The influence of self-efficacy and resilient coping on cancer patients’ quality of life

Hinz, Andreas; Friedrich, Michael; Kuhnt, Susanne; Zenger, Markus; Staudinger, Thomas

doi:10.1111/ecc.12952

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“…Among the siblings however, self-efficacy was associated only with the HRQoL parameters general health and mental health. The findings are supported by previous research investigating quality of life and self-efficacy in adult cancer patients [ 41 , 42 ]. Social support showed to be of importance among both YA ALL survivors and the siblings regarding general health, vitality, mental health and depression.…”

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Health related quality of life and buffering factors in adult survivors of acute pediatric lymphoblastic leukemia and their siblings

Aili

Arvidsson

Nygren

2021

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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Background The improvement in treatment of pediatric acute lymphatic leukemia (ALL) has introduced new challenges for pediatric oncology care in understanding and handling long-term treatment-related complications later in adult life. The aim of this study was to describe health related quality of life (HRQoL) and the relation to buffering factors among young adult (YA) pediatric ALL survivors and their siblings. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed among 227 adults, treated for pediatric ALL in Sweden between 1985 and 1997 and their siblings (n = 70). Group means of HRQoL (SF-36) were compared between YA ALL survivors and the siblings, as well as to normative values from the general population. Self-efficacy (GSES) and social support (SS-13 subscale AVSI) was considering potential buffering factors for HRQoL and mental health. Associations between HRQoL and mental health respectively and self-efficacy and social support was analyzed. Results The YA ALL survivors scored significantly lower on the HRQoL parameters general health (69.6 vs. 78.4, p = 0.004) and role emotional (77.1 vs. 88.1, p = 0.014), than the siblings. Further, they reported significantly lower general health (69.6 vs. 75.8), vitality (56.9 vs. 68.8), social functioning (84.5 vs. 88.6), role emotional (77.1 vs. 85.7) and mental health (71.3 vs. 80.9) compared with Swedish norms. Both YA ALL survivors and the siblings reported lower vitality and worse mental health than the general population. The HRQoL parameters, depression, stress and anxiety were all associated with both self-efficacy and social support among the YA ALL survivors. Among the siblings however, only general health, vitality, role emotional, mental health and depression were associated with social support, and only general health and mental health were associated with general self-efficacy. Conclusion The results from this study show that buffering factors, like social support and self-efficacy, may play an important role for psychosocial outcomes and HRQoL among YA ALL survivors later in life. The results suggest that this group could benefit from continuous support in adult life to handle consequences of their pediatric disease.

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Health related quality of life and buffering factors in adult survivors of acute pediatric lymphoblastic leukemia and their siblings

Aili

Arvidsson

Nygren

2021

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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“…In this study, the mean score of self-efficacy was 14.28, which was lower than the median score of the scale and that of adults with cancer [ 35 ]. According to the correlation analysis, the main factor of conduct problems, psychosomatic disorders, impulsivity-hyperactivity and anxiety was self-efficacy, and self-efficacy exerted the greatest impact on impulsivity-hyperactivity ( r = -.489, P < .01).…”

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The effects of self-efficacy and social support on behavior problems in 8~18 years old children with malignant tumors

Liu

Huang

et al. 2020

PLoS ONE

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Objective To explore the influence factors of behavior problems of 8~18 years old children with malignant tumors in the treatment period, as well as the mediating effects of social support self-efficacy and post-traumatic growth. Methods From May 2019 to October 2019, 160 children with malignant tumors during the treatment were selected through convenience sampling method, and were investigated via the General Self-Efficacy Scale, Social Support Questionnaire, Post-Traumatic Growth Scale and Conners’ Parent Symptom Questionnaire. Structural equation model was established on the basis of survey results. Results The total detection rate of behavior problems in 8~18 years old children with malignant tumors was 10.6%. The structural equation models indicated that boys had more behavior problems than girls, self-efficacy, social support and post-traumatic growth can directly affect the behavior problems of 8~18 years old children with malignant tumors in the treatment period, and the standardized total effect of self-efficacy in both of the first model and the second model was the largest. Self-efficacy is also able to indirectly and negatively predict the behavior problems based on social support or post-traumatic growth. Social support can directly affect behavior problems or indirectly predict behavior problems through self-efficacy and post-traumatic growth. After 2000 bootstrap tests, the mediating effects of social support self-efficacy and post-traumatic growth were confirmed. Conclusion Reduced total detection rate of behavior problems suggests that targeted interventions in recent years may be effective. Interventions focused on improving self-efficacy, social support and post-traumatic growth may lessen behavior problems of children with malignant tumors in the treatment period.

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“…The ability to cope with stress was assessed using the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS) [46]. Summed scores correspond to "low resilient copers" (4-13 points), "medium resilient copers" (14-16) and "high resilient copers" (17-20) [45].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Patients who had low resilient coping scores were significantly more likely to indicate that they would prefer face to face appointments only; demonstrating that these patients may find personal interaction more reassuring. Resilience and coping are influenced by biological, personal and social factors, and there is substantial evidence that resilience is related to higher cognitive functioning and quality of life, and lower levels of anxiety [45]. We used the four-item Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS) to assess resilient coping in our study.…”

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Experiences of Sarcoma Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Smrke

Lidington

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Cancers

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Sarcomas are rare cancers with a spectrum of clinical needs and outcomes. We investigated care experiences and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in sarcoma patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients with appointments during the first two months of the UK lockdown were invited to complete a survey. Questions included views on care modifications, COVID-19 worry and psychosocial impact, and EORTC-QLQ-C30 items. 350 patients completed the survey; median age 58 (16–92) years. Care modifications included telemedicine (74%) and postponement of appointments (34%), scans (34%) or treatment (10%). Most felt the quality of care was not affected (72%), however, social life (87%) and emotional wellbeing (41%) were affected. Worry about COVID-19 infection was moderately high (mean 5.8/10) and significantly related to higher cancer-related worry; associated with lower emotional functioning irrespective of treatment intent. Curative patients (44%) with low resilient coping scores had significantly higher COVID-19 worry. Patients who did not know their treatment intent (22%) had significantly higher COVID-19 worry and insomnia. In summary, care experiences were generally positive; however, cancer-related worry, low resilient coping and uncertainty about treatment intent were associated with COVID-19 worry. These patients may benefit from additional psychological support during the pandemic and beyond.

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The influence of self-efficacy and resilient coping on cancer patients’ quality of life

Cited by 45 publications

References 40 publications

Health related quality of life and buffering factors in adult survivors of acute pediatric lymphoblastic leukemia and their siblings

Health related quality of life and buffering factors in adult survivors of acute pediatric lymphoblastic leukemia and their siblings

The effects of self-efficacy and social support on behavior problems in 8~18 years old children with malignant tumors

Health-Related Quality of Life and Experiences of Sarcoma Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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