Anxiety, depression and defense mechanisms associated with treatment decisional preferences and quality of life in non‐metastatic breast cancer: a 1‐year prospective study

Hyphantis, Thomas; Almyroudi, Augoustina; Paika, Vassiliki; Degner, Lesley F.; Carvalho, André F.; Pavlidis, Nicholas

doi:10.1002/pon.3308

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“…Trait anxiety predicted more depressive symptoms and poorer quality of life . In 2 studies, trait anxiety did not predict quality of life . Optimism predicted better quality of life, more positive affect, and lower levels of anxiety, depression, and psychological distress .…”

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“…In 1 study, time since diagnosis predicted quality of life, with women being on average 4 years postdiagnosis presenting better quality of life . In 4 studies, however, no associations were found between time since diagnosis and psychological adjustment . Fatigue predicted more depressive symptoms, more anxiety, and worse quality of life while no association between fatigue and psychological adjustment was found in only 1 study .…”

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“…Regarding education level, 3 studies found that higher education level predicted better quality of life and fewer depressive symptoms . Nine studies found no association . Concerning marital status, the results of 2 studies showed that being partnered predicted less psychological distress, fewer depressive symptoms, and better quality of life .…”

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Psychological adjustment after breast cancer: a systematic review of longitudinal studies

2016

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Objectives: Breast cancer (BC) can be a traumatic and stressful experience for women but there are wide-ranging differences in the ways in which women respond and adapt to BC. This systematic review examines which sociodemographic, disease-related, and psychosocial factors near diagnosis predict later psychological adjustment to BC. Methods:Database searches were conducted in nine different health-related databases from 2000 to December 2015 using relevant search terms. Full-text, peer-reviewed articles in English that analyzed potential predictors of psychological adjustment in longitudinal studies were considered for inclusion.Results: Of 1780 abstracts 41 studies fulfilled inclusion criteria. Consistent sociodemographic and disease-related variables predictors of adjustment were income, fatigue, cancer stage, and physical functioning. Psychosocial factors, particularly optimism and trait-anxiety, as well as perceived social support, coping strategies, and initial levels of psychological functioning were found to be predictive of later depressive and anxiety symptoms, psychological distress, and quality of life for women with BC, in predictable ways. Other psychosocial variables, such as cognitive and body image factors, predicted psychological adjustment but were explored only by a few studies. Conclusions:The majority of studies showed a significant relationship between psychosocial factors and psychological adjustment. These results point to specific sociodemographic, disease-related, and psychosocial factors that can help to identify women at the time of diagnosis who are at risk for long-term psychological challenges so they can be referred for psychological support that targets their specific needs and can improve their quality of life and mood, and decrease indicators of anxiety, depression and psychological distress.

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Psychological adjustment after breast cancer: a systematic review of longitudinal studies

2016

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“…Radiation treatment; applied after the diagnosis of breast cancer which is a severe and universal health problem of women, surgical procedures following the diagnosis and to prevent probable dissemination of the disease, includes a difficult and challenging period for both patient and family from physical, to psychological as well as social aspects; this negatively affects the life quality and comfort of the individual (Karakoyun-Celik et al, 2010;So et al, 2010;Ho et al, 2013;Hyphantis et al, 2013).…”

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“…Detection of a tumor in the breast, fear of radiotherapy, the devices used and their effects are not known, perception of the waiting and treatment room, experiencing side effects and mutual occurrence of these factors causes anxiety. It has been determine in the literature that; anxiety due to radiotherapy is ranked first among other factors influencing patients' adherence to treatment, this is followed by physical discomfort (Dragomir and Fodoreanu, 2013;Ho et al, 2013;Hyphantis, 2013).…”

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Comfort and Anxiety Levels of Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer Who Receive Radiotherapy

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Yücel²

2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: The aim of this planned research was to determine the comfort and anxiety levels of women with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy. Materials and Methods: This descriptive type study covered patients that applied to the radiation oncology breast polyclinic of our university hospital between January and May 2011. Patient Identification Form, Radiation Therapy Comfort Questionnaire (RTCQ), Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were completed and analysed. Results: The mean age of the women who participated in the study was 51.6±10.4 years. Mean scores of women were 3.73±0.31 for RTCQ, 29.1±5.88 for SAI and 37.8±6.91 for TAI. While the comfort levels of the women with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy were moderate, they experienced only low levels of anxiety. Conclusions: By determining the comfort level of the patient before radiotherapy, besides providing comfort in this direction, eliminating/minimizing anxiety and stress will positively affect radiotherapy application. More attention of nurses to this issue is to be recommended.

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Impact of Disease Severity, Illness Beliefs, and Coping Strategies on Outcomes in Psoriatic Arthritis

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Chisholm

Cotterill

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Arthritis Care & Research

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Anxiety, depression and defense mechanisms associated with treatment decisional preferences and quality of life in non‐metastatic breast cancer: a 1‐year prospective study

Cited by 35 publications

References 54 publications

Psychological adjustment after breast cancer: a systematic review of longitudinal studies

Psychological adjustment after breast cancer: a systematic review of longitudinal studies

Comfort and Anxiety Levels of Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer Who Receive Radiotherapy

Impact of Disease Severity, Illness Beliefs, and Coping Strategies on Outcomes in Psoriatic Arthritis

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