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PROBLEM: Psychological and symptom disturbances seriously affect hospitalized children's subjective experiences of hospitalization and their prognosis.SAMPLE & SETTING: 45 adults with advanced lung cancer who were receiving chemotherapy at an ambulatory cancer Development and validation of a questionnaire for patient competence in coping with cancer (PCQ) Objectives: The aim of the study was the development and evaluation of the psychometric properties of a self-assessment questionnaire for resource-orientated coping with ...IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Oncology nurses can advocate autonomous (patient-driven), shared, or family-controlled treatment decisions, depending on an older patient's decisional role preference....Finally, clinicians can provide information empathetically, identify t ...We propose the definition that, in the advanced cancer population, palliative rehabilitation is function-directed care delivered in partnership with other clinical disciplines and aligned with the values of patients who have serious and often incurable illnesses in ...RESULTS: Amongst 282 eligible participants, 88%, 86%, and 59% of patients reported feeling appropriately supported during the pandemic by their cancer centre, friends/family, and primary care services, respectively.Few home-based specialized palliative care (SPC) inter ...OBJECTIVES: To investigate the feasibility of an intervention using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and Problem List with nurse-guided follow-up and the effect on depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, and worry of cancer ...Descriptive, variance and regression analyses were used to assess characteristics of postponed support utilization in patients with mixed cancer diagnoses in different treatment settings....Sec ...

25 Cite Share BACKGROUND: This pilot study aimed to investigate quality of life, psychological burden, unmet needs, and care satisfaction in family caregivers of advanced cancer patients (FCs) during specialized inpatient palliative care (SIPC) and to test feasibility and OBJECTIVE: This study examines the preferences of patients with metastatic cancer regarding notification of imaging results, as well as distress surrounding the process.To date, relevant studies on skin cancer patients have primarily included individuals with me ...OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationships of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, symptom burden, and supportive care needs of patients with a prevalence of psychological distress in outpatients with cancer.The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of patients who would ask for psychological assistance in the first weeks followin ...PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Self-efficacy for symptom management plays a key role in outcomes, such as quality of life (QOL), functional status, and symptom distress, for adults with cancer.This integrative review identified and assessed evidence regarding self-efficacy for mThis study aims to explore factors which are associated with declining psycho-oncological support in order to increase nurses' efficiency in screening patients for psycho-oncological support needs.METHODS: The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the BC patient's majo ...ABSTRACTObjective:Patients with incurable cancer and their informal caregivers have numerous psychological and psychosocial needs....Among the patie ...The study aims were (1) to examine the prevalence and severity of psychological distress in female cancer patients in outpatient settings in Taiwan and (2) to identify the major factors of psychological distress....Older patients with lung cance ...General considerations of therapy for elderly patients with cancer are discussed, including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of chemotherapy in those over 65 years old, surgical options, the use of radiotherapy, and overall patient assessment.

PROBLEM: Psychological and symptom disturbances seriously affect hospitalized children's subjective experiences of hospitalization and their prognosis. ...IMPLICATION: AAT may be an effective strategy for relieving pain and controlling BP in hospitalized children and teena …his study tested the relationships depicted in the adapted UIT in cancer patients. METHODS: This cross-sectional study is a secondary analysis of the baseline data from a randomized clinical trial (N = 263 prostate cancer patients). Patients we …BACKGROUND: Factors related to the desire of receiving psychological help in cancer patients are not well known. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of patients who would ask for psychological assistance in the first weeks followin …PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Self-efficacy for symptom management plays a key role in outcomes, such as quality of life (QOL), functional status, and symptom distress, for adults with cancer. This integrative review identified and assessed evidence regarding self-efficacy for mThis study aims to explore factors which are associated with declining psycho-oncological support in order to increase nurses' efficiency in screening patients for psycho-oncological support needs. (2) Methods: Using machine learning, routinely recorded clini Most of that support comes from intimate caregivers, typically members of the patient's family. These family caregivers themselves require support so that they can be effective and maintain their own well-being while caring for the patient with …OBJECTIVE: To adequately help family caregivers (FCs) of cancer patients, clinicians need to understand the complexity of the problems and responsibilities associated with cancer patients illness that FCs experience. METHODS: This systematic review ide …PURPOSE: To investigate the needs of caregivers for individuals with cancer and to gain insight into how to provide support for caregivers. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: 47 caregivers for patients with cancer in an outpatient setting in Denmark. ...T BACKGROUND: Regular assessment of psychosocial distress is an important component of adequate psycho-oncological and social support in cancer patients. To date, relevant studies on skin cancer patients have primarily included individuals with me …OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationships of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, symptom burden, and supportive care needs of patients with a prevalence of psychological distress in outpatients with cancer. ...These results indicate thatAdvances in pediatric cancer treatment over the past 50 years have dramatically improved survival rates. Once considered almost uniformly fatal, pediatric cancer's overall survival rates now approach 85%. Formerly, little psychosocial support existed f …OBJECTIVE: This multicenter, parallel-group, randomized trial examined the effects of an animal-assisted intervention on the stress, anxiety, and health-related quality of life for children diagnosed with cancer and their parents. METHOD: Newly diagnosed patients, a …The way in which news about a cancer diagnosis or recurrence is broken can have a profound effect on the patient's psychological wellbeing. ...Strategies are also suggested which will allow the patient's concerns to be elicited in an effi …OBJECTIVE: Many distressed cancer patients do not want or, finally, do not use psychological support. This study aimed at identifying factors associated with the decline of psychological support during hospital stay. ...Among the patie …The study aims were (1) to examine the prevalence and severity of psychological distress in female cancer patients in outpatient settings in Taiwan and (2) to identify the major factors of psychological distress. Female cancer patients we PURPOSE: Psychological distress which adversely affects a person's experience of cancer has been shown to be highly prevalent in patients with mesothelioma. Historically, the assumption has been made that the evidence guiding the supportive care needs …Besides BC patients, their families and relatives challenge with various problems such as financial and supportive issues in supporting these patients. METHODS: The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the BC patient's majo …ABSTRACTObjective:Patients with incurable cancer and their informal caregivers have numerous psychological and psychosocial needs. Many of these patients wish to receive their care and die at home. Few home-based specialized palliative care (SPC) inter …OBJECTIVES: To investigate the feasibility of an intervention using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and Problem List with nurse-guided follow-up and the effect on depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, and worry of cancer …Descriptive, variance and regression analyses were used to assess characteristics of postponed support utilization in patients with mixed cancer diagnoses in different treatment settings. ...Results suggest the necessity for time-individualized support …OBJECTIVE: To describe pathways through which clinicians can more effectively respond to patients' emotions in ways that contribute to betterment of the patient's health and well-being. ...Finally, clinicians can provide information empathetically, identify t …We propose the definition that, in the advanced cancer population, palliative rehabilitation is function-directed care delivered in partnership with other clinical disciplines and aligned with the values of patients who have serious and often incurable illnesses in …RESULTS: Amongst 282 eligible participants, 88%, 86%, and 59% of patients reported feeling appropriately supported during the pandemic by their cancer centre, friends/family, and primary care services, respectively. ...Older patients with lung cance …General considerations of therapy for elderly patients with cancer are discussed, including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of chemotherapy in those over 65 years old, surgical options, the use of radiotherapy, and overall patient assessment. ...Sec …

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BACKGROUND: This pilot study aimed to investigate quality of life, psychological burden, unmet needs, and care satisfaction in family caregivers of advanced cancer patients (FCs) during specialized inpatient palliative care (SIPC) and to test feasibility and OBJECTIVE: This study examines the preferences of patients with metastatic cancer regarding notification of imaging results, as well as distress surrounding the process. METHODS: On imaging day, preferences for notification, expectations of results, health literacy, The objective of the present study was to assess whether distressed patients require professional support and which screening instrument outpatients with skin cancer prefer. ...In addition, we inquired about the patients' desire for support. RES …OBJECTIVES: To assess an intervention derived from self-regulation theory (SRT) to promote well-being for individuals with advanced lung cancer. SAMPLE & SETTING: 45 adults with advanced lung cancer who were receiving chemotherapy at an ambulatory cancer Development and validation of a questionnaire for patient competence in coping with cancer (PCQ) Objectives: The aim of the study was the development and evaluation of the psychometric properties of a self-assessment questionnaire for resource-orientated coping with …IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Oncology nurses can advocate autonomous (patient-driven), shared, or family-controlled treatment decisions, depending on an older patient's decisional role preference. ...Oncology nurses may be able to promote treatment decisions tha …