Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Julie M. Marchant, Anne L. Cook, Jack Roberts, Stephanie T. Yerkovich, Vikas Goyal, Daniel Arnold, Hannah E. O'Farrell, Anne B. Chang
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of parents of children with bronchiectasis, revealing impaired quality of life and a high burden, emphasizing the need for improved education to enhance knowledge and awareness.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Ingebrigt Roen, Anne-Tove Brenne, Cinzia Brunelli, Hans Stifoss-Hanssen, Gunn Grande, Tora Skeidsvoll Solheim, Stein Kaasa, Anne Kari Knudsen
Summary: The study found that spiritual QoL in carers was low and negatively affected by several factors related to both carers and patients. Health care professionals should be aware of the known associated factors, as carers who hold these may need extra support.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Mette Kalager, Hans-Olov Adami, Pernilla Lagergren, Karen Steindorf, Paul W. Dickman
Summary: The European Academy of Cancer Sciences has set goals to improve cancer control in Europe, aiming to reach a 75% overall cancer-specific 10-year survival rate and a decline in overall cancer mortality rates. The study proposes standardized population-based measures for assessing the cancer burden and suggests novel approaches to improve quality of life assessment.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Angelika D. Geerlings, Marjan J. Meinders, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Marjolein A. van der Marck
Summary: This study aimed to identify the unmet needs of current carers and examine the interest and requirements of both current and former carers for peer-to-peer support. The findings showed that nearly half of the current carers expressed a need for additional support, and half of the carers were positive about the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with former carers. Former carers showed a high willingness to provide peer-to-peer support.
NPJ PARKINSONS DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Keyla Vargas-Roman, Maria Isabel Tovar-Galvez, Antonio Linan-Gonzalez, Guillermo Arturo Canadas de la Fuente, Emilia Inmaculada de la Fuente-Solana, Lourdes Diaz-Rodriguez
Summary: This article summarizes the impact of coping strategies on the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. The results suggest that coping strategies can help patients adapt and overcome the stress caused by the disease. For elderly patients, learning coping strategies may improve their quality of life after cancer diagnosis. However, more research is needed to validate this hypothesis, as there is limited randomized evidence available.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yujiao Deng, Bajin Wei, Zhen Zhai, Yi Zheng, Jia Yao, Shuqian Wang, Dong Xiang, Jingjing Hu, Xianghua Ye, Si Yang, Ying Wu, Na Li, Peng Xu, Jun Lyu, Zhijun Dai
Summary: Dietary factors are a leading cause of colorectal cancer deaths and DALY rates, accounting for 32% and 34% of global colorectal cancer deaths and DALYs. Low whole grain intake remains a major factor impacting cancer death and DALY rates.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samar J. Melhem, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Reem Kayyali
Summary: Research has found that colorectal cancer survivors and their caregivers face various challenges in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options, highlighting the importance of health literacy. The study's findings show that the lack of information and awareness, as well as the influence of healthcare systems, significantly impact patients' health literacy. Therefore, improving cancer literacy and creating health-literate organizations and systems have the potential to enhance patients' treatment experiences.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Filip Swiatkowski, Tomasz Gornicki, Kacper Buldys, Mariusz Chabowski
Summary: This study analyzed the literature from the past 10 years to examine the quality of life (QoL) in patients with surgically treated colorectal cancer. The results indicated that colorectal cancer has a negative impact on patients' financial status, social functioning, pain, and physical functioning. The location and stage of the tumor, surgical method, and the presence of a stoma were found to be associated with QoL and sexual functioning. The study suggests the importance of identifying these factors to improve the effectiveness of treatment and facilitate patients' return to normal functioning.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Aine Teahan, Attracta Lafferty, John Cullinan, Gerard Fealy, Eamon O'Shea
Summary: This study revealed that family carers of people with dementia may encounter additional caregiving challenges and are more likely to experience moderate or high levels of carer burden compared to those without dementia. Therefore, tailored social support is needed to help family carers of people with dementia maintain good health and well-being.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Frederike E. C. M. Mulder, Eline H. van Roekel, Martijn J. L. Bours, Matty P. Weijenberg, Silvia M. A. A. Evers
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the societal burden of colorectal cancer survivors 2-10 years post-diagnosis in the Netherlands, focusing on societal costs and quality of life/utilities. Results show significant burden on CRC survivors, with implications for long-term care to improve societal burden by identifying modifiable factors such as body composition, physical activity, and diet.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kate M. Gunn, Ian Olver, Xiomara Skrabal Ross, Nathan Harrison, Patricia M. Livingston, Carlene Wilson
Summary: The study examined the experiences of cancer survivors returning to rural communities post-treatment, revealing various challenges impacting their quality of life. It highlighted the need for new interventions or modifications to better support rural survivors and ensure they benefit from post-treatment efforts to enhance their quality of life.
Article
Oncology
Imtinene Belaid, Chaimaa Ben Moussa, Rihab Melliti, Manel Limam, Tarek Ben Ahmed, Faten Ezzaari, Mohamed Amine Elghali, Amal Bouazzi, Mohamed Ben Mabrouk, Rym Bourigua, Nouha Ammar, Makrem Hochlaf, Leila Ben Fatma, Imene Chabchoub, Slim Ben Ahmed
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Tunisia and identify factors that may influence it. The study found that the emotional and sexual functional dimensions were the most affected, especially in women and patients under 50 years of age. Patients who were in complete remission and in good general condition had higher QOL scores, and physical activity may significantly influence all functional dimensions of QOL.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
G. Murray, M. O'Kane, R. Watson, A. M. Tobin
Summary: Atopic dermatitis has a significant impact on patients in Ireland, leading to interrupted sleep, social anxiety, avoidance of activities and financial burden. The out-of-pocket costs for treatments are higher compared to previous studies in European countries.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ashley J. Housten, Hannah E. Rice, Su-Hsin Chang, Allison J. L'Hotta, Eric H. Kim, Bettina F. Drake, Robin Wright-Jones, Mary C. Politi
Summary: This study aims to quantify the direct healthcare costs of localized prostate cancer treatment using a large claims dataset. The methods include identifying the problem, forming a multidisciplinary team, reviewing literature, defining the cohort, and designing the analytic plan. The results will be included in a prostate cancer patient decision aid.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Meng-Han Tsai, Caitlyn Grunert, Jacqueline B. Vo, Justin X. Moore, Avirup Guha
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between chronic diseases and guideline-concordant colorectal cancer (CRC) screening utilization among breast cancer survivors. The results showed that survivors with multiple chronic diseases had a higher rate of CRC screening compared to those with fewer diseases.
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Philip Hyland, Frederique Vallieres, Orla McBride, Jamie Murphy, Mark Shevlin, Richard P. Bentall, Sarah Butter, Todd K. Hartman, Thanos Karatzias, Malcolm MacLachlan, Rebecca Maguire, Joanna McHugh Power, Eric Spikol, Michael Daly
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lee Greenblatt-Kimron, Thanos Karatzias, Maya Yonatan, Adi Shoham, Philip Hyland, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Mark Shevlin
Summary: This study explored the associations of Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). The results showed that individuals with CPTSD had higher schema elevations compared to those with PTSD or no diagnosis. Specific schemas were significantly associated with symptom clusters of CPTSD. These findings have important implications for the treatment of CPTSD.
PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY-THEORY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Laura Kenny, Philip Hyland, Marylene Cloitre, Mark Shevlin
Summary: Loneliness is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. The Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS-6), a widely used scale for assessing loneliness, measures two correlated dimensions: social and emotional loneliness, according to systematic review and factor analysis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Paul Hanly, Marta Ortega Ortega, Alison Pearce, Marianna de Camargo Cancela, Isabelle Soerjomataram, Linda Sharp
Summary: Based on the analysis of data from 17 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries between 2010 and 2021, we estimated the friction periods in these countries. The average friction period was 61.0 days for non-European countries and 60.6 days for European countries. The outbreak of Covid-19 increased the length of the friction period, and using a specific research-based friction period can reduce productivity costs by over a third.
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Philip Hyland, Frederique Vallieres, Mark Shevlin, Thanos Karatzias, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Eoin McElroy, Maria Louison Vang, Boris Lorberg, Dmytro Martsenkovskyi
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Grace W. K. Ho, Maria Louison Vang, Dmytro Martsenkovskyi, Thanos Karatzias, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Eoin McElroy, Enya Redican, Marylene Cloitre, Boris Lorberg, Philip Hyland, Mark Shevlin
Summary: This study examined the symptom structure of PTSD and CPTSD, and the validity of the ITQ, among civilians in Ukraine following the Russian invasion in 2022. The findings showed high rates of endorsement for all symptom clusters and a positive association between symptom severity and war-related stressors.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ida Haahr-Pedersen, Frederique Vallieres, Maj Hansen, Kinan Aldamman, Vanessa Schmidt-Rasmussen, Rikke Holm Bramsen, Pernille Spitz, Philip Hyland
Summary: The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) is a quantitative model of psychopathology that proposes trauma-related distress as a facet of Internalizing psychopathology. Recent evidence with young people suggests that it may reflect a unique dimension of psychopathology.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Jamie D. Howell, Rebecca Maguire
Summary: This review systematically examined the factors associated with experiences of gender-affirming health care. The findings indicate that various factors, including sociodemographic factors, treatment-related factors, psychosocial factors, and health care interactions, are associated with experiences of gender-affirming health care.
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Marianna De Camargo Cancela, Jonas Eduardo Monteiro dos Santos, Leonardo Borges Lopes de Souza, Luis Felipe Leite Martins, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Anton Barchuk, Paul Hanly, Linda Sharp, Isabelle Soerjomataram, Alison Pearce
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the years of potential productive life lost (YPPLL) and value the productivity lost due to premature deaths from cancer in Brazil between 2001 and 2015, as well as projected to 2030. The findings suggest that preventable cancers result in high lost productivity, and measures to reduce risk factors and improve screening programs could have a positive impact on the economy.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Veeleah Lok, Hugo Sjoqvist, Anna Sidorchuk, Par Flodin, Walter Osika, Michael Daly, Philip Hyland, Lars H. Andersen, Peter Fallesen, Marcelo C. Cabrera, Ann K. S. Knudsen, Karen Wetherall, Emily Widnall, Jenny M. Groarke, Cherie Armour, Christina Dalman, Anna-Clara Hollander, Maria Niemi
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to assess changes in levels of CMDs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe and the effects of restriction policies. The findings showed no change in emotional distress, anxiety, or depression from before to during the pandemic, but significant decreases in emotional distress and anxiety from early to later pandemic periods. Increased school restrictions and social distancing were associated with small increases in self-reported emotional distress.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology
Philip Hyland, Mark Shevlin, Chris R. Brewin
Summary: The 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) recognizes complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) as a separate diagnosis from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is defined by six sets of symptoms, three shared with PTSD and three representing disturbances in self-organization. While there is evidence supporting ICD-11 CPTSD, an explanatory theory for its development is still lacking.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mark Shevlin, Enya Redican, Jamie Murphy, Philip Hyland, Thanos Karatzias
Summary: The latent structure of ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder was examined and three factors - Loss, Emotional Numbing, and Emotional Reactivity - were identified. These factors were significantly associated with bereavement timeframe, age of the deceased, income, age of the bereaved, and gender. Furthermore, Emotional Numbing was found to be related to functional impairment, providing insights for clinicians to target the most disruptive features of grief.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Philip Hyland, Enya Redican, Thanos Karatzias, Mark Shevlin
Summary: This study tested the validity and reliability of a new brief measure, the International Grief Questionnaire (IGQ), for screening Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) in two national samples. The results showed that the IGQ had satisfactory internal reliability and convergent validity, with strong associations with external measures. The latent structure of the IGQ and the functioning of its items did not differ significantly across different age, sex, and nationality groups.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Richard P. Bentall, Azzam Alsuhibani, Kate Bennett, Michael Braddick, Sarah Butter, Philip Hyland, Orla McBride, Ryan McKay, Mark Shevlin, Thomas V. A. Stocks, Todd K. Hartman
Summary: This study examines the emotional responses associated with Brexit identities using survey data collected from two nationally representative samples of the British public in 2019 and 2021. The results indicate that coherent Leave or Remain identities predict distress about Brexit-related events and clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety. Structural equation models suggest that the effect of identities on symptoms is largely mediated by distress about Brexit-related events. This study demonstrates the lasting impact of Brexit on the mental health of UK citizens, with novel political identities playing a more significant role than voting behavior.
POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
