Onkologische Chirurgie DOI
Hans‐Peter Kapfhammer

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 329 - 389

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Evaluating and minimising the psychological stress to enhance medication adherence among cancer patients by implementing integrative oncology techniques DOI Open Access

T Kumutha,

K. Velavan,

G. Saravanan

et al.

Oncology in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 19, 2024

Introduction. Cancer patients often experience significant psychological stress, which can negatively impact their medication adherence. This study aimed to evaluate and minimize stress enhance adherence among cancer by implementing integrative oncology techniques. Material methods. The included 63 male female participants diagnosed with head neck, cervical, breast, prostate cancers, who were followed for six months. Various scales used assess the status of patients, including distress thermometer, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Functional Assessment Therapy (FACT) questionnaire. Integrative techniques, yoga, meditation, patient counseling, rehabilitation, employed reduce improve outcomes. Results. results showed a reduction in anxiety depression levels after quality life (QoL) scores improved different types, such as following intervention. Moreover, decreased received effective counseling. Conclusions. In conclusion, these findings suggest that techniques effectively ultimately improving overall well-being treatment

Language: Английский

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Interventions to Reduce Psychosocial Burden in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons
Tanya Chen, Elysia Grose, Christopher W. Noel

et al.

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 53

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background The diagnosis and treatment of head neck cancer (HNC) is associated with several life-altering morbidities including change in appearance, speech, swallowing, all which can significantly affect quality life cause psychosocial stress. Commentary aim this narrative review to provide an overview the evidence on interventions for patients HNC. Evidence regarding screening tools, psychological interventions, smoking alcohol cessation, antidepressant therapy HNC population reviewed. Conclusion There a large body describing various these have shown promise literature improve health outcomes population. Psychosocial should be integrated into care pathways formal recommendations developed.

Language: Английский

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Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A Brief Review with Implications for Oncology Nursing DOI Open Access
Margaret I. Fitch,

Irene Nicoll,

Stephanie Burlein‐Hall

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(21), P. 2167 - 2167

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

Psychosocial care is an integral component of caring for individuals living with cancer. The identification psychosocial distress has been acknowledged as a hallmark quality cancer care, and screening standards established in several countries. purpose this brief review to highlight recent developments oncology populations; provide insight into significant trends research implementation; explore implications nursing practice.

Language: Английский

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Patient-Reported Distress in Individuals With Head and Neck Cancer DOI
Melissa White,

Cheyenne Corbett,

Trinitia Y. Cannon

et al.

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Importance Distress is common among patients with cancer, and evidence of disparities associated distress has been mixed. Head neck cancer (HNC) one the most emotionally distressing cancers also a highly disparate disease. However, it unknown whether there are patient-reported in HNC. Objective To examine racial sociodemographic factors clinically meaningful cohort Design, Setting, Participants This retrospective study analyzed data from single tertiary institution at National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive center Southeastern US. included adult January 2017 to December 2022 confirmed diagnoses head squamous cell carcinoma who received radiation therapy up 5 weeks initial diagnosis. Main Outcomes Measures The outcome interest was (score least 4 on thermometer). thermometer single-item, self-reported tool used measure person's level psychological over past week, represented scale 0 (no distress) 10 (extreme distress). Patients were if they had visits clinicians oncology department within Sociodemographic race ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, health insurance status. Clinical variables (stage presentation, anatomical subsites, smoking, alcohol history) problem list domain items adjusted model. Using multivariable logistic regression analysis, odds by estimated, adjusting for clinical domains. Results A total 507 met inclusion criteria. population 389 male (76.7%). median (IQR) age participants 63 (56-71) years, distribution 89 Black (17.6%), 385 White (75.9%), 33 other categories (6.9%), including Asian, Native American, multiracial, declined respond, unknown. Overall, 232 (45.8%) distress. DT score entire 3 (0-6). highest rate physical concerns (n = 31 [34.8%]) compared groups (78 [20.3%] 7 persons [21.2%]). final model, not significantly (Black White: ratio [aOR], 0.76 [95% CI, 0.45-1.28]; aOR, 0.85 0.37-1.94]). Compared those married, unmarried more likely report (aOR, 1.61 1.05-2.50]). Also, emotional problems double reporting 2.03 1.02-4.08]). Other significant tobacco use 2.14 1.02-4.50]) reported practical 2.08 1.17-3.69]). Conclusion Relevance Independent or factors, results this underscore need social support mitigating optimizing mental care patient population. Further studies should explore trajectories across HNC continuum their impact outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Onkologische Chirurgie DOI
Hans‐Peter Kapfhammer

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 329 - 389

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

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