A Systematic Review of Self-Management Interventions for Older Adults With Cancer

Haase, Kristen; Putts, Matthew; Sattar, Saba; Gray, Marianna; Kenis, Cindy; Donison, Valentina; McLean, Bianca; Willis, Andrew; Howell, David C.

doi:10.1016/s1879-4068(19)31256-1

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“…Despite the great differences in use of self-care, however, there seems to be a trend: The practice of integrative cancer therapies has increased over time. 20,44…”

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“…25 However, in general, several studies have shown promising effects of self-care. 20,23-27 One review 27 found that 75% of the included trials revealed a positive effect of the self-care activities physical activity, cognitive distraction, and increased recovery, that is, relaxation. Overall, there appears to be at least one effective self-care strategy for each of the symptoms 20 experienced by the currently studied patients.…”

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“…9 To decrease the negative consequences, management and reduction of cancer-therapy-induced side effects are increasingly important, 1,19 and can be achieved using for example, self-care strategies. 20…”

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“…4,15,22 Common integrative cancer therapies, among the wide range of adopted strategies, include dietary or nutritional and lifestyle modifications, physical activity, and increased recovery and relaxation. 20,23,27 Self-care may include strategies used to help in coping with the side effects of cancer therapies, and the choice of such strategies is based on the individual patient’s preferences. 15,28,29 Consequently, self-care as a health-promoting intervention may be important to consider as a potential method of reducing the severity of side effects.…”

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“…Regarding the utilization of self-care, many different self-care strategies have been described, 15,22,26-29 and considerable beneficial effects of self-care have been demonstrated in patients undergoing cancer therapy. 20,23-27 However, the fact that there is scientific evidence for such effects based on randomized controlled trials does not mean that patients will adhere to practicing beneficial self-care strategies in the context of routine care. In many efficacy studies of self-care practice, patients have been guided by healthcare practitioners and e-health devices that enable them to practice adequate self-care.…”

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A Study of Self-Care Practice in Routine Radiotherapy Care: Identifying Differences Between Practitioners and Non-Practitioners in Sociodemographic, Clinical, Functional, and Quality-of-Life-Related Characteristics

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe self-care practice during radiotherapy for cancer and to identify potential differences between practitioners and non-practitioners of self-care regarding sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics. Methods: In this descriptive study, 439 patients (87% response rate) undergoing radiotherapy responded to a study questionnaire regarding self-care, sociodemographic, clinical (eg, experienced symptoms), functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics. Results: Of the 439 patients, 189 (43%) practiced at least one self-care strategy, while 250 (57%) did not. In total, the patients described 332 self-care practices, resulting in 14 different categories of self-care strategies. The 5 most common indicators of practicing self-care were fatigue, general wellbeing, psychological symptoms, nausea, vomiting and improving physical condition. The 5 most common self-care strategies were physical activity, increased recovery, healthy eating, distraction, and skincare. Patients who were married, were older than 69, patients with less education than university education, patients undergoing a combination of internal and external radiotherapy, patients experiencing fewer than 8 symptoms, and better quality of life, practiced self-care to a lower extent than did other patients. Functional capacity did not differ between self-care practitioners and non-practitioners. Conclusion and Implications for Practice: Of the patients undergoing radiotherapy, slightly less than half practiced self-care during an ordinary week of radiotherapy. Because older and less-educated patients were less likely to practice self-care, cancer care practitioners should consider paying particular attention to helping such patients with their self-care practice.

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“…Despite the great differences in use of self-care, however, there seems to be a trend: The practice of integrative cancer therapies has increased over time. 20,44…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%