Transitoriness in cancer patients: a cross-sectional survey of lung and gastrointestinal cancer patients

Shaha, Maya; Pandian, Vinciya; Choti, Michael A.; Stotsky, Eden; Herman, Joseph M.; Khan, Yasmin; Libonati, Carol; Pawlik, Timothy M.; Schulick, Richard D.; Belcher, Anne E.

doi:10.1007/s00520-010-0815-z

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“…In addition, chance locus of control had negative indirect effects on posttraumatic growth through acceptance‐resignation in our model. Evidence exists that higher belief in chance may negatively influence the quality of life for cancer patients (Shaha et al, 2011). Indeed, the influence of traditional Chinese culture can also be seen in our observation of an association between chance locus of control and acceptance‐resignation, which exerted a negative effect on posttraumatic growth.…”

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Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2021

Eur J Cancer Care

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Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate how locus of control, coping strategies, emotion regulation strategies and social support affect posttraumatic growth. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was adopted. A convenience sample of 540 patients with lung cancer was recruited from November 2016 to July 2017 at two tertiary grade A hospitals in China. The participants completed a series of questionnaires. Structural equation modelling was used to explore the effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth. Results Social support had a direct positive effect on posttraumatic growth (β = 0.318, SE = 0.071, BC 95% CI = 0.252/0.390), and it also had indirect effects on posttraumatic growth (β = 0.112, SE = 0.023, BC 95%CI = 0.088/0.135) through mediating psychological factors. Coping strategies and the cognitive reappraisal emotion regulation strategy were the main mediating variables, explaining approximately 73.1% of the indirect effect between social support and posttraumatic growth. Conclusions Our study suggests that Chinese lung cancer survivors can show relatively high posttraumatic growth. There are many mediating paths between social support and posttraumatic growth. These results may help healthcare professionals to identify the psychosocial factors that may benefit lung cancer patients and develop interventions to promote posttraumatic growth.

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Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

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Wang

et al. 2021

Eur J Cancer Care

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“…Patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer are confronted with an uncertain future and existential threats associated with the reality of death that can be highly distressing and negatively affect quality of life [9]. Psychological sequelae such as anxiety and depressive symptoms are thus common during this challenging early post-diagnostic period.…”

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Symptom Burden in Lung Cancer: Management Updates

Lehto

2016

Lung Cancer Manag.

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Lung cancer is recognized to carry a high symptom burden with associated lowered quality of life as compared with other cancers. Research has shown that symptom severity can be a prognostic indicator of poorer clinical outcomes and survival post treatment. The purpose of this paper is to review current literature relative to symptom burden associated with diagnosis, medical and/or surgical intervention, assessment and management updates, and emerging initiatives that promote positive outcomes based on updated evidence. Discussion relative to interdisciplinary coordination of supportive services and palliative care initiation is provided.

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“…The influence of external LOC on physical and mental well-being is not well understood. Some studies suggest that high external LOC may be associated with decreased quality of life and mental well-being while others demonstrate improved outcomes (3, 11–13) . Prior research in cancer patients suggest that a high external LOC may be related to increased rates of depression (14).…”

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Nothing left to chance? The impact of locus of control on physical and mental quality of life in terminal cancer patients

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Purpose To evaluate if Locus of Control (LOC) predicts various quality of life (QOL) and mental well-being measures among terminally ill cancer patients at the time of palliative care consult. Methods Multi-site analysis of patients with advanced cancer being seen as new patients in a Palliative and Supportive Care outpatient clinic. Patients completed the following surveys: Locus of Control Scale (LOC), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-General (FACT-G), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Spiritual (FACIT-Sp), Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), and Herth Hope Index (HHI). Regression models were created to examine the effect of LOC upon QOL, symptoms, and other measures of mental well-being. These models adjusted for the effect of age, gender, race, partnership status, education, and months since diagnosis as potential confounders. Results This study enrolled 100 patients. After adjusting for site, race and partnership status, higher levels of LOC Chance predicted decreased QOL (FACT-G) (p< 0.01). Higher levels of LOC Chance also correlated with increased depression and anxiety (p≤0.01) and decreased meaning/peace and faith (p≤0.01). Additionally, higher levels of LOC Chance predicted decreased hope (HHI) (p≤0.001). Conclusions Terminally ill cancer patients with a high LOC chance may be at risk for decreased physical and mental well-being at the end of life. Efforts should be made to identify these patients and design interventions to increase their feeling of control over the situation in order to improve physical and mental well-being at the end of life.

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Transitoriness in cancer patients: a cross-sectional survey of lung and gastrointestinal cancer patients

Abstract: Objective Despite earlier diagnosis and advancements in treatment, cancer remains a leading cause of death in the world (13% of all deaths according to the World Health Organization) among men and women.

Cited by 10 publications

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Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Symptom Burden in Lung Cancer: Management Updates

Nothing left to chance? The impact of locus of control on physical and mental quality of life in terminal cancer patients

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