The role of daily couple communication in the relationship between illness representation and fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors and their spouses

Xu, Wei; Wang, Jianping; Schoebi, Dominik

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“…However, half of the studies included for review were cross-sectional therefore could not be assessed against this criterion. Most studies provided adequate descriptions of the study cohort, but three studies provide limited demographic data (Dempster et al, 2011;Graham et al, 2016;Xu et al, 2019). Most used validated methods for assessing predictor variables; however, in one study (Soriano et al, 2018b), it was not clear if the measures used had been validated.…”

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“…Most used validated methods for assessing predictor variables; however, in one study (Soriano et al, 2018b), it was not clear if the measures used had been validated. Most studies used validated measures of assessing FCR; however, in four studies (Kim et al, 2012;Janz et al, 2016;Wu et al, 2019;Xu et al, 2019), it was unclear if adapted questionnaires had been validated. In one study, it was unclear if confounding demographic variables were controlled for in analyses (Chien et al, 2018).…”

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“…Nine studies, reported in 12 articles, were conducted in the USA (Mellon and Northouse, 2001;Mellon et al, 2006Mellon et al, , 2007Kim et al, 2012;Boehmer et al, 2016;Janz et al, 2016;Cohee et al, 2017;Soriano et al, 2018aSoriano et al, ,b, 2019Perndorfer et al, 2019;Wu et al, 2019). The remainder were conducted in Taiwan (Chien et al, 2018), UK (Hodges et al, 2009;Dempster et al, 2011;Graham et al, 2016), Ireland (Maguire et al, 2017), The Netherlands (van de Wal et al, 2017) and China (Xu et al, 2019). Studies used a convenience or purposive sampling strategy and were either cross-sectional (Mellon and Northouse, 2001;Mellon et al, 2006Mellon et al, , 2007Dempster et al, 2011;Kim et al, 2012;Boehmer et al, 2016;Janz et al, 2016;Cohee et al, 2017;Maguire et al, 2017;van de Wal et al, 2017;Soriano et al, 2018a) or longitudinal surveys (Hodges et al, 2009;Graham et al, 2016;Chien et al, 2018;Soriano et al, 2018aSoriano et al, ,b, 2019Perndorfer et al, 2019;Wu et al, 2019;Xu et al, 2019).…”

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“…The remainder were conducted in Taiwan (Chien et al, 2018), UK (Hodges et al, 2009;Dempster et al, 2011;Graham et al, 2016), Ireland (Maguire et al, 2017), The Netherlands (van de Wal et al, 2017) and China (Xu et al, 2019). Studies used a convenience or purposive sampling strategy and were either cross-sectional (Mellon and Northouse, 2001;Mellon et al, 2006Mellon et al, , 2007Dempster et al, 2011;Kim et al, 2012;Boehmer et al, 2016;Janz et al, 2016;Cohee et al, 2017;Maguire et al, 2017;van de Wal et al, 2017;Soriano et al, 2018a) or longitudinal surveys (Hodges et al, 2009;Graham et al, 2016;Chien et al, 2018;Soriano et al, 2018aSoriano et al, ,b, 2019Perndorfer et al, 2019;Wu et al, 2019;Xu et al, 2019). Seven studies recruited patients with breast cancer, four with head and neck cancer, three with prostate cancer, and two with mixed cancer diagnoses.…”

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“…Out of the 16 studies, nine focused on partners (Janz et al, 2016;Cohee et al, 2017;van de Wal et al, 2017;Chien et al, 2018;Soriano et al, 2018aSoriano et al, ,b, 2019Perndorfer et al, 2019;Wu et al, 2019;Xu et al, 2019), whilst seven studies reported data on caregivers, including other family members and friends. Caregivers were predominantly White, female, and middle-aged.…”

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Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers of Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

O'Rourke

Fisher

Campbell³

et al. 2021

Front. Psychol.

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Objective: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a significant concern for family caregivers of cancer survivors and is associated with many adverse outcomes, including increased emotional distress and poorer quality of life. Although several theoretical models have been proposed to account for FCR in cancer survivors, their applicability to caregivers is unknown. The aim of this review was to identify clinical, demographic and psychological factors that are associated with, and predict, FCR in caregivers of cancer survivors.Method: AMED, CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, and Scopus were systematically searched for relevant studies reporting quantitative data on factors associated with FCR or similar constructs (e.g., worry or anxiety about cancer recurrence) in family caregivers of adult cancer survivors. Included studies were assessed for methodological quality using a standardized checklist adapted from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.Results: Sixteen studies, half of which were cross-sectional, were included and summarized narratively. Non-modifiable factors, including age (n = 6) and treatment modality (n = 4), were found to be associated with increased FCR. Significant positive associations were also reported between illness perceptions and FCR (n = 3). However, there was heterogeneity across included studies with regards to factors examined and most were conducted in the USA. There were also several methodological limitations to the included studies.Conclusions: Research examining FCR in caregivers of cancer survivors has predominantly focused on demographic and clinical factors. Given the paucity of research exploring the psychological mechanisms underpinning FCR, future research should investigate theoretical underpinnings of FCR in caregivers of cancer survivors to support the development of psychological interventions for this population.Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO, identifier [CRD42019119729].

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Section: Results Of Assessment Of Risk Of Biasmentioning

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confidence: 99%

Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers of Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

O'Rourke

Fisher

Campbell³

et al. 2021

Front. Psychol.

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Caregiver fear of cancer recurrence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of quantitative studies

et al. 2023

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ObjectiveFear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is reported by both cancer survivors and caregivers however less is known about caregiver FCR. This study aimed to (a) conduct a meta‐analysis to compare survivor and caregiver FCR levels; (b) examine the relationship between caregiver FCR and depression, and anxiety; (c) evaluate psychometric properties of caregiver FCR measures.MethodsCINAHL, Embase, PsychINFO and PubMed were searched for quantitative research examining caregiver FCR. Eligibility criteria included caregivers caring for a survivor with any type of cancer, reporting on caregiver FCR and/or measurement, published in English‐language, peer‐review journals between 1997 and November 2022. The COnsensus‐based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) taxonomy was used to evaluate content and psychometric properties. The review was pre‐registered (PROSPERO ID: CRD42020201906).ResultsOf 4297 records screened, 45 met criteria for inclusion. Meta‐analysis revealed that caregivers reported FCR levels as high as FCR amongst survivors, with around 48% of caregivers reporting clinically significant FCR levels. There was a strong correlation between anxiety and depression and medium correlation with survivor FCR. Twelve different instruments were used to measure caregiver FCR. Assessments using the COSMIN taxonomy revealed few instruments had undergone appropriate development and psychometric testing. Only one instrument met 50% or more of the criteria, indicating substantial development or validation components were missing in most.ConclusionsResults suggest FCR is as often a problem for caregivers as it is for survivors. As in survivors, caregiver FCR is associated with more severe depression and anxiety. Caregiver FCR measurement has predominately relied on survivor conceptualisations and unvalidated measures. More caregiver‐specific research is urgently needed.

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The effects of physical symptoms, self‐efficacy and social constraints on fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors: Examining the mediating role of illness representations

Lyu,

Chiew‐Jiat,

Cheng

2023

Psycho-Oncology

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ObjectiveFear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is common in breast cancer survivors (BCS). This study examined the mediating role of illness representations in the relationships between FCR and physical symptoms, social constraint and self‐care self‐efficacy.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 385 women with breast cancer completed a series of questionnaires including the FCR Inventory, Social Constraints Scale‐15, Cancer Survivors Self‐Efficacy Scale, Illness Perception Questionnaire‐Revised and European Organization for Research and Treatment Quality of Life Questionnaire‐Breast Cancer. Structural equation modelling method was conduct by using a bootstrapping method.ResultsPhysical symptoms (β = 0.272, p < 0.01), social constraints (β = 0.130, p < 0.01), self‐efficacy (β = −0.233, p < 0.01) and illness representation (β = 0.261, p < 0.01) have direct effects on FCR. The indirect effects of physical symptoms (β = 0.10, p < 0.01), social constraints (β = 0.076, p < 0.01) and self‐efficacy (β = −0.025, p < 0.05) on FCR were partially mediated by illness representations.ConclusionsIn this study, the effects of physical symptoms, social constraints and self‐efficacy on FCR were found to be mediated by illness representation. Reducing the impact of negative illness representations on FCR by reducing physical symptoms, increasing self‐efficacy, and promoting open disclosure of cancer‐related concerns may be effective in reducing FCR in BCS.

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The role of daily couple communication in the relationship between illness representation and fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors and their spouses

Cited by 25 publications

References 38 publications

Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers of Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers of Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Caregiver fear of cancer recurrence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of quantitative studies

The effects of physical symptoms, self‐efficacy and social constraints on fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors: Examining the mediating role of illness representations

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