Negative emotions and their management in Chinese convalescent cervical cancer patients: a qualitative study

Ji, Juan; Zhu, Huilian; Zhao, Juzhen; Yang, Yiqun; Xu, Ximing; Qian, Keyan

doi:10.1177/0300060520948758

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“…Adopting positive coping styles decreased FCR levels in patients, while negative coping styles increased these levels, consistent with Blom et al [32]. It was previously observed [33] that adopting an upbeat coping style increased patient confidence during disease treatments, while adopting a negative coping style increased negative emotions and aggravated FCR levels. Park et al [34] showed that cognitive behavioral therapy based on positive thinking improved psychological distress, increased positive coping, and reduced FCR levels in patients.…”

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confidence: 87%

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: a cross-section survey

Ye,

Xue,

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Adolescent malignant-bone tumor patients' fear of cancer recurrence is a significant psychological issue, and exploring the influencing factors associated with fear of cancer recurrence in this population is important for developing effective interventions. This study is to investigate the current status and factors influencing fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) related to malignant bone-tumors in adolescent patients, providing evidence for future targeted mental health support and interventions. Design A cross-sectional survey. Methods In total, 269 adolescent malignant-bone tumor cases were treated at two hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China from January 2023 to December 2023. Patients completed a General Information Questionnaire, Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), Family Hardiness Index (FHI), and a Simple Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ). Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions analysis were used to assess fear of cancer recurrence. Results A total of 122 (45.4%) patients experienced FCR (FoP-Q-SF ≥ 34). Logistic regression analysis analyses showed that per capita-monthly family income, tumor stage, communication between the treating physician and the patient, patient's family relationships, family hardiness a positive coping score, and a negative coping score were the main factors influencing FCR in these patients (P < 0.05). Conclusions FCR in malignant-bone tumor adolescent patients is profound. Healthcare professionals should develop targeted interventional strategies based on the identified factors, which affect these patients; helping patients increase family hardiness, helping patients to positively adapt, and avoid negative coping styles.

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Section: Response Modalitiessupporting

confidence: 87%

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: a cross-section survey

Ye,

Xue,

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…Adopting positive coping styles decreased FCR levels in patients, while negative coping styles increased these levels, consistent with Blom et al [32]. It was previously observed [33] that adopting an upbeat coping style increased patient con dence during disease treatments, while adopting a negative coping style increased negative emotions and aggravated FCR levels. Park et al [34] showed that cognitive behavioral therapy based on positive thinking improved psychological distress, increased positive coping, and reduced FCR levels in patients.…”

Section: Response Modalitiessupporting

confidence: 87%

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: A cross-section survey

Ye,

Xue,

et al. 2024

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Aim: To investigate the current status and factors influencing fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) related to malignant bone-tumors in adolescent patients. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Methods: In total, 269 adolescent malignant-bone tumor cases were treated at two hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China from January 2023to December2023. Patients completed a General Information Questionnaire, Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), Family Hardiness Index (FHI), and a Simple Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ). Results: The total FoP-Q-SF score for adolescent malignant-bone tumorpatients was 33.07 ± 5.85, with 122 (45.4%) patients scoring ≥ 34; the FHI score was 57.88 ± 5.01; and the total SCSQ score was 32.14 ± 3.43. Pearson’s correlation analyses showed that family resilience and positive coping negatively affected FoP in patients, with total effect values of -0.559 and -0.468 (P < 0.001), respectively, and negative coping positively affected FoP in patients, with a total effect value of 0.483 (P < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analyses showed that per capita-monthly family income, disease duration, tumor stage, family hardiness, a positive coping score, and a negative coping score were the main factors influencing FCR in these patients (P < 0.05). Conclusions: FCR in malignant-bone tumor adolescent patients is profound. Healthcare professionals should develop targeted interventional strategies based on the identified factors, which affect these patients; helping patients increase family hardiness, helping patients to positively adapt, and avoid negative coping styles.

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“…Ji et al [33] conducted a qualitative study to determine the negative moods and coping styles experienced by patients with cervical cancer during the rehabilitation period, and it was found that the negative emotions observed in the period until they regained their former health after cancer diagnosis and treatment consisted of FCR, concerns about gender perception, and feelings of inferiority due to deterioration in body image. During this period, patients thought that their current health information was insufficient and stated that they needed a strong rehabilitation.…”

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“…Social support resources can prevent the occurrence of stressful life events; when stressful life events occur, they can change the way the event is perceived alleviate the stressful effect of the event and positively affect the adaptation of the person [25]. It is stated that one of the underlying reasons for the FCR is that cancer affects patients' relationships [24,33], one of their biggest fears is worrying about what will happen to their families, and social relationships and social support are important factors affecting FCR [23,30]. Family is the most used social support group to cope with FCR, and patients with high social support have lower FCR levels [25,34,36,38].…”

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“…The negative effects of cancer on sexuality and relationships, concerns about future treatments and emotional problems, and anxiety about not being able to fulfill their roles at home and work are the underlying reasons for the FOR [24,33]. Another trigger is accessing information about cancer from media such as TV programs, social media, and the internet [36].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Women with Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review

Büyükokudan,

Körükcü

2024

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Although some types of gynecological cancer have a poor prognosis and high recurrence rate, less is known about the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in gynecological cancer patients than in other cancer populations. Psychosocial problems may be experienced more in gender-specific cancers. In order to prevent future health problems related to FCR, it is critical to identify the factors affecting FCR in different subgroups and to develop various interventions. The aim of this study was to review the literature on the factors affecting the FCR in women diagnosed with gynecological cancer and interventions to reduce the FCR. The protocol of this review was registered with PROSPERO (Registration number: CRD42023452570). A total of 18 studies from 10 different countries were included in the systematic review by searching on the PubMed, ScienceDirect, Ovid, Sage, Scopus, Taylor & Francis, Web of Science, CINAHL Complete, and Cochrane databases were searched in English between July-August 2023 without year limitation to identify studies on FCR in women with gynecological cancer. Data from eligible articles were extracted and appraised for quality by two independent reviewers. In addition, bibliometric analysis method was used to visually map the studies on FCR in women with gynecological cancer according to the most frequently repeated keyword, number of citations, most cited author and publication year. The findings of the study are categorized and interpreted under two headings, "Interventions affecting FCR" and "Factors influencing FCR". Sociodemographic characteristics such as age, economic status, social support, family history of cancer, psychological characteristics, quality of life and symptoms affect FCR. Deterioration in mental health and emotional weakness predict higher FCR, increase in positive emotional expression reduces FCR. The negative effects of cancer on sexuality and relationships, concerns about future treatments and emotional problems, and anxiety about not being able to fulfill their roles at home/work are the underlying reasons for the FCR. Therefore, professional psychosocial support should be provided to cancer survivors. Further studies are needed to identify the factors that trigger FCR and to plan interventions accordingly. This study is expected to encourage health professionals to plan interventions and research for gynecological cancer survivors.

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Negative emotions and their management in Chinese convalescent cervical cancer patients: a qualitative study

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: a cross-section survey

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: a cross-section survey

Fear of cancer recurrence in adolescent patients with malignant bone tumors: A cross-section survey

Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Women with Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review

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