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Jeong S, Kim EJ. Effect of depression and empowerment on medication adherence in patients with breast cancer: a descriptive survey. BMC Nurs 2025; 24:47. [PMID: 39806337 PMCID: PMC11731554 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02680-8] [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: 09/24/2024] [Accepted: 12/30/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the global prevalence of breast cancer and its high mortality rate, adherence to long-term anti-hormonal therapy is crucial for preventing recurrence and improving survival outcomes. Previous research demonstrates how psychological factors including depression and empowerment impact medication adherence. However, comprehensive studies remain limited, especially in Korea. This study explores the effects of depression and empowerment on medication adherence among patients with breast cancer undergoing anti-hormonal therapy. METHODS This descriptive survey involved 183 patients with breast cancer from one hospital in South Korea; participants were recruited using convenience sampling. Self-reported questionnaires were used to assess medication adherence, depression levels using the Korean version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and empowerment levels using a tool developed for women with breast cancer. Hierarchical regression explored relationships and influences between variables. RESULTS Participants demonstrated an average depression score of 19.67 ± 11.25, with medication adherence measured at 18.06 ± 5.15 and empowerment at 106.40 ± 18.15, revealing that, among patients with breast cancer, many experienced depression with varying levels: 16.9% mild, 27.3% moderate, and 21.9% severe. Medication adherence levels were distributed, with 58.5% of patients categorized as non-adherent and 41.5% categorized as adherent. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between depression and medication adherence and a positive correlation between empowerment and medication adherence. Higher empowerment levels were associated with improved adherence. Conversely, high depression levels were associated with low medication adherence. CONCLUSIONS This study enhances understandings of psychosocial factors influencing medication adherence in patients with breast cancer, highlighting patient empowerment as crucial for healthcare interventions. Thus, healthcare providers should implement targeted interventions including educational programs to inform patients about their treatment regimens, provide counseling services addressing mental health concerns such as depression, and establish support groups fostering a sense of community and shared experiences among patients. By integrating these strategies into patient care, healthcare professionals can significantly enhance patient empowerment and improve medication adherence toward better health outcomes for breast cancer patients. Future research could explore the long-term effects of these interventions on adherence and overall patient well-being.
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- Sookyung Jeong
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksandae-ro, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 54538, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang BF, Zhang XY. Correlation between self-efficacy, parental parenting patterns, and severe depression in adolescents. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:1827-1835. [PMID: 39704372 PMCID: PMC11622013 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i12.1827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant psychological changes. This study explores how self-efficacy and parental parenting styles may influence the risk of severe depression among teens. The hypothesis is that higher self-efficacy and authoritative parenting patterns will be negatively correlated with severe depression in adolescents. AIM To investigate the correlation between self-efficacy, parenting patterns and major depression in adolescents, and to provide guidance for mental intervention. METHODS Using a cross-sectional survey design, the data were collected through a questionnaire survey. Patients with major depression and healthy adolescents in the hospital control group were selected as the study objects. The General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Parenting Style Evaluation Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used as research instruments. Data input and statistical analysis were performed, including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, through SPSS software. RESULTS The study found that depressed patients had significantly lower self-efficacy than healthy controls, and parenting style was significantly associated with depressive symptoms in terms of emotional warmth and understanding, punishment severity, and denial. Specifically, parental emotional warmth and understanding were significantly negatively associated with depressive symptoms, while parental punishment severity and denial were significantly positively associated with depressive symptoms. Self-efficacy showed a significant negative correlation with depressive symptoms, indicating that higher self-efficacy had lower depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION Adolescent major depressive disorder patient was significantly associated with their parenting style and self-efficacy. Higher self-efficacy is associated with decreased depressive symptoms, so improving adolescent self-efficacy and improving parenting style are important.
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- Bin-Feng Zhang
- Department of Physical Education, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou 034000, Shanxi Province, China
- Department of Physical Education, Korea National Sport University, Seoul 100-744, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou 034000, Shanxi Province, China
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Ataya J, Hamdi M, Daboul R, Aboulkher MG, Ghanem L, Shekhani SE, Zarzar M, Alwaa H, Saduon S, Albardan H. Effects of pain, hospitalization, and medication on depressive symptom in Syrian patients with chronic diseases. Sci Rep 2024; 14:20751. [PMID: 39237574 PMCID: PMC11377786 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-71543-8] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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Chronic diseases and pain exacerbate depressive symptom in Syria. Limited research on hospital-induced depressive symptom among Syrian patients with chronic diseases warrants further study. A cross-sectional study in four Damascus hospitals revealed high rates of pain and depressive symptom. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and severity of chronic pain and hospital-induced depressive symptom in Syrian patients, as well as the relationship between pain, depressive symptom, and medication behavior. This study analyzes the impact of pain, hospitalization, and medication on patients with chronic diseases. The four Damascus hospitals included 453 patients from various departments. Data were collected through structured interviews and internationally recognized scales such as the PSEQ, HADS, and MMAS. These findings offer insights into pain management and psychological well-being, with implications for patient care and support strategies. The study involved 453 patients with chronic diseases, with gender distribution showing 46.6% females and 53.4% males. The age range was from 7 to 87 years, with an average of 46.87 years. Chi-square tests revealed a significant connection between gender and HADS-A scores, where 48.3% of females had abnormalities (χ2 (1, N = 453) = 7.125, p = 0.028). Marital status was significantly associated with anxiety and depressive symptom levels, particularly among widowed and divorced patients. Employment status, education, and comorbidity were linked to abnormal HADS-A scores, while education level showed a positive correlation with HADS-D scores. ANOVA tests showed significant differences in MMAS scores across income groups (F (3, 449) = 3.167, p = 0.024), with a notable difference between low-income and lower-middle-income groups (mean difference = 0.389, p = 0.031. Chronic pain and HID are prevalent among Syrian patients with chronic diseases and influenced by socio-demographic factors. Personalized interventions are needed to address psychological symptoms and medication behavior.
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- Jamal Ataya
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al_Baath University, Homs, Syria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Internal Medicine Department, Critial Care, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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Rafiei S, Kheradkhah G, Kotronoulas G, Doustmehraban M, Shafiei F, Masoumi M, Parnian E, Nosrati Sanjabad E, Ghashghaee A. Quality of life in bladder cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e707-e714. [PMID: 37400163 DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2023-004185] [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: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, bladder cancer (BC) has been regarded as the tenth most common cancer with more than 573 000 new cases in 2020. This research presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the quality of life (QOL) among patients with BC. METHODS The study was designed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A total of 11 articles were extracted from a literature search conducted through electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and Web of Science from the onset of January 2000 to June 2022. A random-effects model was applied to estimate the pooled QOL in patients with BC. RESULTS We included 11 primary studies in the final meta-analysis. Based on random effect analysis, total score of QOL was 53.92 (95% CI: 47.84 to 60) representing a moderate level of QOL among patients. Based on the analysis, it was found that physical items with a score of 49.82 (95% CI: 45.8 to 53.84) had a lower score in comparison with mental items at a score of 52 (95% CI: 49.54 to 54.47). In addition, the item of role limitations due to physical health with a score of 46.26 (95% CI: 20.11 to 72.41), and social functioning with a score of 46.25 (95% CI: 18.85 to 73.66), respectively, had the lowest QOL in patients with BC. CONCLUSION Generally, the QOL among patients with BC was in a moderate condition, which can be improved through determining the influencing factors on QOL as a crucial strategy to define future treatment procedures in an effective manner.
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- Sima Rafiei
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Health Management and Information Sciences Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical research and development center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Health Management and Information Sciences Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
- The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Liu X, Ji X, Zhang Y. Trajectories of college students' general self-efficacy, the related predictors, and depression: A piecewise growth mixture modeling approach. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15750. [PMID: 37159689 PMCID: PMC10163656 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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General self-efficacy plays a critical role in the development of college students, and mastering the development of students' general self-efficacy is helpful to explain students' behavior and psychological performance. Based on the data from the same cohort of college students for four consecutive years, this study used the piecewise growth mixture model to identify the developmental trajectories of general self-efficacy, built a multinomial logistic regression model to analyze the related predictors on different trajectories, and further compared the differences in depression symptoms in general self-efficacy trajectories. Three trajectories of college students' general self-efficacy were identified: stable-rising (8.7%), stable-decreasing (2.4%), and moderate and stable (88.9%). With the moderate and stable class as the reference, gender and extraversion are the predictors of students in the stable-increasing class; gender, extraversion, mother's education level, and university tier significantly predict students who fall into the stable-decreasing class. With the stable-increasing class as the reference, gender also has a significant predictive effect on students who belong to the stable-decreasing class. However, age, ethnicity, siblings, hometown location, father's education level, BMI, sleep, and major were not related predictors. Furthermore, mean differences in depression between latent classes of general self-efficacy trajectories were significant, and the depression scores of the stable-decreasing class were beyond the normal range in the third and fourth years. To promote college students' mental health, we suggest that colleges provide more specific psychological interventions to students based on the classification.
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- Xinqiao Liu
- School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Manne SL, Hudson SV, Kashy DA, Imanguli M, Pesanelli M, Frederick S, Van Cleave J. Self-efficacy in managing post-treatment care among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2022; 31:e13710. [PMID: 36151904 PMCID: PMC9788355 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physical and psychosocial effects of oral cancer result in long-term self-management needs. Little attention has been paid to survivors' self-efficacy in managing their care. Study goals were to characterise self-care self-efficacy and evaluate socio-demographics, disease, attitudinal factors and psychological correlates of self-efficacy and engagement in head and neck self-exams. METHODS Two hundred thirty-two oral cancer survivors completed measures of socio-demographics, self-care self-efficacy, head and neck self-exams and attitudinal and psychological measures. Descriptive statistics characterised self-efficacy. Hierarchical regressions evaluated predictors of self-efficacy. RESULTS Survivors felt moderately confident in the ability to manage self-care (M = 4.04, SD = 0.75). Survivors with more comorbidities (β = -0.125), less preparedness (β = 0.241), greater information (β = -0.191), greater support needs (β = -0.224) and higher depression (β = -0.291) reported significantly lower self-efficacy. Head and neck self-exam engagement (44% past month) was relatively low. Higher preparedness (OR = 2.075) and self-exam self-efficacy (OR = 2.606) were associated with more engagement in self-exams. CONCLUSION Many survivors report low confidence in their ability to engage in important self-care practices. Addressing unmet information and support needs, reducing depressive symptoms and providing skill training and support may boost confidence in managing self-care and optimise regular self-exams.
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- Sharon L. Manne
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging ResearchRobert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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- Department of PsychologyMichigan State UniversityEast LansingMichiganUSA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA,Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryRobert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New JerseyNew BrunswickNew JerseyUSA
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Whitehall L, Rush R, Górska S, Forsyth K. The General Self-Efficacy of Older Adults Receiving Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2021; 61:e302-e317. [PMID: 32373938 PMCID: PMC8361502 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaa036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives General self-efficacy (GSE) encourages health-promoting behaviors in older adults. It is unsurprising then that older adults receiving health care services are reported to have a greater risk of low GSE than older adults who are not. Despite this, there is currently limited evidence investigating whether the effect differs based on the environment in which care is received. This review aims to determine whether the GSE of older adults is affected by the receipt of health care services and whether GSE varies based on the setting in which care is received. Research Design and Methods In accordance with PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration number CRD42018092191), a systematic search was undertaken across 7 databases. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and mean General Self-Efficacy Scale scores, with 95% confidence intervals (CI), were pooled for meta-analysis. Results A total of 40 studies were identified, they consisted of 33 population cohorts that were included in the meta-analysis. Older adults receiving health care services were found to be at greater risk of having lower GSE than those who do not (SMD = −0.62; 95% CI: −0.96 to −0.27, p < .0001). Following identification of sources of heterogeneity, older adults receiving acute inpatient care were more likely to have lower GSE than those receiving care in other health care settings. Discussion and Implications Older adults receiving inpatient care have a greater risk of lower GSE, and consequently, poorer health-promoting behaviors. Further research is recommended that focuses on the GSE of older adults and health outcomes following discharge from inpatient care.
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- Lucy Whitehall
- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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Niu Z, Bhurosy T, Heckman C. Cancer Survivors' Emotional Well-being: Roles of Internet Information Seeking, Patient-centered Communication, and Social Support. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2021; 26:514-522. [PMID: 34435927 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2021.1966685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cancer survivors' emotional well-being is an integral part of their overall health and may influence their recovery and survival. The current study used the 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 Cycle 2 (N = 593) to evaluate the determinants of cancer survivors' emotional well-being. Internet cancer information seeking, social support, patient-centered communication, cancer beliefs, and self-efficacy to take care of one's health were examined as factors to be associated with cancer survivors' emotional well-being using structural equation modeling. Social support, cancer beliefs, and self-efficacy to take care of one's health were found to be significantly associated with emotional well-being among cancer survivors. Cancer beliefs mediated the associations of cancer information seeking using the Internet, social support, and patient-centered communication with cancer survivors' emotional well-being while health self-efficacy mediated the associations of social support and patient-centered communication with cancer survivors' emotional well-being. It is important for health practitioners to focus on improving social support, self-efficacy for managing health, and cancer-related beliefs in order to enhance the emotional well-being of cancer survivors.
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- Zhaomeng Niu
- Population Science, Rutgers Cancer Institute Of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Population Science, Rutgers Cancer Institute Of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Population Science, Rutgers Cancer Institute Of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Prioritisation of treatment goals among older patients with non-curable cancer: the OPTion randomised controlled trial in Dutch primary care. Br J Gen Pract 2020; 70:e450-e456. [PMID: 32482626 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp20x710405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older patients with cancer often find it difficult to take part in shared decision making. AIM To assess the utility of the Outcome Prioritisation Tool (OPT), designed to aid discussion with a patient in regards to their treatment goals, to empower patients with cancer through structured conversations about generic treatment goals with GPs. DESIGN AND SETTING A randomised controlled trial of 114 Dutch participants recruited between November 2015 and January 2019, aged ≥60 years with non-curable cancer who had to make a treatment decision with an oncologist. The intervention group used the OPT while the control group received care as usual. METHOD The primary outcome was patient empowerment using the score on the decision self-efficacy (DSE) scale. Secondary outcomes were symptoms measures of fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The experiences of participants were also explored. RESULTS No effect was found on patient empowerment between the OPT group (n = 48; DSE 86.8; standard deviation [SD] = 18.2) and the control group (n = 58; DSE 84.2; SD = 17.6; P = 0.47). In the OPT group, although statistically non-significant, fewer patients had low empowerment (18.8%, n = 9 versus 24.1%, n = 14; P = 0.50), but they did have statistically significant lower mean anxiety scores (6.0, SD = 4.6 versus 7.6, SD = 4.4; P<0.05) and less mild fatigue (58.8%, n = 30 versus 77.2%, n = 44; P = 0.05). Overall, 44.8% (n = 13) of patients indicated that the OPT-facilitated conversation helped them make a treatment decision, and 31.1% (n = 14) of the GPs reported that they gained new insights from the conversation. CONCLUSION An OPT-facilitated conversation about generic treatment goals between patients and their GPs is associated with less anxiety and fatigue, but did not show statistically significant improvements in patient empowerment. Adding the OPT to routine care might ensure more patient-tailored care.
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Funuyet-Salas J, Martín-Rodríguez A, Conrad R, Pérez-San-Gregorio MÁ. Psychological Biomarker Profile in NAFLD/NASH with Advanced Fibrosis. NAFLD AND NASH 2020:205-223. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-37173-9_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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Vrany EA, Hawkins MAW, Wu W, Stewart JC. Depressive symptoms and weight loss behaviors in U.S. adults. Eat Behav 2018; 29:107-113. [PMID: 29631125 DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to determine whether depressive symptoms are associated with attempting to lose weight and engaging in weight loss behaviors in a large, diverse sample of adults representative of the U.S. METHODS Respondents were 23,106 adults, free of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, who participated in the 2005-2014 years of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and weight loss variables were obtained from a Weight History Questionnaire. RESULTS PHQ-9 total was not associated with attempting to lose weight in the past year (OR = 1.03, 95%CI = 1.00-1.06, p = 0.074; n = 23,106). Among respondents who attempted to lose weight (n = 9582), PHQ-9 total was associated with a lower odds of exercising (OR = 0.84, 95%CI = 0.79-0.89, p < 0.001) and a greater odds of skipping meals (OR = 1.31, 95%CI = 1.22-1.41, p < 0.001), eating diet foods/products (OR = 1.16, 95%CI = 1.08-1.24, p < 0.001), eating less food (OR = 1.09, 95%CI = 1.04-1.15, p < 0.001), taking non-prescription supplements (OR = 1.31, 95%CI = 1.23-1.41, p < 0.001), taking prescription diet pills (OR = 1.28, 95%CI = 1.10-1.49, p = 0.001), and taking laxatives/vomiting (OR = 1.55, 95%CI = 1.28-1.88, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Although depressive symptoms were not associated with attempting to lose weight in the past year, adults who attempted to lose weight tended to employ potentially ineffective/unhealthy weight loss behaviors and avoid effective behaviors. This pattern of behaviors may be another mechanism that explains the excess risk of obesity in depressed adults and may be a modifiable target for future interventions. Given the cross-sectional nature of this study, reverse causality is a possibility. Future studies should investigate the prospective associations between depressive symptoms and weight loss behaviors.
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- Elizabeth A Vrany
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
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Hasuo H, Kanbara K, Fukunaga M, Yunoki N. Hypnotic Intervention for Unexplained Dizziness in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Preliminary Retrospective Observation Study. Indian J Palliat Care 2018; 24:39-43. [PMID: 29440805 PMCID: PMC5801628 DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_165_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Context: Patients with advanced cancer rarely complain of unexplained dizziness after excluding identifiable causes. Some patients become anxious because they attribute the dizziness to the progression of their cancer. We hypothesize that unexplained dizziness is associated with neck muscle hypertonicity, a noncancer-related secondary effect. However, most cases are associated with neck muscle hypertonicity, a noncancer-related secondary effect. Aims: We evaluated the usefulness of hypnotic intervention that made patients aware of the relation between dizziness and neck muscle hypertonicity through the experience of muscle relaxation and recognition of muscle tension. Settings and Design: Advanced cancer patients requiring palliative care with unexplained dizziness who received the intervention to induce neck muscle relaxation were retrospectively compared with patients who did not. Subjects and Methods: The severity of dizziness that was evaluated using a numeric rating scale and the intervention efficacy rate were compared between the hypnotic and nonhypnotic groups as the primary endpoints, 7 days after the start of the intervention. Secondary endpoints included the effect size based on dizziness handicap inventory (DHI) scores before and after the intervention, and changes in patients’ awareness of the cause of dizziness. Results: The hypnotic intervention had a significantly greater efficacy rate (0.67, 95% confidence interval: 0.46–0.88) than the nonhypnotic intervention (0.26, 95% confidence interval: 0.08–0.44). DHI scores, especially on the emotional subscale, showed significant improvement after the intervention, and 71% of the patients were aware that neck muscle hypertonicity was the cause of dizziness. Conclusions: The rapid improvement in dizziness in the hypnotic group was considered to result from a change in patients’ awareness of self-manageable neck muscle hypertonicity as the cause of dizziness.
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- Hideaki Hasuo
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Akaiwa Medical Association Hospital, Akaiwa, Japan
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Grimmett C, Haviland J, Winter J, Calman L, Din A, Richardson A, Smith PWF, Foster C. Colorectal cancer patient's self-efficacy for managing illness-related problems in the first 2 years after diagnosis, results from the ColoREctal Well-being (CREW) study. J Cancer Surviv 2017; 11:634-642. [PMID: 28822053 PMCID: PMC5602065 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-017-0636-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE There is a growing emphasis on self-management of cancer aftercare. Little is known about patient's self-efficacy (confidence) to manage illness-related problems and how this changes over time. This paper describes the patterns of self-efficacy for managing illness-related problems amongst colorectal cancer patients in the 2 years following diagnosis. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, questionnaires were administered at baseline (pre-surgery), 3, 9, 15 and 24 months to 872 colorectal cancer patients. Self-efficacy (confidence to manage illness-related problems), anxiety, social support, affect, socio-demographics, physical symptoms and clinical and treatment characteristics were assessed. Group-based trajectory analysis identified trajectories of self-efficacy up to 24 months and predictors. RESULTS Four trajectories of self-efficacy were identified: group 1 (very confident) 16.0% (95% confidence interval (CI) 10.7-21.3%), group 2 (confident) 45.6% (95% CI 40.3-51.0%), group 3 (moderately confident) 29.5% (95% CI 25.1-33.8%) and group 4 (low confidence) 8.9% (95% CI 6.4-11.4%). Greater deprivation, domestic status, more co-morbidities, worse fatigue and pain, lower positivity and greater negativity were significantly associated with lower self-efficacy. There was an increase in mean scores for self-efficacy over time for the whole sample, but this did not reach the cut-off for minimally important differences. At 2 years, the lowest level of confidence to manage was for symptoms or health problems. CONCLUSION Around 40% of patients had suboptimal levels of confidence to manage illness-related problems with little change from the time of diagnosis across the four groups. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Screening for self-efficacy at diagnosis would enable targeted, early intervention which could in turn enhance health-related quality of life.
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- Chloe Grimmett
- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton, London, SW7 3RP, UK
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Social Statistics and Demography, Social Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
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Shim EJ, Lee JW, Min YH. Does depression decrease the moderating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between illness perception and fear of progression in breast cancer? Psychooncology 2017; 27:539-547. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Eun-Jung Shim
- Department of Psychology; Pusan National University; Busan Korea
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- Department of Surgery; University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center; Seoul Korea
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- College of Nursing; University of Gachon; Incheon Korea
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Stegmann M, Schuling J, Hiltermann T, Reyners A, Burger H, Berger M, Berendsen A. Study protocol for the OPTion randomised controlled trial on the effect of prioritising treatment goals among older patients with cancer in a palliative setting. Maturitas 2017; 96:84-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nayak MG, George A, Vidyasagar MS, Mathew S, Nayak S, Nayak BS, Shashidhara YN, Kamath A. Quality of Life among Cancer Patients. Indian J Palliat Care 2017; 23:445-450. [PMID: 29123353 PMCID: PMC5661349 DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_82_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of death. People living with cancer experience a variety of symptoms. Quality of life (QOL) is a major concern of patients with terminal cancer. Symptoms affect their QOL. Management of symptoms improves distress and QOL. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the QOL among cancer patients. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among 768 cancer patients selected by a convenient sampling technique. Data was collected from cancer patients by interview technique using structured and validated interviewed schedule. Results: Out of 768 cancer patients, 30.2% patients were in the age group of 51–60 years, majority with head–and-neck cancer (40.1%), and 57.7% had stage III disease. QOL of majority of patients was influenced by their symptoms. 82.3% of them had low QOL scores. Conclusion: Cancer patients experienced many symptoms that affected their QOL. There is a need to develop interventions for effective management of symptoms that will empower the patients to have a greater sense of control over their illness and treatment and to improve the QOL.
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- Malathi G Nayak
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Head of the Institution, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Hardy P, Shepard M, Pilotti M. Does Part-Time Faculty's Self-Efficacy Predict Critical Dimensions of Online College Teaching? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/87567555.2016.1232692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kelleher SA, Somers TJ, Locklear T, Crosswell AD, Abernethy AP. Using Patient Reported Outcomes in Oncology Clinical Practice. Scand J Pain 2016; 13:6-11. [PMID: 27818717 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2016.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly being implemented into the care of patients with cancer. The use of a standard set of PROs (e.g., pain) in cancer is becoming established and there is interest in what additional PROs might provide valuable information. The goal of this observational study was to examine how the PROs of self-efficacy for pain and other symptoms assessed at the point of service were associated with pain, symptom severity and distress, and physical and psychosocial functioning in a sample of breast and gastrointestinal patients. We also sought to examine differences in these relationships by cancer type (breast and gastrointestinal) as well as understand differences in self-assessment mode (paper/pencil or electronic tablet). METHODS 178 patients with breast (n=65) and gastrointestinal cancer (n = 113) completed the Chronic Pain Self Efficacy Scale, M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General questionnaires. Measures were completed with paper and pencil and electronically using a tablet computer while patients waited for their clinical appointment. Responses from the initial completed questionnaires on both the paper and electronic instruments were analyzed. RESULTS Patients' self-efficacy scores for pain and other symptoms correlated positively with pain, symptom severity and distress, and physical and psychosocial functioning; patients with lower levels of self-efficacy reported poorer outcomes and functioning overall. The results were independent of cancer type and mode of assessment. No statistically significant differences were found in the PROs when collected by electronic technology versus paper-pencil mode; patients were very satisfied with using the tablet computer to complete the PRO measures. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Our results suggest that self-efficacy for pain and symptom management may be a beneficial addition to clinic-based PRO assessment batteries for patients with cancer and other chronic diseases. Existing short, validated symptom self-efficacy scales could easily be integrated into clinical practice to help healthcare providers identify patients that might benefit from intervention. Study results also support existing research that suggests electronic approaches are a practical way to collect PRO data, including self-efficacy data, in the clinic. Overall, our data suggest that patients who have particularly low levels of self-efficacy for pain and symptom management may be at risk for higher levels of pain and disability. Thus, if self-efficacy for pain and symptom management were routinely collected at the time of clinical service, psychosocial interventions to improve self-efficacy for pain and symptom management, and in turn overall quality of life, could be implemented in a timely fashion.
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- Sarah A Kelleher
- Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Center for Learning Health Care, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Center for Health and Community, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, United States
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- Center for Learning Health Care, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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Baker PD, Bambrough J, Fox JRE, Kyle SD. Health-related quality of life and psychological functioning in patients with primary malignant brain tumors: a systematic review of clinical, demographic and mental health factors. Neurooncol Pract 2015; 3:211-221. [PMID: 31386034 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npv042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background The impact of primary malignant brain tumors on patient quality of life and psychological functioning is poorly understood, limiting the development of an evidence base for supportive interventions. We conducted a thorough systematic review and quality appraisal of the relevant literature to identify correlates of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological functioning (depression, anxiety and distress) in adults with primary malignant brain tumors. Method Twenty-three articles met predefined inclusion criteria from a pool of peer-reviewed literature published between January 1984 and July 2015 (N = 2407). Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using an adapted version of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results The overall methodological quality of the literature was moderate. Factors relating consistently with HRQoL and/or psychological functioning were cognitive impairment, corticosteroid use, current or previous mental health difficulties, fatigue, functional impairment, performance status and motor impairment. Conclusions Practitioners should remain alert to the presence of these factors as they may indicate patients at greater risk of poor HRQoL and psychological functioning. Attention should be directed towards improving patients' psychological functioning and maximizing functional independence to promote HRQoL. We outline several areas of future research with emphasis on improved methodological rigor.
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- Paul D Baker
- Section for Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (P.D.B.); Department of Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK (J.B.); Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK (J.R.E.F.); Enfield Complex Care Team, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK (J.R.E.F.); Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (S.D.K.)
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- Section for Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (P.D.B.); Department of Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK (J.B.); Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK (J.R.E.F.); Enfield Complex Care Team, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK (J.R.E.F.); Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (S.D.K.)
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- Section for Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (P.D.B.); Department of Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK (J.B.); Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK (J.R.E.F.); Enfield Complex Care Team, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK (J.R.E.F.); Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (S.D.K.)
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- Section for Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (P.D.B.); Department of Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK (J.B.); Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK (J.R.E.F.); Enfield Complex Care Team, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK (J.R.E.F.); Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (S.D.K.)
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van Mierlo ML, van Heugten CM, Post MW, de Kort PL, Visser-Meily JM. Psychological factors determine depressive symptomatology after stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015; 96:1064-70. [PMID: 25681672 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Revised: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify psychological factors related to poststroke depressive symptoms. DESIGN Cross-sectional study, with patients assessed at 2 months poststroke. SETTING Patients with stroke from 6 general hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Stroke patients (N=344; mean age ± SD, 66.9±12.3y). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The presence of clinical depressive symptoms was determined with the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale 2 months poststroke. Psychological factors assessed were extraversion, neuroticism, optimism, pessimism, self-efficacy, helplessness, acceptance, perceiving benefits, proactive coping, and passive coping. RESULTS Bivariate correlations and multivariate backward logistic regression were used to analyze associations between psychological factors and poststroke depressive symptoms, accounting for demographic and stroke-related factors. More neuroticism, pessimism, passive coping, and helplessness, and less extraversion, optimism, self-efficacy, acceptance, perceived benefits, and proactive coping were bivariately associated with the presence of depressive symptoms. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that more helplessness (odds ratio [OR]=1.17) and passive coping (OR=1.19) and less acceptance (OR=.89) and perceived benefits (OR=.89) were independently significantly associated with the presence of poststroke depressive symptoms (Nagelkerke R(2)=.49). CONCLUSIONS We found a relationship between psychological variables and the presence of depressive symptoms 2 months poststroke. It is important to take these factors into account during poststroke rehabilitation.
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- Maria L van Mierlo
- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus and Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Zhang MF, Zheng MC, Liu WY, Wen YS, Wu XD, Liu QW. The influence of demographics, psychological factors and self-efficacy on symptom distress in colorectal cancer patients undergoing post-surgical adjuvant chemotherapy. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2014; 19:89-96. [PMID: 25227458 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2014.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2014] [Revised: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the influence of self-efficacy and demographic, disease-related, and psychological factors on symptom distress among Chinese colorectal cancer patients receiving postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. METHODS Two-hundred and fifty-two colorectal cancer patients who had undergone postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy completed Chinese versions of M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI-GI), Stanford Inventory of Cancer Patient Adjustment (SICPA), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Associations between patients' self-efficacy and demographic, disease-related, psychological factors and symptom distress were examined. RESULTS Patients' overall symptom distress level was mild; MDASI median subscale scores showed mild symptom severity and symptom interference. Anxiety and depression were positively associated with symptom distress. Multivariable analysis showed that more severe symptoms were associated with age ≥60 years, female gender, suburban residence, body mass index <18.5, and stage III cancer. Age ≥60 years, female gender, marital status of single or divorced, and suburban residence were associated with greater symptom interference with daily activities. Greater self-efficacy was associated with milder symptoms severity and less symptom interference with daily life. After adjusting for confounders, patients with higher SICPA scores had less symptom distress. CONCLUSIONS Self-efficacy is strongly associated with reduced symptom severity and symptom interference with daily life in CRC patients. Symptom severity is associated with age >60 years, female gender, body mass index <18.5, suburban residence and stage III disease. Nurse-administered self-efficacy interventions may help to improve self-efficacy and reduce symptom distress.
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- Mei-fen Zhang
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Nursing, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Nursing, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Nursing, Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Shelby RA, Edmond SN, Wren AA, Keefe FJ, Peppercorn JM, Marcom PK, Blackwell KL, Kimmick GG. Self-efficacy for coping with symptoms moderates the relationship between physical symptoms and well-being in breast cancer survivors taking adjuvant endocrine therapy. Support Care Cancer 2014; 22:2851-9. [PMID: 24821365 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2269-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study examined the relationships between physical symptoms, self-efficacy for coping with symptoms, and functional, emotional, and social well-being in women who were taking adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer. METHODS One hundred and twelve women who were taking adjuvant endocrine therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for breast cancer completed measures of physical symptoms, self-efficacy for coping with symptoms, and functional, social, and emotional well-being at the time of routine medical follow-up (women were on average 3.4 years post-surgery; range 3 months to 11 years). RESULTS Multiple linear regression analyses showed that higher self-efficacy for coping with symptoms was associated with greater functional, emotional, and social well-being after controlling for physical symptoms (p < 0.05). Self-efficacy for coping with symptoms moderated the relationship between physical symptoms and functional (B = 0.05, SE = 0.02, t = 2.67, p = 0.009) and emotional well-being (B = 0.03, SE = 0.01, t = 2.45, p = 0.02). As self-efficacy increased, the relationship between greater physical symptoms and lower well-being became weaker. Among women with high levels of self-efficacy, physical symptoms were not related to functional and emotional well-being. CONCLUSIONS Self-efficacy for coping with symptoms may reduce the negative impact of physical symptoms and contribute to well-being in breast cancer survivors taking adjuvant endocrine therapy. Future studies could examine whether psychosocial interventions aimed at increasing self-efficacy for managing symptoms help women better cope with treatment side effects and improve quality of life.
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- Rebecca A Shelby
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 W. Main St., Suite 340, Durham, 27705, NC, USA,
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Kamen C, Flores S, Etter D, Lazar R, Patrick R, Lee S, Koopman C, Gore-Felton C. General self-efficacy in relation to unprotected sexual encounters among persons living with HIV. J Health Psychol 2013; 18:658-66. [PMID: 22933575 PMCID: PMC11563699 DOI: 10.1177/1359105312454039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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This study examined general self-efficacy in relation to sexual risk behavior among persons living with HIV and evaluated psychometric properties of the Positive Self Questionnaire, a novel measure of general self-efficacy. The Positive Self Questionnaire showed high internal consistency, a factor analysis supported by a single factor structure, and convergent validity supported by significant correlations in predicted directions with indicators of mental health. The Positive Self Questionnaire was related to unprotected sexual encounters, even after controlling for other factors. Results suggest that general self-efficacy is important to examine when assessing sexual risk behavior; an internally consistent measure is available for such endeavors.
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- Charles Kamen
- James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642 , USA.
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Denver P, Donnelly M, Murray LJ, Anderson LA. Psychosocial factors and their association with reflux oesophagitis, Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:1770-1777. [PMID: 23555165 PMCID: PMC3607753 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i11.1770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2012] [Revised: 10/24/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the role of psychological characteristics as risk factors for oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC), as well as the reflux-mediated precursor pathway.
METHODS: An all-Ireland population-based case-control study recruited 230 reflux oesophagitis (RO), 224 Barrett’s oesophagus (BO) and 227 OAC patients and 260 controls. Each case/control group completed measures of stress, depression, self-efficacy, self-esteem, repression and social support. A comparative analysis was undertaken using polytomous logistic regression adjusted for potential confounders.
RESULTS: Compared to controls, OAC patients were almost half as likely to report high stress levels over their lifetime (P = 0.010, OR 0.51; 95%CI: 0.29-0.90) and 36% less likely to report having experienced depression (OR 0.64; 95%CI: 0.42-0.98). RO patients reported significantly higher stress than controls particularly during middle- and senior-years (P for trends < 0.001). RO patients were 37% less likely to report having been highly emotionally repressed (OR 0.63; 95%CI: 0.41-0.95). All case groups (OAC, RO and BO) were more likely than controls to report having had substantial amounts of social support (OR 2.84; 95%CI: 1.63-4.97; OR 1.97; 95%CI: 1.13-3.44 and OR 1.83; 95%CI: 1.03-3.24, respectively).
CONCLUSION: The improved psychological profile of OAC patients may be explained by response shift. The role of psychological factors in the development of OAC requires further investigation.
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Nielsen BK, Mehlsen M, Jensen AB, Zachariae R. Cancer-related self-efficacy following a consultation with an oncologist. Psychooncology 2013; 22:2095-101. [PMID: 23463726 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 01/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE When receiving a cancer diagnosis, patients are often faced with psychological distress and loss of control. As a result, their psychological well-being may be influenced by their perceived ability to cope with disease-related and treatment-related challenges. Research indicates that the patient-oncologist relationship may have an impact on patients' self-efficacy. The aim was to examine predictors of self-efficacy following a consultation in an oncology outpatient clinic and the predictors of change. METHODS A total of 226 patients (mean age: 61 years, 40% male) attending an oncology outpatient clinic completed questionnaires before and after a consultation including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, two domain-specific self-efficacy scales measuring coping self-efficacy and decision self-efficacy, the Physician-Patient Relationship Inventory, and the Information Satisfaction Questionnaire. RESULTS While most patients experienced an increase in self-efficacy following the consultation, some patients experienced lower self-efficacy post-consultation. In the multivariate analysis, depressive symptoms emerged as a relatively strong predictor of both coping self-efficacy and decision self-efficacy, whereas marital status was a significant predictor of coping self-efficacy, and satisfaction with information significantly predicted decision self-efficacy. No significant associations were found between self-efficacy and the patients' ratings of the physician-patient relationship. CONCLUSION Depression seems to be a potential risk factor for lower cancer-related self-efficacy, following an oncologist consultation. By identifying patients who exhibit symptoms of depression, health professionals can increase their attention on empowering these patients. Furthermore, our results suggest that patients' experience of self-efficacy depends on what particular challenges they have to overcome.
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- Berit Kjaerside Nielsen
- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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Kim JH. Influencing Factors on Depression in Stomach Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.7475/kjan.2012.24.6.588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Young CA, Mills RJ, Woolmore J, Hawkins CP, Tennant A. The unidimensional self-efficacy scale for MS (USE-MS): developing a patient based and patient reported outcome. Mult Scler 2012; 18:1326-33. [DOI: 10.1177/1352458512436592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background: Self-efficacy concerns the individual’s belief that he or she is capable of performing a certain task and producing a desired effect, i.e. it reflects the person’s perceptions of their capability for specific tasks, as distinct from their actual ability. Self-efficacy has been shown to influence motivation, psychological well-being, adherence with treatment regimes and quality of life in multiple sclerosis and other conditions. Objective: To develop a unidimensional scale of MS self-efficacy with robust psychometric properties, suitable for patient self report. Methods: A questionnaire pack covering three MS self-efficacy scales, the Dispositional Resilience Scale and demographic data was posted to MS patients from two MS databases. Data underwent Rasch analysis. Results: Response rate was 309/600 (51.5%). None of the existing MS self-efficacy scales were unidimensional. A new 12-item scale, created by combining items from our two scales, was shown to fit the Rasch model, was unidimensional, and invariant for gender, education and disease duration. Conclusion: The Unidimensional Self-Efficacy scale for MS (USE-MS) provides a simple summated scale for an ordinal estimate of a persons’ self efficacy. A transformation to interval scaling is available for use in the calculation of change scores and effect sizes.
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Affiliation(s)
- CA Young
- The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, Preston, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Keele University Medical School, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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