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
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- Cancer Prevention and Control, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (formerly Michigan Department of Community Health), Lansing, MI
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- Cancer Prevention and Control, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (formerly Michigan Department of Community Health), Lansing, MI
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- Dow Division of Health Services Research, Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Enhancing prostate cancer survivorship care through self-management. Urol Oncol 2017; 35:564-568. [PMID: 28619632 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The lack of clear roles for prostate cancer survivorship care providers places prostate cancer survivors at significant risk of inappropriate use of services delivered piecemeal by different providers, persistent bothersome symptoms, and silent suffering. Optimizing quality of care for prostate cancer survivors hinges on decreasing fragmentation of care, and providing quality symptom management. This is achieved through comprehensive, appropriate medical, surgical, pharmacological and psychosocial care, coupled with self-management, as highlighted in several recent resources addressing long-term and late effects of treatment. Although further study is warranted, prostate cancer survivors engaging in self-management may reduce the negative impact of prostate cancer in their lives through better quality of care (better symptom management and efficient use of services) and quality of life.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Coping, Illness Perception, and Family Adaptability in Oncological Patients with a Family History of Cancer. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:8104397. [PMID: 28424789 PMCID: PMC5382310 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8104397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aim. The study investigated the differences between patients with and without a family history of cancer regarding coping strategies, illness perception, and family adaptability to the disease. Material and Methods. A total of 124 patients diagnosed with cancer were included in the research (55 of them with a family history of cancer). The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, the Strategic Approach to Coping Scale, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale, and the Illness Perception Questionnaire were applied. The data were processed using the SPSS 21 software. Results. Patients with previous records of cancer in the family get significantly higher scores for the illness coherence factor. Family satisfaction is significantly higher for patients with a genetic risk, compared to the one reported by patients who suffer from the disease but have no genetic risk. Cognitive-behavioral coping strategies and family cohesion are factors that correlate with an adaptive perception of the illness in the case of patients with a family history of cancer. Conclusion. Results are important for the construction of strategies used for patients with a family history of cancer.
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Harju E, Rantanen A, Kaunonen M, Helminen M, Isotalo T, Åstedt-Kurki P. Marital relationship and health-related quality of life after prostate cancer diagnosis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/ijun.12131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Eeva Harju
- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Arvo FI-33014 University of Tampere Finland
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- University Teacher, School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere; Arvo FI-33014 University of Tampere Finland
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- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Arvo FI-33014 University of Tampere Finland
- Department of General Administration; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; FI-33521 Tampere University Hospital Finland
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- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Arvo FI-33014 University of Tampere Finland
- Science Centre; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; FI-33521 Tampere University Hospital Finland
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- Department of Surgery; Päijät-Häme Central Hospital; Keskussairaalankatu 7 FI-15850 Lahti Finland
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- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science; University of Tampere; Arvo FI-33014 University of Tampere Finland
- Department of General Administration; Pirkanmaa Hospital District; FI-33521 Tampere University Hospital Finland
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Huntley AL, King AJ, Moore TH, Paterson C, Persad R, Sharp D, Evans M. Methodological exemplar of integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence - supportive care for men with prostate cancer: what are the most important components? J Adv Nurs 2016; 73:5-20. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Alyson L. Huntley
- Centre for Academic Primary Care; School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care; School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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- The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care West (NIHR CLAHRC West) at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; UK
- School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care; School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute Southmead Hospital; Bristol UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care; School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care; School of Social and Community Medicine; University of Bristol; UK
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Since prostate cancer becomes more common with age, at least one-third of men have sexual problems at diagnosis. All localized treatments for prostate cancer greatly increase the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, which include loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, and changes in orgasm. Even men on active surveillance have a higher rate of problems than matched peers without prostate cancer. However, men given androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) have the worst rates of sexual dysfunction. Even after 3 to 4 months of ADT, men's desire for sex is decreased and irreversible damage may occur to the erectile tissue in the penis. Erections do not recover in about one-half of men, even if ADT is discontinued. Although intermittent ADT allows some recovery of sexual function, serum testosterone requires 9 to 12 months off ADT to recover. Again, one-half of men have permanent erectile dysfunction. If ADT causes atrophy of the erectile tissue, blood leaks out of the venous system during erection. This syndrome is difficult to treat except with surgery to implant a penile prosthesis. Despite the high rate of sexual problems in men on ADT, a small group stays sexually active and is able to have reliable erections. To improve men's sexual satisfaction on ADT, it may be important to educate them about getting extra mental and physical sexual stimulation, as well as using penile rehabilitation during hormone therapy. Information on reaching orgasm and coping with problems such as dry orgasm, pain with orgasm, and urinary incontinence during sex also should be provided.
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- Leslie R Schover
- From the Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Cormie P, Turner B, Kaczmarek E, Drake D, Chambers SK. A qualitative exploration of the experience of men with prostate cancer involved in supervised exercise programs. Oncol Nurs Forum 2015; 42:24-32. [PMID: 25542318 DOI: 10.1188/15.onf.24-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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 provide an in-depth description of the experience of supervised exercise programs among men with prostate cancer and to identify elements critical to optimizing engagement and ongoing exercise participation. DESIGN Descriptive, qualitative. SETTING A tertiary exercise oncology center in Perth, Australia. SAMPLE 12 men with prostate cancer participating in a structured, clinic-based group exercise program supervised by accredited exercise physiologists. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH Participants completed a demographic and health history questionnaire and a semistructured interview. Thematic content analysis was performed. FINDINGS Participants described physiological and psychological health benefits, which reduced treatment-related side effects and positively affected self-efficacy, and identified exercise physiologists as providing information about the importance of exercise, as well as practical, emotional, and social support. Peer support encouraged discussion of shared experiences and a sense of social connection. CONCLUSIONS Results from the current study expand on existing quantitative data to provide evidence of psychosocial benefits among men with prostate cancer involved with supervised exercise programs. The data provide insight into the components of exercise programs that can form a framework for the development of effective supportive care programs. INTERPRETATION Involvement in a structured, clinic-based group exercise program provides men with prostate cancer with considerable benefits. Supervision by qualified exercise physiologists and incorporation of a group approach are critical components of maximizing those benefits.
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- Prue Cormie
- Health and Wellness Institute, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup, Australia
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- Department of Corrective Services, Government of Western Australia in Perth
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- Health and Wellness Institute, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup, Australia
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Stanciu MA, Morris C, Makin M, Watson E, Bulger J, Evans R, Hiscock J, Hoare Z, Edwards RT, Neal RD, Wilkinson C. A pilot randomised controlled trial of personalised care after treatment for prostate cancer (TOPCAT-P): nurse-led holistic-needs assessment and individualised psychoeducational intervention: study protocol. BMJ Open 2015; 5:e008470. [PMID: 26112224 PMCID: PMC4486944 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Prostate cancer is common and the incidence is increasing, but more men are living longer after diagnosis, and die with their disease rather than of it. Nonetheless, specific and substantial physical, sexual, emotional and mental health problems often lead to a poor quality of life. Urology services increasingly struggle to cope with the demands of follow-up care, and primary care is likely to play the central role in long-term follow-up. The present phase II trial will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led, person-centred psychoeducational intervention, delivered in community or primary care settings. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Prostate cancer survivors diagnosed in the past 9-48 months and currently biochemically stable will be identified from hospital records by their treating clinician. Eligible men would have either completed radical treatment, or would be followed up with prostate specific antigen monitoring and symptom reporting. We will recruit 120 patients who will be randomised to receive either an augmented form of usual care, or an additional nurse-led intervention for a period of 36 weeks. Following the health policy in Wales, the intervention is offered by a key worker, is promoting prudent healthcare and is using a holistic needs assessment. Outcome measures will assess physical symptoms, psychological well-being, confidence in managing own health and quality of life. Healthcare service use will be measured over 36 weeks. Feedback interviews with patients and clinicians will further inform the acceptability of the intervention. Recruitment, attrition, questionnaire completion rates and outcome measures variability will be assessed, and results will inform the design of a future phase III trial and accompanying economic evaluation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was granted by Bangor University and North Wales REC (13/WA/0291). Results will be reported in peer-reviewed publications, at scientific conferences, and directly through national cancer and primary care networks. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN 34516019.
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK
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- Department of Clinical Health Care, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Organisation for Randomised Trials in Health, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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- North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research, Bangor University, Wrexham, UK
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Hudson SV, O'Malley DM, Miller SM. Achieving optimal delivery of follow-up care for prostate cancer survivors: improving patient outcomes. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2015; 6:75-90. [PMID: 25834471 PMCID: PMC4372007 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s49588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the US, and the second most prevalent cancer in men worldwide. High incidence and survival rates for prostate cancer have resulted in a large and growing population of long-term prostate cancer survivors. Long-term follow-up guidelines have only recently been developed to inform approaches to this phase of care for the prostate cancer population. Methods A PubMed search of English literature through August 2014 was performed. Articles were retrieved and reviewed to confirm their relevance. Patient-reported measures that were used in studies of long-term prostate cancer survivors (ie, at least 2 years posttreatment) were reviewed and included in the review. Results A total of 343 abstracts were initially identified from the database search. After abstract review, 105 full-text articles were reviewed of which seven met inclusion criteria. An additional 22 articles were identified from the references of the included articles, and 29 were retained. From the 29 articles, 68 patient-reported outcome measures were identified. The majority (75%) were multi-item scales that had been previously validated in existing literature. We identified four main areas of assessment: 1) physical health; 2) quality of life – general, physical, and psychosocial; 3) health promotion – physical activity, diet, and tobacco cessation; and 4) care quality outcomes. Conclusion There are a number of well-validated measures that assess patient-reported outcomes that document key aspects of long-term follow-up with respect to patient symptoms and quality of life. However, there are fewer patient-reported outcomes related to health promotion and care quality within the prevention, surveillance, and care coordination components of cancer survivorship. Future research should focus on development of additional patient-centered and patient-related outcomes that enlarge the assessment portfolio.
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- Shawna V Hudson
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Somerset
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Moradi A, Ebrahimzadeh MH, Soroush MR. Quality of life of caregiver spouses of veterans with bilateral lower extremity amputations. Trauma Mon 2015; 20:e21891. [PMID: 25825698 PMCID: PMC4362033 DOI: 10.5812/traumamon.21891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2014] [Revised: 09/28/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Providing care for patients with chronic disability affects caregivers’ social lives and relationships and can lead to poor health and lower quality of life. Objectives: In this study, our goal was to assess the quality of life in spouses of war veterans with bilateral lower limb amputations to find factors affecting caregivers’ quality of life. Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, spouses of 244 veterans with war-related bilateral lower limb amputations for at least one year were invited to participate in this study; 189 couples accepted to participate. Information about age, gender, education level, duration of time since amputation, duration of care provided by the spouses and SF-36 questionnaire for both veterans and their spouses were collected. Results: The average age of spouses was 47 years and duration of care provided by spouses was 25 years. We found lower scores for general health domains in amputees’ spouses compared to the general population. Factors correlated with both Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) included the duration of care, duration of marriage, spouses’ education level and the veterans’ PCS and MCS scores. Veterans’ age, spouses’ age and the number of children only correlated with PCS. Veterans’ education level only correlated with MCS. In multivariable analysis, only spouses’ education level correlated with MCS and the veterans’ PCS only correlated with that of spouses. Conclusions: The quality of life of amputees and their spouses were closely correlated; therefore, any improvement in one is likely to improve the other. In addition, lower education level should be considered as a risk factor for poorer quality of life in amputees’ spouses.
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- Ali Moradi
- Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Mohammad Hosein Ebrahimzadeh, Orthopedic Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ahmad-abad St., P.O. Box: 91766-99199, Mashhad, IR Iran. Tel/Fax: +98-5138417453, E-mail:
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