Post‐traumatic stress symptoms in long‐term disease‐free cancer survivors and their family caregivers

Padova, Silvia De; Grassi, Luigi; Vagheggini, Alessandro; Murri, Martino Belvederi; Folesani, Federica; Rossi, Lorena; Farolfi, Alberto; Bertelli, Tatiana; Passardi, Alessandro; Berardi, Alejandra; Giorgi, Ugo De

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“…Because of the considerable prevalence of cancer survivors and recurrence (Sharpe et al, 2022), most cancer research has focused on patients' psychological needs.Despite the presence of different classifications and consequent psychometric instruments (Kaliampos and Roussi, 2017; Skinner and Zimmer-Gembeck, 2009), coping can be generally defined as a dynamic and hard psychological pattern individual use to enact cognitive and behavioral changes in response to stressful events, such as illness (Kang and Son, 2019;Sella et al, 2021). Cancer is a traumatic experience that can cause significant psychological disorders in patients (De Padova et al, 2021). Based on the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) guidelines, a great deal of research (Zimmermann et al, 2020) and clinical assessment is focused on patients' coping strategies.…”

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What is the direction of the association between social support and coping in cancer patients? A systematic review

2022

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The aims of this systematic review were (a) to analyze recent studies about the association between social support and coping strategies in cancer patients after an established diagnosis; (b) to evaluate the direction of this association; and (c) to highlight any differences among different cancer types. Seven databases were searched for studies reporting the association between coping and social support for cancer patients in the last 51 years. Most of the 52 included studies highlighted the association between coping and social support, regardless of the source. Our findings supported a bidirectional association. No significant differences were found among the different types of cancer. In conclusion, our results sustain the importance of knowledge in studying this association to identify social limits and resources for the well-being of oncological patients. This knowledge could lead to the creation of holistic protocols to prevent poor adjustment to cancer.

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What is the direction of the association between social support and coping in cancer patients? A systematic review

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“…The two exceptions to the taxonomy are formal motivational interviewing (MI) and fear arousal. Although some MI elements were incorporated into the website design and information on cancer risk and recurrence and comorbidity are presented, emotionally evocative images were purposely avoided given the already high levels of anxiety related to such outcomes among cancer survivors and their loved ones [ 16 ].…”

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Rationale and Methods for a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Weight Loss Intervention among Cancer Survivors and Partners: The DUET Study

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Scalable, effective interventions are needed to address poor diet, insufficient physical activity, and obesity amongst rising numbers of cancer survivors. Interventions targeting survivors and their friends and family may promote both tertiary and primary prevention. The design, rationale, and enrollment of an ongoing randomized controlled trial (RCT) (NCT04132219) to test a web-based lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors and their supportive partners are described, along with the characteristics of the sample recruited. This two-arm, single-blinded RCT randomly assigns 56 dyads (cancer survivor and partner, both with obesity, poor diets, and physical inactivity) to the six-month DUET intervention vs. wait-list control. Intervention delivery and assessment are remotely performed with 0–6 month, between-arm tests comparing body weight status (primary outcome), and secondary outcomes (waist circumference, health indices, and biomarkers of glucose homeostasis, lipid regulation and inflammation). Despite COVID-19, targeted accrual was achieved within 9 months. Not having Internet access was a rare exclusion (<2%). Inability to identify a support partner precluded enrollment of 42% of interested/eligible survivors. The enrolled sample is diverse: ages 23–81 and 38% racial/ethnic minorities. Results support the accessibility and appeal of web-based lifestyle interventions for cancer survivors, though some cancer survivors struggled to enlist support partners and may require alternative strategies.

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“…In order to improve the health outcomes and promote care that meets the needs of cancer survivors, health professionals should work in an interdisciplinary way for the comprehensive care of these survivors and their families [ 4 ]. Although cancer is a family concern [ 5 ], families do not receive the support they need and, consequently, they often experience the same distress that survivors experience [ 6 , 7 ]. Therefore, a comprehensive healthcare framework that addresses the family as the unit of care in cancer care is recommended [ 8 ].…”

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Co-Design and Validation of a Family Nursing Educational Intervention in Long-Term Cancer Survivorship Using Expert Judgement

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The number of cancer survivors is increasing exponentially thanks to early screening, treatment, and cancer care. One of the main challenges for healthcare systems and professionals is the care of cancer survivors and their families, as they have specific needs that are often unmet. Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, need education to face these new health demands. They will need to develop specific competencies to help them care for and empower this emerging population. The aim of the study was to co-design and validate an educational intervention on long-term cancer survivorship for nursing, through a multidisciplinary panel of experts. Group interviews were conducted with a panel of 11 experts, including eight professionals from different backgrounds (oncology, cancer nursing, pharmacology, and education), a long-term cancer survivor, a family member of a cancer survivor, and a nursing student. The experts validated a pioneer educational intervention to train nursing students in long-term cancer survival. The co-design and validation of the intervention from an interdisciplinary perspective and with the participation of long-term cancer survivors and their families was considered relevant as it included the vision of all the stakeholders involved in long-term cancer survivorship.

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Post‐traumatic stress symptoms in long‐term disease‐free cancer survivors and their family caregivers

Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Cited by 30 publications

References 57 publications

What is the direction of the association between social support and coping in cancer patients? A systematic review

What is the direction of the association between social support and coping in cancer patients? A systematic review

Rationale and Methods for a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Weight Loss Intervention among Cancer Survivors and Partners: The DUET Study

Co-Design and Validation of a Family Nursing Educational Intervention in Long-Term Cancer Survivorship Using Expert Judgement

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