A Call for Action in Survivorship Research and Care

Doll, Richard; Kazanjian, Arminée; Smillie, Kirsten; Ward, Amanda; Chasen, Martin

doi:10.3747/co.19.850

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“…Larson et al (2010) found that cancer patients perceive their pets as being beneficial during treatment and have few concerns regarding their pets. Given the importance of psychosocial support in cancer survivorship (Doll, Kazanjian, Smillie, Ward, & Chasen, 2012), the human–canine bond could promote coping and resilience in the face of a life-threatening illness.…”

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A Qualitative Investigation of the Significance of Companion Dogs

Maharaj

Haney

2014

West J Nurs Res

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Using a qualitative design, the purpose of this study was to examine how people describe their relationship with their dog and what they do that suggest this bond represents a meaningful relationship. Dog owners (N = 27) aged 19 years and older were invited to participate in one of seven focus group discussions. A qualitative content analysis revealed the presence of three themes: (a) the impact of dogs on interpersonal relationships, (b) dogs as subjective beings, and (c) psychological and health benefits of dogs. The second theme reflects the personal agency of dogs and their unique contributions to the human-dog relationship. These themes are discussed in light of the current research in the field. The findings suggest implications for counseling research and practice in improving the health and well-being of dog owners.

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A Qualitative Investigation of the Significance of Companion Dogs

Maharaj

Haney

2014

West J Nurs Res

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“…Several definitions of survivorship exist that are often considered to be vague concepts and differing primarily as to when survivorship begins [5][6][7]. The National Cancer Institute [8] Office of Cancer Survivorship states ''an individual is a survivor from diagnosis through the balance of life'' [9], whereas others define survivorship as a distinct phase along the disease pathway once active treatment for the primary cancer is completed [7,10]. For the purpose of this discussion, a survivor will be defined as any individual living with the challenges that occur as a result from a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment from the time when active treatment ends to the end of life.…”

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Are Current Care Models Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors? A Literature Review

Feuz

2014

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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“…Appreciable schola rly resea rch into t he topic has been accomplished, mostly focused on breast cancer patients and survivors 3,8 . However, in Canada, research pertaining to the integration of survivorship care into primary care is much more recent in organization and publication 9,10 . Our study of crc scps, undertaken by two different teams of clinician-scientists in our province and reflecting current evidence about this population group, therefore provides new information and insight.…”

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Survivorship Care Plans for People with Colorectal Cancer: Do They Reflect the Research Evidence?

2016

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AimIn the present study, we synthesized the published literature about the psychosocial aspects of colorectal cancer (crc) survivorship to support an update of the evidentiary base of the survivorship care plans (scps) created in our jurisdiction. MethodsThe psychosocial topics identified in the crc scps created by two different initiatives in our province were used as search criteria: quality of life (qol), sexual function, fatigue, and lifestyle behaviors. An umbrella review was conducted to retrieve the best possible evidence. Only reviews that investigated the intended outcomes in crc survivors and those with moderate-to-high methodologic quality scores were included. ResultsOf 462 retrieved reports, eight reviews met the inclusion criteria for the synthesis. Of those eight, six investigated the challenges of crc survivors and two investigated the effect of physical activity on survivor wellbeing. Our results indicate that emotional and physical challenges are common in crc survivors and that physical activity is associated with clinically important benefits for the fatigue and physical functioning of crc survivors. ConclusionsOur study findings update the evidence and indicate that existing scps in our province concerning the physical and emotional challenges of crc survivors reflect the evidence at the time of their issue. However, the literature concerning cancer risks specific to crc survivors is lacking. Although systematic reviews are considered to be the "gold standard" in knowledge synthesis, our findings suggest that much remains to be done in the area of synthesis research to better guide practice in cancer survivorship.

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A Call for Action in Survivorship Research and Care

Abstract: The term “cancer survivor” has been used to convey various meanings over time. [...]

Cited by 8 publications

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A Qualitative Investigation of the Significance of Companion Dogs

A Qualitative Investigation of the Significance of Companion Dogs

Are Current Care Models Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors? A Literature Review

Survivorship Care Plans for People with Colorectal Cancer: Do They Reflect the Research Evidence?

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