Psychosocial and sociodemographic correlates of benefit-finding in men treated for localized prostate cancer

Kinsinger, David P.; Penedo, Frank J.; Antoni, Mike; Dahn, Jason R.; Lechner, Suzanne C.; Schneiderman, Neil

doi:10.1002/pon.1028

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“…The sample were all white, married or in relationships, not economically disadvantaged and of a younger age range than is typically representative of prostate cancer, as most cases are diagnosed in men aged over 65 (Cancer Research UK, 2013). This is relevant in that differences have been found in coping styles between older and younger men with prostate cancer (Roesch et al, 2005), based on income, education levels and ethnicity (Kinsinger et al, 2006) and quality of life may be influenced by relationships status (Gore et al, 2005). There is a sampling bias inherent in the fact that participants were self-selected as using coping strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and were also recruited from a pool of charity volunteers.…”

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Men’s strategies for preserving emotional well-being in advanced prostate cancer: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Levy

Cartwright

2015

Psychology & Health

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ObjectiveThis study explores men with advanced prostate cancers' own practices for promoting and maintaining emotional well-being using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. DesignFive men with advanced prostate cancer participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews. ResultsWithin rich narratives of lost and regained well-being, two super-ordinate themes emerged -'living with an imminent and uncertain death' and 'holding on to life.' Well-being was threatened by reduced sense of the future, isolation and uncertainty. Yet, the men pursued well-being by managing their emotions, striving for the future whilst enjoying life in the present, taking care of their families and renegotiating purpose. Running through participant's accounts was a preference for taking action and problem-solving. Sense of purpose, social connectedness and life-engagement were revealed as concepts central to improving wellbeing, indicating areas which practitioners could explore with men to help them re-establish personal goals and life-purpose. ConclusionsThe findings also add weight to the evidence base for the potential value of psychological interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness in men with prostate cancer.

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Men’s strategies for preserving emotional well-being in advanced prostate cancer: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

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Cartwright

2015

Psychology & Health

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“…Carver and Antoni (2004) reported in a longitudinal study that initial PTG predicted a higher quality of life five to eight years after diagnosis in breast cancer patients. In spite of these results, most studies have not revealed any significant associations between HRQoL and PTG (Dunn et al 2011;Kinsinger et al 2006;Park et al 2010). …”

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Health-related Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Posttraumatic Growth of Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy: A Longitudinal Study

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The purpose of this study was to determine health-related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among patients with breast or prostate cancer during and following radiation therapy (RT). A total of 91 patients completed measures at three time points as follows: one or two weeks before the start of RT, in the fifth/sixth week of treatment, and four to six weeks post-treatment. Consistent with the previous literature, the results of this study revealed that RT was associated with declines in global HRQoL, Physical Well-being, Social/Family Well-being, and Functional Well-being, as well as an increase in fatigue. By four to six weeks post-treatment, these factors improved significantly and returned to baseline levels with the exception of Social/Family Well-being. The PTG total score and almost all of its subscale scores did not change significantly during the period of the study. However, the subscale of Spiritual Change for PTG significantly increased during the RT, and sustained this improvement at four to six weeks posttreatment. A significant negative correlation was found between Physical Well-being and PTG total score, whereas a significant positive correlation was revealed between Social/Family Wellbeing and PTG total score. The results from this analysis suggest that a significant decrease in HRQoL is evident in the fifth/sixth week of RT treatment. However, recovery of HRQoL occurs as quickly as a few weeks after the end of treatment. Moreover, patients with high ratings of Social/Family Well-being experience more positive psychological changes (PTG) resulting from the cancer experience.

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“…Although the difference between one concept and the other is still a matter of debate (Kinsinger et al, 2006;Park & Hegelson, 2006), certain authors tend to assume that PTG is a type of perceived benefit (BF); (Kinsinger et al, 2006;Siegel, Schrimshaw & Pretter, 2005). Thus, in these studies BF is defined as: the fact to find benefits (or positive consequences) in personal, social, psychological and/or spiritual domains, after having suffered a trauma or having experienced a highly adverse situation (Kinsinger, et al, 2006).…”

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“…Thus, in these studies BF is defined as: the fact to find benefits (or positive consequences) in personal, social, psychological and/or spiritual domains, after having suffered a trauma or having experienced a highly adverse situation (Kinsinger, et al, 2006).…”

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Making sense of resilience: A review from the field of paediatric psycho-oncology and a proposal of a model for its study. [Explicando la resiliencia: una revisión desde la psico-oncología pediátrica y una propuesta de modelo para su estudio]

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Título: Explicando la resiliencia: una revisión desde la psico-oncología pediátrica y una propuesta de modelo para su estudio. Resumen: En el presente artículo se pretende hacer una revisión del concepto de resiliencia desde el ámbito de la psico-oncología pediátrica. Se analizará su origen, sus distintas definiciones y adecuación de la misma aplicada al ámbito de las enfermedades físicas graves como el cáncer. También se tratará de diferenciar la resiliencia de otros conceptos como el crecimiento postraumático o los beneficios percibidos, comúnmente asociados o confundidos con ésta. Por último, se plantea una propuesta de modelo integrador de resiliencia en cáncer infanto-juvenil. Palabras clave: resiliencia; cáncer infanto-juvenil; psico-oncología; crecimiento postraumático; beneficios percibidos.Abstract: This article is intended to review the concept of resilience from the scope of paediatric psycho-oncology. The origin, its different definitions and its suitability of application in the field of serious physical illness -such as cancer -will be analyzed. Furthermore, the differences between resilience and other concepts commonly associated or confused with it, such as post-traumatic growth or benefit finding, will be discussed. Finally, a proposal for a comprehensive model of resilience in paediatric cancer will be put forward.

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Psychosocial and sociodemographic correlates of benefit-finding in men treated for localized prostate cancer

Abstract: Active coping strategies and greater perceived social support are important correlates of greater BF following localized PCa treatment.

Cited by 68 publications

References 37 publications

Men’s strategies for preserving emotional well-being in advanced prostate cancer: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Men’s strategies for preserving emotional well-being in advanced prostate cancer: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Health-related Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Posttraumatic Growth of Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy: A Longitudinal Study

Making sense of resilience: A review from the field of paediatric psycho-oncology and a proposal of a model for its study. [Explicando la resiliencia: una revisión desde la psico-oncología pediátrica y una propuesta de modelo para su estudio]

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