Effects of exercise interventions on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life among cancer patients: a meta-analysis

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2023

Abstract Purpose In this study, exercise interventions were evaluated for their effects on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and quality of life (QoL) among cancer patients. Design A meta-analysis was performed. Methods We systematically searched the PubMed/Medline, Web Science, Embase, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PsycINFO, CINAHL databases, gray literature sources including Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library Google Scholar. This study only included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining how affect CRF QoL Based Risk-of-Bias Assessment Tool, version 2 (RoB 2) Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development Evaluation (GRADE) approach, methodological studies evaluated. addition, standardized mean differences (SMDs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs) applied to assess intervention effect with respect QoL. Data analysis performed using Review Manager (version 5.4). Results There a total 1573 participants in 28 articles. According meta-analysis, (SMD = -0.35, CI: -0.63 -0.07, p 0.01) 0.36, 0.20 0.53, < positively affected by interventions. Subgroup analyses revealed considerable improvements -0.54, -1.00 -0.09, 0.02) 0.38, 0.16 0.59, from aerobic exercise. An duration less than 12 weeks had better -0.80, -1.43 -0.17, 0.21 0.85, 0.01), three times per week most effective frequency improving 0.69, 0.28 1.11, 0.01). Exercise more successful -0.66, -1.10 -0.21, (SMD=-0.50, 0.23 0.78, female Sensitivity showed that pooled outcomes reliable stable. Conclusion are workable approach improve might be QoL, appropriate frequency. have positive Additionally, larger number high-quality RCTs should conducted further confirm efficacy Registration CRD42022351137.

Язык: Английский

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Examining the Role of Resilience, Coping Strategies, Psychological Distress, and General Well-being Among Cancer Patients: a Serial Multiple Mediator Model

Indian Journal of Surgery, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Coping, Emotional Processing, and Cancer‐Related Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors: Cross‐Sectional Secondary Analysis of the REPAT Study

Psycho-Oncology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 34(2)

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

As survival rates from breast cancer increase, the post-treatment period poses several challenges, including a high burden of cancer-related symptoms that interfere with quality life. This study aims to provide better understanding relationship between coping (approach and avoidance), emotional processing (emotional awareness acceptance emotions), symptoms. is cross-sectional, secondary analysis baseline data randomized controlled trial entitled "The Role Emotional Processing in Art Therapy" (REPAT) study. Participants included 179 survivors 6.1 months on average after completing primary treatment. completed questionnaires measuring approach avoidance coping, emotions, (depression, fatigue, pain), Level Awareness performance scale. Hierarchical linear regressions were performed while adjusting for background variables. experienced significant depressive (51.7%), fatigue (78.8%), pain interference (78%), intensity (66%). There strong correlations depression, pain. After confounders, emotions was negatively associated positively interference. not symptoms, but both significantly emotions. Breast survivors' presents challenge dealing elevated Regardless, low fewer

Язык: Английский

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What patients with advanced cancer experience as helpful in navigating their life with a long-term response: a qualitative study

Supportive Care in Cancer, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 32(4)

Опубликована: Март 12, 2024

Abstract Purpose Despite improved survival for people with advanced cancer due to new medical treatments, a growing group of long-term responders (LTRs) has learn live uncertainties that affect several life domains. At the core their experience, they neither feel like patient nor healthy. awareness LTRs’ experiences, learning more about how cope response can provide insight into best support them. Our study aimed gain deeper understanding what LTRs experience as helpful in navigating response. Methods We conducted an exploratory qualitative using thematic data analysis. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were 17 participants melanoma or lung confirmed stable disease while on immuno- targeted therapy. Results reported strategies navigate response, example, by involving social environment, seeing uncertainty opportunity, and being present moment. This helped them reclaim sense control , alter perspective reshape lives according values . Conclusion Using different coping enables acknowledge both sick healthy side. Striking balance between oriented feeling help close others Healthcare professionals recognizing whether are at healthy, actively during appointments.

Язык: Английский

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Coping in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation

Blood Advances, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(6), С. 1369 - 1378

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2024

Abstract Patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) must cope with physical and psychological symptoms. Yet, studies examining pre-HCT coping are limited. We aimed to characterize coping, evaluate the association of baseline quality life (QOL) distress, identify sociodemographic factors associated coping. conducted a cross-sectional analysis data from multisite randomized supportive care intervention trial among patients hematologic malignancies allogeneic or autologous HCT. assessed patient-reported QOL, within 72 hours admission for used median split method dichotomize multivariate regression analyses distress QOL. Of awaiting HCT (n = 360; mean age, 55.4 years; 49.7% autologous), 43.5% were high users approach-oriented whereas 31.3% avoidant reported use emotional support (60.9%), acceptance (51.2%), self-blame (33%), denial (31.3%). Older age (≥65 years) was less frequent (odds ratio, 0.5; P .01). Approach-oriented better QOL (Beta(B) 6.7; .001), lower depression (B −1.1; .001) anxiety −0.9; .02) Avoidant worse −13.3; &lt; symptoms 1.9; 3.1; posttraumatic stress disorder 8.1; .001). Pre-HCT is strongly These need interventions address during hospitalization. This clinical registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT03641378.

Язык: Английский

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Comparative Study of the Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in Oncology Patients

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(2), С. 339 - 350

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024

Background: Despite the current data on morbidity and mortality, a growing number of patients with diagnosis cancer survive due to an early advances in treatment modalities. This study aimed compare quality life coping strategies three groups identify associated clinical sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: A comparative was conducted outpatients at public hospital state São Paulo, Brazil. The 300 participants were assigned groups: palliative care (Group A), post-treatment follow-up no evidence disease B), undergoing for C). Data collection involved use McGill Quality Life Questionnaire Ways Coping Questionnaire. No generic quality-of-life assessment tool utilized, as it would not be able appropriately evaluate impact specific group receiving care. Results: underused. Participants had poorer life, particularly psychological well-being physical symptom domains. Age, currently treatment, level education significantly scores. gender, income, absence pharmacological pain control independently Moreover, positive association found between life. Conclusion: Cancer generally report lower However, male patients, those who did rely control, higher scores reported better perception their tended decrease age income level. Patients more likely strategies. also decreased age.

Язык: Английский

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To be aware or not to be aware of the prognosis in the terminal stage of cancer? A systematic review of the associations between prognostic awareness with anxiety, depression, and quality of life according to cancer stage

Clinical Psychology Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 116, С. 102544 - 102544

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Язык: Английский

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What is the direction of the association between social support and coping in cancer patients? A systematic review

Journal of Health Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 28(6), С. 524 - 540

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2022

The aims of this systematic review were (a) to analyze recent studies about the association between social support and coping strategies in cancer patients after an established diagnosis; (b) evaluate direction association; (c) highlight any differences among different types. Seven databases searched for reporting last 51 years. Most 52 included highlighted support, regardless source. Our findings supported a bidirectional association. No significant found types cancer. In conclusion, our results sustain importance knowledge studying identify limits resources well-being oncological patients. This could lead creation holistic protocols prevent poor adjustment

Язык: Английский

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The Looming Cancer: A Qualitative Study on the Experience of Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) before the Initiation of Treatment

European Journal of Cancer Care, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2024, С. 1 - 12

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Purpose. This study aimed to the challenges and ways of coping with living chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) before initiation treatment. Methods. Semistructured interviews were carried out 8 people CLL (4 males 4 females) who had never received any Interpretative phenomenological analysis was utilized for data. Results. The following three themes developed: (1) “Still waters run deep” highlights contrast between minimal symptoms while experiencing high anxiety future, (2) “Surviving uncertainty” portrays participants’ supportive networks, communication challenges, internal mechanisms face threatening overtones CLL, (3) “Turning over a new leaf” delineates realization life’s finiteness way this acts as nudge psychological growth. Conclusion. Despite limited physical discomfort, diagnosis watch-and-wait phase bring about distress, which drives meaning-making efforts an array mechanisms, potentially leading posttraumatic growth processes CLL.

Язык: Английский

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Narratives of resilience: Understanding Iranian breast cancer survivors through health belief model and stress-coping theory for enhanced interventions

BMC Women s Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024

Breast cancer poses a significant global health challenge, with Iran experiencing particularly high incidence and mortality rates. Understanding the adaptation process of Iranian breast survivors' post-treatment is crucial. This study explores perceptions, barriers, coping mechanisms survivors by integrating Stress-Coping Theory (SCT) Health Belief Model (HBM). Semi-structured interviews were conducted 17 survivors, grounded theory approach guided deductive content analysis data. The findings reveal key themes, including perceived susceptibility, benefits, barriers to care, cues action, self-efficacy, appraisal action. Perceived susceptibility highlights diagnostic challenges stemming from practitioner errors symptom misconceptions. benefits underscore importance early detection support healthcare providers families. Barriers include cultural financial obstacles, while action reflect influence media, family, personal experiences on healthcare-seeking behavior. also examines strategies, such as problem-focused emotion-focused approaches, along family external stressors. To address these enhance systems, suggests specific strategies for providers, targeted training improve accuracy patient communication. Culturally sensitive awareness campaigns can correct misconceptions, counseling mitigate economic barriers. Establishing community-based groups involving members in care plans emotional psychological support. These aim overcome identified systems ultimately fostering better recovery outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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