The Psychological Distress of Cancer Patients following the COVID-19 Pandemic First Lockdown: Results from a Large French Survey DOI Open Access
Patricia Marino, Rajae Touzani, Jihane Pakradouni

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Cancers, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 1794 - 1794

Published: March 31, 2022

Cancer patients commonly experience psychological distress that may increase with the current COVID-19 pandemic. This prospective study aimed to measure post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety in cancer following France’s first COVID-19-related lockdown, together associated factors. receiving outpatient treatment or post-treatment follow-up completed a questionnaire which measured, among other things, PTSD (IES-R), (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), fear of recurrence (FCR). Of 1097 included study, 14.7% 30.5% suffered from anxiety, respectively. Patients afraid come hospital due risk transmission (OR = 3.49, p < 0.001), those negative lockdown 0.98, women 1.97; 0.009), living alone 1.63, 0.045) were all more likely have PTSD. Older 1.65, 0.020), 1.62, 0.018), higher FCR score 5.02, unsatisfied their management 2.36, 2.43, 0.001) had anxiety. These results provide greater understanding consequences pandemic highlight need better integrate psychosocial support response measures order guide health systems.

Language: Английский

The impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients, their carers and oncology health professionals: A qualitative study DOI Open Access
Phyllis Butow, Polly E. Havard, Zoe Butt

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Patient Education and Counseling, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 105(7), P. 2397 - 2403

Published: Jan. 31, 2022

Language: Английский

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Global unmet psychosocial needs in cancer care: health policy DOI Creative Commons
Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Paul B. Jacobsen, William E. Rosa

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EClinicalMedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 78, P. 102942 - 102942

Published: Nov. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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Patient-centered communication and cancer information-seeking experiences among cancer survivors: A population-based study in the United States DOI
Asos Mahmood, Satish Kedia, Deborah O Ogunsanmi

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Patient Education and Counseling, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 135, P. 108710 - 108710

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection Aggravates Physical and Mental Health in Cancer Patients Compared to Co‐Living Individuals DOI Creative Commons
Jiayao Liu, Na Li, Bin Wang

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Cancer Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6)

Published: March 1, 2025

Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the psychological sequels of COVID-19 due their immunocompromised state and disruptions regular oncological care. There is limited research comparing effects SARS-CoV-2 on cancer co-living individuals. This study aims explore similarities differences in physical outcomes between these two groups, with a 1-year follow-up assess long-term effects. retrospective observational was conducted January February 2023. A total 107 participants were included: 72 35 individuals, all diagnosed COVID-19. Clinical laboratory data collected. Depression, anxiety, fatigue assessed at timepoints: shortly after diagnosis 1 year later. exhibited higher rates gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea (20.83% vs. 5.71%, p = 0.045), which associated increased anxiety depression (p < 0.05). Advanced-stage 0.01) lack vaccination correlated worse outcomes. Female reported scores Laboratory findings indicated neutrophil percentages 0.001), fibrinogen D-dimer levels 0.015) patients, signaling risk inflammation thrombosis. Both groups showed improvements over follow-up, but continued report greater distress 0.001) 0.024). infected experienced more severe symptoms compared persistent infection. ChiCTR2300067577.

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A feasibility study of distress screening with psychometric evaluation and referral of cancer patients DOI Creative Commons
Daniel Anderson, Panagiotis J. Vlachostergios,

Lilly Simpson

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 26, 2025

Abstract To assess for associations of known psychometric scales GAD-7, PHQ-9, pc-PTSD-5 with demographics and clinical characteristics cancer patients as well identify their value in screening distress guiding Psycho-Oncology evaluation. This prospective feasibility study employed three psychological testing questionnaires, specifically the PC-PTSD-5, purpose screening. Patients a diagnosis colorectal who scored highly on at least one scale (defined previous studies non-cancer populations GAD-7 score 10 or above, PHQ-9 PC-PTSD-5 4 above) were offered referral further assessment service triaged via semi-structured interview. The relationship between patients’ scores outcomes was evaluated using chi-square test. Fifty-four (30 females) median age 60 years (range 36–81) study. Thirty-four (63%) high 40 (74%) 8 (15%) scales, respectively. Twenty-nine out 54 underwent initial (53.7%) accepted to be referred interview while rest 25/54 (46.3%) declined assessment. Twenty-two interviewed (76%) required specialist intervention signposted community services. younger than 65 more likely according tool ( p = 0.036). White Caucasian tended higher questionnaire compared non-white ones 0.07). Prior history mental disorder significantly associated both 0.041) tools 0.016). psycho-oncology demonstrated statistically elevated levels anxiety 0.007) diminished depression 0.042) those referral. A pathway involving stepwise approach evaluation can appropriately requiring support.

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with unmet supportive care needs among adult cancer survivors in South Korea: a cross-sectional survey DOI
Dal-Lae Jin, Young Ae Kim, Su Jung Lee

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Journal of Cancer Survivorship, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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The longitudinal relationship between depression and anxiety in colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and family caregivers: A cross lagged panel model DOI Creative Commons
Qingfeng Wang, Lijuan Zeng, Li Gao

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. e0319622 - e0319622

Published: April 16, 2025

Background Family caregivers play a crucial caregiving role for colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and the emotional states of both can influence each other. A high prevalence depression anxiety exists among caregivers, with their mutually influencing This significantly impacts quality life parties. However, there is limited research on bidirectional relationship between in groups. Objective study aims to investigate longitudinal family using cross-lagged panel model. Method total 244 pairs chemotherapy were assessed Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. Data collection was conducted at four time points: initial session 1-, 3-, 6- months post-chemotherapy. model employed analyze interrelationship within two Result The found rates caregivers. revealed dynamic, from second wave onwards ( P < 0.05). Conclusion show dynamic changes are longitudinally interrelated. These findings underscore importance early psychological assessment interventions targeting

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Investigating COVID‐19‐Induced Adjustment Disorder Among Iranian Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Pandemic Time DOI Creative Commons

Elahe Samami,

Seyed Mohammad Baghbanian,

Seyedeh Zeynab Hossein Nezhad

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Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 45(2)

Published: May 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreak raised many concerns along with physical and mental health complications, including adjustment disorder (AD). Given the utmost importance of this issue for vulnerable groups, present study was to investigate COVID‐19‐induced AD among Iranian patients living multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2020. Methods Adopting a cross‐sectional research design, performed on statistical population MS patients. Sampling further done online via Porsline, as survey tool, Iran. In total, 247 were examined period 2 months, recruiting sociodemographic‐medical information form Adjustment Disorder New Module (ADNM). As final point, data analyzed using SPSS Statistics software (ver. 26). Results patients' mean age 36.10 ± 8.07 years. 82.6% participants female. score also 44.09 13.89, at moderate level. line, significant relationship observed between gender ( p = 0.001), occupation 0.009), history psychiatric disorders taking medications medical appointments canceled due COVID‐19 medication shortages amid 0.018), infection polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test 0.042), worry about fear familial death friends or relatives caused by 0.025). Conclusion established that level, it even associated some distinctive variables. So, from multicenter studies are needed achieve better recommendations regarding screening supportive strategies clinical practice.

Language: Английский

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Psychological distress and resilience in patients with advanced cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic: the mediating role of spirituality DOI Creative Commons
Luka Mihic-Góngora, Paula Jiménez‐Fonseca, Raquel Hernández

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BMC Palliative Care, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Aug. 13, 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the sociodemographic factors related psychological distress, spirituality, and resilience, examine mediating role spirituality with respect distress resilience in patients advanced, unresectable cancer during Covid-19 pandemic.A prospective, cross-sectional design adopted. Data were collected from 636 participants advanced at 15 tertiary hospitals Spain between February 2019 December 2021. Participants completed self-report measures: Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), Symptom Inventory (BSI-18), Spiritual well-being (FACIT-Sp). Hierarchical linear regression models used explore spirituality.Spirituality significantly different according person's age marital status. Psychological accounted for 12% variance (β = - 0.32, p < 0.001) another 15% =0.48, 0.001). Spirituality acted as a partial mediator relationship individuals cancer.Both played cases cancer. can help promote subjective increased these subjects.

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Effects of a Video Sequence Based Intervention on Anxiety, Fatigue and Depression in Cancer Patients: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial DOI Creative Commons
Sven Neubert, Sina Schlecht, Karin Meng

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Integrative Cancer Therapies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Cancer patients often suffer from psychological symptoms and need support. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, eHealth interventions might be helpful to overcome obstacles of pandemic. This study evaluates effectiveness a video sequence-based intervention on anxiety, fatigue, depression in cancer patients.Patients (N = 157) with different tumor entities were randomly assigned group (IG) waiting control (CG). Patients IG received comprising 8 sequences over 4 weeks. The videos included psychoeducation distress symptoms, Acceptance Commitment Therapy elements, Yoga Qigong exercises. Patients' anxiety fear progression (primary outcomes) secondary outcomes assessed before randomization (T1) after end for or period CG (T2) using self-reported questionnaires (GAD-7, PA-F-KF, EORTC QLQ-FA12, PHQ-8).Patients showed no significant improvement (GAD-7; P .75), (FoP-Q-SF; .29), fatigue (EORTC QLQ-FA12; .72), (PHQ-8; .95) compared CG. However, decreased both groups. Exploratory subgroup analysis regarding sex, therapy status, goal, entity effects. Overall, had high level acceptance.The was ineffective reducing burden findings support prior observations value therapeutic guidance promoting self-management improving patients' burdens. Further studies are required evaluate psycho-oncological delivered through sequences.

Language: Английский

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