Associations Between Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Psychological Symptoms Among Advanced Lung Cancer Patients and Their Spousal Caregivers

Cho, Dalnim; Kim, Seokhun; Durrani, Sania; Liao, Zhongxing; Milbury, Kathrin

doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.10.001

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“…Rather, the more the person found peace, the more likely they reported better mental health (e.g., actor effects). Similarly, another study found that higher levels of meaning/peace among metastatic lung cancer patients and their spousal caregivers were associated with their depressive symptoms and cancer distress but found no partner effects [46]. Only one study among breast cancer survivors found a partner effect in which higher levels of spirituality in spouses, which encompasses the importance of spirituality in an individual's life and their engagement in spiritual activities, were associated with lower levels of intrusive thoughts (a subscale of emotional distress) [47].…”

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Hispanic/Latinos and non-Hispanic whites’ childhood cancer survivors and parents: a dyadic analysis of coping resources and mental health

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Purpose While limited, dyadic research demonstrates the interdependent relationship between the health and adjustment after treatment between cancer survivors and caregivers. We examined interrelationships between coping resources and mental health among childhood cancer survivors (CCS)–parent dyads. Methods One hundred sixty CCS-parent dyads from the Project Forward pilot study completed validated questions assessing social support, religiosity, spirituality, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress. Bidirectional associations were identified with path analysis utilizing the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM). We used a multigroup approach to test for the moderating effects by Hispanic ethnicity on these relationships. Results Mean age of CCS was 20 years old, 51% female, 30% diagnosed with leukemia, and mean of 7 years from diagnosis. The mean age of parents was 49 years old and 89% were mothers. For both CCS and parents, perceived social support was inversely associated with their depressive symptoms and perceived stress (e.g., actor effects). Parents’ social support was not significantly associated with CCS’s depressive symptoms and stress. However, higher perceived social support by the CCS was inversely associated with parents’ depressive symptoms (β = − 0.202, p < 0.01) and perceived stress (β = − 0.164, p < 0.05) (e.g., partner effects). Additional actor effects were observed between spirituality, religiosity, and depressive systems when we explored the moderating effects of Hispanic ethnicity. Conclusion Partner effects of social support among CCS-parent dyads may influence psychological distress. Implication for Cancer Survivors Our findings on parent–child associations between social support and psychosocial well-being imply that survivorship care can be enhanced when the social support needs of both survivors and their parents are addressed together.

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Hispanic/Latinos and non-Hispanic whites’ childhood cancer survivors and parents: a dyadic analysis of coping resources and mental health

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“…Although a previous study attempted to explore the efficacy of MBSR program on psychological distress from three perspectives, including mindfulness skills, self-compassion, and rumination, 42 the exact psychosocial mechanisms by which MBSR program alleviates psychological distress remain unclear. Previous studies have revealed that several psychosocial factors in patients with cancer are associated with psychological distress, such as social support, 46 perceived stigma, 47 perceived stress, 48 intrusive thoughts, 49 symptom burden, 49 type D personality, 49 coping style, 50 self-esteem, 51 mindfulness, 52 , 53 and illness perception. 54 , 55 In addition, our previous studies explicitly investigated the roles of social support, perceived stigma, perceived stress, coping styles, self-esteem, mindfulness, and illness perception in the development of psychological distress in patients with lung cancer.…”

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Efficacy and mechanisms of 4-week MBSR on psychological distress in lung cancer patients: A single-center, single-blind, longitudinal, randomized controlled trial

Tian

Zhongli²,

Yi³

et al. 2023

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…Failure to address spirituality can lead to poorer treatment outcomes, increased non-compliance with the treatment plan, and a lack of help for patients in finding effective coping mechanisms. The dissatisfaction with spiritual needs has been associated with lower patient satisfaction [11], poorer quality of life, and higher end-of-life costs [12].…”

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Spiritual Needs of Lung Cancer Patients and Their Relation to Psychological Distress and Quality of Life

Fradelos¹,

Albani²,

Papathanasiou³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the spiritual needs of patients suffering from lung cancer in relation to their mental health and quality of life. MethodologyA cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed to investigate 110 lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A four-part self-assessment instrument was used to gather the data comprising a sheet containing demographic and clinical information, Spiritual Needs Questionnaire, The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items, and the 12-item Health Survey. Descriptive inferential statistics were applied. ResultsOf the 110 patients, 71.8% were men, the mean age was 64.25 (±9.3) years, and 71.8% were married. In total, 40.9% of the patients were retired, and 92.7% had a public insurance company. Regarding education, 30% were primary school graduates and 31.8% were high school graduates. Regarding the clinical features of the sample, 23.6% of the patients had small-cell carcinoma, 71.9% had non-small-cell carcinoma, and 4.5% had large-cell carcinoma. Spiritual needs have a negative effect on the mental health component of quality of life (p < 0.001) and can increase psychological distress in lung cancer patients. ConclusionsIn contrast to the findings of other international studies, spiritual needs appeared to be lower; however, similar to other studies, spiritual needs increased in those suffering from depression and anxiety. Moreover, the subtype of lung cancer also appeared to play a role.

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Associations Between Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Psychological Symptoms Among Advanced Lung Cancer Patients and Their Spousal Caregivers

Cited by 16 publications

References 47 publications

Hispanic/Latinos and non-Hispanic whites’ childhood cancer survivors and parents: a dyadic analysis of coping resources and mental health

Hispanic/Latinos and non-Hispanic whites’ childhood cancer survivors and parents: a dyadic analysis of coping resources and mental health

Efficacy and mechanisms of 4-week MBSR on psychological distress in lung cancer patients: A single-center, single-blind, longitudinal, randomized controlled trial

Spiritual Needs of Lung Cancer Patients and Their Relation to Psychological Distress and Quality of Life

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