How Should Self-Esteem Be Considered in Cancer Patients?

Niveau, Noémie; New, Boris; Beaudoin, Marine

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.763900

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“…This finding suggests that self-perception may have a protective effect on mental health in patients with cancer, potentially by providing individuals with a more positive view of themselves and their abilities. Consistent with our findings, a 2021 study reported a significant association between self-perception and mental health in patients with cancer [ 18 ]. Another study in 2017 found a relationship between negative self-perception and deteriorated physical and mental health [ 31 ].…”

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Impact of Social Isolation, Physician-Patient Communication, and Self-perception on the Mental Health of Patients With Cancer and Cancer Survivors: National Survey Analysis

Choudhury¹

2023

Interact J Med Res

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Background Cancer is perceived as a life-threatening, fear-inducing, and stigmatized disease. Most patients with cancer and cancer survivors commonly experience social isolation, negative self-perception, and psychological distress. The heavy toll that cancer takes on patients continues even after treatment. It is common for many patients with cancer to feel uncertain about their future. Some undergo anxiety, loneliness, and fear of getting cancer again. Objective This study examined the impact of social isolation, self-perception, and physician-patient communication on the mental health of patients with cancer and cancer survivors. The study also explored the impact of social isolation and physician-patient communication on self-perception. Methods This retrospective study used restricted data from the 2021 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), which collected data from January 11, 2021, to August 20, 2021. We used the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method for data analysis. We checked for quadratic effects among all the paths connecting social isolation, poor physician-patient communication, mental health (measured using the 4-item Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-4]), and negative self-perception. The model was controlled for confounding factors such as respondents’ annual income, education level, and age. Bias-corrected and accelerated (BCA) bootstrap methods were used to estimate nonparametric CIs. Statistical significance was tested at 95% CI (2-tailed). We also conducted a multigroup analysis in which we created 2 groups. Group A consisted of newly diagnosed patients with cancer who were undergoing cancer treatment during the survey or had received cancer treatment within the last 12 months (receipt of cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic). Group B consisted of respondents who had received cancer treatment between 5 and 10 years previously (receipt of cancer treatment before the COVID-19 pandemic). Results The analysis indicated that social isolation had a quadratic effect on mental health, with higher levels of social isolation associated with worse mental health outcomes up to a certain point. Self-perception positively affected mental health, with higher self-perception associated with better mental health outcomes. In addition, physician-patient communication significantly indirectly affected mental health via self-perception. Conclusions The findings of this study provide important insights into the factors that affect the mental health of patients with cancer. Our results suggest that social isolation, negative self-perception, and communication with care providers are significantly related to mental health in patients with cancer.

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Impact of Social Isolation, Physician-Patient Communication, and Self-perception on the Mental Health of Patients With Cancer and Cancer Survivors: National Survey Analysis

Choudhury¹

2023

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“…These findings have significant practical implications for the daily life of cancer survivors. The improvements in coping strategies can lead to increased capacity to manage strong impulses and emotions, improved self-esteem, increased confidence in their own strengths and abilities, greater emotional regulation, better resilience, and promoting healthy self-care [ 127 , 128 , 129 , 130 ]. Future studies should further explore such promising benefits by exploring the effectivity in larger samples and providing a longer-term view by conducting randomized control trials.…”

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Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program for Treating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

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Taberner-Bonastre

Collado-Martínez

et al. 2023

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Cancer patients assert that after chemotherapy their cognitive abilities have deteriorated. Cognitive stimulation is the clinical treatment of choice for reversing cognitive decline. The current study describes a computerized home-based cognitive stimulation program in patients who survived breast cancer. It aims to assess safety and effectiveness of cognitive stimulation in the oncology population. A series of 45-min training sessions was completed by the participants. A thorough assessment was performed both before and after the intervention. The mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, the Cognitive Assessment for Chemo Fog Research, and the Functionality Assessment Instrument in Cancer Treatment–Cognitive Function served as the main assessment tools. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Brief Fatigue Inventory, and Measuring Quality of Life–The World Health Organization data were gathered as secondary outcomes. Home-based cognitive stimulation demonstrated beneficial effects in the oncology population, with no side effects being reported. Cognitive, physical, and emotional improvements were observed, along with decreased interference in daily life activities and a better overall quality of life.

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“…Enhancing self-esteem is an interesting preventive approach for depression in breast cancer patients (Niveau et al, 2021b). Several studies have shown the link between low self-esteem and the development of depression.…”

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The Lexical Association Technique: A randomized controlled trial with breast cancer patients

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Beaudoin

Cornulier

et al. 2022

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Low self‐esteem is a vulnerability factor for depressive disorders, and the prevention of psychological disorders is essential in cancer patients. The enhancement of self‐esteem in breast cancer patients may therefore be an appropriate clinical target. Previous studies have shown the efficacy of the Lexical Association Technique to enhance self‐esteem in healthy subjects. This study aims to test the clinical efficacy and acceptability of the Lexical Association Technique on the self‐esteem of cancer patients. A double‐blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 63 breast cancer patients during their radiotherapy treatment. Global self‐esteem measures were taken using the Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale before and after the Lexical Association Technique and 1 month after its end. The results showed a significant improvement in global self‐esteem in patients immediately after performing the Lexical Association Technique compared to an active control group. However, the positive effects did not last 1 month. These results confirm the efficacy and suitability of the Lexical Association Technique for cancer patients. Avenues of research are proposed to extend the effects of the technique and increase its transdiagnostic applicability.

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How Should Self-Esteem Be Considered in Cancer Patients?

Cited by 18 publications

References 79 publications

Impact of Social Isolation, Physician-Patient Communication, and Self-perception on the Mental Health of Patients With Cancer and Cancer Survivors: National Survey Analysis

Impact of Social Isolation, Physician-Patient Communication, and Self-perception on the Mental Health of Patients With Cancer and Cancer Survivors: National Survey Analysis

Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program for Treating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

The Lexical Association Technique: A randomized controlled trial with breast cancer patients

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