Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. 100641 - 100641
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2024
This
study
was
aimed
at
investigating
the
network
structures
of
fatigue
symptoms
in
patients
with
advanced
cancer,
a
focus
on
identifying
central
symptom-an
aspect
crucial
for
targeted
and
effective
symptom
management.
In
this
cross-sectional
study,
cancer
were
recruited
from
treatment
center
tertiary
hospital
China
between
January
December
2022.
Symptom
occurrence
severity
assessed
Cancer
Fatigue
Scale.
Network
analysis
conducted
to
explore
structure
identify
core
symptoms.
The
included
416
cancer.
Lack
energy
(2.25
±
1.24),
lack
interest
anything
(2.20
1.22),
self-encouragement
(2.03
1.25)
most
severe
belonged
affective
dimension.
overall
network,
reluctance
(r
s
=
5.622),
heavy
tired
body
5.424),
tiring
easily
5.319)
had
highest
strength
values.
All
these
classified
within
physical
dimension
remained
stable
before
after
adjustment
covariates.
identified
reluctance,
body,
as
thus
providing
valuable
insight
help
clinical
nurses
formulate
more
management
strategies.
Future
interventions
could
assess
efficacy
targeting
cluster
alleviating
other
patient
burden.
Various
studies
have
highlighted
the
increased
incidence
and
symptoms
of
depression
anxiety
in
paediatric
cancer
survivors
(PCS).
Yet
no
meta-analysis
has
focused
on
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
or
(PTSS)
PCS
their
family
nucleus.
BMC Palliative Care,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2024
Abstract
Background
Through
advocacy
initiatives
such
as
roadshows
during
“National
ACP
Week”,
the
Agency
for
Integrated
Care
(AIC)
had
increased
advance
care
planning
(ACP)
engagement
since
2011.
Project
Happy
Apples
(PHA),
a
community
initiative
project
led
by
medical
students
from
National
University
of
Singapore,
also
conducted
public
exhibition
to
raise
awareness
this
period.
This
study
aimed
investigate
and
identify
predictors
attitudes
towards
documentation
among
‘ACP
Week’
respondents
which
may
be
used
formulate
strategies
increase
in
Singapore.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
on
262
local
were
conducted.
Multiple
logistic
regression
models
built
associations
between
demographic
variables
toward
documentation.
Results
The
mean
age
was
43.5
years
(SD
=
17.4),
79
(30.15%)
males
49
(18.7%)
healthcare
professionals
(HCP).
117
(44.66%)
prior
experience
with
serious
illness
116
(44.27%)
heard
ACP.
Age
significant
predictor
readiness
sign
official
papers
naming
nominated
spokesperson
(NHS)
(OR
1.04,
95%CI:
1.02–1.07).
Experience
discuss
end-of-life
(EOL)
(HCP)
3.65,
1.36–11.61).
Being
female
speak
their
about
EOL
7.33,
2.06–46.73).
Subgroup
analyses
revealed
that
those
aged
20–39
less
likely
professional
or
regarding
care.
We
found
being
does
not
necessitate
better
worse
attitudes.
Conclusion
Advocacy
programs
tailored
targeting
different
groups
improve
efficacy
efforts.
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
Abstract
Background
This
study
aimed
to
(1)
summarise
research
on
the
impact
of
peer
support
interventions
at
improving
psychosocial
functioning
among
cancer
survivors,
and
(2)
identify
key
components
for
developing
a
intervention
patients
with
rare
living
in
rural,
regional
or
remote
areas.
Methods
A
comprehensive
search
EMBASE,
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO,
CINAHL,
Cochrane
Library
identified
papers
that
examined
interventions:
(i)
patients,
(ii)
those
locations,
(iii)
provided
online
via
telehealth.
After
screening,
data
characteristics,
were
extracted.
Quality
assessment
was
conducted,
findings
synthesised
narratively.
Results
total
23
unique
studies
included,
primarily
exploring
middle-aged
females
breast
diagnosis.
Interventions
telephone-based,
targeting
range
outcomes
significant
improvements
found
coping
abilities
loneliness.
The
most
impactful
involved
online,
group
formats
facilitated
by
healthcare
professionals.
There
limited
cancers
rural
populations.
Conclusions
Few
have
explored
diagnosed
Evidence
shows
mixed
yet
promising
elements
can
be
translated
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
Despite
the
high
prevalence
of
cognitive
impairment
or
dementia
post-coronary
artery
bypass
grafting
(CABG),
incidence
post-CABG
in
contemporary
practice
is
currently
unclear.
Therefore,
this
paper
aims
to
investigate
and
associated
risk
factors
patients'
post-CABG.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
To
understand
in
greater
depth
patients’
experiences
of
living
and
coping
with
extranodal
NK-/T-
cell
lymphoma,
to
inform
the
development
models
care
for
this
population.
Methods
A
qualitative
descriptive
approach
including
face
interviews
semi-structured
questions
was
applied
study.
The
were
audio-recorded
transcribed
verbatim.
Results
Twenty-one
patients
interviewed
from
December
2019
May
2023.
Four
key
themes
emerged:
(1)
physical
challenges
adaptation
(symptom
burden,
shift
social
roles);
(2)
psychological
stress
adjustment
(denial
anger,
delayed
diagnosis,
stress);
(3)
reorganization
daily
life
(focusing
on
their
illness,
focusing
present,
reorganization);
(4)
seeking
feedback
support
(social
support,
shame,
escape,
grateful
feedback).
Conclusions
findings
gave
a
broad
insight
into
profound
impact
lymphoma.
patients,
easily
accessible
services
are
needed
improve
quality
life.
That
includes
timely
providing
information,
understanding
patient
process,
management
symptoms.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. 100641 - 100641
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2024
This
study
was
aimed
at
investigating
the
network
structures
of
fatigue
symptoms
in
patients
with
advanced
cancer,
a
focus
on
identifying
central
symptom-an
aspect
crucial
for
targeted
and
effective
symptom
management.
In
this
cross-sectional
study,
cancer
were
recruited
from
treatment
center
tertiary
hospital
China
between
January
December
2022.
Symptom
occurrence
severity
assessed
Cancer
Fatigue
Scale.
Network
analysis
conducted
to
explore
structure
identify
core
symptoms.
The
included
416
cancer.
Lack
energy
(2.25
±
1.24),
lack
interest
anything
(2.20
1.22),
self-encouragement
(2.03
1.25)
most
severe
belonged
affective
dimension.
overall
network,
reluctance
(r
s
=
5.622),
heavy
tired
body
5.424),
tiring
easily
5.319)
had
highest
strength
values.
All
these
classified
within
physical
dimension
remained
stable
before
after
adjustment
covariates.
identified
reluctance,
body,
as
thus
providing
valuable
insight
help
clinical
nurses
formulate
more
management
strategies.
Future
interventions
could
assess
efficacy
targeting
cluster
alleviating
other
patient
burden.
