Review
Oncology
Alan J. Kim, David S. Hong, Goldy C. George
Summary: Although most studies have produced inconclusive or controversial findings, some promising studies using animal models and early human clinical trials suggest that dietary and physical therapy interventions may alleviate cancer-associated cachexia. Moreover, many studies suggest that controlling diet and exercise nevertheless improved the quality of life (QoL) for cancer patients with cachexia. Ongoing studies will continue to examine whether different forms of multimodal therapy-combinations of cancer treatment, dietary regimens, anti-inflammatory therapy, and physical therapy-are effective methods to improve outcomes in advanced cancer patients with cachexia.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Judith de Vries-ten Have, Renate M. Winkels, Ellen Kampman, Laura H. H. Winkens
Summary: Background lifestyle interventions targeting dietary and physical activity behaviors may have an impact on cancer-related fatigue in cancer survivors, but it can be especially challenging for survivors suffering from cancer-related fatigue to change their lifestyle. Behavior change techniques can enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions. This review aims to systematically describe the application of behavior change techniques in lifestyle interventions for cancer-related fatigue among cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Klara Knauer, Anne Bach, Norbert Schaeffeler, Andreas Stengel, Johanna Graf
Summary: Posttraumatic growth, the positive psychological changes that can occur after cancer, is an important area of research. This systematic literature review provides an overview of coping strategies and personality traits associated with posttraumatic growth in cancer patients and survivors. The findings suggest that resilience, hardiness, dispositional positive affectivity, and dispositional gratitude are related to posttraumatic growth, while the Big Five personality traits have received less research attention. Coping strategies such as social support, religious coping, positive reframing, and reflection during illness are also related to posttraumatic growth. These findings can be used to develop interventions, and future studies should explore these associations longitudinally.
Review
Oncology
Ladislav Batalik, Petr Winnige, Filip Dosbaba, Daniela Vlazna, Andrea Janikova
Summary: Exercise interventions in cancer care are increasingly recognized as important, with home-based (HB) exercise having the potential to overcome barriers to participation. Despite methodological limitations, evidence suggests that HB exercise interventions are feasible and beneficial for cancer survivors during rehabilitation. Rigorous research designs are needed for future studies in this area.
Review
Oncology
Louise O'Connor, Emily Smyth, Annemarie E. Bennett, Valerie Smith, Linda O'Neill, John V. Reynolds, Juliette Hussey, Emer Guinan
Summary: Research on exercise interventions in oesophagogastric cancer survivors is limited, with varied outcomes. This systematic review identified domains and outcomes examined in exercise interventions for these survivors. Inconsistencies exist within the domains and outcomes used, with limited attention to nutritional or economic endpoints.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sylvia L. L. Crowder, Rachel Sauls, Lisa M. M. Gudenkauf, Christy James, Amber Skinner, Damon R. R. Reed, Marilyn Stern
Summary: This qualitative study compared the lived experiences of extended and long-term young adult cancer survivors. Interviews revealed common themes of symptoms, psychosocial concerns, coping strategies, and changes in health behaviors. Extended survivors focused on appearance-related concerns, while long-term survivors were more concerned about job loss, fertility, and financial stress. Survivors acknowledged challenges with physical activity and nutrition during treatment, but emphasized the importance of these behaviors post-treatment for improving quality of life.
Review
Oncology
Samantha J. Werts, Sarah A. Lavelle, Tracy E. Crane, Cynthia A. Thomson
Summary: The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the quality of recruitment and retention methodologies in diet-related intervention trials among cancer survivors. The findings suggest that reporting of recruitment methods is meeting guidelines, but reporting of retention methods and rates is inconsistent. There is a need for consistent reporting of retention methods and rates to improve future dietary intervention trials.
Article
Oncology
Sylvia L. Crowder, Natasha Najam, Kalika P. Sarma, Barbara H. Fiese, Anna E. Arthur
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences and needs of head and neck cancer survivors, revealing that many survivors continue to face various challenges and restrictions in daily living. While survivors generally maintain a positive mindset, they still have unmet needs, highlighting the importance of providing more supportive care services.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alessio Maria Monteleone, Alberta Mereu, Giammarco Cascino, Maria Chiara Castiglioni, Chiara Marchetto, Melissa Grasso, Maria Pontillo, Tiziana Pisano, Stefano Vicari, Valeria Zanna
Summary: This study found that illness duration and personality traits of parents affect the type of coping strategies adopted by caregivers facing adolescents with anorexia nervosa. There are differences in coping strategies between mothers and fathers, and these variables should be considered to promote more fine-tuned clinical interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Ria Joseph, Nicolas H. Hart, Natalie Bradford, Matthew P. Wallen, Chad Y. Han, Elizabeth P. Pinkham, Brigid Hanley, Gemma Lock, David Wyld, Laurelie Wishart, Bogda Koczwara, Alexandre Chan, Oluwaseyifunmi Andi Agbejule, Megan Crichton, Laisa Teleni, Justin J. Holland, Kelli Edmiston, Leonie Naumann, Teresa Brown, Raymond J. Chan
Summary: This study used a modified Delphi method to establish expert consensus on optimal dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors. The results showed that 24 essential elements reached consensus after revisions, with an average importance rating of 4.28 or higher. These elements can provide guidance to healthcare professionals in optimizing dietary and exercise care for cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Karin A. J. Driessen, Belle H. de Rooij, M. Caroline Vos, Dorry Boll, Johanna M. A. Pijnenborg, Meeke Hoedjes, Sandra Beijer, Nicole P. M. Ezendam
Summary: The study found that health awareness, body change concerns, life interferences, and worry were significantly associated with less physical activity among gynecological cancer survivors 18 months after initial treatment, with gastrointestinal symptoms being an important confounder.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yiannis Koutras, Stavri Chrysostomou, Konstantinos Giannakou, Mary H. Kosmidis, Mary Yannakoulia
Summary: The study found that key differences between weight maintainers and regainers lie in individual personality traits, particularly agreeableness, perseverance, and motor impulsiveness. Therefore, when developing weight management interventions, it is crucial to take into account individual personality traits.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jonathan Enders, Daniel Elliott, Douglas E. Wright
Summary: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, causing sensory changes such as slow nerve conduction, nerve degeneration, loss of sensation, pain, and gait abnormalities. Nonpharmacologic approaches, including dietary interventions and exercise, show promise in treating DPN. These lifestyle interventions have the potential to provide meaningful relief for patients and identify new therapeutic targets.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julita Tokarek, Angelika Kapuscik, Joanna Kucmierz, Edward Kowalczyk, Michal Seweryn Karbownik
Summary: This study found that medical students under stress who exhibit higher conscientiousness tend to have healthier behaviors, such as healthier dietary habits and less smoking. Therefore, interventions targeting students with lower conscientiousness levels may be beneficial in improving lifestyle habits.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Ria Joseph, Nicolas H. Hart, Natalie Bradford, Oluwaseyifunmi Andi Agbejule, Bogda Koczwara, Alexandre Chan, Matthew P. Wallen, Raymond J. Chan
Summary: This study aims to examine the perspectives of medical and nursing health professionals on their roles and responsibilities in providing dietary and exercise advice, as well as referrals to allied health professionals, to cancer survivors. The findings indicate that medical and nursing health professionals have unclear roles in providing dietary and exercise advice to cancer survivors, but they agree that referrals to dietitians and exercise professionals are essential. Most cancer survivors value the involvement of their general practitioner when receiving dietary and exercise advice.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
M. D. Koslovsky, M. D. Swartz, L. Leon-Novelo, W. Chan, A. V. Wilkinson
JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Felicia R. Carey, Shannon M. Rogers, Elizabeth A. Cohn, Melissa B. Harrell, Anna V. Wilkinson, Cheryl L. Perry
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalia Heredia, Anna Wilkinson, Michele R. Forman, Israel C. Christie, Jian Wang, Carrie R. Daniel, Hua Zhao, Melissa L. Bondy, Larkin L. Strong
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Substance Abuse
Galya Bigman, Anna V. Wilkinson, Elizabeth A. Vandewater, Carrie R. Daniel, Laura M. Koehly, Margaret R. Spitz, James D. Sargent
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(2020)
Article
Developmental Biology
Mimi T. Le, Charlie J. Shumate, Adrienne T. Hoyt, Anna Wilkinson, Mark A. Canfield
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
David G. Marsden, Alexandra Loukas, Baojiang Chen, Cheryl L. Perry, Anna Wilkinson
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2019)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Galya Bigman, Anna Wilkinson, Nuria Homedes, Adriana Perez
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Substance Abuse
Stephanie L. Clendennen, Alexandra Loukas, Elizabeth A. Vandewater, Cheryl L. Perry, Anna Wilkinson
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2020)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Derek W. Brown, Thomas J. Greene, Michael D. Swartz, Anna Wilkinson, Stacia M. DeSantis
Summary: Current propensity score methods for continuous treatments primarily rely on weighting, but weighting methods may lead to worse covariate balance and instability. Therefore, novel propensity score stratification techniques have been developed, such as the generalized propensity score cumulative distribution function and nonparametric GPS-CDF approaches, to improve the accuracy of causal estimates.
STATISTICS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Thomas J. Greene, Stacia M. DeSantis, Derek W. Brown, Anna Wilkinson, Michael D. Swartz
Summary: The proposed flexible ordinal propensity scoring method does not require parametric assumptions for the propensity model and can be used for observational studies with multivalued treatments. Simulation studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in improving covariate balance, reducing bias in ATEs, and maintaining coverage probability.
STATISTICS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jose-Julian Escario, Anna V. Wilkinson
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Wilkinson, Amanda Dave, Elif Ozdemir, Limairy Rodriquez, Belinda M. Reininger
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2020)
Article
Family Studies
Jielu Lin, Melanie F. Myers, Anna V. Wilkinson, Laura M. Koehly
FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanne Delk, Felicia R. Carey, Kathleen R. Case, MeLisa R. Creamer, Anna V. Wilkinson, Cheryl L. Perry, Melissa B. Harrell
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sunmi Song, Christopher Steven Marcum, Anna V. Wilkinson, Sanjay Shete, Laura M. Koehly
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2019)
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.