A latent profile analysis of resilience and their relation to differences in sleep quality in patients with lung cancer
ConclusionThe resilience patterns of patients with lung cancer varied. It is suggested that health care providers screen out various types of patients with multiple levels of resilience and pay more attention to female, rural, and poor patients. Additionally, individual differences in resilience may provide an actionable means for addressing sleep problems. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Tattooing to reconstruct Nipple-Areola Complex after oncological breast surgery: a scoping review
ConclusionDespite methodological weaknesses, NAC tattooing research is relevant because it helps women redefine their identity after demolitive cancer treatments. Further research on processes and outcomes is needed. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Physical activity behaviour change in black prostate cancer survivors: a qualitative study using the Behaviour Change Wheel
ConclusionsOur results demonstrate barriers and facilitators that are recognized among Black individuals who have undergone radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. The design of a physical activity intervention needs to consider the physical and psychological capabilities as the fundamental basis with the additional support of physical activity opportunity and motivation.Implications for cancer survivorsIntersectionality across capability, opportunity, and motivation is essential to intervention design and development to increase physical activity in Black individuals surgically treated for prostate cancer. (Source: Sup...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effect of telehealth interventions on adherence to endocrine therapy among patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionTelehealth interventions may facilitate adherence to endocrine therapy among patients with breast cancer. Further research should adopt a theory-based design and explore the longer-term effects. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Association between malnutrition and anxiety in cancer patients —a retrospective study
ConclusionIn the current study, we found a relatively high rate of malnourished patients, indicating the importance of routinely assessing nutritional status and screening cancer patients for mental health issues. This approach could help physicians to treat both in a timely manner, thereby significantly reducing the burden of the disease and improving the quality of life of patients. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Predictors of sleep quality components in patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolisation: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionBased on the predictors of sleep quality components obtained in this study, strategies to improve sleep quality tailored to patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolisation should be developed. This study highlighted the need to bridge the gap between patients ’ and nurses’ expected fatigue and its contribution to sleep fragmentation and sleep length. It also highlighted the importance of noncontact temperature measurement, controlling vomiting, and pain relief for improving sleep length in patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolisation. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Experiences of financial toxicity among caregivers of cancer patients: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
ConclusionsFinancial toxicity among caregivers of cancer patients affects their daily lives. Receiving timely recognition of this financial burden and providing assistance to enhance their coping skills are crucial in mitigating its impact. Healthcare professionals should focus on the financial toxicity experienced by caregivers of people with cancer, address their supportive needs, and develop a comprehensive support system to improve caregivers ’ coping abilities and quality of life. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Clinic-based perspectives on the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in a tertiary cancer center
ConclusionThere is favorable acceptance of the PROs program by providers, but clinic staff found it less favorable. Interventions to address barriers and improve program engagement are needed to ensure broad adoption of PROs in oncology practice. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of intraoral stents in reducing oral adverse events during radiotherapy for maxillary or nasal cavity malignant tumors
ConclusionOur findings suggest that the use of an IOS during RT reduces the severity of OM by reducing irradiation to the tongue. Therefore, the use of an IOS is recommended during RT performed in the maxilla or nasal cavity. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of antipsychotics for managing agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer: a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective observational study in Japan (Phase-R)
ConclusionsThe findings suggest that olanzapine may effectively improve delirium agitation in patients with advanced cancer. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Physical activity and pain in people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionPhysical activity may decrease pain in people living with and beyond cancer; however, high heterogeneity limits the ability to generalise this finding to all people with cancer or to specific types of cancer-related pain. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A systematic review on the qualitative experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas
ConclusionsThis review provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with lung cancer in rural settings, through which future researchers can begin to develop tailored support to address the existing disparities that affect this population. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Machine learning-derived model for predicting poor post-treatment quality of life in Korean cancer survivors
ConclusionsThe ML-based prediction model developed to predict poor QOL in Korean post-treatment cancer survivors showed good accuracy. The ML model proposed in this study can be used to support clinical decision-making in identifying survivors at risk of poor QOL. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of cancer severity on the relationship between emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and psychological distress in Italian women
ConclusionsThe findings of this study indicate a pressing need to screen and recognize women with lower emotional intelligence and perceived social support, as they may be more prone to experiencing psychological distress. For such individuals, our results recommend the implementation of psychological interventions aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence and fortifying their social support networks, with consideration for the stage of cancer they are facing. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Symptoms and problems reported by patients with non-cancer diseases through open-ended questions in specialist palliative care: a national register-based study
ConclusionThe similarities and differences in the prevalence of the most common S/Ps reported on WISP confirm that WISP improves symptom assessment regardless of patient diagnosis. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - February 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
