Cancer-Related Sleep Wake Disturbances

Seminars in Oncology Nursing, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 38(1), С. 151253 - 151253

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Social isolation and social connectedness among young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review

Cancer, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 129(19), С. 2946 - 2965

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2023

Abstract Background Social isolation and connectedness are social determinants of health that have demonstrated effects on cancer‐related outcomes. These constructs been systematically evaluated among pediatric older adult cancer populations. In this review, the authors prevalence, correlates, psychosocial implications young (YA) survivors aged 18–39 years. Methods Peer‐reviewed articles published in English before June 2021 were identified from database searches included articles' reference lists according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta‐Analyses) guidelines. Included described studies assessed and/or YA survivors. Results total, 5094 unique records identified; 4143 excluded after title/abstract screening, 907 full‐text review. Forty‐four included. Few used validated measures or directly connectedness. was similarly prevalent YAs noncancer Demographic, clinical, behavioral risk protective factors identified. related worse psychological well‐being, whereas often, but not always, better well‐being. Conclusions This growing literature underscores relevance as important The can identify who especially may benefit screening isolation. Future needed directly, reliably, validly evaluate inform development interventions decrease increase

Язык: Английский

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Factors Influencing Social Isolation among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(10), С. 1042 - 1042

Опубликована: Май 17, 2024

(1) Background: Social isolation, which has numerous adverse effects on health status, is prevalent among cancer patients. This review proposes to identify the influencing factors of social isolation (2) Methods: Articles published in English or Chinese from six electronic databases before December 2023 were identified via a systematic search. A manual search was also performed. (3) Results: Twenty-eight studies this review. The associated with can be summarized into following categories: demographic characteristics, having cancer, coping, support and interaction. Despite heterogeneity, 20 significantly including age, gender, comorbidity burden, education level, residence, medical insurance, occupation personality, race, smoking children, not living alone, household income marital role primary caregiver, physical mental coping styles, level (4) Conclusions: showed that patients’ influenced by their cancer-related factors, condition, psychological In addition, future group intervention could considered improve isolation.

Язык: Английский

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Linking stigma to social isolation among colorectal cancer survivors with permanent stomas: the chain mediating roles of stoma acceptance and valuable actions

Journal of Cancer Survivorship, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial distress in people with overweight and obesity: the role of weight stigma and social support

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

We aimed to assess the role of weight stigma and social support in depression, anxiety, loneliness controlling for sociodemographic clinical variables. A total 189 adults with overweight/obesity were included. Participants recruited from outpatient clinics by general practitioners which covered all regions Slovakia. Correlation analyses multiple linear regression used analyze data. experienced weight-related teasing (40.4%), unfair treatment (18.0%), discrimination (14.1%). found an association between lower age, female sex psychological distress. No obesity indicators psychosocial distress was identified, except a small body mass index depression correlation analyses. Significant associations stigma/self-stigmatization weakened when variables related system added regression. Poor strongly associated loneliness. The explained variance final models 42, 44, 54%, respectively. Weight negatively affects mental health sense belonging while it seems be more significant contributor compared per se. Interventions targeting self-stigmatization relationships may mitigate negative impact on well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Cancer Care Experiences, Resilience, and Psychological Symptoms Among Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study

Oncology nursing forum, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 52(2), С. 97 - 112

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025

The aims of this study were to characterize patients' distress, psychological symptoms, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate differences in experiences, resilience, symptoms patients with without distress. Convergent parallel mixed-methods. Semistructured interviews structured questionnaires. Interview transcripts analyzed using content analysis. Differences demographic clinical characteristics, depression, anxiety, identified chi-square, Fisher's exact, independent sample t tests. Joint displays facilitated data integration meta-inferences. Of 54 patients, 25 who distressed more likely have low exhibit anxiety report difficulty paying their bills, identify as Hispanic. A patient-centered approach cancer care which clinicians assess psychological, social, economic resources make referrals supportive services is warranted.

Язык: Английский

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How do Nigerian women construct the patterns of the meaning of their experiences and identities as breast cancer survivors? Illuminating Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness

Journal of Integrative Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7(1), С. 21 - 32

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors Margaret Newman’s theory health as expanding consciousness. The was employed explore describe structure meaning these survivors’ identities. Methods: Twenty-two participants were interviewed using qualitative approach. interviews digitally recorded transcribed verbatim. Data analysis conducted NVivo 14 software identify recurring patterns within data. Results: Three core themes emerged: (1) Encountering Selfhood-Otherhood in survivorship journey, (2) navigating rhythms change, (3) living paradox order disorder. These reflect unique paradoxical rhythm life survivor, integrating conceptually. Conclusions: illuminates how construct their by shifting focus from solely evidence-based interventions deeper exploration lived experience, cultural narratives, Through compassionate insightful nursing interactions, women can evolving identities, resilience, redefine lives meaningful fulfilling ways contexts. Implications for Cancer Survivors: Greater attention is required address emotional, temporal, economic dimensions Nigeria. Nurses play crucial role helping find experiences, recognizing that disorder are integral Survivors should be empowered leverage strengths journey finding lives.

Язык: Английский

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Symptom Network Analysis and Unsupervised Clustering of Oncology Patients Identifies Drivers of Symptom Burden and Patient Subgroups With Distinct Symptom Patterns

Cancer Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(19)

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Interindividual variability in oncology patients' symptom experiences poses significant challenges prioritizing symptoms for targeted intervention(s). In this study, computational approaches were used to unbiasedly characterize the heterogeneity of experience patients elucidate patterns and drivers burden.

Язык: Английский

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Loneliness, social isolation, and social support in older adults with active cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Geriatric Oncology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(8), С. 1122 - 1131

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on mental health. social distancing and stay-at-home orders have likely also impacted loneliness, isolation, support. Older adults, particularly those with comorbidities such as cancer, greater potential to be impacted. Here we assessed support in older adults undergoing active cancer treatment during the pandemic.A mixed methods study which quantitative data qualitative response items were collected parallel was conducted 100 cancer. Participants completed survey by telephone series of validated questionnaires assess domains well several open-ended questions. Baseline demographics geriatric assessments summarized using descriptive statistics. Bivariate associations between isolation loneliness described Spearman correlation coefficients. Conventional content analysis performed questions.In population 3% noted severely lonely, although 27% percent screened positive having at least one indicator University California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Three Item Loneliness Scale. There significant (r = +0.52, p < 0.05) negative -0.49, 0.05). emotional -0.43, no association markers impairments, including comorbidities, G8 score or cognition.Reassuringly, this cohort found relatively low rates high Consistent prior studies, interrelated domains; however, they not significantly associated impairments. Future studies are needed if diagnosis may mediate changes context beyond.

Язык: Английский

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Experiences of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Cancer Survivorship, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(2), С. 370 - 383

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2022

Язык: Английский

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