Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abdulaziz A. Alodhayani, Marwah Mazen Hassounah, Fatima R. Qadri, Noura A. Abouammoh, Zakiuddin Ahmed, Abdullah M. Aldahmash
Summary: The study identifies cultural factors, caregiver characteristics, and direct involvement of family members as influencing factors in digital health program intervention. Recommendations include using interpreters in digital health, raising awareness on privacy issues, and actively involving family members.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Jasbir Bisht, Priyanka Rawat, Ujala Sehar, P. Hemachandra Reddy
Summary: Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal cell division and tissue damage. It is a leading cause of death, and there are notable differences in cancer incidence and outcomes by race and ethnicity in the US. Hispanics have lower cancer incidence but fewer cancer screenings, leading to delays in diagnosis, treatment, and higher death rates. Cultural values and caregiving aspects among Hispanics influence their health behaviors and care choices. This review focuses on cancer risk factors, caregiving, and interventions for reducing burden among Hispanic caregivers.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Azam Naghavi, Samaneh Salimi, Winfried Rief, Pia von Blanckenburg
Summary: The majority of participants, especially in the caregiver group, agreed with the right of patients to know the diagnosis and prognosis, and also wished to know if they ever had cancer. However, around 64% of caregivers never talked about cancer with the affected patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Charlotta Petersen, Eva Carlsson
Summary: Patients with a stoma experience uncertainty and try to regain control of their lives, with support from healthcare professionals and others in similar situations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Heesook Son, Youngmi Kang
Summary: The study aimed to explore the coping experiences of individuals with ostomies throughout their illness using the Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework, with a focus on qualitative methods. It found gender differences in spousal support and identified themes that suggest gender should be considered in interventions to help patients cope with ostomies.
Article
Oncology
Tingting Cai, Jianfeng Qian, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan
Summary: The study identified three dyadic coping groups with distinct characteristics: high (27.4%), medium (32.2%), and low (40.4%). Differences were found in educational background, number of children, postoperative time, and type of surgery. Most couples reported low levels of dyadic coping, with those having lower education levels, one child or no children, and recently undergone breast preservation surgery being more likely to belong to the low dyadic coping group. Assessment of demographic and clinical risk factors is essential in supporting couples with breast cancer, in addition to considering marital adjustment levels, to identify high-risk subgroups that may require intervention.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Normarie Torres-Blasco, Rosario Costas-Muniz, Lianel Rosario, Laura Porter, Keishliany Suarez, Cristina Pena-Vargas, Yoamy Toro-Morales, Megan Shen, William Breitbart, Eida M. Castro-Figueroa
Summary: Latinx advanced cancer patients and caregivers showed high acceptance of the CASA protocol, expressing willingness to actively engage in intervention components such as Communication Skills, Meaning Willingness, and the involvement of family caregivers. Most participants approved of the 4-session intervention length and integrating family caregivers into therapy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liat Hamama, Michal Itzhaki
Summary: This study aimed to obtain a comprehensive picture of patients' cognitive and behavioural strategies to cope with fibromyalgia. The findings revealed themes related to emotional coping, practical coping, coping with the social environment, and patients' perceptions of the causes of their fibromyalgia. It is recommended for rheumatology units to have an interdisciplinary professional team to work together with patients to effectively manage their condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Caroline Steen Abrahamsen, Heidi Mandt Lang-Ree, Kristin Halvorsen, Cesilie Meling Stenbakken
Summary: Qualitative research showed that improving health competence during pulmonary rehabilitation is crucial for enhancing patients' coping ability. Patients valued meeting others in similar situations and feeling respected by healthcare professionals during rehabilitation. Individual empowerment and focusing on post-rehabilitation at home are significant aspects for patients' long-lasting coping improvement.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Xing Tan, Yuanyuan An, Chen Chen
Summary: This study examined the mental health of family caregivers of breast cancer patients in China, finding that rumination and avoidant coping are two critical risk factors for stress and anxiety among this group. Preventing avoidant coping could play a pivotal role in interventions for this vulnerable population.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Su Wei Wan, Choon Seng Chong, Xin Pei Jee, Minna Pikkarainen, Hong-Gu He
Summary: This study examined the experiences and needs of colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery and their family caregivers, uncovering insufficient psychological assessments for patients, limited access to psychological support, and knowledge deficits prior to surgery.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Carla L. Fisher, Michaela D. Mullis, Amanda Kastrinos, Easton Wollney, Elisa S. Weiss, Maria Sae-Hau, Carma L. Bylund
Summary: The research focuses on the impact of family cancer caregiving, highlighting disruptions in home life, emotional connections, role balancing, and the development of resilience and intimacy within the larger family system. Caregivers of different relational roles to the patient or in the broader family experienced different perspectives within each category.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiarong Li, Linglong Liu, Mingxia Chen, Wang Su, Tianying Yao, Xiaoxuan Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of intimacy and dyadic coping on anxiety and depression in pancreatic cancer patients and their spousal caregivers. The findings demonstrate the importance of a healthy intimate relationship and effective dyadic coping styles in alleviating disease pressure and lowering the psychological burden on cancer families.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Simpson Nuwamanya, Rahel Nkola, Sarah Maria Najjuka, Harriet Nabulo, Firoj Al-Mamun, Mohammed A. Mamun, Mark Mohan Kaggwa
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and associated coping strategies among caregivers of cancer patients in a rural cancer care facility. The results showed that coping strategies were associated with depression, with active coping, denial, and humor being associated with a higher likelihood of depression, while positive reframing coping reduced the likelihood of depression. The study also found no significant association between depression and social support.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chun Cao, Chang Zhu, Qian Meng
Summary: This study explored Chinese international students' coping strategies and social support resources in dealing with academic stressors. Academic competency, academic culture shock, academic resources, intercultural communication and pressure were identified as the main sources of academic stress for Chinese students. They used problem-coping strategies for competency-related challenges and forbearance coping for other types of academic stressors, while relying on co-national peers as their primary source of social support in academic learning.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sheena Ramazanu, Vico Chung Lim Chiang, Maritta Valimaki
Summary: Participants in the 3H intervention, consisting of patients and spousal caregivers, improved their coping processes after experiencing a stroke by breaking the silence, engaging in conversations, and cultivating a sense of support. It was recommended to extend the 3H intervention to community nursing to strengthen the care transition of couples from the hospital to home, indicating the intervention's usefulness for clinical implementation. Healthcare professionals should pay more attention to the difficulties and needs of this group, provide resources for support, and enhance their quality of life.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fei-Wan Ngai, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: The study found that infertility-related stress has a negative impact on the quality of life of infertile couples, and family sense of coherence plays a mediating role in regulating the impact of infertility-related stress on quality of life. Infertile women are more susceptible to infertility-related stress than men.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Katherine Ka-Yin Yau, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: Diaphragmatic breathing can improve physiological and psychological measures in hypertensive or prehypertensive adults by reducing blood pressure, heart rate, inducing relaxation, and decreasing anxiety. Performing diaphragmatic breathing for 10 minutes, less than 10 or 6 breaths per minute, twice a day for 4 weeks can lead to positive outcomes. This review provides directions for future interventions and research.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ying Qiu, Yao Jie Xie, Liping Chen, Shao Ling Wang, Hualu Yang, Zhenzhen Huang, Ping Liu, Beirong Mo
Summary: The study found that TV, computer, and mobile phone usage was high among Nanshan residents in Shenzhen, with mobile phones being the most popular electronic device. Unlike previous studies, an inverse association between screen time and BMI was discovered. Further research should be conducted to explore this association. Overall, appropriate use of electronic devices is strongly encouraged.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Xiao Xiao, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: This study explored the intergenerational co-parenting experiences of young parents and grandparents in intact families in China, highlighting themes such as division of labor, postpartum care agreements, support dynamics, and family management. The findings underscore the significance of intergenerational co-parenting relationships in families where two generations co-parent the newborn together.
Review
Nursing
Xiao Xiao, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: Co-parenting interventions have shown positive effects in enhancing co-parenting support, reducing co-parenting undermining, improving couple communication, parent-child interactions, and decreasing depressive symptoms in mothers. However, evidence on the overall effects of co-parenting, division of labor, childrearing agreement, fathers' psychological health, parenting self-efficacy, and baby feeding practices is limited. Further studies are needed to explore the effects of interventions, especially for intergenerational families, during the postpartum period.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaorong Mao, Xiuying Hu, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: This article examines the concept of disaster resilience in rescue workers. Through a systematic search and literature analysis, the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of disaster resilience are identified. The findings can contribute to the development of standardized screening or assessment tools and tailored training programs for strengthening disaster resilience.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Phyllis C. P. Pang, Daphne S. K. Cheung, Vico C. L. Chiang
Summary: Stroke impacts the holistic well-being of a person, but there is still limited understanding for older people with stroke. It remains unclear how visual art interventions can promote the holistic well-being of older people with stroke in residential care settings.
JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yu-Ju Qin, Jia-Hong Liu, Yao-Jie Xie, Shao-ling Wang, Xian-liang Liu, Alice Yuen Loke, Bei-Rong Mo
Summary: This study examined the perception and preparedness for disasters among residents with and without chronic diseases in Shenzhen, China. The findings showed that although participants with chronic diseases were better prepared, overall, the residents of Shenzhen were inadequately prepared for disasters and in need of public education.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ken H. M. Ho, Agnes K. P. Mak, Rosenna W. M. Chung, Doris Y. L. Leung, Vico C. L. Chiang, Daphne S. K. Cheung
Summary: This study used hermeneutic phenomenology to explore the loneliness experiences of older adults in residential care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The essence of loneliness was found to be a deprived sense of self-significance leading to disconnection with prior commitments. Establishing connections with entities was identified as a way to mitigate loneliness during the pandemic.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Xiao Xiao, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: This study aims to explore the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of intergenerational co-parenting during the postpartum period and clarify the concept. Six attributes of intergenerational co-parenting were identified, including division of labor, generational boundaries, intergenerational transmission, reciprocal support, commitment on parenting decisions, and intergenerational communication. The consequences of intergenerational co-parenting involved the mother's parenting self-efficacy, psychological health of both grandparents and parents, co-parenting relationship, and intergenerational relationship. A conceptual framework was proposed based on the findings, providing a platform for developing supportive programs and further research on intergenerational co-parenting in the postpartum period.
Review
Management
Lei Huang, Hongwei Chang, Xiao Peng, Fengjian Zhang, Beirong Mo, Yilan Liu
Summary: This review identified several key issues related to nurses' formal reporting of workplace violence, including low reporting rates, dissatisfaction with organizational handling of reports, complex reasons for not reporting, and lack of proposed countermeasures to promote formal reporting. Nurse managers play a crucial role in encouraging reporting, responding proactively, and advocating for streamlined processes. This review can serve as a basis for nursing managers to improve workplace violence management and reporting rates.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alex Molassiotis, Chunlan Guo, Caryn West, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: This study aimed to determine the priorities in nursing research for disaster management through a systematic literature review, a Delphi survey, and an international web-based survey. The top three research priorities were education and preparedness in the nursing profession, nurses' competency to respond to disasters, and emergency management planning in healthcare, community, and aged care facilities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Qingling Yang, Quanzhi Zhang, Fei Wan Ngai, Shaoling Wang, Dexing Zhang, Yang Gao, Chun Hao, Harry Haoxiang Wang, Oi Ching Bernice Lam Nogueira, Ming Liu, Alex Molasiotis, Alice Loke, Yaojie Xie
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of multimorbidity and its association with lifestyle factors among Chinese adults in Macau. The results showed that overweight, obesity, former drinkers, and poor sleep quality were associated with a higher risk of developing multimorbidity. On the other hand, having a healthier lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of developing multimorbidity.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaorong Mao, Olivia W. M. Fung, Xiuying Hu, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: This review aims to explore and identify the characteristics of resilience among rescue workers. Through systematic literature review, six domains were identified to characterize the resilience of rescuers: demographic and physical characteristics, personality traits, coping strategies, perceived resources, special skills for disaster rescue, and less adverse consequences from exposure to disaster. Researchers and disaster managers can use these characteristics to comprehensively understand and enhance the positive concept of resilience among rescue workers.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)