Determinants of health-related quality of life among Omanis hospitalized patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study

Al-Habsi, Zamzam; Al-Noumani, Huda; Hashmi, Iman Al

doi:10.1007/s11136-021-03061-3

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“…Most notably, impaired sleep in hospitals is associated with an increased risk of delirium (Lu et al, 2019), pain (Luo et al, 2019), patient falls (Lerdal et al, 2018), immune dysfunction (Ruel et al, 2020), a longer hospital stay (Vin‐Raviv et al, 2018) and poorer quality of life (Al‐Habsi et al, 2022). Thus, improving patients' sleep in hospitals by care providers, including nurses, is needed to promote patient health outcomes.…”

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Promoting sleep in hospitals: An integrative review of nurses' attitudes, knowledge and practices

Mohedat

Somayaji

2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims To explore nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to improving hospitalized patients' sleep. Design Integrative review. Data Sources We searched CINAHL, PubMed and PsycInfo electronically including a manual search of references listed within the relevant studies. Original, peer‐reviewed studies published in English between 2000 and 2022 evaluating nurses' sleep knowledge, attitudes, or practices to improve inpatients’ sleep were reviewed. Review Methods This review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl method and followed PRISMA guidelines to search the literature. Fifteen articles reporting nurses' sleep knowledge, attitudes or practices to improve inpatients’ sleep were included. The quality appraisal was done using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018. Results Inadequate training of nurses regarding sleep hygiene and insufficiency in sleep‐promoting practices were apparent. Most studies reported that nurses hold positive attitudes about sleep. The acuity of patients' health conditions affected their perception of sleep priorities. Lack of organizational sleep policies/protocols and coworkers' attitudes negatively impacted nurses' motivation to implement sleep hygiene interventions. Interventions reported in the studies were reducing noise and nursing interventions at night, using a clock for time orientation, earplugs, reducing light, keeping patients awake during the daytime, maintaining comfortable room temperature and managing patients' stress. These practices were hindered by poor knowledge, negative attitudes, patients' acuity and lack of sleep assessment tools. Conclusion It is essential to support nursing practice to improve patients' sleep in hospitals through interventions that target nurses' knowledge, attitudes and confidence towards implementing sleep hygiene interventions to improve patients' sleep and, consequently, their health outcomes during hospitalization. Impact This integrative review explored nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices to improve patients' sleep during hospitalization. It revealed that expanding nurses' sleep knowledge and empowering them to implement sleep promotion practices are needed. Nursing educators and leaders need to be involved. No Patient or Public Contribution This paper is an integrative review and does not include patient or public contribution.

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Promoting sleep in hospitals: An integrative review of nurses' attitudes, knowledge and practices

Mohedat

Somayaji

2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Healthcare providers involved in the care and management of CRC patients should consider sexual function and the multifaceted factors influencing it 28 , 29 . Early identification of patients at risk of sexual dysfunction enables timely interventions aimed at improving their well-being 30 .…”

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Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in patients with colorectal cancer in Iran: a cross-sectional study

Dahouri,

Sahebihagh,

Gilani

2024

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Sexual dysfunction is a prevalent issue among individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), significantly impacting their quality of life. However, limited research has explored the factors associated with sexual dysfunction in CRC patients in Iran. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the demographic factors that may contribute to sexual dysfunction in this population. A cross-sectional study involving CRC patients was conducted from April 1, 2022, to May 1, 2022, in Tabriz, Iran. Ethical approvals were obtained, and convenience sampling was employed at outpatient chemotherapy centers in five Tabriz hospitals. Validated questionnaires, including participants characteristics form, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for females and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for males, were utilized. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 24, employing descriptive statistics and stepwise linear regression to assess association between mentioned factors and sexual function. Among 256 participants, 50.4% were males, 49.6% were females, and 80.5% were married. The predominant age range was 50–60 years. The study findings revealed a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among both female (Mean ± SD: 10.91 ± 8.67, Min–Max: 3.20–33.00) and male (Mean ± SD: 27.64 ± 16.28, Min–Max: 11–62) CRC patients. Factors such as the presence of a colostomy for FSFI (P < 0.001), type of treatment received for both FSFI and IIEF (P < 0.001), type of housing for both FSFI and IIEF (P < 0.001), occupation for FSFI (P < 0.001), presence of other diseases for FSFI (P = 0.047), and time since the last chemotherapy session for FSFI (P = 0.018), Education for IIEF (P = 0.026), and Age for IIEF (P = 0.002) were identified as significant factors of sexual dysfunction. These demographic factors demonstrated varying effects on sexual function, underscoring the complexity of this issue. The results underscore the significance of addressing sexual health concerns in CRC patients and highlight the necessity for tailored interventions to enhance their overall well-being. Healthcare providers should recognize the influence of demographic factors on sexual function and contemplate integrating sexual health assessments and interventions into the care of CRC patients. Further research is needed to comprehend better the underlying mechanisms and devise effective strategies for managing sexual dysfunction in this population.

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“…Sleep is a basic and important need, but many patients requiring special care often experience poor sleep quality [ 30 ]. Most cancer patients suffer from sleep deprivation, leading to decreased health-related QoL [ 1 ]. Serena Malloggi et al found that false memory is affected by sleep, which may mainly be related to impaired memory retrieval.…”

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Impact of the CALM intervention on breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pang

Yao

et al. 2023

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Objective The COVID-19 outbreak has adversely affected breast cancer patients both physically and mentally. Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) is a psychological intervention that is easy to implement. It also decreases the possibility of virus transmission because it can be administered online. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of CALM on the sleep quality, memory, psychological distress, and quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Sixty breast cancer patients were recruited and randomly assigned to a CALM group and a Care as Usual (CAU) group. They filled in questionnaires before and after the CALM intervention and CAU. These included the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS), Prospective Memory Scale (PM), Retrospective Memory Scale (RM), Psychological Distress Thermometer (DT), and Quality of life (QoL) Scale. Results The scores of all the aforementioned scales after the CALM intervention (ACM) were significantly lower compared to the said scores before the CALM intervention (BCM) and after Care as Usual (ACU) ( t = 12.369/8.013, t = 8.632/4.583, t = 7.500/6.900, t = 12.479/9.780, t = 12.224/6.729 respectively, P < 0.05) There was a linear correlation between the QoL, DT, and SQS scores. Conclusion CALM is an effective psychotherapy for breast cancer patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, for improving the QoL because it relieves psychological distress and enhances sleep quality.

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Determinants of health-related quality of life among Omanis hospitalized patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

Promoting sleep in hospitals: An integrative review of nurses' attitudes, knowledge and practices

Promoting sleep in hospitals: An integrative review of nurses' attitudes, knowledge and practices

Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in patients with colorectal cancer in Iran: a cross-sectional study

Impact of the CALM intervention on breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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