The Implementation of Decision Aids During Medical Consultations for Lung Cancer Patients: A Focus Group Within I3LUNG Project

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

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Abstract Lung cancer patients generally receive several information regarding their illness characteristics and available intervention. Therefore, can experience confusion, leading to anxiety distress that might damage the relationship with physicians treatment adherence. Literature showed implementing decision aid tools during consultation promote patients’ knowledge awareness about lung oncological intervention, improving a shared decision-making process. However, not all always appreciate aids’ implementation. The present qualitative study explored opinions preferences implementation of aids medical consultation. Twenty-two who have already attended consultations for voluntarily participated in four online focus groups carried out between January 2023 December 2024. A thematic analysis bottom-up approach highlighted three main themes: typology number would received, relevance patient-and-doctor relationship, effects providing additional on emotions preferences. Findings controversial among patients, highlighting personalized intervention tailored Practical implications are given.

Language: Английский

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Breast cancer survivorship needs: a qualitative study

BMC Cancer, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 17, 2024

Abstract Background Breast cancer rates and the number of breast survivors have been increasing among women in Iran. Effective responses from healthcare depend on appropriately identifying survivors’ needs. This study investigated experience needs different dimensions. Methods In this qualitative content analysis, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted April 2023 to July 2023. Data saturation was achieved after interviewing 16 (BCSs) four oncologists using purposive sampling. Survivors asked narrate their experiences about during survivorship. analyzed with an inductive approach order extract themes. Results Twenty conducted. The analysis focused central themes: (1) financial toxicity (healthcare costs, unplanned retirement, insurance coverage services); (2) family support (emotional support, Physical support); (3) informational (management side effects, management uncertainty, balanced diet); (4) psychological physical issues (pain, fatigue, hot flashes, fear recurrence). Conclusions provides valuable information for designing survivorship care plans. Identifying is first most important step, leading optimal delivery improving quality life. It recommended check capability patients take necessary measures problems. Additionally, sources should be assessed appropriate. Psychological interventions considered without a source. Consultation groups can used meet patients. For problems, self-care recommendations may also useful addition doctors’ orders.

Language: Английский

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Study on the changes and influencing factors of depression in Chinese women with cancer: an analysis based on CHARLS panel data

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

The social problems caused by depressive disorders and psychological behaviors in women are increasingly prominent, with extreme incidents occurring from time to time. Therefore, the issue concerning "how prevent resolve risk of depression women" is gaining significant attention across various sectors. However, previous studies have largely focused on teenage girls, perimenopausal women, or during pregnancy postpartum period, neglecting adverse effects major diseases, which detrimental enhancing well-being cancer. Based cancer impacts, this study aims clarify state, development trends, influencing factors Chinese cancer, a group particularly susceptible depression, provide decision-making references for improving their well-being. Using follow-up panel data five waves China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), who had complete observed values were selected as research subjects. After cleaning, balanced short dataset containing 1,030 samples was obtained. characteristics trends analyzed using statistical method, influence socio-demographic examined stochastic trend model. overall has deteriorated, putting them at moderate disorder. shows an inverted "U" curve, differences among groups based urban rural residency, educational levels, regional locations. Specifically, show milder symptoms than those areas, eastern region, higher non-reproductive system cancers central western regions, lower reproductive cancers. Regression analysis indicates that significantly Among these factors, age, having spouse, high level, good performance activity daily living (ADL), frequent visits neighbors, regular exercise protective against while diabetes, dyslipidemia, outpatient visits, hospitalizations, smoking, low life satisfaction depression. state alarming. In view this, there urgent need introducing more supportive policies aimed health, developing tailored measures address specific needs different groups, intensifying efforts standardize diagnosis treatment individuals levels. Additionally, role participation activities, such visiting neighbors exercising, should be given full play alleviate symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Experiences of rehabilitation one year after breast cancer diagnosis–A focus group study from the ReScreen randomized controlled trial

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. e0315814 - e0315814

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Background Treatment for breast cancer poses major challenges and leads to a variety of side-effects problems that affect life long time. Experiences symptoms vary, research indicates lack structures ensuring individualized rehabilitation. This qualitative focus group study aims explore the experience women with BC after participating in complex randomized controlled trial (RCT) (Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03434717) focusing on rehabilitation from comprehensive perspective. Method Nine semi-structured interviews (n = 30) who participated Rescreen RCT were conducted. The interviewed divided into three groups (intervention, control, or observation group). Data initially analyzed inductively using conventional content analysis, followed by deductive approach, guided result inductive analysis. Results analysis resulted two categories four sub-categories showed great variation experiences needs. Some described well-functioning process, while others information, continuity healthcare providers, clear pathways support. After between appeared. Women intervention expressed proactive approach facilitated they experienced feeling being recognized as person, which highlighted important. On contrary, control feelings abandoned healthcare, hindering their needs had been fulfilled within system. Conclusions adds important knowledge evaluation ReScreen model contributes existing how can be applied clinical practice. A proactive, person-centered rehabilitation, aimed at those extended needs, would potentially optimize facilitate recovery process treatment.

Language: Английский

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Cancer Recurrence Fear and Return to Work in Breast Cancer Survivors:The Mediating Effects of Health Literacy

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 1031 - 1041

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

This study investigates the relationships between breast cancer survivors' return to work, health literacy, and recurrence fear. By employing structural equation modeling, we examine mediating effect of literacy on interplay fear ability work. We conducted a survey involving 190 survivors, utilizing general information questionnaire, Concern About Recurrence Scale, Health Literacy Management Scale. Our findings indicate that only 54.2% participants successfully returned Notably, was positively correlated with work (r=0.315, p<0.001), whereas negatively (r=-0.268, p<0.001). The mediation model demonstrated good fit, confirming partially mediates relationship (β= -0.024, p< 0.001). highlight concerning situation for survivors regarding their Cancer significantly impacts re-enter workforce, both directly indirectly through literacy. recommend healthcare providers focus alleviating anxiety related enhancing support in reintegration into society.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Rehabilitation in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 1483 - 1492

Published: March 1, 2025

Background: Research on rehabilitation in breast cancer (BC) patients is scarce. This study explored the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward BC who underwent surgery. Methods: cross-sectional survey was conducted between August 2022 February 2023 eight hospitals Yixing City, Jiangsu Province. An investigator-designed used to evaluate participants' KAP rehabilitation. Results: The analysis included 578 valid surveys. participants displayed good positive attitudes, proactive after surgery for BC. multivariable logistic regression showed that knowledge scores attitude were independently positively associated with practice, while age 45– 55, 56– 60, ≥ 6 years duration, modified radical surgery, negatively (all P < 0.05). structural equation model revealed a direct effect of both practice. In addition, attitudes had influence Conclusion: Patients exhibited favorable BC, but targeted education could be needed enhance specific points understanding reinforce engagement clinical Keywords: cancer, rehabilitation,

Language: Английский

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Revitalizing Minds: Exploring the Transformative Power of Mindfulness‐Based Nursing Interventions on Depression and Resilience in Oncology Patients—A Quasiexperimental Approach

International Journal of Nursing Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 31(2)

Published: March 11, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim This study evaluated the impact of mindfulness‐based nursing interventions (MBNIs) on reducing depression and enhancing resilience in oncology patients. Background Oncology patients face high levels weakened resilience, which significantly reduces their quality life, affects ability to adhere treatment worsens health outcomes. Additional stressors linked diagnosis, side effects future uncertainty may lead emotional challenges. MBNIs offer an optimistic approach these problems by inducing regulation, depressive symptom reduction development through mindfulness practices. Although have been increasingly recognized mental care, effectiveness remains underinvestigated. Further research is needed concerning its potential benefits fostering psychological well‐being, improving patients' coping with illness experience. Methods a single‐group quasiexperiment adopting pretest posttest design, conducted at Damietta Institute Egypt between May August 2023. recruited 88 who agreed participate were diagnosed oncological diseases. The Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) was used measure depression, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD‐RISC) resilience. Data analysis performed using paired t ‐tests linear regressions. Pearson's correlation also considered establish intervention further provide correlations Results There significant improvement following MBNIs. mean PHQ‐9 score decreased from 14.6 ± 3.2 9.7 2.5, p ≤ 0.001, indicating symptoms. Similarly, scores increased 56.4 5.7 64.8 6.3, 0.001 showing regression showed that accounted for 55% changes 41% CD‐RISC scores, thus suggesting portion observed symptomatology due In addition, both highly inversely related preintervention ( r = 0.67 0.003) postintervention 0.58 0.012). Conclusion reduced symptoms enhanced incorporation cancer care status life Future should consider long‐term applicability broader contexts within treatment.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of a Positive Body Image Program (Body Image Awareness Seminars) on the Positive and Negative Body Image of Individuals Living With Cancer

Cancer Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Using action research principles to address gaps in existing interventions, and consultation with members administrators of Wellspring Canada, the purpose current study was adapt examine impact a novel (concept, content, inclusivity) positive body image program (Body Image Awareness Seminars; BIAS) on negative individuals living cancer. Methods The project used single‐group pretest–posttest design 6‐week follow‐up. Over program, 37 participants engaged 90‐min weekly group sessions consisting researcher‐led psychoeducation, discussion, activities grounded research. Each seminar had unique theme designed promote respect, acceptance, appreciation for body. Participants completed Body Scale, Appreciation Scale‐2, Functionality Measure Apperception, Appearance Evaluation subscale, Self‐Compassion Scale anonymously using Qualtrics at 3 data collection points. Homework assignments included optional readings writing exercises based tenet taught that week. Results reported statistically significant improvements (i.e., appreciation, functionality appreciation), self‐compassion, distress disturbance, investment integrity appearance evaluation), which were sustained follow‐up subsample ( n = 11). Conclusions This suggests adapted BIAS can lead both diverse types support implementation standard care those cancer continue affect change.

Language: Английский

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The role of virtual reality in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103032 - 103032

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Peaceful acceptance and struggle with terminal cancer: The role of mindfulness, self-compassion, and body image distress

Palliative & Supportive Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to examine the extent which mindfulness, self-compassion, and body image distress are associated with peaceful acceptance or struggle illness in terminally ill cancer patients, after controlling for psychological distress, sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, education, marital status), clinical (body mass index, Karnofsky Performance Status, time since diagnosis). Methods A cross-sectional was conducted 135 patients. Participants were consecutively sampled. Two five-step hierarchical regression models performed, one other illness. The included (step 1), 2), 3), mindfulness self-compassion 4), 5). Results Body negatively variables. Both uniquely illness, a positive negative direction, respectively. overall explained 33% of variance 61% Significance results Targeting may be important both enhancing reducing one’s terminal condition. Addressing however, help patients alleviate alone. These findings suggest that follow different pathways partly underlying mechanisms. provides foundation future research develop interventions specifically tailored needs

Language: Английский

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