Meaning-making intervention during breast or colorectal cancer treatment improves self-esteem, optimism, and self-efficacy

Lee, Virginia; Cohen, S. Robin; Edgar, Linda; Laizner, Andréa Maria; Gagnon, Anita J.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.11.041

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“…Based on the premise that well-being is more than the absence of distress, specific strategies for enhancing well-being in cancer survivors should be developed, evaluated, and ultimately targeted toward those survivors most likely to benefit. Although several promising studies have appeared recently, 91,92 research designed to enhance well-being in cancer patients or survivors is in its infancy. Researchers in this field are advised to consider insights and experience available in the growing field of 'positive psychology.'…”

Section: Psychological Long-term Effects Of Cancer: Research Needsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

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Syrjala

Andrykowski

2008

Cancer

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The number of long-term cancer survivors (5 years after diagnosis) in the U.S.continues to rise, with more than 10 million Americans now living with a history of cancer. Along with such growth has come increasing attention to the continued health problems and needs of this population. Many cancer survivors return to normal functioning after the completion of treatment and are able to live relatively symptom-free lives. However, cancer and its treatment can also result in a wide range of physical and psychological problems that do not recede with time.Some of these problems emerge during or after cancer treatment and persist in a chronic, long-term manner. Other problems may not appear until months or even years later. Regardless of when they present, long-term and late effects of cancer can have a negative effect on cancer survivors' quality of life. This article describes the physical and psychological long-term and late effects among adult survivors of pediatric and adult cancers. The focus is on the prevalence and correlates of long-term and late effects as well as the associated deficits in physical and emotional functioning. In addition, the emergence of public health initiatives and large-scale research activities that address the issues of long-term cancer survivorship are discussed. Although additional research is needed to fully understand and document the long-term and late effects of cancer, important lessons can be learned from existing knowledge. Increased awareness of these issues is a key component in the development of follow-up care plans that may allow for adequate surveillance, prevention, and the management of long-term and late effects of cancer. T he number of long-term cancer survivors (5 years after diagnosis) in the U.S. is increasing because of advances in cancer screening, early detection, treatment strategies, and management of acute treatment toxicities. Indeed, the 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined has risen to 66%, up from approximately 50% in the 1970s, 1 and it is estimated that there are now more than 10 million Americans living with a history of cancer.2 Furthermore, based partly on the overall growth and increasing average age of the U.S. population, researchers are predicting that the number of persons over the age of 65 years diagnosed with cancer each year will double by the year 2050, and will quadruple among those aged 85 years in the same time frame.3 Considered together, these factors suggest that the number of cancer survivors in this country will continue to grow and that their long-term heath problems and resulting needs will demand increasing attention.

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Section: Psychological Long-term Effects Of Cancer: Research Needsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Stein

Syrjala

Andrykowski

2008

Cancer

588

415

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“…[130][131][132] Beneficial effects of meaning making interventions on SE, optimism and self-esteem are reported. 133 The review of the literature suggests that people with SCI who are hopeful and optimistic are also more satisfied and less depressed. 30,63,92,93 However, this relationship did not hold in longitudinal studies.…”

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Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

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Study design: Systematic literature review. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to gain a systematic overview of the role of psychological resources in the adjustment to spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: A systematic literature review was performed. The literature search was conducted in the databases Pubmed, PsycINFO, the Social Sciences Citation Index, the Education Resources Information Center, Embase and the Citation Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature. The assessed variables, measurement instruments, results and the methodological quality of the studies were extracted, summarized and evaluated. Results: A total of 83 mainly cross-sectional studies were identified. Psychological resources were categorized into seven groups: self-efficacy (SE), self-esteem, sense of coherence (SOC), spirituality, optimism, intellect and other personality characteristics. SE and self-esteem were consistently associated with positive adjustment indicators such as high well-being and better mental health. Interrelations between psychological resources and key rehabilitation outcome variables such as participation were rarely studied. Only a few interventions, which were aimed at strengthening psychological resources were identified. Longitudinal studies suggested that SE, SOC, spirituality and purpose in life were potential determinants of adjustment outcomes in the long term. Conclusion: Research on psychological resources in SCI is broad, but fragmented. Associations of psychological resources with mental health and well-being were frequently shown, while associations with participation were rarely studied. Further development of resource-based interventions to strengthen persons with SCI is indicated. This review can serve as guide for clinical practice and can add to the design of future SCI research.

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Effectiveness of Two Approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Psychological Well-being of Veterans’ Wives with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Isanejad

Azadbakht

2017

Iran J War Public Health

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Meaning-making intervention during breast or colorectal cancer treatment improves self-esteem, optimism, and self-efficacy

Cited by 283 publications

References 46 publications

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

Effectiveness of Two Approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Psychological Well-being of Veterans’ Wives with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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