Understanding the experiences of older caregivers of patients with lung cancer during palliative chemotherapy in China: a qualitative study

Min, Xue; Chen, Xiaoyun; Zhao, Hang; Zhao, Yaohua; Li, Jing; Chen, Weijuan

doi:10.1007/s00520-022-07247-4

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“…9 Psychosocial care is one of the important approaches for cancer survivors to alleviate negative emotions and psychological symptoms like anxiety and depression. 10,11 Psychosocial care commonly includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12 mindfulness therapy, 13 music therapy, 14 and reminiscence therapy (RT), 15 and others. RT, a common method of social psychological intervention, mainly refers to discussing past activities, events, and experiences under some tangible cues (such as photos, familiar objects, music, and recordings).…”

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The Efficacy of Reminiscence Therapy in Cancer-Related Symptom Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Background: At present, simple reminiscence has been widely used in the field of neurocognitive disorders, life review/life review therapy has been widely used in the field of cancer, and both simple reminiscence and life review/life review therapy are suitable for psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. However, the efficacy of reminiscence in treating cancer-related symptom has not been fully assessed. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of reminiscence therapy (RT) on relieving cancer-related symptoms such as anxiety and depression in cancer survivals. Methods: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP database, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, China Biomedical Database, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, Scopus, and Ovid databases were searched. To collect clinical randomized controlled trials (RCT) on RT and cancer-related studies published from the establishment of the database to October 05, 2021. Two researchers independently evaluated the articles that met the inclusion criteria, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 software. Results: A total of 20 RCTs published in 2010 to 2021 were included, with a total of 1853 cancer patients. Meta-analysis results showed that the anxiety scale (HADS-A and HAMA and SAS) and depression scale (HADS-D and HAMD and SDS) scores of the RT group were significantly lower than those of the control group (HADS-A: P = .0002; HAMA: P < .00001; SAS: P = .0010; HADS-D: P = .01; HAMD: P < .00001; SDS: P = .0001). Meta-analysis results showed that RT can improve overall quality of life of cancer patients of RT group to a certain extent hope ( P < .00001). Meta-analysis results showed that the scores on the hope and dignity were significantly increased, and the difference were statistically significant ( P < .001). Conclusion: This review indicates that RT has significant efficacy on cancer-related symptoms such as anxiety and depression. RT for cancer survivals can effectively improve quality of life, self-hope, and self-esteem. The findings of this meta-analysis can provide direction for future symptom management research.

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The Efficacy of Reminiscence Therapy in Cancer-Related Symptom Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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“…Most studies highlight that caregivers face significant emotional challenges and a pervasive sense of uncertainty when caring for individuals with cancer [23,32]. Among these challenges, emotional strain emerged as the most prevalent issue for informal caregivers: "It's overwhelming.…”

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Echoes of Support: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Caregiver Narratives in Lung Cancer Care

Tragantzopoulou,

Giannouli

2024

Healthcare

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Lung cancer stands as one of the prevalent cancers, impacting both men and women globally. Family caregivers, deeply involved in the care of individuals affected by this disease, often endure heightened distress and struggle to navigate the manifold challenges associated with caregiving. Understanding the intricate experiences and challenges of caregivers in the realm of lung cancer care is critical, given its profound impact on their well-being and the quality of patient care. This study aimed to comprehensively examine and synthesize qualitative data concerning caregiver experiences within the context of lung cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to caregivers and lung cancer. Seventeen studies were included, and findings were reviewed and synthesized. The main challenges identified were: ‘Information accessibility’, ‘Dual roles and family dynamics’, ‘Coping with emotional challenges and uncertainty’, and ‘Need for support networks’. These findings underscore the profound challenges faced by caregivers, shedding light on the substantial impact of cancer on their well-being and functionality. Moreover, the study accentuates the pressing need for tailored support systems that can address the emotional toll and information needs of caregivers. This emphasis on supportive interventions is vital to enhance the quality of care and overall well-being for both patients and caregivers within the lung cancer care continuum.

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Family-Focused Palliative Care

DiGiacomo,

Roberts,

Kochovska

et al. 2023

Textbook of Palliative Care

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Understanding the experiences of older caregivers of patients with lung cancer during palliative chemotherapy in China: a qualitative study

Cited by 6 publications

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The Efficacy of Reminiscence Therapy in Cancer-Related Symptom Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Efficacy of Reminiscence Therapy in Cancer-Related Symptom Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Echoes of Support: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Caregiver Narratives in Lung Cancer Care

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