Play, Leisure Activities, Cognitive Health, and Quality of Life Among Older Cancer Survivors

Fitzpatrick, Tanya R.

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“…Empirical studies have also provided evidence that participation in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) is positively associated with mental health among individuals with cancer. 21 -25 For example, a population-based study of rural breast cancer survivors revealed that those who met the physical activity guideline (≥150 min of moderate intensity or ≥75 min of vigorous exercise per week or an equivalent combination) had significantly lower scores on depression than those who did not meet the guidelines. 26…”

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The Association of Social Support and Leisure Time Physical Activity With Mental Health Among Individuals With Cancer

Kim

Williams

et al. 2020

Am J Health Promot

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Purpose: This study examined the relationship among social support, leisure time physical activity (LTPA), and mental health among people with cancer. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting and participants: Using the 2017 Health Information National Trends Survey, we extracted data of 504 respondents who had been diagnosed with any of the 22 types of cancer listed in the survey questionnaire. Measures: As independent variables, we assessed 3 different types of support: emotional, informational, and tangible support. As mediating and outcome variables, we measured LTPA and mental health, respectively. Analysis: Using AMOS version 22, a path analysis was conducted to measure model fit. A mediation test was then conducted using bootstrapping procedures. Results: The hypothesized model provided an acceptable fit to the data. Specifically, emotional support ( b = .15, p = .005), informational support ( b = .13, p = .008), tangible support ( b = .12, p = .010), and LTPA ( b = .14, p = .001) were significantly associated with mental health. We revealed a significant mediating effect of LPTA on the relationship between emotional support and mental health (Estimate = .037, 95% CI = .001–.098, p < .05). Conclusion: Social support and LTPA played a significant role in promoting mental health among people with cancer. In particular, the results confirmed that individuals with cancer who reported receiving emotional support tended to engage in LTPA and thus reported better mental health.

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The Association of Social Support and Leisure Time Physical Activity With Mental Health Among Individuals With Cancer

Kim

Williams

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Am J Health Promot

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“…Or, more generally, physical illness can lead to fatigue and the subjective feeling of “not thinking well” [ 58 ]. It may also be that increased severity of disease has led to a decrease in leisure activities, exercise, sleep, or functional independence, which have protective effects on cognition [ 59 ]. Additionally, it has been shown that subjective cognitive dysfunction can impact daily self-management of chronic conditions like diabetes [ 10 , 11 ] and quality of life [ 13 , 59 ].…”

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“…It may also be that increased severity of disease has led to a decrease in leisure activities, exercise, sleep, or functional independence, which have protective effects on cognition [ 59 ]. Additionally, it has been shown that subjective cognitive dysfunction can impact daily self-management of chronic conditions like diabetes [ 10 , 11 ] and quality of life [ 13 , 59 ]. For these reasons, qualitative and quantitative research on subjective cognitive dysfunction in persons at risk for dementia are needed.…”

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Self-Reported Cognitive Function in Persons with Nonneurological Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review

Cuevas

Danesh

Henneghan

2022

Journal of Aging Research

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Background. Globally, one in three adults has a chronic condition. Many chronic diseases that are not neurological in nature (e.g., diabetes and heart failure) are increasingly associated with cognitive symptoms. However, the instruments used to assess cognitive symptoms in those with nonneurologic chronic illness are heterogeneous, and questions remain as to how cognitive symptoms may be related to demographic and clinical outcome variables, neurocognitive test performance, and other patient-reported outcomes. In this review, we describe associations among self-reported cognitive function, cognitive performance, and additional patient-reported outcomes as well as how cognitive symptoms are measured in nonneurologic chronic illness. Method. Multiple databases (PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, PsycInfo, EMBASE, SCOPUS, the Cochrane Library, and Academic Search Complete) were searched for studies from 1990 to 2020 that provided data on self-reported cognitive symptoms in those with nonneurological chronic conditions. Initial search yielded 304 articles, of which 32 met inclusion criteria. Quality assessment was conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Results. Thirty-two total studies were included: twenty cross-sectional, 10 longitudinal, and 2 randomized controlled trials. The tools used to assess self-reported cognitive function in the studies were heterogeneous: 28 unique tools were used. Thirty studies examined associations among self-reported cognitive function and other patient-reported outcomes. In 19 there were significant associations. Six studies showed no significant associations between neuropsychological tests and self-reported cognitive function; another 6 studies found a significant association. Conclusion. Tools to assess cognitive symptoms were heterogeneous. In most studies, self-reported cognitive symptoms were not correlated with neuropsychological test results, but the majority of studies found a strong association between self-reported cognitive function and other patient-reported outcomes. Implications. Consensus on measuring cognitive symptoms would facilitate cross-study comparisons and facilitate scientific progress in those with nonneurological chronic conditions. Based on these results, there is a need to establish a standardized approach for self-reported cognitive function measurement in patients with nonneurologic chronic illness.

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Play, Leisure Activities, Cognitive Health, and Quality of Life Among Older Cancer Survivors

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The Association of Social Support and Leisure Time Physical Activity With Mental Health Among Individuals With Cancer

The Association of Social Support and Leisure Time Physical Activity With Mental Health Among Individuals With Cancer

Self-Reported Cognitive Function in Persons with Nonneurological Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review

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