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.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Psychological
interventions
are
pivotal
in
enhancing
the
Quality
of
Life
for
breast
cancer
survivors,
with
a
primary
focus
on
addressing
affective
and
cognitive
challenges
through
group
discussions
among
those
diagnosed
disease.
While
influence
Body
Image
overall
well-being
is
well-documented,
research
specifically
designed
to
address
concerns
this
demographic
remains
scarce.
The
present
study
aimed
fill
gap
by
evaluating
outcomes
psychological
intervention
focused
fostering
positive
25
survivors.
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(10), P. 9141 - 9155
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
The
purpose
of
the
present
study
was
to
conduct
a
process
evaluation
intervention
delivery
for
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
conducted
during
COVID-19
pandemic
(NCT
03915548).
RCT
tested
effects
telephone-delivered
behavioral
on
changes
in
breast
cancer
survivors’
satisfaction
with
social
roles
and
activities,
as
compared
an
attention
control
condition.
This
examined
(a)
fidelity
monitoring
scores;
(b)
participants’
perceived
benefit
ratings
gaining
confidence,
reducing
distress,
adjusting
habits
routines,
setting
goals,
increasing
exercise;
(c)
field
notes,
email
communications,
transcripts
coach
supervision
debriefing
sessions.
conditions
were
delivered
high
degree
(global
quality
rating
score
BA/PS
condition
M
=
4.6
(SD
0.6)
4.9
0.3)
condition,
where
“5”
is
highest
rating).
participants
greater
benefits
than
pertaining
goal
setting,
t(248)
5.73,
p
<0.0001,
2.94,
0.0036,
exercise,
4.66,
<0.0001.
Moreover,
coaches’
perceptions
regarding
intervention’s
therapeutic
aspects
aligned
study’s
priori
conceptual
model
including
use
structured
set
small,
observable
goals
facilitate
independent
problem-solving
skills.
However,
coaches
also
noted
that
relevance
educational
content
opportunities
support,
may
have
made
it
more
therapeutically
potent
intended.
affected
activity
could
well
augmented
relevancy
support
provided
both
conditions.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background
This
study
aimed
to
identify
the
factors
that
influence
Breast
Cancer
(BC)
women’s
quality
of
life
(QoL)
based
on
International
Classification
Functioning,
Disability
and
Health
(ICF)
framework.
Method
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
among
188
women
with
BC.
The
dependent
variable,
QoL,
measured
using
Quality
Life
Index
(QLI-c).
independent
variables
were
following
Arabic-validated
questionnaires:
Pittsburgh
Sleep
(PSQI),
Female
Sexual
Function
(FSFI),
Modified
Fatigue
Impact
Scale
(MFIS),
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
(HADS),
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire
(IPAQ).
Results
There
a
significant
positive
correlation
between
monthly
income
(
r
=
0.17,
p
0.016)
negative
stage
disease
−0.221,
0.002)
duration
first
diagnosis
−0.280,
0.004)
QoL.
Poor
sleep
quality,
sexual
dysfunction,
fatigue,
depression,
anxiety
had
correlations
QoL
<
0.01).
Multiple
regression
analysis
revealed
various
might
affect
poor
predictors
≤
0.05).
Conclusion
ICF
provided
an
excellent
framework
explore
influencing
has
given
evidence
for
relationship
demographic,
clinical,
body
functional
Interestingly,
are
Awareness
these
predict
will
guide
healthcare
professionals
improve
health
BC
women.
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.