Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniela Bodschwinna, Gregor Weissflog, Hartmut Doehner, Dietger Niederwieser, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Harald Guendel, Jochen Ernst, Ute Goerling, Klaus Hoenig
Summary: Cancer patients and their partners utilize various coping and support strategies, including individual coping, dyadic coping, and external support. Relationship cohesion is seen as an important coping strategy for couples. Spouses require more psychological support to improve their own well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Yanwei Huang, Qianqian Li, Fang Zhou, Jingyuan Song
Summary: Through a systematic review and narrative synthesis, internet-based support interventions have been found to have a positive impact on the quality of life and physical variables of breast cancer patients, but inconsistent effects on psychological distress, anxiety and/or depression symptoms, social support, and self-efficacy.
Article
Oncology
Karen Fergus, Saunia Ahmad, Sandra Gardner, Iana Ianakieva, Deborah McLeod, Joanne Stephen, Wendy Carter, Amanda Periera, Ellen Warner, Jim Panchaud
Summary: This study indicates that the Couplelinks program has modest effects on improving dyadic coping for young women with breast cancer and their partners, but the effects were not maintained in the long term and did not impact overall relationship adjustment.
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth G. Bouchard, Mark A. Prince, Christopher McCarty, Paula C. Vincent, Hital Patel, Susan A. LaValley, R. Lorraine Collins, Olle Jane Z. Sahler, Till Krenz, Kara M. Kelly
Summary: This study examined the social network support, composition, and structure among pediatric cancer caregivers. Results showed that family members were the primary source of emotional and logistical support, while healthcare providers were the main source of informational support. Caregivers expressed disappointment with the support received from family members and wished for more support. The level of disappointment in network support was negatively associated with satisfaction in emotional and logistical support. These findings have important implications for designing tailored social network interventions to improve caregiver and family outcomes.
Article
Oncology
Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Victoria Adediran, Ibironke Elizabeth Somoye, Adetutu Sefinat Alade, Ka Ming Chow
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to explore Nigerian women's perception of mobile health psychoeducational intervention (mHealth PEI) for supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) receiving chemotherapy. The findings showed that the participants perceived mHealth PEI as feasible and acceptable in providing psychoeducational support for this population.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yesol Yang, Eric M. M. McLaughlin, Michelle J. J. Naughton, Maryam B. B. Lustberg, Timiya S. S. Nolan, Candyce H. H. Kroenke, Julie C. C. Weitlauf, Nazmus Saquib, Aladdin H. H. Shadyab, Shawna Follis, Kathy Pan, Electra D. D. Paskett
Summary: This study examined the association between self-reported cognitive function and social support as well as social ties among women with breast cancer. The results showed that women with higher social support and more friends or relatives had better cognitive function. Moreover, married women were found to have higher cognitive function compared to divorced or widowed women.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tiantian Jia, Yufeng Liu, Yuanyuan Fan, Lintao Wang, Enshe Jiang
Summary: Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women globally, and lifestyle interventions such as a healthy diet and physical activity have been shown to reduce the risk and improve outcomes. However, their implementation in at-risk and survivor populations is still limited.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Sarah E. Wawrzynski, Megan R. Schaefer, Nena Schvaneveldt, Melissa A. Alderfer
Summary: Social support is a prevalent topic in the literature regarding siblings of children with cancer. However, it is unclear what types of support are most important. Despite some methodological limitations, greater levels of social support have been linked to better adaptation among siblings of children with cancer. Future research is needed to identify the most beneficial types of support for siblings based on their age, developmental stage, and the cancer trajectory.
Article
Oncology
Friederike Hammersen, Telja Pursche, Dorothea Fischer, Alexander Katalinic, Annika Waldmann
Summary: The study evaluated the use and needs of family-centered psychosocial support services among breast cancer patients with dependent children. It found that many patients had unmet needs, particularly related to their children, and that patients with low HRQOL, little social support, and single-mothers may have higher psychosocial needs.
Article
Communication
Jiaqi Zhou, Vickie Bhatia, Tamara Luginbuehl, Joanne Davila
Summary: The study found that romantic competence is associated with couple social support behaviors, even when controlling for other factors. Romantic competence has a significant impact on dyadic processes and can serve as a novel target for improving relationship functioning.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hadi Zamanian, Mohammadali Amini-Tehrani, Zahra Jalali, Mona Daryaafzoon, Fatemeh Ramezani, Negin Malek, Maede Adabimohazab, Roghayeh Hozouri, Fereshteh Rafiei Taghanaky
Summary: The breast cancer stigma has a negative impact on the health-related quality of life of patients. General resilience resources, such as sense of coherence, social support, and coping skills, are believed to alleviate this effect. This study aims to explore the mediating/moderation role of these resources in the relationship between stigma and quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Dariusz Krok, Ewa Telka, Marcin Moron
Summary: This study examines the mediation effects of partner communication on the relationship between marital satisfaction and illness acceptance among couples coping with breast cancer. The results show that for patients, marital satisfaction is positively associated with supportive self-communication, supportive partner communication, and illness acceptance. For spouses, marital satisfaction is positively correlated with supportive self-communication and supportive partner communication, but negatively correlated with deprecating communication. The associations between marital satisfaction and illness acceptance are mainly mediated by supportive communication.
Review
Oncology
Avril Deegan, Ciara Brennan, Pamela Gallagher, Veronica Lambert, Simon Dunne
Summary: ObjectiveResearch has highlighted the importance of social support for child and adolescent cancer survivors, emphasizing its protective role in coping with stress and challenges. While social support tends to decrease over time, its significance remains even years after treatment. This review aimed to analyze existing evidence on social support in this population. MethodsA systematic search was conducted across multiple databases to identify relevant quantitative studies. ResultsTen studies met the eligibility criteria, revealing that family and friends, particularly parents, are crucial sources of social support. Social support was associated with positive outcomes such as posttraumatic growth and school re-entry, while also reducing psychological distress. However, inconsistencies were noted regarding gender, age, and group differences. Methodological concerns were identified, including small sample sizes and lack of measurement consistency. ConclusionsFuture research should address these limitations to inform interventions and support strategies for child and adolescent cancer survivors.
Article
Oncology
David M. Fearon, Sean Hughes, Sarah G. Brearley
Summary: This study explores the experiences of advanced breast cancer in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, highlighting three key themes: Destiny, Patience & Acceptance, and Journeying in search of a cure. Maure women place their faith in Allah's control over their destinies and use their own interpretations to guide their pursuit of treatment and a cure.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ivan Ruiz-Rodriguez, Isabel Hombrados-Mendieta, Anabel Melguizo-Garin, Maria Jose Martos-Mendez
Summary: This study examines the relationship between satisfaction with social support, resilience, optimism, and quality of life in cancer patients. The results show a positive correlation between satisfaction, support, resilience, and optimism with quality of life. Informational support from friends and emotional support from partners have the greatest impact on patients' health and coping with the disease. Resilience and optimism also contribute to reducing symptoms. Gender differences were observed, with lower quality of life in females and lower quality of life and higher symptoms in patients undergoing hormone therapy or chemotherapy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yufen Lin, Donald E. Bailey, Sharron L. Docherty, Laura S. Porter, Bruce A. Cooper, Steven M. Paul, Marilyn J. Hammer, Yvette P. Conley, Jon D. Levine, Christine Miaskowski
Summary: This study identified distinct subgroups of patients with gastrointestinal cancers who experience different levels of sleep disturbance, and found differences among these subgroups in demographic, clinical, and sleep characteristics, as well as co-occurring symptoms and quality of life outcomes. This provides new insights into the associations between sleep disturbance and multiple symptoms in these patients.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joseph G. Winger, Katherine Ramos, Sarah A. Kelleher, Tamara J. Somers, Karen E. Steinhauser, Laura S. Porter, Arif H. Kamal, William S. Breitbart, Francis J. Keefe
Summary: This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a behavioral pain management intervention, MCPC, for patients with advanced cancer pain. Results showed high completion rates, satisfaction, and improvement in primary and secondary outcomes. The findings suggest further evaluation of MCPC in a randomized controlled trial is warranted.
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
James Gerhart, Katherine Ramos, Laura S. Porter, Scott Ravyts, Sonia Malhotra, Brenna Mossman, Ashley Eaton England, Sarah Alonzi, Tristen Peyser, Seowoo Kim, Sean O'Mahony, John W. Burns, Michael Hoerger
Summary: Seriously ill patients often suffer from persistent pain. Behavioral pain management, a part of comprehensive pain interventions, can be used by palliative care clinicians to reduce pain intensity and improve functional outcomes and quality of life. By promoting helpful behaviors and modifying underlying patterns of thinking, feeling, and communicating, behavioral interventions are effective in managing persistent pain. This article by experts in various fields provides a review of the current evidence and 10 recommendations for behavioral pain management.
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Joseph G. Winger, Sarah A. Kelleher, Katherine Ramos, Devon K. Check, Justin A. Yu, Victoria D. Powell, Reginald Lerebours, Maren K. Olsen, Francis J. Keefe, Karen E. Steinhauser, Laura S. Porter, William S. Breitbart, Tamara J. Somers
Summary: This study examined the feasibility and initial effects of a cognitive-behavioral pain management intervention called Meaning-Centered Pain Coping Skills Training (MCPC) in patients with advanced cancer. The results showed that participants who received MCPC reported better pain severity, pain interference, and pain self-efficacy scores compared to the control group. Therefore, MCPC appears to be a promising approach for improving pain management in advanced cancer patients.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Danielle M. Weber, Brian R. W. Baucom, Donald H. Baucom, Melanie S. Fischer, Katherine Ramos, Joan M. Romano, Laura S. Porter, Shelby L. Langer
Summary: This study examined how couples' emotional arousal in cancer conversations relates to well-being. Couples who started the conversation with higher emotional arousal had better initial well-being, and couples who remained higher in arousal later in the conversation improved in their individual well-being over time. If the non-cancer partner had lower arousal compared with patients, this predicted worse well-being over time.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yufen Lin, Laura S. Porter, Wonshik Chee, Olatunji B. Alese, Kimberly A. Curseen, Melinda K. Higgins, Laurel Northouse, Canhua Xiao
Summary: The study aims to develop a web-based dyadic intervention for colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and their caregivers, and evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects. The findings are expected to guide the development and implementation of interventions for symptom management and palliative care for cancer patients and their caregivers.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Christopher E. Cox, Sarah A. Kelleher, Alice Parish, Maren K. Olsen, Santos Bermejo, Katelyn Dempsey, Jennie Jaggers, Catherine L. Hough, Marc Moss, Laura S. Porter
Summary: This study examines the feasibility and clinical impact of a self-guided mobile app-based coping skills program called Blueprint for patients with cardiorespiratory failure. The results suggest that Blueprint has the potential to reduce psychological distress symptoms and improve quality of life in this population. Further large-scale trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Elias H. Pratt, Levent Hall, Christina Jennings, Maren K. Olsen, Adina Jan, Alice Parish, Laura S. Porter, Christopher E. Cox
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of frontline healthcare workers. This study investigated the feasibility and effects of mobile mindfulness in treating psychological distress and burnout among nurses working in COVID-19 units. The intervention showed promising results in reducing depression symptoms, but did not have a significant effect on burnout.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
C. E. Cox, S. A. Kelleher, E. H. Pratt, A. Parish, M. K. Olsen, L. S. Porter
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Evan Liu, Karena Leo, Katherine Ramos, Laura S. Porter, Shelby Langer, Brian R. W. Baucom
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jennifer B. Reese, Lauren A. Zimmaro, Sarah McIlhenny, Kristen A. Sorice, Laura S. Porter, Alexandra K. Zaleta, Mary B. Daly, Jessica R. Gorman
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Normarie Torres, Laura S. Porter, Eida M. Castro, Megan J. Shen, Rosario Costas
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eric Anderson, Kimberly Hiroto, Kelly A. Hyland, K. A. T. H. E. R. I. N. E. RAMOS, Laura S. Porter
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kelly A. Hyland, Laura S. Porter, Tamara Somers
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Karena Leo, Brian R. W. Baucom, Joan M. Romano, Neeta Ghosh, Laura S. Porter, Shelby Langer
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux
Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.
