Article
Oncology
Fur-Hsing Wen, Wen-Chi Chou, Ming-Mo Hou, Po-Jung Su, Wen-Chi Shen, Jen-Shi Chen, Wen-Cheng Chang, Mei Huang Hsu, Siew Tzuh Tang
Summary: Caregivers' death preparedness states, determined by cognitive prognostic awareness and emotional preparedness, are associated with bereavement outcomes. Cognitive awareness and emotional preparation play important roles in caregivers' adjustment to bereavement.
Letter
Oncology
Sun Hyun Kim, Min Seok Seo, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
Summary: This study examines the self-perceived burden of terminal cancer patients and how it is perceived by their family caregivers. To alleviate the burden, physicians should pay attention to the specific characteristics identified in this study.
Article
Nursing
Israel Gabriel, Debra Creedy, Elisabeth Coyne
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between needs, health literacy, and quality of life among adult Nigerians with cancer and family caregivers. Results showed a negative correlation between needs and quality of life, with spiritual support being a key aspect of needs. The study found that needs and health literacy significantly impacted the quality of life for both cancer patients and family caregivers.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Zhenya Liu, Cancan Chen, Yanli Hu
Summary: This study aims to assess the quality of life of cancer caregivers and explore the associated factors. The results show that self-efficacy, resilience, and positive affect are protective factors for caregivers' quality of life, while negative affect and caregiver burden are negative factors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yusuke Hiratsuka, Sang-Yeon Suh, Isseki Maeda, Tatsuya Morita, Masanori Mori, Satoko Ito, Tomohiro Nishi, Takayuki Hisanaga, Tetsuji Iriyama, Keisuke Kaneishi, Tomoo Ikari, Keita Tagami, Akira Inoue
Summary: This study explored factors associated with spiritual well-being among palliative care patients in Japan. Seven variables were found to be significantly related to worse spiritual well-being, including worse spiritual well-being on admission, younger age, hyperactive delirium, expressed wish for hastened death, poor communication among patients and families, pleural effusion, and unmarried marital status. Further research is needed to investigate factors associated with patient-reported spiritual well-being.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Siew Tzuh Tang, Chia-Hsun Hsieh, Wen-Chi Chou, Wen-Cheng Chang, Jen-Shi Chen, Fur-Hsing Wen
Summary: This study found that adequate emotional preparedness for the patient's death benefits caregivers by reducing the likelihood of depressive symptoms and improving quality of life. Therefore, supportive programs for caregivers should focus on not only enhancing caregiving skills but also cultivating emotional preparedness for dealing with the death of their loved ones.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia Treml, Viktoria Schmidt, Michaela Nagl, Anette Kersting
Summary: The study found that high levels of pre-loss grief and low levels of preparedness for death were associated with poor post-loss adjustment.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini, Malihe Ameri, Amy Baraniak, Samuel Grimwood, Mohammad Hasan Basirinezhad, Hossein Ebrahimi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in care burden and quality of life in caregivers of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the factors associated with care burden. The results showed that care burden significantly decreased and quality of life significantly increased after the outbreak. The changes in care burden could be predicted by the studied variables, and the burden of care was closely related to the amount of care and quality of life.
Article
Oncology
Katrina R. Ellis, Seyoung Oh, Hillary K. Hecht, Laurel Northouse
Summary: This study found that Black cancer patients and their family caregivers commonly experience symptoms like fatigue, sleep problems, pain, and mental distress. Patients and caregivers exhibited similar levels of mental distress, though patients reported higher levels of physical distress. Increased mental distress in patients was linked to decreased patient quality of life, while increased physical distress was linked to decreased patient quality of life and decreased emotional well-being in caregivers.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ga Eul Yoo, Sungwon Na, Soo Ji Kim, Jeongmin Kim
Summary: This study surveyed family caregivers of patients in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic to examine the impact of musical listening on their psychological well-being. The results showed that family caregivers reported significantly greater negative emotions during COVID-19, and personal music listening had a positive effect on perceived emotions. For quality of life, there was a significant effect of music listening, indicating a higher quality of life in the group who engaged in music listening.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Femmy M. Bijnsdorp, Allard J. van der Beek, H. Roeline W. Pasman, Cecile R. L. Boot, Alice H. de Boer, Inger Plaisier, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen
Summary: This study examined the situation and experiences of family caregivers of terminally ill patients at home, with a focus on comparing those with and without paid work. The results showed that working caregivers had more care tasks and shared these tasks with others more often. Non-working caregivers provided care more frequently because the care recipient wanted their help or there was no one else available. About 70% of working caregivers were able to successfully balance work and family caregiving.
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Mahlagha Dehghan, Fatemeh sadat Hoseini, Fatemeh Mohammadi Akbarabadi, Zahra Fooladi, Mohammad Ali Zakeri
Summary: This study aimed to assess the correlation between quality of life (QOL) and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods in terminally ill cancer patients. The results showed that CAM users had significantly higher social QOL and overall QOL compared to non-CAM users, and the usage of CAM was correlated to overall QOL among terminally ill cancer patients.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Louise O'Rourke, Peter L. L. Fisher, Sophie Campbell, Amelia Wright, Mary Gemma Cherry
Summary: Research on factors associated with fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in family caregivers of cancer survivors identified age, treatment modality, and illness perceptions as influencing FCR. However, studies primarily focused on clinical and demographic factors, with limited exploration of psychological mechanisms. Future research should investigate theoretical underpinnings of FCR in caregivers to support the development of psychological interventions for this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
D. Presti, J. Havas, D. Soldato, P. Lapidari, E. Martin, B. Pistilli, C. Jouannaud, G. Emile, O. Rigal, M. Fournier, P. Soulie, M-A Mouret-Reynier, C. Tarpin, M. Campone, S. Guillermet, A-L Martin, S. Everhard, A. Di Meglio
Summary: This study found that one in five early breast cancer patients participated in clinical trials, with enrollment associated with improved quality of life and clinical outcomes. Geographical and center-related factors were significantly associated with enrollment.
Article
Oncology
D. Presti, J. Havas, D. Soldato, P. Lapidari, E. Martin, B. Pistilli, C. Jouannaud, G. Emile, O. Rigal, M. Fournier, P. Soulie, M-A Mouret-Reynier, C. Tarpin, M. Campone, S. Guillermet, A-L Martin, S. Everhard, A. Di Meglio
Summary: This study assessed the enrollment in clinical trials among women with early breast cancer and its related factors. The results showed that one in five patients participated in clinical trials within four years of diagnosis. Geographical and center-related factors were significantly associated with enrollment in clinical trials. Participation in clinical trials seemed to be associated with improved quality of life and clinical outcomes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ga Eun Nam, Kyung Hwan Cho, Kyungdo Han, Byoungduck Han, Sung Jung Cho, Yong Kyun Roh, Seon Mee Kim, Youn Seon Choi, Do Hoon Kim, Yang Hyun Kim, Yong Gyu Park
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xibei Liu, Jay J. Shen, Pearl Kim, Sun Jung Kim, Johnson Ukken, Younseon Choi, In Choel Hwang, Jae-Hoon Lee, Sung-Youn Chun, Jinwook Hwang, Haneul Choi, Hyeyoung Yeom, Yong-Jae Lee, Ji Won Yoo
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE
(2019)
Correction
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shin Hye Yoo, Young Ho Yun, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Jung Lim Lee, Jeanno Park, Youn Seon Choi, Yeun Keun Lim, Samyong Kim, Hyun Sik Jeong, Jung Hun Kang, Ho-Suk Oh, Ji Chan Park, Si-Young Kim, Hong Suk Song, Keun Seok Lee, Dae Seog Heo, Young Seon Hong
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ga Eun Nam, Wonsock Kim, Kyungdo Han, Chung-woo Lee, Yeongkeun Kwon, Byoungduck Han, Seokwon Park, Joo-Hyun Park, Yang-Hyun Kim, Do-Hoon Kim, Seon Mee Kim, Youn Seon Choi, Kyung Hwan Cho, Yong Gyu Park
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Min-Kyung Lee, Da Young Lee, Hong-Yup Ahn, Cheol-Young Park
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of patient engagement through a mobile health application on glycemic control in diabetes management. The analysis showed a significant association between UUS and changes in HbA1c levels, suggesting that patient engagement plays a crucial role in improving diabetes self-management outcomes.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
Summary: This study found that neighborhood environments could impact suicidal ideation, with trusting neighbors and satisfactory physical environments being associated with lower levels of suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn, Heuy Sun Suh
Summary: This study found no association between long-term cancer survivorship and suicidal ideation, when considering depressive mood.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yu Jung Kim, Seok Joon Yoon, Sang-Yeon Suh, Yusuke Hiratsuka, Beodeul Kang, Si Won Lee, Hong-Yup Ahn, Koung Jin Suh, Ji-Won Kim, Se Hyun Kim, Jin Won Kim, Keun-Wook Lee, Jee Hyun Kim, Jong Seok Lee
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the performance of clinician prediction of survival (CPS) and the association between CPS and the prognostic confidence of clinicians in ambulatory medical oncology outpatients.
Article
Primary Health Care
Seon-Hye Won, Sang-Yeon Suh, Eunji Yim, Hong-Yup Ahn
Summary: This retrospective study aimed to assess the associated risk factors for serious adverse drug reactions (s-ADRs) in elderly hospitalized patients. The study found significant associations between polypharmacy, abnormal liver function, and s-ADRs.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Letter
Allergy
In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jean Shin, Kyungdo Han, Jin Hyung Jung, Hyo Jin Park, Wonsock Kim, Youn Huh, Yang Hyun Kim, Do Hoon Kim, Seon Mee Kim, Youn Seon Choi, Kyung Hwan Cho, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study suggests that postmenopausal women with a history of premature menopause or early menopausal age may have an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation. These reproductive factors need to be considered for preventing future risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hyo Jin Park, Jin-Hyung Jung, Kyungdo Han, Jean Shin, Yoojeong Lee, Yujin Chang, Kyeyeung Park, Yoon Jeong Cho, Youn Seon Choi, Seon Mee Kim, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study found an association between MetS and mortality in COVID-19 patients in Korea, particularly in female patients. The presence of MetS and a greater number of MetS components were associated with worse outcomes in COVID-19.
OBESITY RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Youn Seon Choi, Yoo Jeong Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yoo Jeong Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between oxidative balance (OB) scores and lung function in the adult Korean population. The results showed a significant association between oxidative imbalance and reduced pulmonary function, particularly for FVC.
Article
Primary Health Care
Sung Yoon Joung, Chung-woo Lee, Youn Seon Choi, Seon Mee Kim, Seok Won Park, Eun Shik Mo, Jae Hyun Park, Jean Shin, Hyun Jin Lee, Hong Seok Park
KOREAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2020)
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.