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Bore MG, Dadi AF, Ahmed KY, Hassen TA, Kibret GD, Kassa ZY, Amsalu E, Ketema DB, Perry L, Alemu AA, Shifa JE, Alebel A, Leshargie CT, Bizuayehu HM. Unmet Supportive Care Needs Among Cancer Patients in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Mixed Method Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024; 67:e211-e227. [PMID: 38043746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Supportive cancer care is vital to reducing the current disparities in cancer outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including poor survival and low quality of life, and ultimately achieving equity in cancer care. This is the first review aimed to evaluate the extent of unmet supportive care needs and identify their contributing factors among patients with cancer in SSA. METHODS Six electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline [Ovid], PsycINFO, PubMed, and Cochrane Library of Databases] were systematically searched. Studies that addressed one or more domains of unmet supportive cancer care needs were included. Findings were analyzed using narrative analysis and meta-analysis, as appropriate. RESULT Eleven articles out of 2732 were retained in the review. The pooled prevalence of perceived unmet need for cancer care in SSA was 63% (95% CI: 45, 81) for physical, 59% (95% CI: 45, 72) for health information and system, 58% (95% CI: 42, 74) for psychological, 44% (95% CI: 29, 59) for patient care and support, and 43% (95% CI: 23, 63) for sexual. Older age, female sex, rural residence, advanced cancer stage, and low access to health information were related to high rates of multiple unmet needs within supportive care domains. CONCLUSION In SSA, optimal cancer care provision was low, up to two-thirds of patients reported unmet needs for one or more domains. Strengthening efforts to develop comprehensive and integrated systems for supportive care services are keys to improving the clinical outcome, survival, and quality of life of cancer patients in SSA.
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- Meless Gebrie Bore
- School of Nursing and Midwifery (M.G.B., Z.Y.K.), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia; School of Nursing (M.G.B.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
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- Menzies School of Health Research (A.F.D.), Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia; Addis Continental Institute of Public Health (A.F.D.), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Rural Health Research Institute (K.Y.A.), Charles Sturt University, Orange, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Center for Women's Health Research (T.A.H.), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Public Health (G.D.K., D.B.K., A.A., C.T.L.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia; Save Sight Institute (G.D.K.), The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery (M.G.B., Z.Y.K.), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Midwifery (Z.Y.K.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Sydney Medical School (E.A.), Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College (E.A.), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health (G.D.K., D.B.K., A.A., C.T.L.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia; The George Institute for Global Health (D.B.K.), University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (L.P.), Ultimo, Australia; Prince of Wales Hospital (L.P.), Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Women's and Children's Health (A.A.A.), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; College of Medicine and Health Science (A.A.A.), Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health (J.E.S., A.A., C.T.L.), University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Public Health (G.D.K., D.B.K., A.A., C.T.L.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health (J.E.S., A.A., C.T.L.), University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Public Health (G.D.K., D.B.K., A.A., C.T.L.), College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health (J.E.S., A.A., C.T.L.), University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.
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- First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing (FNCW) Research Program (H.M.B.), School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Australia.
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Nelson TL, Youngblade L, Goldberg P, Bricker D, Werth K, Riesberg JC, Surrett GW. Association of Physical Domain Participation with POTFF Domains in Special Forces Operators. J Spec Oper Med 2023; 23:92-108. [PMID: 38109229 DOI: 10.55460/ykhx-e4ya] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the physical domain (PD) to improve performance in all the POTFF domains (physical, psychological, social/family, and spiritual) among Special Forces (SF) Operators. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of active SF Operators assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). Recruitment began in October 2016. Testing began on 1 January 2017, and concluded on 28 February 2020. Participants completed physical testing, blood draws, and questionnaires to determine domain metrics. Means, medians, and proportions were compared by level of participation in the PD. RESULTS A total of 231 Soldiers participated; n=63 in the control group, n=93 in the <4 days PD/week (PD <4) group, and n=66 in the >4 days PD/week (PD =4) group. The average age was 31 years (range 21-47 y). The average time in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) was 4 years (range 0-19 y). The PD =4 group showed significantly greater overall upper (p=.01) and lower (p=0) body strength, power (p=.01), and positive affect (p=.04). The PD =4 group also had significantly lower anxiety (p=.03), stress (p=.04), and depression (p=.02) than the control group. CONCLUSION The PD and psychological domain metrics were most associated with PD participation. This finding is consistent with the goals of the PD, which are to increase physical and mental capabilities and decrease injury recovery time.
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Johnson AR, Hagerman TR, Preston SL. Self-care and Wellness Checks in Emergency Field Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic: A New Self-check Tool for Military Personnel and Civilians. Innov Clin Neurosci 2022; 19:39-45. [PMID: 35382073 PMCID: PMC8970237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The authors explore the impact of cumulative stress on United States (US) military service members (SM), including soldiers and medical personnel, deployed to serve in New York City (NYC) communities. Their mission was to assist in establishing emergency field hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Causative biopsychosocial factors are presented, as well as the impact of wellness checks, which were utilized to monitor the mood and morale of frontline healthcare providers, military personnel, and infected patients in a 2,500-bed emergency field hospital and a 1,000-bed Naval hospital ship operating in the metropolitan NYC area. The authors introduce a self-care and wellness tool, which assesses five core domains (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual) for the purpose of assessing and improving individual overall well-being during periods of heightened stress. This instrument could aid attending medical personnel in identifying patients at risk of suicide. Likewise, the utility of this self-care tool is applicable to both military SM and civilians, and includes soldiers and medical personnel.
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- Adrian R Johnson
- Mr. Johnson is Deputy, Installation Director of Psychological Health, Department of Behavioral Health, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Ms. Hagerman is a Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas
- Dr. Preston is an Associate Faculty of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and Psychiatry Consultant, Office of the Army Surgeon General in Falls Church, Virginia
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- Mr. Johnson is Deputy, Installation Director of Psychological Health, Department of Behavioral Health, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Ms. Hagerman is a Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas
- Dr. Preston is an Associate Faculty of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and Psychiatry Consultant, Office of the Army Surgeon General in Falls Church, Virginia
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- Mr. Johnson is Deputy, Installation Director of Psychological Health, Department of Behavioral Health, Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Ms. Hagerman is a Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas
- Dr. Preston is an Associate Faculty of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and Psychiatry Consultant, Office of the Army Surgeon General in Falls Church, Virginia
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Mohammadhossini S, Ahmadi F, Gheibizadeh M, Saki Malehi A, Zarea K. Comprehensive physical domain care needs of burn patients: a qualitative study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2019; 12:573-581. [PMID: 31686885 PMCID: PMC6709513 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s215517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Burn patients have various physical needs. To provide full care for such patients, we need a broad range of services. The current study aims at showing the physical needs of burn patients. METHODS The current qualitative study has been done through content analysis. The data were collected from 20 in-depth, unstructured individual interviews with hospitalized patients with burns on more than 25% of their body, nurses, physiotherapists, and psychologists. The participants were selected by purposive sampling. The data were analyzed with a conventional content analysis approach using the Elo and Kyngas method. RESULTS By analyzing the data, 7 main categories were obtained from 932 primary codes: the necessity to provide optimal physiotherapy, the necessity of the patient's overall physical assessment, the necessity of monitoring and coordination in care, healthy nutrition for burn patients, the need for pharmacotherapy, the need for pain reliefs, and finally the theme for comprehensive physical care needs in burn patients. CONCLUSION According to the findings, by applying the extracted categories, it is possible to provide quality care based on the patient's individual needs. This can help speed up the treatment and shorten the length of hospitalization significantly.
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- Sima Mohammadhossini
- Nursing & Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, Nursing & Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, Public Health Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, Nursing & Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Dolgova VI, Chiglintsev AY. [Psychophysiological determinants of perception of quality of life of gerontological patients with urolithiasis]. Adv Gerontol 2016; 29:822-828. [PMID: 28556656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The analysis of psychophysiological determinancy perception of life quality of gerontological patients with urolithiasis. The study was performed on 108 patients aged 60 to 76 years (51men, 57women). In order to determine the psychophysiological phenomenology of life survey was selected - before surgery, during the severe clinical manifestations of the disease. Research Methods «integrative anxiety test» (ICT 1997), «type attitude to the disease» (Tobol, 1987), total questionnaire WHOQOL-100. Types relationship to disease, in which anxiety is not significantly improved due to illness, causes higher levels of QOL (86,4±2,69) compared to the level of 70,1±4,28 points (p<0,001, r=-0,35) corresponding types of response in the presence of high anxiety. The presence of trait anxiety levels decreased quality of life in both sexes. In men, there was the highest level of determinism of the quality of life of their independence and physical ability; women - social relations and spiritual sphere. The lowest indicators of quality of life were observed in women and in patients with acute onset and complicated urolithiasis.
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- V I Dolgova
- South Ural state humanitarian-pedagogical University, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation;
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- Therapeutic recreation complex «Rainbow», Chelyabinsk, 454071, Russian Federation
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Beller S, Bender A. How contrast situations affect the assignment of causality in symmetric physical settings. Front Psychol 2015; 5:1497. [PMID: 25620937 PMCID: PMC4287057 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In determining the prime cause of a physical event, people often weight one of two entities in a symmetric physical relation as more important for bringing about the causal effect than the other. In a broad survey (Bender and Beller, 2011), we documented such weighting effects for different kinds of physical events and found that their direction and strength depended on a variety of factors. Here, we focus on one of those: adding a contrast situation that-while being formally irrelevant-foregrounds one of the factors and thus frames the task in a specific way. In two experiments, we generalize and validate our previous findings by using different stimulus material (in Experiment 1), by applying a different response format to elicit causal assignments, an analog rating scale instead of a forced-choice decision (in Experiment 2), and by eliciting explanations for the physical events in question (in both Experiments). The results generally confirm the contrast effects for both response formats; however, the effects were more pronounced with the force-choice format than with the rating format. People tended to refer to the given contrast in their explanations, which validates our manipulation. Finally, people's causal assignments are reflected in the type of explanation given in that contrast and property explanations were associated with biased causal assignments, whereas relational explanations were associated with unbiased assignments. In the discussion, we pick up the normative questions of whether or not these contrast effects constitute a bias in causal reasoning.
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- Sieghard Beller
- Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen Bergen, Norway
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Causal cognition in the physical domain has been treated for a long time as if it were (1) objective and (2) independent of culture. Despite some evidence to the contrary, however, these implicit assumptions have been rarely ever explored systematically. While the pervasive tendency of people to consider one of two equally important entities as more important for bringing about an effect (as reported by White, 2006) meanwhile provides one type of counter-evidence for the first assumption, respective findings remained mute to the second. In order to scrutinize how robust such tendencies are across cultures - and, if not, on which aspects of culture they may depend - we asked German and Tongan participants to assign prime causality in nine symmetric settings. For most settings, strong asymmetries in both cultures were found, but not always in the same direction, depending on the task content and by virtue of the multifaceted character of "culture." This indicates that causal asymmetries, while indeed being a robust phenomenon across cultures, are also modulated by task-specific properties (such as figure-ground relations), and are subject to cultural influences.
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- Andrea Bender
- Department of Psychology, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany
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