The Effectiveness of Patient-Family Carer (Couple) Intervention for the Management of Symptoms and Other Health-Related Problems in People Affected by Cancer: A Systematic Literature Search and Narrative Review

Hopkinson, Jane B.; Brown, Joanne; Okamoto, Ikumi; Addington‐Hall, Julia

doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.03.013

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“…For patient-partner dyads (couples), most research to date has explored experiences of breast or prostate cancer (Hopkinson et al, 2012). Colorectal (bowel) cancer is the third most common type of cancer within the UK, with increased incidence in recent years (Office for National Statistics, 2012).…”

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Shared recovery: Couples' experiences after treatment for colorectal cancer

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Newman

2016

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

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DisclosureThe authors declare no conflict of interest or external funding. COUPLES' EXPERIENCES AFTER COLORECTAL CANCER AbstractPurpose: Completing cancer treatment involves significant challenges for patients as well as their families. This study aimed to explore couples' experiences of colorectal (bowel) cancer, focusing on the transition after treatment.Method: Separate, semi-structured interviews were conducted within 12 months of completing treatment with a purposeful sample of ten participants, comprising five patientpartner dyads. Data were analysed using the Framework approach, incorporating dyadic analysis to compare narratives within as well as between couples.Results: Three main themes were elaborated: the process of recovery, the relationship dynamics, and the mixed experiences of healthcare services. The lasting impact of cancer following completion of treatment was evident for patients as well as their partners, and was shaped by their reciprocal influence on each other.Conclusions: The findings underscore the value of a systemic approach for supporting couples during recovery from colorectal cancer and demonstrate the need for consistency of healthcare provision across the cancer trajectory, including post-treatment.

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Shared recovery: Couples' experiences after treatment for colorectal cancer

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Newman

2016

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…In a systematic review it was suggested that promoting healthy family dynamics through psychosocial treatment of both patient and caregiver helps caregivers cope, and may also be beneficial for the patient's (emotional) health (Hopkinson et al 2012). In providing support, it is important to realise that the needs of caregivers may differ from patients' needs at various time points (Collins et al 2014).…”

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Challenges and support for family caregivers of glioma patients

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Sherwood

2017

British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

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Glioma patients are not only confronted with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, but often experience disease-specific symptoms that greatly affect everyday life. Common symptoms among patients include motor dysfunction, sensory loss, seizures, cognitive deficits, changes in behaviour and personality, mood issues, and fatigue. This review focuses on family caregivers, for whom dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of a brain tumour in their loved one while managing disease-specific symptoms can be challenging. Supportive interventions to assist caregivers have been reported, but high quality scientific evidence for the effectiveness of these programs is largely lacking. Further research is needed to determine how we can best support family caregivers to manage glioma patients' symptoms while maintaining their own health as a caregiver. Research is also required in evaluating the health economic benefits of support programs for caregivers, as better care for caregivers may potentially reduce overall healthcare costs. KeywordsFamily caregiving; informal caregiving; glioma; brain tumour; supportive care Key points-Psychological distress is reported in approximately half of family caregivers in neuro-oncology; -Providing assistance for family caregivers may prevent them from developing emotional or physical problems themselves; -Research shows that family caregivers of glioma patients can benefit from information and concrete advice on dealing with everyday difficulties; -More research is needed as large-scale implementation of caregiver support may be hindered by the lack of high quality scientific evidence for the beneficial effects of caregiver interventions in neuro-oncology.

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“…Los descriptores utilizados para este fin fueron: "cancer and quality of life", "cancer and quality of life and review", "cancer and psychological intervention" y "cancer and psychological intervention and review". Además, con el objetivo de abarcar otros trabajos, incluso previos al año 2000, se han tenido en cuenta distintas revisiones publicadas por otros autores (5,7,(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20) . La revisión se realizó partiendo de los artículos originales, escritos en inglés y español y de los resúmenes ofrecidos en las bases de datos, en los que se especificase el procedimiento y la muestra del estudio.…”

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La intervención psicológica en pacientes oncológicos: una revisión de la literatura (2000-2014)

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ResumenObjetivo: Valorar la utilidad de las distintas intervenciones psicológicas en relación al estado emocional, físico, funcionalidad y la calidad de vida de los pacientes oncológicos en las diferentes fases de la enfermedad.Método: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en las bases de datos Medline y CancerLit, entre el año 2000 y 2014.Resultados: Un total de 122 estudios experimentales se describen agrupados según las fases de la enfermedad y los tipos de intervención psicológica aplicados. Se discute acerca de sus garantías metodológicas y se analizan las medidas y valoraciones de eficacia terapéutica para identificar las intervenciones con mejores pronósticos.Conclusiones: En general, los trabajos revisados han logrado resultados favorables en relación a la mejora del estado emocional, físico, funcional y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. No obstante, sus limitaciones metodológicas (uso de muestras pequeñas, dificultades de generalización, ausencia de grupo control, etc.) y, en ocasiones, resultados contradictorios señalan cautela a la hora de concluir sobre la efectividad o no de la intervención psicológica en cáncer y los beneficios de su aplicación.Palabras clave: Cáncer, intervención psicológica, estado emocional, síntomas físicos y calidad de vida. Results: A total of 122 experimental studies are described grouped according to the illness phases and the kind of psychological intervention employed. It is discussed about the methodological guaranties and the measures and the assessments of therapeutic efficiency to identify the interventions with the best prognostic.Conclusions: In general, the studies reviewed have achieved favorable results in relation to the improvement of the emotional, physical, functional state and the quality of life the patients. Nevertheless, their methodological limitations (little samples, difficulties of generalization, control group absence, etc.) and, sometimes, contradictory results suggest to be cautious when concluding about the effectiveness or not of the psychological intervention in cancer and the benefits of its application.

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The Effectiveness of Patient-Family Carer (Couple) Intervention for the Management of Symptoms and Other Health-Related Problems in People Affected by Cancer: A Systematic Literature Search and Narrative Review

Abstract: In the trials of cancer couple interventions included in the review, a pattern emerged of improvement in the emotional health of cancer patients and their carers when the intervention included support for the patient-family carer relationship. Further investigation is warranted.

Cited by 86 publications

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Shared recovery: Couples' experiences after treatment for colorectal cancer

Shared recovery: Couples' experiences after treatment for colorectal cancer

Challenges and support for family caregivers of glioma patients

La intervención psicológica en pacientes oncológicos: una revisión de la literatura (2000-2014)

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