Article
Oncology
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen, Janell Pisegna, Elizabeth Arthur, Emily Ridgway, Christian Stephens, Ashley E. Rosko
Summary: Older female cancer survivors have poor diet quality, high rates of overweight or obesity, and low levels of physical activity, impacting their health-related quality of life. Tailored health coaching focusing on lifestyle behaviors is needed to improve prognosis and HRQoL for this population.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
McKenzie K. Roddy, Raja M. Flores, Brian Burt, Hoda Badr
Summary: The study found that early-stage lung cancer survivors have stable psychological conditions, but many lack physical activity, while some family caregivers continue to smoke. Most survivors and caregivers are interested in home-based physical activity interventions, but have different preferences on the delivery format.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carolyn J. Heckman, Sharon L. Manne, Deborah A. Kashy, Trishnee Bhurosy, Lee Ritterband, Elliot J. Coups
Summary: Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors include education level, skin cancer risk factors, melanoma knowledge and beliefs, worry and distress, physician recommendation, injunctive norms, and pro-protection beliefs (e.g., perceived barriers, self-efficacy). Future efforts to improve sun safety in this population may benefit from targeting those with lower education levels and addressing social influence, barriers, and self-efficacy.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cindy L. Carmack, Nathan H. Parker, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Laura Shely, George Baum, Ying Yuan, Sharon H. Giordano, Miguel Rodriguez-Bigas, Curtis Pettaway, Karen Basen-Engquist
Summary: The study demonstrates that a couples-based approach can effectively promote lifestyle changes among cancer survivors and their spouses, leading to significant improvements in physical activity, weight, and diet.
Article
Oncology
Hanne R. Dolan, Alexis A. Alvarez, Sarah J. Freylersythe, Irlena Penaloza, Sofia Grijalva, Ruth Taylor-Piliae, Tracy E. Crane
Summary: The purpose of the study was to explore the barriers and facilitators for adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors among Latina cancer survivors. Lack of knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviors could prevent participants from adopting a healthy lifestyle, while gaining new knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviors was a facilitator for changing lifestyle. Family responsibility and wearable technology could both prevent and motivate the participants to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kate E. Dibble, Avonne E. Connor
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between race/ethnicity and US nativity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during cancer survivorship, and found disparities among female cancer survivors from different racial/ethnic backgrounds.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ronit Jakobovich, Elliot M. Berry, Asia Levita, Diane Levin-Zamir
Summary: Childhood obesity prevention is a critical public health challenge, and early adoption of healthy lifestyles is essential. A study conducted in Israeli kindergartens examined the impact of a teacher training program on promoting sensible eating, drinking water, and physical activity. The intervention program focused on knowledge/mathematical logical thinking and aimed to improve the quality of children's mid-morning snacks, water consumption, ability to express feelings after exercise, and adoption of healthy lifestyles at home.
Article
Oncology
Alejandro Alvarez-Bustos, Cristina G. de Pedro, Maria Romero-Elias, Javier Ramos, Pablo Osorio, Blanca Cantos, Constanza Maximiano, Miriam Mendez, Carmen Fiuza-Luces, Marta Mendez-Otero, Silvia Martin, Hector Cebolla, Ana Ruiz-Casado
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential correlates of cancer-related fatigue after curative breast cancer treatment, and found some factors that may be associated with fatigue. The results showed that weight, resting and recovery heart rate were positively associated with fatigue, while age and time from diagnosis were negatively associated. However, previous therapies, objectively assessed weekly physical activity, cardiorespiratory condition, muscular strength, and adherence to Mediterranean diet were not associated with CRF.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Tao Wang, Yu-Yan Huang, Xian-Liang Liu, Alex Molassiotis, Li-Qun Yao, Si-Lin Zheng, Jing-Yu (Benjamin) Tan, Hou-Qiang Huang
Summary: This cross-sectional study in China focused on joint pain in breast cancer survivors receiving AI treatment. The study found that Chinese breast cancer survivors commonly experience joint pain, particularly in the knees. Factors such as poorer physical well-being/functioning, previous use of AI treatment, presence of osteoarthritis, and receiving physiotherapy were identified as correlates of greater severity of pain and pain interference.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kimberly A. A. Miller, Angela A. A. Li, Katherine Y. Y. Wojcik, Julia Stal, Myles G. G. Cockburn, Gino K. K. In, David R. R. Freyer, Ann S. S. Hamilton, Joel E. E. Milam
Summary: This study examined the awareness and prevalence of skin cancer screening among young adult childhood cancer survivors, and found that adherence to recommended screening for skin cancer was low in this at risk population, especially among those exposed to radiotherapy. Therefore, effective strategies need to be developed to improve skin cancer screening rates in this high-risk population.
Article
Oncology
Katherine Gregory, Longgang Zhao, Tisha M. M. Felder, Alyssa Clay-Gilmour, Jan M. M. Eberth, E. Angela Murphy, Susan E. E. Steck
Summary: This study examined the adherence to American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines among cancer survivors in terms of five health behaviors. The majority of cancer survivors followed the guidelines for not smoking and limiting alcohol drinking. However, a significant number had a higher BMI, did not meet recommended physical activity levels, and had inadequate fruit and vegetable intake.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Shannon M. Nugent, Christopher G. Slatore, Kara Winchell, Robert Handley, Daniel Clayburgh, Ravi Chandra, Elizabeth R. Hooker, Sara J. Knight, Benjamin J. Morasco
Summary: This study investigated the use of prescription opioid medications for up to 2 years following a diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC), and examined the association with moderate or high daily opioid prescription dose. The results showed that 7.8% of patients (n=428) were still receiving moderate or high-dose opioid therapy two years after HNC diagnosis. Patients with at least moderate pain (18%, n=996) had 2.48 times higher odds of receiving a moderate or higher opioid dose at 2 years post diagnosis compared to other patients.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ngoc Minh Luu, Thi Tra Bui, Thi Phuong Thao Tran, Thi Huyen Trang Nguyen, Jin-Kyoung Oh
Summary: The study aimed to identify latent classes based on lifestyle behavior trajectories and investigate their association with cancer risk. The research found that only a small percentage of participants maintained a long-term healthy lifestyle, highlighting the importance of linking behavior combinations to cancer prevention.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jingya Wang, Jie Zhao, Chenggang Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Nan Jiang, Xiaomin Wei, Jiwei Wang, Jinming Yu
Summary: This study found that sexual satisfaction of cancer survivors is associated with comorbidity and lifestyle factors. The number and type of comorbidities are significantly related to sexual satisfaction, and lifestyle factors other than smoking are also correlated with sexual satisfaction, showing gender differences in these associations.
Article
Oncology
Sharon L. L. Manne, Shawna V. V. Hudson, Kristopher J. J. Preacher, Matin Imanguli, Morgan Pesanelli, Sara Frederick, Neetu Singh, Alexis Schaefer, Janet H. H. Van Cleave
Summary: This study aimed to characterize fear of recurrence (FoR) among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors and evaluate the role of sociodemographic and clinical factors, survivorship care transition practices, lifestyle factors, and depressive symptoms in FoR.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hilde Marijke van Keulen, Gerard van Breukelen, Hein de Vries, Johannes Brug, Ilse Mesters
Summary: This study explores the effectiveness of social-cognitive interventions on improving adherence to physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines. Self-efficacy expectations, habit strength, and stages of change were found to predict adherence behaviors, while factors like sex, awareness, and action plans also influenced adherence. The study suggests that less resource-intensive interventions may have a significant public health impact if widely implemented.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Shannen R. van der Kruk, Kate M. Gunn, Ilse Mesters, Brigid M. Lynch, Jeff K. Vallance, Terry Boyle
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal associations between demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors, and changes in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer survivors 6-9 years post-diagnosis in Western Australia. The results showed that a notable proportion of participants reported a negative minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in fatigue, depression, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Non-Caucasian individuals and those who had non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) were associated with negative changes over time, while being obese and having received radiotherapy were related to improved outcomes.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Shannen R. van der Kruk, Phyllis Butow, Ilse Mesters, Terry Boyle, Ian Olver, Kate White, Sabe Sabesan, Rob Zielinski, Bryan A. Chan, Kristiaan Spronk, Peter Grimison, Craig Underhill, Laura Kirsten, Kate M. Gunn
Summary: Recent research shows that rural people affected by cancer have unique unmet psychosocial needs relating to rurality. However, there was little evidence that rural cancer survivors report greater unmet needs than their urban counterparts. More population-based research is needed to establish whether uniquely rural unmet needs are due to general or cancer-specific factors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Tugce Varol, Rik Crutzen, Francine Schneider, Ilse Mesters, Robert A. C. Ruiter, Gerjo Kok, Gill A. ten Hoor
Summary: The study found that students' intention to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines was associated with attitude, perceived norm, self-efficacy, and several beliefs, with room for improvement identified. Interventions should target the most relevant determinants to enhance students' adherence behavior.
Article
Immunology
Tugce Varol, Francine Schneider, Ilse Mesters, Robert A. C. Ruiter, Gerjo Kok, Gill A. Ten Hoor
Summary: This study investigated the beliefs of personnel at Maastricht University in the Netherlands about returning to campus and their perceptions of a safe working environment. The findings showed that while the majority of personnel were vaccinated or willing to vaccinate, not all felt safe to return to campus in September. Some expressed concerns about large group meetings or the risk of infection. The study provided practical recommendations for university boards to promote safety and feelings of safety among personnel in similar future situations.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ilse Mesters, Hilde M. van Keulen, Hein de Vries, Johannes Brug
Summary: This study evaluated the association between Telephone Motivational Interviewing (TMI) fidelity and changes in self-reported physical activity, fruit intake, and vegetable consumption. The results showed a positive association between MI fidelity and improvements in physical activity and fruit consumption, but an inverse association with progress in vegetable intake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Consuelo Mameli, Laura Menabo, Antonella Brighi, Damiano Menin, Catherine Culbert, Jayne Hamilton, Herbert Scheithauer, Peter K. Smith, Trijntje Vollink, Roy A. Willems, Noel Purdy, Annalisa Guarini
Summary: This study aimed to give a voice to students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds using a co-participatory approach. Online denigration on social media platforms was widely represented and cyberbullying co-existed with bullying. Among the emotions detected, sadness was the most frequently expressed, followed by joy, surprise, anger, and fear. These findings emphasize the importance of valuing young people's voices in research and interventions against cyberbullying.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eline H. G. M. Collombon, Catherine A. W. Bolman, Denise A. Peels, Gert-Jan De Bruijn, Renate H. M. de Groot, Lilian Lechner
Summary: The goal of this research is to integrate physical activity intervention programs with mobile elements to promote physical activity among adults aged 50 years and older. A systematic design approach consisting of 10 steps is proposed and will be executed from December 2019 to December 2023.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simone Catharina Maria Wilhelmina Tummers, Arjen Hommersom, Lilian Lechner, Roger Bemelmans, Catherine Adriana Wilhelmina Bolman
Summary: This study analyzes data from five different randomized controlled trial intervention studies to investigate the pathways through which interventions influence physical activity (PA). The results show that interventions affect short-term PA through direct determinants of intention and habit, while self-efficacy, attitude, intrinsic motivation, social influence concepts, planning and commitment have indirect influence. Furthermore, the study reveals gender differences in the pathways of behavior change. The findings provide new insights into interventions to enhance the effects of PA and can be used to improve future interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Maik J. M. Beuken, Iris M. Kanera, Nicole Paulina Maria Ezendam, Susy Braun, Martijn Zoet
Summary: This study used data analysis methods to identify potential patient clusters among colorectal and prostate cancer patients and explore their potential usability in clinical practice. The results showed that distinguishable patient clusters can be identified in cancer populations, which can provide support for health professionals in aftercare conversations. However, the tabular form of presentation was evaluated as less applicable, and experts suggested the development of a conversation tool to guide professionals in referral decisions and the provision of information about possible aftercare initiatives.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eline H. G. M. Collombon, Denise A. Peels, Catherine A. W. Bolman, Gert-Jan de Bruijn, Lilian Lechner
Summary: This study developed and tested prototypes of two online physical activity interventions with added mobile elements (an activity tracker, an ecological momentary intervention [EMI] program, or a chatbot) to enhance physical activity levels of adults aged over 50 years. The results showed that the integration of an activity tracker had the best intervention effect, while technical difficulties regarding EMI and the chatbot needed to be solved. The prototypes can now be evaluated on a larger scale through a randomized controlled trial.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Yvonne L. Van der Kooij, Chantal den Daas, Arjan E. R. Bos, Roy A. Willems, Sarah E. Stutterheim
Summary: Internalized HIV stigma is widespread and has been the focus of increased research in the past decade. This systematic review examined the relationship between internalized HIV stigma and various health-related factors in order to inform interventions aimed at reducing stigma. The review included 176 quantitative studies published in English before January 2021, and found consistent associations between internalized stigma and negative psychological, social, and health outcomes. The authors recommend a socioecological approach, with particular attention to intersectional stigmas and longitudinal research, to effectively address internalized stigma.
AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tessi M. Hengst, Lilian Lechner, Laura Nynke van der Laan, Arjen Hommersom, Daan Dohmen, Lotty Hooft, Esther Metting, Wolfgang Ebbers, Catherine A. W. Bolman
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was limited adoption of contact-tracing apps, especially among vulnerable populations. This study aims to understand the reasons for this lagged adoption in order to increase adoption rates and make public health apps more accessible and equitable.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Roy A. Willems, Peter K. Smith, Catherine Culbert, Noel Purdy, Jayne Hamilton, Trijntje Voellink, Herbert Scheithauer, Nora Fiedler, Antonella Brighi, Damiano Menin, Consuelo Mameli, Annalisa Guarini
Summary: Internet usage plays a significant role in the lives of adolescents, but there is a lack of information on lower socioeconomic status groups. These adolescents are more at risk of negative online experiences. The survey found that almost all adolescents from areas of socioeconomic disadvantage have Internet access, with a majority spending more than two hours per day online, especially on apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. A large percentage of adolescents do not discuss their Internet use with their parents, and most perceive their parents to be only slightly interested or not interested at all in their Internet use.
Article
Rehabilitation
Andreas Rothgangel, Iris Kanera, Renee van den Heuvel, Marius Wientgen, Gaston Jamin, Ton Lenssen, Susy Braun
Summary: This study aimed to assess physiotherapists' use and acceptance of a novel telemonitoring platform for recording measurements during the rehabilitation of patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and to explore suggestions for improving the platform.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)