The influence of sense of control and cognitive functioning in older cancer patients' depression

Abstract

Older cancer patients' sense of control orientation over the course of illness and the cause of illness predicted the levels of depressive symptomatology.

Cognitive mechanisms of sleep outcomes in a randomized clinical trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

“…For example, results for chance sleep locus of control indicate the importance of discussing personal sense of control over sleep and correcting the misconception that healthy sleep is out of one’s control. This is consistent with many behavioral medicine interventions that highlight the importance of sense of control in achieving better health (Mystakidou, Tsilika, Parpa, & Galanos, 2015; Nuccitelli et al, 2017). Further, there is very little knowledge regarding what components of CBT-I are best delivered in-person or via an Internet intervention.…”

Nothing left to chance? The impact of locus of control on physical and mental quality of life in terminal cancer patients

“…Some have demonstrated that patients with high external LOC have poor coping skills and may experience increased rates of depression (14, 23, 27). Other studies have shown that an elevated external LOC can allow patients to better adapt to their illness because they are able to separate themselves from their illness and see it as being the responsibility of their physician (a powerful other) (12).…”

“…Some studies suggest that high external LOC may be associated with decreased quality of life and mental well-being while others demonstrate improved outcomes (3, 11–13) . Prior research in cancer patients suggest that a high external LOC may be related to increased rates of depression (14). The primary objective of our study was to evaluate the manner in which LOC impacts QOL and mental well-being of patients with advanced stage cancer who had been referred to a cancer center’s supportive care clinic.…”

The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Age in Cancer Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

“…The present study has some limitations. First, our subjects may have been lacking one or more factors that were previously shown to affect the association between depressive symptoms and age, including comorbidities, 19,29 poor cognitive function, 18,19,29,49e53 other somatic symptoms, 7,19,37 social factors, such as caring for young children, career or economic stresses, 54,55 social support factors, 7,29 locus of control, 56 and Charlson comorbidity scores. 29 We especially should have assessed cognitive function, which has been shown to be associated with depression 18,19,49,50 and is prevalent in cancer patients.…”