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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rongjun Sun, Linda E. Francis
Summary: This longitudinal study investigates the role of relationship quality in the well-being of caregivers for advanced cancer patients. The study found that good family relationship quality and high caregiver commitment can mitigate caregiver burden. Family relationship quality serves as a moderator in reducing the caregiver burden.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Matteo Lambertini, Claudia Massarotti, Julie Havas, Barbara Pistilli, Anne-Laure Martin, Alexandra Jacquet, Charles Coutant, Florence Coussy, Asma Dhaini Merimeche, Florence Lerebours, Christine Rousset-Jablonski, Christelle Jouannaud, Olivier Rigal, Marion Fournier, Patrick Soulie, Maria Alice Franzoi, Lucia Del Mastro, Ann H. Partridge, Fabrice Andre, Ines Vaz-Luis, Antonio Di Meglio
Summary: As life expectancy increases for cancer patients, survivorship has become a crucial aspect of breast cancer care. Adequate contraceptive counseling is important for premenopausal breast cancer patients who do not wish to become pregnant. This study examined contraceptive use and methods in early breast cancer patients and identified factors associated with contraceptive use over time. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness and providing targeted contraceptive counseling for premenopausal women with early breast cancer.
Article
Oncology
L. M. E. van Erp, H. Maurice-Stam, L. C. M. Kremer, W. J. E. Tissing, H. J. H. van der Pal, A. C. H. de Vries, M. M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, B. A. B. Versluys, J. J. Loonen, D. Bresters, M. Louwerens, M. van der Heiden-van der Loo, M. H. van den Berg, C. M. Ronckers, A. L. L. F. van der Kooi, M. van Gorp, E. van Dulmen-den Broeder, M. A. Grootenhuis
Summary: The study found that Dutch adult childhood cancer survivors generally have worse health-related quality of life, especially in vitality and general health perceptions. Low educational attainment and lack of a partner are significant risk factors for impaired physical and mental health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hui-Min Hsieh, Ching-Hua Lin, Shih-Feng Weng, Pai-Cheng Lin, Tai-Ling Liu, Chun-Jen Huang
Summary: This study found that patients with both diabetes mellitus and depression have worse health-related quality of life, increased medical resource use, and decreased physical function. Clinicians should consider the depression status of diabetes mellitus patients in order to improve their HRQoL, reduce medical resource use, and improve physical function.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Natasha Renee Burse, Xingran Weng, Li Wang, Yendelela L. Cuffee, Susan Veldheer
Summary: This study examined the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) and health behaviors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among cancer survivors. The results showed that physically active and cost-accessible cancer survivors had a lower risk of poor mental and physical health, while current smokers were more likely to report poor physical health. Homeownership was associated with better mental health.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Toshihiko Tomita, Kiyoyasu Kazumori, Kenji Baba, Xiahong Zhao, Yirong Chen, Hiroto Miwa
Summary: Chronic constipation has a significant impact on health-related quality of life, work productivity, and healthcare resource use in Japan, with a higher burden compared to type 2 diabetes mellitus, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Effective treatment for Japanese patients with chronic constipation is urgently needed to improve their quality of life.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Adriaan Penson, Iris Walraven, Ewald Bronkhorst, Heleen Maurice-Stam, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Margriet Van der Heiden-van der Loo, Wim J. E. Tissing, Helena J. H. Van der Pal, Andrica C. H. De Vries, Dorine Bresters, Cecile Ronckers, Marry M. Van den Heuvel, Sebastian J. C. M. M. Neggers, Birgitta A. B. Versluys, Marloes Louwerens, Saskia M. F. Pluijm, Leontien C. M. Kremer, Nicole Blijlevens, Eline Van Dulmen-den Broeder, Hans Knoop, Jacqueline Loonen
Summary: The study found that fatigue in childhood cancer survivors can negatively impact vitality, general health, and role limitations. Therefore, timely treatment of fatigue is crucial for the quality of life of survivors.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nicole R. Fowler, Anthony J. Perkins, Seho Park, Matthew W. Schroeder, Malaz A. Boustani, Katharine J. Head, Tamilyn Bakas
Summary: This study measures the association of depression, anxiety, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of older adult primary care patient-family member dyads. Results show that many dyads experience covarying health status even prior to entering a caregiving situation.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shirin Jalili, Ramin Ghasemi Shayan
Summary: Health assessment data is crucial for developing care plans and understanding patient needs. The Quality of Life of cancer patients is significantly impacted by the disease, with symptoms such as pain having a negative effect.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emma van Andel, Margreet ten Have, Denise Bijlenga, Aartjan T. F. Beekman, Ron de Graaf, J. J. Sandra Kooij
Summary: The co-occurrence of ADHD and insomnia symptoms is associated with poorer mental functioning and productivity. There is no significant difference between inattention and hyperactivity in terms of their effects. Poorer physical functioning and healthcare use are not directly influenced by the interaction between ADHD and insomnia.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Margaret E. Gerbasi, Mark Kosinski, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Sarah Acaster, Moshe Fridman, Ming-Yi Huang, Vijayveer Bonthapally, Paul Hodgkins, Stephen J. Kanes, Adi Eldar-Lissai
Summary: Postpartum depression significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients, but achieving rapid clinical response (day 7) and sustained response after treatment (day 30) can lead to substantial improvements in HRQoL. Therefore, early identification of women with postpartum depression and providing effective treatment options is crucial.
CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
M. Bryant Howren, Alan J. Christensen, Jenna L. Adamowicz, Aaron Seaman, Shylo Wardyn, Nitin A. Pagedar
Summary: The study indicates that rural head and neck cancer patients are more likely to have alcohol use problems at diagnosis, which may affect their health-related quality of life. It suggests the need for screening and counseling for problem alcohol use in these patients, as well as exploring ways to improve access to specialty care in rural areas.
Review
Oncology
Romy M. van Amelsfoort, Karen van der Sluis, Winnie Schats, Edwin P. M. Jansen, Johanna W. van Sandick, Marcel Verheij, Iris Walraven
Summary: In patients with locally advanced gastric cancer, surgery and chemoradiotherapy have a significant impact on short-term HRQOL, but a recovery is seen after 6-12 months. More research is needed to implement HRQOL in clinical decision making.
Article
Oncology
Nicolo Matteo Luca Battisti, Matthew Q. Hatton, Malcolm W. R. Reed, Esther Herbert, Jenna L. Morgan, Michael Bradburn, Richard Simcock, Stephen J. Walters, Karen A. Collins, Sue E. Ward, Geoffrey R. Holmes, Maria Burton, Kate J. Lifford, Adrian Edwards, Thompson G. Robinson, Charlene Martin, Tim Chater, Kirsty J. Pemberton, Alan Brennan, Kwok Leung Cheung, Annaliza Todd, Riccardo A. Audisio, Juliet Wright, Tracy Green, Deirdre Revell, Jacqui Gath, Kieran Horgan, Chris Holcombe, Matthew C. Winter, Jay Naik, Rishi Parmeshwar, Margot A. Gosney, Alastair M. Thompson, Lynda Wyld, Alistair Ring
Summary: In older women with early breast cancer, the use of radiotherapy is influenced by age and recurrence risk, while geriatric parameters have limited impact on the type of surgery chosen. There is geographical variation in treatment patterns, with some fit older women with high-risk tumors not receiving radiotherapy and some older, low-risk patients receiving radiotherapy despite limited benefit. The impact on HRQoL is transient.
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tadafumi Kato, Kenji Baba, Wenjia Guo, Yirong Chen, Tadashi Nosaka
Summary: The study shows that bipolar disorder negatively affects patients' quality of life, work productivity, and indirect costs. Compared to patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder patients have lower quality of life and greater work productivity loss. These findings emphasize the importance of proper screening, diagnosis, and treatment for bipolar disorder and bipolar depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)