Partnered dance evokes greater intrinsic motivation than home exercise as therapeutic activity for chemotherapy-induced deficits: secondary results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial DOI Creative Commons
Lise Worthen‐Chaudhari, Patrick Schnell, Madeleine E. Hackney

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 19, 2024

Introduction Dance has been proposed to support superior intrinsic motivation over non-dance forms of therapeutic physical activity. However, this hypothesis yet be evaluated empirically, particularly among populations living with neuropathology such as survivors cancer neurologic complications from chemotherapy treatment. Questions about are relevant clinical outcomes because mediates neuroplasticity. We conducted secondary analysis a randomized-controlled study begin investigate the relationships between personal and neurophysiologic effects dance-based intervention for healthy aging cancer. Methods measured using Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, validated patient-reported outcome psychological approach Self Determination Theory. assessed motivation, extrinsic satisfaction within randomized controlled trial dance versus exercise designed alleviate symptoms chemotherapy-induced impairment. Fifty-two breast neuropathy diagnosis associated sensorimotor functional deficits were (1:1) 8 weeks partnered or home exercise, performed biweekly (NCT05114005; R21-AG068831). Results While did not differ interventions, was higher participants than those ( p < 0.0001 at all timepoints: 2 weeks, 4 6 intervention), = 0.04) 0.01). Discussion These data provide evidence that social is more motivating type generally recommended The results inform directions future effect therapeutics on embodied agency, neuroplastic changes, clinically-relevant neuropathic improvement.

Language: Английский

What Does my Anxiety Look Like? A Thematic Analysis of the Impact of a Single Session Imagery Technique on Emotional Issues DOI
Valeria Sebri, Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli, Gabriella Pravettoni

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Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(4), P. 780 - 795

Published: April 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effects of Tai Chi Chuan training on the QoL and psychological well-being in female patients with breast cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials DOI Creative Commons
Wenyuan Li, Fengming You, Qiaoling Wang

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Frontiers in Oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 1, 2023

Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) may have a positive impact on physical and psychological well-being in breast cancer patients, but the evidence remains limited inconclusive. This systematic review aims to evaluate effects of TCC quality life (QoL) symptoms women patients with cancer.This has been registered PROSPERO (ID: CRD42019141977). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for were searched from eight major English Chinese databases. All included analyzed accordance Cochrane Handbook. The primary outcomes QoL, anxiety, depression cancer. Fatigue, sleep quality, cognitive function, inflammatory cytokine secondary outcomes.Fifteen RCTs involving total 1,156 participants this review. methodological was generally poor. pooled results suggested that TCC-based exercise could significantly improve QoL [standardized mean difference (SMD)=0.35, 95%CI: 0.15-0.55, I2 = 0, model: fixed, IV], anxiety [weighted (WMD)=-4.25, -5.88 -2.63, fatigue (SMD=-0.87, -1.50 -0.24, 80.9%, random, DL) compared other controls, moderate low certainty evidence. improvement by also clinically meaningful. However, failed show any between-group differences depression, cytokine. Post-hoc analysis revealed outperformed improving shoulder function very evidence.Our findings manifested is helpful within range comparisons covered study. must be treated great caution because flaws trials. Larger, well-designed, conducted randomized longer follow-up warranted future important cancer.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42019141977, identifier, CRD42019141977.

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Editorial: Emotions and perception in cancer patients and survivors: the role of body image DOI Creative Commons
Valeria Sebri, Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli, Davide Mazzoni

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 5, 2024

Valeria Sebri1*Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli2Davide Mazzoni3Jennifer Brunet4Csaba László Dégi5Gabriella Pravettoni1,3

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Patients' representation of oncological disease: psychological aspects in the cancer journey DOI Creative Commons
Ilaria Durosini, Gabriella Pravettoni

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: July 12, 2023

OPINION article Front. Psychol., 12 July 2023Sec. Psychology for Clinical Settings Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1087083

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Quality of life and wellbeing among breast cancer patients in Lahore, Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Fiza Ayub, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Mirza Baig

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Frontiers in Oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: June 29, 2023

Breast cancer has a high incidence rate, emphasizing the necessity of enhanced information on health-related quality life (HrQOL) in this population patients. The aim study was to identify factors influencing QOL experienced by patients Pakistan.A cross-sectional conducted women with breast cancer, and four instruments were used random sample 130 Pakistani women: FACIT-B Version 4 questionnaire,WHO causality assessment scale, Naranjo's algorithm, demographic/clinical characteristics section. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, independent t-test, variance (ANOVA) test.The patients' mean age 49.10 (standard deviation (SD) 10.89); 98.5% married. score 18.34 for physical wellbeing (SD 5.92; interquartile range (IQR) 11), 16.33 social/family 6.3; IQR 11.25), 13.6 emotional 3.55; 6), 17.13 functional 3.73; 24.86 subscale 3.64; 4). found that age, entitlement, recurrence, marital status, salary, number doses, duration treatment, chemotherapy sessions significantly related terms scale. WHO evaluation scale determined 78.1% responses "probable" 20.1% "possible". According algorithm 80% adverse drug reactions (ADRs) "probable", whereas 18.4% declared Chemotherapy-induced anemia most often reported ADR 64.6% patients, followed chemotherapy-induced nausea vomiting (61.5%).Healthcare practitioners must acknowledge take into account significance addition therapy order enhance their health. findings will aid filling gaps current unknown knowledge identifying sites where require additional assistance. Because clearly have negative impact individuals' QOL, oncologists concentrate strategies help during sickness treatment while also enhancing self-care QOL. Those benefit from adaptation disease.

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Social Support Behaviours and Barriers in Group Online Exercise Classes for Adults Living with and beyond Cancer: A Qualitative Study DOI Creative Commons
Bobbie-Ann P. Craig, Meghan H. McDonough, S. Nicole Culos‐Reed

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Current Oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 3735 - 3754

Published: March 28, 2023

Social support can be facilitated through exercise programs for people living with cancer, but there is limited research on how best to foster it in online oncology classes. This study examined current training that fitness professionals receive the provision and facilitation of social support, experiences cancer have supportive behaviours barriers providing obtaining group Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Guided by interpretive description methodology, materials were reviewed, observations professional classes (n = 10) conducted, adults beyond 19) 15) interviewed. These data collected from January 2021 June 2021. Analysis resulted identification three themes: Creating a welcoming environment, helping improve ability reach goals, learning provide facilitate online. A catalogue help hinder presented. The findings guidance when structuring inform developing strategies use considering wants needs participants, facilitating between participants similar interests, integrating into physical activity.

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EMDR in pediatric hospital setting: a case report of an adolescent with cancer DOI Creative Commons
Sabrina Ciappina,

Elvia Roccia,

Deborah Concas

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Introduction Childhood cancer is rare, but it the most frequent serious event with a high risk of traumatization for children, adolescents, parents and siblings. EMDR widely studied as clinical intervention that addressed cancer-related stressors among adult population, to our knowledge, no researches have been conducted children adolescent cancer. Methods The purpose this case study describe first time application protocol in pediatric hospital setting 17-years-old Italian who received diagnosis leukemia. He accessed psychological support service complaining feelings anxiety general discomfort. started after ended usual eight phases. Impact Event Scale—Revised (IES-R) was used assess stress disorders symptoms outcome at baseline (before First Phase) end (after Eight Phase). Results By using patient reported decrease emotional activation few sessions. Conclusion may be effective patients treating can proposed immediately standard care also setting.

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Bounded rationality in healthcare: unraveling the psychological factors behind patient satisfaction in China DOI Creative Commons
Yu Qian, Xiaohe Wang, Xianhong Huang

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: March 28, 2024

Introduction Patient satisfaction is a crucial metric to gauge the quality of medical services, but psychological factors influencing patient remain insufficiently explored. Methods This study examines these by applying theory bounded rationality 1,442 inpatients in Hangzhou, China, whose data were collected using questionnaire. One-way ANOVA, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression used analyze its associated factors. Additionally, path analysis structural equation model revealed mechanisms behind key that influenced satisfaction. Results Medical risk perception, social cognition environment, desirability bias had significant positive impacts on By contrast, negative emotions impact Notably, patients’ both suppressive effect moderating relationship between perception Similarly, environment satisfaction, albeit with effect. Discussion These results suggest when evaluating improving accounting only for directly influence service insufficient, as indirect effects must also be considered. providers should thus address emotions, establish good doctor–patient relationships, optimize environments, provide managers education training prioritize patient-centered care. government relevant health departments policies, enhance fairness accessibility, create cognitive through public awareness campaigns.

Language: Английский

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An integrated intervention on well-being: A qualitative study on relationships and emotions DOI Creative Commons
Valeria Sebri, Ilaria Durosini, Gabriella Pravettoni

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Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 246, P. 104276 - 104276

Published: April 18, 2024

Oncological treatments lead to physical and emotional difficulties with notable consequences in everyday life. Thus, integrated interventions that can promote quality of life are needed. Since current studies suggest programs both exercises psychological sessions positive emotions, this pilot study aims explore the impact a one-week intervention combines sailing activities support. Twenty-nine breast cancer survivors took part study. Before after intervention, participants were invited answer three open questions evaluate their perceptions personal evaluations about relationships emotions. A Qualitative Thematic Analysis was used participants' answers compare sub-themes emerged two times. Findings highlighted main themes: a) caregivers closeness - family members generally crucial point reference for participants. Friends, colleagues, healthcare professionals also cited as relevant figures during journey intervention; b) emotions towards others negative these emerged, some women felt alone, c) oneself – exploring related themselves feelings desire change love care themselves. Interestingly, number decreased intervention. The could reflection on

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Chronic pain in breast cancer survivors is linked with an impairment on emotion-based decisions and fatalistic time orientation DOI Creative Commons
Marianna Masiero, Ilaria Durosini, Chiara Filipponi

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Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(34), P. 27680 - 27689

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Abstract After breast cancer diagnosis, individuals have to cope with various psychological, social, and physical consequences. One such consequence is chronic pain, which can persist even after the completion of active treatments detrimentally impact quality life. The published literature highlights pain on cognitive functions decision-making processes. However, little known about imbalance in among survivors suffering from pain. This study aims explore impairment associated risky experiencing using Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). Sixty women voluntarily participated this prospective, cross-sectional study. Among them, twenty had a history exhibited significant level previously received diagnosis but did not experience been diagnosed cancer. results revealed that tend make significantly more disadvantageous choices IGT compared other groups. Moreover, participants believe circumstances will change regardless their efforts achieve something. way thinking may contribute reinforcing observed decision-making. Our hypothesis suggests trigger “ Cascade Effect ”, exerting multiple influences behaviors. overload provoked by only affect individual functions, also ” psychological dimensions.

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