Problems, goals and solutions reported by cancer patients participating in group problem-solving therapy

Matsui, Tomoko; Hirai, Kei; Shokoji, Masako; Kanai, Naoko; Yoshizaki, Arika; Wada, Naoko; Ito, Naoshi; Tokuyama, Madoka

doi:10.1093/jjco/hyy191

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“…For example, Matsui et al uncovered a fairly large set of problems in four domains (psychological and existential; physical; social relations; social living) in Japanese patients with cancer. 32 Okuyama et al reported similar findings, and also a reluctance among Japanese patients with cancer to disclose their emotional distress to their physicians. 18 These findings were reinforced in the study by Sakai et al who identified differences in perceptions of breast cancer treatments between patients, physicians and nurses regarding unmet information needs in Japanese settings.…”

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Perceptions of Japanese and Dutch women with early breast cancer about monitoring their quality of life

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Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

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Objective: Monitoring quality of life (QoL) in patients with cancer can provide insight into functional, psychological and social consequences associated with illness and its treatment. The primary objective of this study is to examine the influence of cultural factors on the communication between the patient and the health care provider and the perceived QoL in women with breast cancer in Japan and the Netherlands. Methods: In Japanese and Dutch women with early breast cancer, the number, content and frequency of QoL-related issues discussed at the medical encounter were studied. Patients completed questionnaires regarding QoL and evaluation of communication with the CareNoteBook. Results: The total number, frequency and content of QoLrelated issues discussed differed between the two countries. Japanese women (n 134) were significantly more reticent in discussing QoL-issues than the Dutch women (n 70) (p < .001).Furthermore, Dutch patients perceived the CareNoteBook methodology significantly more positively than the Japanese patients (p < .001). Both groups supported the regular assessment via a CareNoteBook methodology. Conclusions: Japanese women are more reluctant in expressing their problems with the illness, its treatment and patientphysician communication than Dutch women. KEYWORDSBreast cancer; cross cultural differences; Japan; patient perceptions; quality of life; The Netherlands BackgroundThere is increasing recognition of the importance of patient reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical care and research concerning patients with cancer.

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Perceptions of Japanese and Dutch women with early breast cancer about monitoring their quality of life

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Matsuda

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Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

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“…Cancer patients experience psychological and interpersonal problems after diagnosis in addition to physical problems 1‐3 . About 10%–47% have a related diagnosis, such as adjustment disorder and major depression 4‐7 .…”

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Examination of factors contributing to help‐seeking behavior in accessing psychosocial support services among Japanese cancer patients: An application of the segmentation approach

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Objective: Various psychosocial support services for cancer patients are available in Japan; however, their utilization rate is low. The present study aimed to examine factors contributing to help-seeking behavior in the use of psychosocial support services among cancer outpatients at three stages: Precontemplation (without adjustment disorder or major depression), Precontemplation (with adjustment disorder or major depression), and Contemplation. Methods: We conducted a web-based questionnaire survey at two points with a panel of cancer outpatients. We collected data on demographic information, physical status, the use of and intention to use psychosocial support services, psychological distress, attitude toward using psychosocial support services for cancer patients, and social support. Results: In total, 395 cancer patients were analyzed. In the Precontemplation (without adjustment disorder or major depression) stage, resistance to help-seeking (OR = 0.726, P = .011) and future prospects of the Brief Cancer-Related Worry Inventory (OR = 1.012, P = .019) were significant. In the Precontemplation (with adjustment disorder or major depression) stage, only recommendation by medical staff or family (OR = 0.000, P = .026) had a significant effect. In the Contemplation stage, only social and interpersonal problems (OR = 0.942, P = .080) showed a significant (negative) trend. Conclusions: This study showed that contributing factors differed by stage. To encourage the use of psychosocial support services, it is desirable to recommend the use and to develop interventions for promoting, with responding to patients' conditions and intentions rather than responding to everyone in the same way.

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Exploration of helpful elements contributing to engage in physical activity in patients with cancer

Matsui

2024

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Purpose Although there are many reported benefits of physical activity for patients with cancer (e.g., improving quality of life), many patients with cancer do not meet the recommendations of physical activity guidelines. The amount of physical activity declines after diagnosis of cancer. This study aimed to clarify the elements that contribute engagement in regular moderate-or-higher-level intensity of physical activity (MHPA), based on the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), among patients with cancer. Methods Two web surveys were conducted among cancer outpatients, asking them to respond to a questionnaire. Participants provided information regarding their demographics, physical activity, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, barriers, triggers, and need for support for regular MHPA. Results Categories were obtained for purposes, advantages, disadvantages, barriers, triggers, and support needs for regular MHPA. For example, the support they considered necessary to regularly engage in MHPA were developed 9 categories, such as Improving the environment, Support for the implementation of PA (interpersonal), and Reducing the burden. Women and younger patients provided more statements about reducing their burden; younger patients also mentioned on improving the environment more among those who did not engage in MHPA. Additionally, patients with cancer who provided statements about interpersonal support reported higher barriers to physical activity. Conclusions These findings will contribute to the development of a scale to measure the components of the HAPA on physical activity in patients with cancer. In addition, it will help develop a support system that promotes engagement in regular MHPA.

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Problems, goals and solutions reported by cancer patients participating in group problem-solving therapy

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

Perceptions of Japanese and Dutch women with early breast cancer about monitoring their quality of life

Perceptions of Japanese and Dutch women with early breast cancer about monitoring their quality of life

Examination of factors contributing to help‐seeking behavior in accessing psychosocial support services among Japanese cancer patients: An application of the segmentation approach

Exploration of helpful elements contributing to engage in physical activity in patients with cancer

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