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Bower JE, Lacchetti C, Alici Y, Barton DL, Bruner D, Canin BE, Escalante CP, Ganz PA, Garland SN, Gupta S, Jim H, Ligibel JA, Loh KP, Peppone L, Tripathy D, Yennu S, Zick S, Mustian K. Management of Fatigue in Adult Survivors of Cancer: ASCO-Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol 2024; 42:2456-2487. [PMID: 38754041 DOI: 10.1200/jco.24.00541] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To update the ASCO guideline on the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in adult survivors of cancer. METHODS A multidisciplinary panel of medical oncology, geriatric oncology, internal medicine, psychology, psychiatry, exercise oncology, integrative medicine, behavioral oncology, nursing, and advocacy experts was convened. Guideline development involved a systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in 2013-2023. RESULTS The evidence base consisted of 113 RCTs. Exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based programs led to improvements in CRF both during and after the completion of cancer treatment. Tai chi, qigong, and American ginseng showed benefits during treatment, whereas yoga, acupressure, and moxibustion helped to manage CRF after completion of treatment. Use of other dietary supplements did not improve CRF during or after cancer treatment. In patients at the end of life, CBT and corticosteroids showed benefits. Certainty and quality of evidence were low to moderate for CRF management interventions. RECOMMENDATIONS Clinicians should recommend exercise, CBT, mindfulness-based programs, and tai chi or qigong to reduce the severity of fatigue during cancer treatment. Psychoeducation and American ginseng may be recommended in adults undergoing cancer treatment. For survivors after completion of treatment, clinicians should recommend exercise, CBT, and mindfulness-based programs; in particular, CBT and mindfulness-based programs have shown efficacy for managing moderate to severe fatigue after treatment. Yoga, acupressure, and moxibustion may also be recommended. Patients at the end of life may be offered CBT and corticosteroids. Clinicians should not recommend L-carnitine, antidepressants, wakefulness agents, or routinely recommend psychostimulants to manage symptoms of CRF. There is insufficient evidence to make recommendations for or against other psychosocial, integrative, or pharmacological interventions for the management of fatigue.Additional information is available at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines.
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, Knoxville, TN
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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Hampton J, Alam A, Zdenkowski N, Rowe C, Fradgley E, O'Neill CJ. Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Thyroid 2024; 34:541-558. [PMID: 38368547 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Background: Despite excellent survival rates, health-related quality of life detriments are common in differentiated thyroid cancer survivors and can be driven by fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). This review aims to report the incidence of FCR in thyroid cancer survivors and synthesize evidence regarding contributing factors. An overview and appraisal of the range of tools used to measure FCR is presented. Methods: A systematic review of the English literature was performed. The search across six electronic databases generated 3414 studies. Two reviewers independently screened the citations and full-text articles, of which 31 were included. The data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Results: The incidence of FCR was reported in 27/31 studies and ranged from 15% to 91%. Direct comparisons regarding incidence and severity of FCR were not possible due to heterogeneity in cut-points used to define FCR. A total of eight validated tools were used to measure FCR across all studies, with five studies using self-developed nonvalidated items. There was minimal repetition of validated tools and no clear consensus as to a preferred survey tool. Factors influencing FCR were reported in 11 studies. There was minimal overlap of factors influencing FCR. Risk factors contributing to increased FCR reported in more than one study included young age and an upcoming clinical appointment. Male gender and higher education levels were reported in more than one article as protective. No literature evaluating interventions to address FCR in thyroid cancer survivors was found. Conclusion: FCR is common in thyroid cancer survivors, but significant heterogeneity in the current evidence base limits assessment of incidence, severity, or risk factors. There is a need to use validated tools to assess FCR in both research and clinical contexts. Reliable assessment of FCR may permit routine assessment of FCR in clinical practice and allow interventions to be prospectively evaluated to optimize the holistic well-being of thyroid cancer survivors.
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- Jacob Hampton
- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Zhao C, Diao W, Xu X, Li L, Jia Z. Effect of cognitive behavior therapy based on the health education pathway on psychology of papillary thyroid carcinoma patients: a randomized controlled trial. Nucl Med Commun 2024; 45:304-311. [PMID: 38247574 DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Our main aim was to explore whether cognitive behavior therapy based on the health education pathway (CBT-HEP) can effectively alleviate the distress, anxiety, and depression of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients after 131 I treatment. In addition, we investigated the critical factors that can significantly affect the distress and quality of life in PTC patients before 131 I treatment. METHODS In total, 496 people were screened and 357 were enrolled, followed by randomization of those with a distress thermometer (DT) ≥4. Patients in the experimental group received CBT-HEP intervention, and patients in the control group were given casual conversation. RESULTS The scores of DT, Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in CBT-HEP group decreased gradually after intervention. In control group, DT scores decreased significantly, while HAMA and PHQ-9 scores did not change significantly. CONCLUSION CBT-HEP is effective in relieving distress, anxiety and depression in PTC patients. In addition, female sex, lifestyle, hypothyroidism, negative emotions, related symptoms, fear of tumor recurrence and radiation safety are the critical factors affecting mental health and quality of life.
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- Chunyan Zhao
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and
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Torricelli L, Rabitti E, Cafaro V, Cavuto S, De Vincenzo F, Cavuoto M, Turola E, Di Leo S. Mindfulness-based therapies for cancer patients and families: a systematic review. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e494-e502. [PMID: 35304361 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) addressed to patients with cancer have been widely studied in the last two decades, and their efficacy has been systematically reviewed and meta-analysed. Although findings from literature highlight benefits of MBTs on several patients' health outcomes, these should be appraised taking into consideration the characteristics of the selected studies. In this systematic review, we summarised the current evidence of the efficacy of MBTs in improving the quality of life of both patients with cancer and their relatives, with a focus on the methodological quality, type of MBT evaluated and population involved in existing randomised controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS We searched English language articles published until February 2021. Couples of authors independently applied inclusion criteria and extracted findings. Thirty RCTs were included. RESULTS Nearly half of the studies were performed in English-speaking countries outside of Europe, with females diagnosed with breast cancer. Most considered heterogeneous phases of illness; one study only was performed on relatives. In most cases, different measures were employed to evaluate the same outcome. The efficacy of MBTs has been demonstrated in 25 of the 30 included articles. The methodological quality of RCTs was acceptable. CONCLUSION The heterogeneity of studies' characteristics makes findings on the efficacy of MBTs poorly informative with reference to different clinical and cancer-related psychological conditions. Studies on more homogeneous samples by cancer site and phase, as well as performed in different cultural contexts, could provide a basis for better evaluating and targeting MBTs' protocols for the specific needs of patients with cancer and their relatives.
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- Laura Torricelli
- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, via degli Aldobrandeschi, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Psycho-oncology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, via Amendola, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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O'Neill CJ, Carlson MA, Rowe CW, Fradgley EA, Paul C. Hearing the Voices of Australian Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Qualitative Thematic Analysis of Semistructured Interviews Identifies Unmet Support Needs. Thyroid 2023; 33:1455-1464. [PMID: 37335225 PMCID: PMC10734898 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Background: Most thyroid cancer survivors regain their physical health-related quality of life, but psychological and social deficits persist. The nature of these detriments remains poorly understood and they are insufficiently captured by survey data alone. To address this, qualitative data exploring the breadth and depth of thyroid cancer survivors' experiences and priorities for supportive care are required. Methods: Twenty semistructured interviews were undertaken with a purposive, maximum variation sample of thyroid cancer survivors. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded independently by two researchers. A hybrid model of inductive and realistic codebook analysis was undertaken with themes developed. Results: Patient experiences centered around three themes: (1) impact of diagnosis and treatment, (2) thyroid cancer does not happen in isolation, and (3) role of clinicians and formalized support structures. The word "cancer" had negative connotations, but for many, the reality of their experience was more positive. Despite feeling "lucky" at the relative low-risk nature of thyroid cancer, many patients reported fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty returning to usual activities; concerns that were largely dismissed or minimized by clinicians. Few were offered any support beyond their treating doctors; where patients attempted to access formalized supportive care, little was available or appropriate. Life stage and concurrent family and social stressors greatly impacted patients' ability to cope with diagnosis and treatment. Addressing thyroid cancer in isolation felt inappropriate without appreciating the broader context of their lives. Interactions with clinicians were largely positive, particularly where information was communicated as a means of empowering patients to participate in shared decision-making and where clinicians "checked in" emotionally with patients. Information about initial treatments was largely adequate but information on longer term effects and follow-up was lacking. Many patients felt that clinicians focused on physical well-being and scan results, missing opportunities to provide psychological support. Conclusions: Thyroid cancer survivors can struggle to navigate their cancer journey, particularly with regard to psychological and social functioning. There is a need to acknowledge these impacts at the time of clinical encounters, as well as develop information resources and support structures that can be individualized to optimize holistic well-being for those in need.
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- Christine J. O'Neill
- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Carlson LE, Ismaila N, Addington EL, Asher GN, Atreya C, Balneaves LG, Bradt J, Fuller-Shavel N, Goodman J, Hoffman CJ, Huston A, Mehta A, Paller CJ, Richardson K, Seely D, Siwik CJ, Temel JS, Rowland JH. Integrative Oncology Care of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO Guideline. J Clin Oncol 2023; 41:4562-4591. [PMID: 37582238 DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.00857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To provide evidence-based recommendations to health care providers on integrative approaches to managing anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. METHODS The Society for Integrative Oncology and ASCO convened an expert panel of integrative oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative oncology, social sciences, mind-body medicine, nursing, methodology, and patient advocacy representatives. The literature search included systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials published from 1990 through 2023. Outcomes of interest included anxiety or depression symptoms as measured by validated psychometric tools, and adverse events. Expert panel members used this evidence and informal consensus with the Guidelines into Decision Support methodology to develop evidence-based guideline recommendations. RESULTS The literature search identified 110 relevant studies (30 systematic reviews and 80 randomized controlled trials) to inform the evidence base for this guideline. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations were made for mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), yoga, relaxation, music therapy, reflexology, and aromatherapy (using inhalation) for treating symptoms of anxiety during active treatment; and MBIs, yoga, acupuncture, tai chi and/or qigong, and reflexology for treating anxiety symptoms after cancer treatment. For depression symptoms, MBIs, yoga, music therapy, relaxation, and reflexology were recommended during treatment, and MBIs, yoga, and tai chi and/or qigong were recommended post-treatment. DISCUSSION Issues of patient-health care provider communication, health disparities, comorbid medical conditions, cost implications, guideline implementation, provider training and credentialing, and quality assurance of natural health products are discussed. While several approaches such as MBIs and yoga appear effective, limitations of the evidence base including assessment of risk of bias, nonstandardization of therapies, lack of diversity in study samples, and lack of active control conditions as well as future research directions are discussed.Additional information is available at www.asco.org/survivorship-guidelines.
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- Linda E Carlson
- Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Osher Center for Integrative Health, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Yu J, Han M, Miao F, Hua D. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to relieve loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34917. [PMID: 37713902 PMCID: PMC10508374 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been suggested as an effective mind-body approach for relieving stress in patients with chronic diseases. As of yet, there is no conclusive research on MBSR's role in reducing affective disorders among cancer patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether MBSR has an impact on loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients. METHODS Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from the start of these databases to January 2nd, 2022 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials. Two authors independently conducted the literature search, collected the data, and performed the statistical analysis. In order to account for potential between-study heterogeneity, a random-effect model was used in the meta-analysis. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 16 studies with 2072 cancer patients. Among the 16 studies, 13 included patients with breast cancer, and the follow-up duration ranged from 6 to 53 weeks. Compared to controls receiving standard cancer care, interventions of MBSR with sessions for 6 to 8 weeks significantly improved loneliness (standard mean difference [SMD]: -0.35, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.59 to -0.12, P = .003, I2 = 46%), anxiety (SMD: -0.51, 95% CI: -0.73 to -0.30, P < .001, I2 = 77%), and depression (SMD: -0.61, 95% CI: -1.02 to -0.20, P = .004, I2 = 94%) in patients with cancer. CONCLUSION According to recent research, MBSR may be beneficial to patients diagnosed with cancer who are feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed.
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- Junye Yu
- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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- Aerospace Center Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, China
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Lippi L, Turco A, Moalli S, Gallo M, Curci C, Maconi A, de Sire A, Invernizzi M. Role of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Thyroid Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Review. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4502. [PMID: 37760472 PMCID: PMC10526253 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current prehabilitation and rehabilitation strategies for thyroid cancer survivors to optimize functional outcomes and enhance their quality of life. METHODS The review follows the SANRA quality criteria and includes an extensive literature search conducted in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus. RESULTS The review emphasizes the role of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach in targeting the different domains that generate disability in thyroid cancer patients. In this context, physical activity, range of motion exercises, myofascial release, joint mobilization, and postural exercises are crucial for improving functional outcomes and reducing treatment-related discomfort and disability. Moreover, tailored rehabilitative management addressing dysphonia and dysphagia might have a positive impact on the quality of life of these patients. Despite these considerations, several barriers still affect the implementation of a multimodal rehabilitative approach in common clinical practice. Thus, sustainable and effective strategies like digital innovation and patient-centered approaches are strongly needed in order to implement the rehabilitative treatment framework of these subjects. CONCLUSIONS This narrative review provides valuable insights into the current prehabilitation and rehabilitation strategies to treat thyroid cancer survivors, addressing physical, psychological, and vocational needs to optimize functional outcomes and enhance their quality of life.
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- Lorenzo Lippi
- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (A.T.); (S.M.)
- Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Translational Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (A.T.); (S.M.)
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (A.T.); (S.M.)
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, ASST Carlo Poma, 46100 Mantova, Italy;
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- Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Translational Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (A.T.); (S.M.)
- Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Translational Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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Requier F, Demnitz-King H, Whitfield T, Klimecki O, Marchant NL, Collette F. The Effect of Meditation-Based Interventions on Patients with Fatigue Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Psychol Belg 2023; 63:64-81. [PMID: 37358949 PMCID: PMC10289041 DOI: 10.5334/pb.1182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Persistent fatigue constitutes a prevalent and debilitating symptom in several diseases. The symptom is not effectively alleviated by pharmaceutical treatments, and meditation has been proposed as a non-pharmacological intervention. Indeed, meditation has been shown to reduce inflammatory/immune problems, pain, stress, anxiety and depression which are associated with pathological fatigue. This review synthesizes data from randomized control trials (RCTs) that explored the effect of meditation-based interventions (MeBIs) on fatigue in pathological conditions. Eight databases were searched from inception to April 2020. Thirty-four RCTs met eligibility criteria and covered six conditions (68% cancer), 32 of which were included in the meta-analysis. The main analysis showed an effect in favor of MeBIs compared to control groups (g = 0.62). Separate moderator analyses assessing control group, pathological condition, and MeBI type, highlighted a significantly moderating role of the control group. Indeed, compared to actively controlled studies, studies using a passive control group were associated with a statistically significantly more beneficial impact of the MeBIs (g = 0.83). These results indicate that MeBIs alleviate pathological fatigue and it seems that the studies with a passive control group showed a greater effect of MeBI on the reduction of fatigue compared to studies using active control groups. However, the specific effect of meditation type and pathological condition should be analyzed with more studies, and there remains a need to assess meditation effects on different types of fatigue (i.e., physical and mental) and in additional conditions (e.g., post-COVID-19).
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- Florence Requier
- GIGA-CRC In Vivo Imaging, Université de Liège, Bâtiment B30, Allée du Six Août, 8, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium
- Department of Psychology, Cognition and Behavior, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Swiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- GIGA-CRC In Vivo Imaging, Université de Liège, Bâtiment B30, Allée du Six Août, 8, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium
- Department of Psychology, Cognition and Behavior, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Zhang Z, Shari NI, Lu P, Zhang Q, Li D, Leong Bin Abdullah MFI. Mindfulness-based interventions for cancer patients in China: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03665-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Haussmann A, Schmidt ME, Illmann ML, Schröter M, Hielscher T, Cramer H, Maatouk I, Horneber M, Steindorf K. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Yoga, Psychosocial, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Cancer-Related Fatigue: What Intervention Characteristics Are Related to Higher Efficacy? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14082016. [PMID: 35454922 PMCID: PMC9032769 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14082016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Many individuals with cancer suffer from persistent exhaustion due to cancer therapy, known as cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Yoga, psychosocial, and mindfulness-based interventions are recommended to reduce CRF. However, it is not clear yet how interventions need to be designed to maximize their efficacy. This meta-analysis aimed to identify intervention characteristics associated with greater reductions in CRF. A total of 70 interventions with 6387 participants were included in the analysis. Our results found a positive effect of yoga, psychosocial, and mindfulness-based interventions, while all invention types revealed large differences in intervention effects. In psychosocial interventions, using a group setting and working on cognition was related to higher efficacy. Regarding yoga and mindfulness-based interventions, no specific intervention characteristics emerged as more favorable than others. Overall, this meta-analysis suggests opportunities to optimize psychosocial interventions for CRF, whereas the design of yoga and mindfulness-based interventions seems to allow for variation. Abstract Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a burdensome sequela of cancer treatments. Besides exercise, recommended therapies for CRF include yoga, psychosocial, and mindfulness-based interventions. However, interventions conducted vary widely, and not all show a significant effect. This meta-analysis aimed to explore intervention characteristics related to greater reductions in CRF. We included randomized controlled trials published before October 2021. Standardized mean differences were used to assess intervention efficacy for CRF and multimodel inference to explore intervention characteristics associated with higher efficacy. For the meta-analysis, we included 70 interventions (24 yoga interventions, 31 psychosocial interventions, and 15 mindfulness-based interventions) with 6387 participants. The results showed a significant effect of yoga, psychosocial, and mindfulness-based interventions on CRF but with high heterogeneity between studies. For yoga and mindfulness-based interventions, no particular intervention characteristic was identified to be advantageous for reducing CRF. Regarding psychosocial interventions, a group setting and work on cognition were related to higher intervention effects on CRF. The results of this meta-analysis suggest options to maximize the intervention effects of psychosocial interventions for CRF. The effects of yoga and mindfulness-based interventions for CRF appear to be independent of their design, although the limited number of studies points to the need for further research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Haussmann
- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention, and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (A.H.); (M.E.S.); (M.L.I.)
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention, and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (A.H.); (M.E.S.); (M.L.I.)
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention, and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (A.H.); (M.E.S.); (M.L.I.)
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- Department of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte and Faculty of Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen, Am Deimelsberg 34a, 45276 Essen, Germany; (M.S.); (H.C.)
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- Division of Biostatistics, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Department of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte and Faculty of Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen, Am Deimelsberg 34a, 45276 Essen, Germany; (M.S.); (H.C.)
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- Division of Medical Psychosomatics, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Division of Pneumology, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Prof.-Ernst-Nathan-Str. 1, 90340 Nürnberg, Germany;
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention, and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; (A.H.); (M.E.S.); (M.L.I.)
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Aminnasab A, Hatami M, Ahadi H. Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy on the Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer. TANAFFOS 2022; 21:503-511. [PMID: 37583782 PMCID: PMC10423868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Background Lung cancer is one of the most common and life-threatening cancers in men around the world. Therefore, it is important to pay particular attention to the psychological status of patients with lung cancer due to their greater vulnerability during treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on the quality of life of patients with lung cancer. Materials and Methods This quasi-experimental study, with a pretest-posttest design and a three-month follow-up, was conducted in the summer of 2019. Thirty patients with lung cancer, who were referred to Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran, Iran, were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. In the pretest stage, the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was completed by both groups. The experimental group received mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy for eight sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. In the posttest stage, both groups were examined again, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 by repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Results The findings showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups after mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy. In other words, the mean score of quality of life increased in the experimental group as compared to the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion Based on the results of this study, the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy in increasing the quality of life of patients with lung cancer was confirmed. Therefore, psychological screening is suggested to improve the quality of life of patients by taking advantage of clinical trials and appropriate intervention models during medical treatment.
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- Angham Aminnasab
- Department of Health Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran
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- Department of Consulting, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Alameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran Iran
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Effects of Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022; 29:432-445. [DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09862-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Prather JG, Baughman B, Alexandrov AW, Grimes Stanfill A. A Conceptual Model of the Influence of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Stress and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Conditions. Holist Nurs Pract 2022; 36:67-75. [PMID: 35166247 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Individuals with chronic conditions are susceptible to stress-related health complications. Left unattended, chronic stress exacerbates inflammation, diminishes quality of life (QOL), and increases all-cause mortality. Here, we suggest a theoretical framework promoting the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in patients with chronic conditions and a conceptual model of how MBIs may influence stress and QOL.
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- Jenifer G Prather
- Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis (Ms Prather and Drs Alexandrov and Grimes Stanfill); Semmes Murphy Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee (Dr Baughman); and Departments of Neurosurgery (Dr Baughman) and Neurology (Dr Alexandrov), College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
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Walshaw EG, Smith M, Kim D, Wadsley J, Kanatas A, Rogers SN. Systematic review of health-related quality of life following thyroid cancer. TUMORI JOURNAL 2021; 108:291-314. [PMID: 34387109 PMCID: PMC9310144 DOI: 10.1177/03008916211025098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This systematic review provides a summary of all studies published between 2000 and 2019 using a health-related quality of life (HRQOL) patient-completed questionnaire to report outcomes following diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer. The search terms were “thyroid cancer” or “thyroid carcinoma,” “quality of life” or “health related quality of life,” and “questionnaire” or “patient reported outcome.” EMBASE, PubMed, Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and HaNDLE-On-QOL search engines were searched between 2 February and 23 February 2020. A total of 811 identified articles were reduced to 314 when duplicates were removed. After exclusion criteria (not thyroid specific, no quality of life questionnaires, and conference abstracts) were applied, 92 remained. Hand searching identified a further 2 articles. Of the 94 included, 16 had a surgical, 26 a primarily medical, and 52 a general focus. There were articles from 27 countries. A total of 49 articles were published from 2015 through 2019 inclusive. A total of 72 questionnaires were used among the articles and a range of 7 to 2215 participants were included within each article. This review demonstrated an increasing number of publications annually. The scope of enquiry into aspects of HRQOL following thyroid cancer is broad, with relatively few addressing surgical aspects and many focusing on the impact of radio-iodine. More research is required into shared decision-making in initial management decisions and HRQOL and interventions aimed specifically at addressing long-term HRQOL difficulties.
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- Dental student, Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK
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- Consultant ENT and head & neck surgeon, St George's University Hospital, London, UK
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- Consultant clinical oncologist, Weston Park Cancer Centre, Sheffield, UK
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- Oral and maxillofacial surgery consultant, Leeds Teaching Hospitals and St James Institute of Oncology, Leeds Dental Institute and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Liverpool, UK.,Consultant, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Dehghan M, Namjoo Z, Zarei A, Tajedini H, Bahrami A, Zakeri MA. The Relationship between Coronavirus Anxiety, Mindfulness and Spiritual Health in Patients with Cancer: A Survey in Southeast Iran. Psychiatry Investig 2021; 18:443-452. [PMID: 34053210 PMCID: PMC8169327 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2020.0441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has caused major health problems, including anxiety in cancer patients worldwide. Spiritual health and mindfulness are considered as factors affecting anxiety. This study addressed the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety, spiritual health and mindfulness in patients with cancer. METHODS One hundred and eighty-four cancer patients participated in this cross-sectional study. The data were collected with convenience sampling method from two oncology centers from 15 June to 15 July 2020 in the southeast Iran. Patients completed the Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Form, Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), The Freiburg Mindfulness inventory-Short Form (FMI-SF) and Spiritual Health Scale. RESULTS According to the psychological symptom subscale (CDAS), 61.4% of the participants had moderate to severe anxiety. According to the physical symptom subscale, 38% of the participants had moderate to severe anxiety. No significant association was found between corona disease anxiety and mindfulness/spiritual health (p>0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study showed high levels of mental and physical anxiety and worries about COVID-19 disease in cancer patients, which led to challenges in their lives. It is necessary to review and implement effective interventions in future studies to prevent anxiety and its consequences in cancer patients.
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- Mahlagha Dehghan
- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Johns SA, Tarver WL, Secinti E, Mosher CE, Stutz PV, Carnahan JL, Talib TL, Shanahan ML, Faidley MT, Kidwell KM, Rand KL. Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on fatigue in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 160:103290. [PMID: 33675902 PMCID: PMC8200642 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to determine the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in improving fatigue-related outcomes in adult cancer survivors. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified from PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases and reference lists of included studies. Separate random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for fatigue and vitality/vigor. Twenty-three studies reporting on 21 RCTs (N = 2239) met inclusion criteria. MBIs significantly reduced fatigue compared to controls at post-intervention (g = 0.60, 95 % CI [0.36, 0.83]) and first follow-up (g = 0.42, 95 % CI [0.20, 0.64]). Likewise, MBIs significantly improved vitality/vigor at post-intervention (g = 0.39, 95 % CI [0.25, 0.52]) and first follow-up (g = 0.35, 95 % CI [0.03, 0.67]). The evidence grade was low due to risk of bias, substantial heterogeneity, and publication bias among studies. MBIs show promise in improving fatigue and vitality/vigor in cancer survivors. More rigorous trials are needed to address current gaps in the evidence base.
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- Shelley A Johns
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Bersch-Ferreira ÂC, Weber B, da Silva JGST, Pagano R, Figueiro MF, da Silva LR, de Souza Mota LG, Suzumura EA, Torreglosa CR, de Sousa Lara E, Quinhoneiro D, da Silva Gherardi-Donato EC, Bueno PRT, Marcadenti A. Mindfulness Practice for Glycemic Control: Could it be a New Strategy for an Old Problem? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Diabetes Rev 2021; 17:e081020184730. [PMID: 32778032 DOI: 10.2174/1573399816666200810131055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) requires a complex and organized care that includes patient's lifestyle change. Additionally, emotional well-being is an important part of self-management, and it may impair the individual's adherence. Therefore, equipping the patients with the necessary coping and self-care techniques may be an important step in managing diabetes. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of interventions using established mindfulness-based protocols on glycemic control of individuals with T2DM. METHODS Data sources: Two electronic databases (PubMed and EMBASE) were searched from inception to December 2019. We limited our search to published studies in English, Spanish and Portuguese languages. STUDY SELECTION Randomized clinical trials that assessed the effects of mindfulness in individuals with T2DM were selected. DATA EXTRACTION Two authors independently assessed the risk of bias and extracted data from the included trials. Data were pooled using inverse-variance random-effects meta-analyses. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS Four randomized trials were included. There were no differences in blood glucose change (mean difference between groups (MD) -0.73mg/dl; 95% CI, -10.49; 9.02; I2 =0%; very low quality of evidence) or glycated hemoglobin (MD 0.05%; 95%CI -0.22 to 0.32; I2 =29%; very low quality of evidence). CONCLUSION Although the quality of current evidence is very low, our findings suggest that established protocols involving mindfulness have no effect on blood glucose or glycated hemoglobin in individuals with T2DM. Indeed, large-scale trials are needed to evaluate the contribution of mindfulness to glycemic control in clinical practice. PROSPERO Registration ID: RD42020161940.
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- HCor Research Institute (IP-HCor), Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Health Knowledge Implementation Laboratory (LICS), Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Health Knowledge Implementation Laboratory (LICS), Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Preventive Medicine Department, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Health Knowledge Implementation Laboratory (LICS), Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Science, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- HCor Research Institute (IP-HCor), Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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Stress and Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer: The Mediating Role of Mindfulness. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2020; 2020:3289521. [PMID: 33381176 PMCID: PMC7748895 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3289521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Cancer is one of the major health problems worldwide, which in addition to physical disorders, causes stress and anxiety in patients and affects the quality of life of cancer patients. Mindfulness can affect stress and improve the quality of life. This research explained the correlation between stress, quality of life, and mindfulness. Materials and Methods Two hundred five cancer patients participated in this cross-sectional study. Patients completed the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), the Mindfulness Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results Perceived stress and mindfulness predict nearly 39% of the changes of QOL in cancer patients. In addition, perceived stress was negatively associated with mindfulness and quality of life (P < 0.05). Mindfulness was positively correlated with quality of life (P < 0.05). Mindfulness played a mediating role in the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life (standardized β = -0.13; SE = 0.07, 95% confidence interval = -0.28 to -0.01; P value = 0.04). Conclusion In the present study, the variables of mindfulness and perceived stress affected the quality of life of cancer patients. Mindfulness can affect the quality of life of cancer patients directly and indirectly. These results emphasize the importance of mindfulness in the lives of cancer patients.
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Oberoi S, Yang J, Woodgate RL, Niraula S, Banerji S, Israels SJ, Altman G, Beattie S, Rabbani R, Askin N, Gupta A, Sung L, Abou-Setta AM, Zarychanski R. Association of Mindfulness-Based Interventions With Anxiety Severity in Adults With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e2012598. [PMID: 32766801 PMCID: PMC7414391 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.12598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), grounded in mindfulness, focus on purposely paying attention to experiences occurring at the present moment without judgment. MBIs are increasingly used by patients with cancer for the reduction of anxiety, but it remains unclear if MBIs reduce anxiety in patients with cancer. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association of MBIs with reductions in the severity of anxiety in patients with cancer. DATA SOURCES Systematic searches of MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and SCOPUS were conducted from database inception to May 2019 to identify relevant citations. STUDY SELECTION Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared MBI with usual care, waitlist controls, or no intervention for the management of anxiety in cancer patients were included. Two reviewers conducted a blinded screening. Of 101 initially identified studies, 28 met the inclusion criteria. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two reviewers independently extracted the data. The Cochrane Collaboration risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the quality of RCTs, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses reporting guideline was followed. Summary effect measures were reported as standardized mean differences (SMDs) and calculated using a random-effects model. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Our primary outcome was the measure of severity of short-term anxiety (up to 1-month postintervention); secondary outcomes were the severity of medium-term (1 to ≤6 months postintervention) and long-term (>6 to 12 months postintervention) anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life of patients and caregivers. RESULTS This meta-analysis included 28 RCTs enrolling 3053 adults with cancer. None of the trials were conducted in children. Mindfulness was associated with significant reductions in the severity of short-term anxiety (23 trials; 2339 participants; SMD, -0.51; 95% CI, -0.70 to -0.33; I2 = 76%). The association of mindfulness with short-term anxiety did not vary by evaluated patient, intervention, or study characteristics. Mindfulness was also associated with the reduction of medium-term anxiety (9 trials; 965 participants; SMD, -0.43; 95% CI, -0.68 to -0.18; I2 = 66%). No reduction in long-term anxiety was observed (2 trials; 403 participants; SMD, -0.02; 95% CI, -0.38 to 0.34; I2 = 68%). MBIs were associated with a reduction in the severity of depression in the short term (19 trials; 1874 participants; SMD, -0.73; 95% CI; -1.00 to -0.46; I2 = 86%) and the medium term (8 trials; 891 participants; SMD, -0.85; 95% CI, -1.35 to -0.35; I2 = 91%) and improved health-related quality of life in patients in the short term (9 trials; 1108 participants; SMD, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.20 to 0.82; I2 = 82%) and the medium term (5 trials; 771 participants; SMD, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.52; I2 = 57%). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this study, MBIs were associated with reductions in anxiety and depression up to 6 months postintervention in adults with cancer. Future trials should explore the long-term association of mindfulness with anxiety and depression in adults with cancer and determine its efficacy in more diverse cancer populations using active controls.
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- Sapna Oberoi
- Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- George and Fay Yee Center for Healthcare Innovation, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- George and Fay Yee Center for Healthcare Innovation, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Investigating Therapeutic Effects of Retinoic Acid on Thyroid Cancer via Protein-Protein Interaction Network Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.92465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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