Cancer‐related relationship communication in couples coping with early stage breast cancer

Manne, Sharon L.; Ostroff, Jamie S.; Norton, Tina R.; Fox, Kevin R.; Goldstein, Lori J.; Grana, Generosa

doi:10.1002/pon.941

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“…In a study of women with early-stage breast cancer and their spouses, we evaluated the role of the communication patterns described by Christensen and Shenk in couples' distress and marital satisfaction. 126 Our findings suggested that less pressurewithdraw communication, less mutual avoidance, and greater mutual constructive communication of cancer-related problems were associated with less distress and greater marital satisfaction on the part of both partners.…”

Section: Dyadic Level Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 61%

“…111 Finally, pressure-withdraw occurs when a partner pressures the other to discuss a cancerrelated problem and the other partner withdraws. 126 Relationship-compromising behaviors can be viewed as including components of social support, socialcognitive processing, and behavioral marital theories.…”

Section: The Relationship Intimacy Model Of Couple Psychosocial Adaptmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intimacy and relationship processes in couples' psychosocial adaptation to cancer

Manne

Badr

2008

Cancer

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confidence: 61%

Section: The Relationship Intimacy Model Of Couple Psychosocial Adaptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Intimacy and relationship processes in couples' psychosocial adaptation to cancer

Manne

Badr

2008

Cancer

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“…We noted that single women with breast cancer scored higher on the interpersonal sensitivity symptom, which suggest that they may be more susceptible to problems relating to appropriately understanding others and responding accordingly. Husband is an important source of family support and his emotional involvement and understanding of the spouse's cancer experience is directly associated with psychological adjustment and outcomes (Wimberly et al, 2005;Manne et al, 2006).…”

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Psychopathological Profile of Women with Breast Cancer Based on the Symptom Checklist-90-R

Fei¹,

Zhang²,

Fan³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: With effective early treatments, many breast cancer patients suffer from psychological distress due to adverse effects and lifelong physical disfigurement. Our study aimed to evaluate the psychopathological profile of breast cancer patients in comparison with healthy women and explored demographic correlates. Method: We consecutively enrolled breast cancer patients who came to the hospital for follow-up or rehabilitation care after primary treatment, and healthy female relatives or friends of inpatients in the Cancer Institute of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences between August 30, 2010 and January 1, 2012. Psychopathological profile was assessed based on the Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) for patients and controls. We compared demographics such as age, ethnicity, education, marriage, and occupation, and incorporated these data plus cancer status for the association with the general SCL-90-R index and scores for 9 major symptom dimensions in multiple regression analysis. Results: We surveyed a total of 291 female breast cancer patients and 531 healthy women. The average age was 55.1±6.40 years for breast cancer patients and 43.1±12.8 for healthy controls (P<0.01). The mean survival was 5.20 years for cancer patients (range, 0.60-9.90 years). There were statistically significant differences in education, marriage, and occupation between the two groups (P<0.01). General index (1.45±0.45 versus 1.32±0.37) and 8 dimension scores (excluding anxiety) on SCL-90-R were significantly higher in patients (P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that the breast cancer status was positively correlated with general SCL-90-R index and 6 dimension scores (excluding the anxiety, phobic anxiety and paranoid ideation dimensions) (P<0.05). Regression coefficients ranged from 0.10 (depression) to 0.19 (somatization). Higher interpersonal sensitivity was noticed in single women compared to married women. Conclusions: Chinese patients with breast cancer demonstrate greater psychopathology compared to healthy controls. The breast cancer status is an independent contributing factor to the general psychopathological profile. Breast cancer patients should be given particular counseling and care to alleviate their psychological distress.

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“…This can test a couple's usual communication pattern and can lead to a decrease in communication, increased uncertainty, and increased avoidance of talking about illness-related distress, leading to worse outcomes (Manne et al, 2006;Arden-Close et al, 2010;Song et al, 2012, Badr & Krebs, 2013. Thus, while the need to communicate increases for couples, communication often decreases over time after the diagnosis (Song et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

A preliminary study to develop an intervention to facilitate communication between couples in advanced cancer

Mowll

Lobb

Lane³

et al. 2015

Pall Supp Care

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Objective: Psychosocial interventions directed to couples where one has advanced cancer can reduce distress, enhance communication, and provide an opportunity for relational growth. The present study aimed to develop an intervention to facilitate communication about living with advanced cancer using the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI) as the focus of a clinical interview with couples toward the end of life.Method: Couples were recruited from oncology and palliative care services at a Sydney hospital. After the PDI was developed and manualized as an intervention for couples, the PDICouple Interview (PDI -CI) was delivered by a clinical psychologist and comprised the following: (1) the patient completed the PDI; (2) the patient's identified partner completed the PDI about how they thought the patient was feeling; and (3) the clinician reviewed the results with the couple, summarizing areas of concurrence and discordance and facilitating discussion.Results: Some 34 couples were referred, of which 12 consented, 9 of whom completed the clinical interview. Reported benefits included enabling couples to express their concerns together, identifying differences in understanding, and giving "permission to speak" with each other. The focus of the interview around the PDI provided a structure that was particularly acceptable for men. Most couples confirmed that they were "on the same page," and where differences were identified, it provided a forum for discussion and a mutual understanding of the challenges in managing advanced cancer within a supportive context. Significance of Results: Participant couples' experiences of the PDI -CI provide valuable insight into the benefits of this intervention. This preliminary study indicates that the intervention is a relatively simple means of enhancing closer communication and connection between couples where one has advanced cancer and may be an important adjunct in helping prepare couples for the challenges inherent toward the end of life. Further investigation of feasibility with a larger sample is recommended.

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Cancer‐related relationship communication in couples coping with early stage breast cancer

Cited by 248 publications

References 21 publications

Intimacy and relationship processes in couples' psychosocial adaptation to cancer

Intimacy and relationship processes in couples' psychosocial adaptation to cancer

Psychopathological Profile of Women with Breast Cancer Based on the Symptom Checklist-90-R

A preliminary study to develop an intervention to facilitate communication between couples in advanced cancer

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