When life gives you lemons: The effectiveness of culinary group intervention among cancer patients

Barak-Nahum, Ayelet; Haim, Limor Ben; Ginzburg, Karni

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.07.046

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“…In the sole study examining affect in a community setting, Barak-Nahum, Haim, and Ginzburg (2016) evaluated the effect of 10 weeks of a group cooking intervention on patient-reported affect in 190 cancer patients. Compared with the control group, individuals in the intervention group exhibited significant increases over time in positive affect and decreases in negative affect ( p < .001, both).…”

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“…All the community kitchen studies used independent interviewers and triangulation of data to strengthen study findings (Crawford & Kalina, 1997; Engler-Stringer & Berenbaum, 2007; Lee et al, 2010; Marquis et al, 2001; Tarasuk & Reynolds, 1999). Unfortunately, only one of the large-scale community cooking programs used randomization (Barak-Nahum et al, 2016). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Confounding factors may have influenced the findings in the reviewed studies. For example, some interventions allowed participants to engage in outside activities or to communicate and socialize with individuals not participating in the intervention (Barak-Nahum et al, 2016), including past cooking program participants (Fitzsimmons & Buettner, 2003). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…While the evidence base was small, there were novel findings and similar themes among studies warranting further consideration. Despite varying types of measurement tools and different patient populations, these studies reported a positive influence associated with participation in cooking interventions on psychosocial outcomes, including self-esteem (Haley & McKay, 2004; Herbert et al, 2014), social interaction (Crawford & Kalina, 1997; Engler-Stringer & Berenbaum, 2007; Fitzsimmons & Buettner, 2003; Herbert et al, 2014; Lee et al, 2010; Marquis et al, 2001; Tarasuk & Reynolds, 1999), as well as decreased anxiety (Hill et al, 2007), psychological well-being (Jyväkorpi et al, 2014), and quality of life (Barak-Nahum et al, 2016). …”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Benefits of Cooking Interventions: A Systematic Review

2017

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Objectives Cooking interventions are used in therapeutic and rehabilitative settings; however, little is known about the influence of these interventions on psychosocial outcomes. This systematic review examines the research evidence regarding the influence of cooking interventions on psychosocial outcomes. Methods A systematic review of the literature examined peer-reviewed research using Embase, PubMed, CINALH Plus, and PsychInfo with the following search terms: cooking, culinary, baking, food preparation, cookery, occupational therapy, mental health, mood, psychosocial, affect, confidence, self-confidence, self-esteem, socialization, and rehabilitation. Inclusion criteria were the following: adults, English, influence of cooking interventions on psychosocial outcomes. PRISMA guidelines were used. Results The search yielded 377 articles; and 11 ultimately met inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Generally, the quality of the research was weak due to nonrandomization, unvalidated research tools, and small sample sizes. However, inpatient and community-based cooking interventions yielded positive influences on socialization, self-esteem, quality of life, and affect. Conclusions Finding benefits to cooking that extend beyond nutritional may be helpful in increasing motivation and frequency of cooking. This review suggests that cooking interventions may positively influence psychosocial outcomes, although this evidence is preliminary and limited. Further qualitative and rigorous quantitative research are needed to identify mechanisms by which cooking interventions may improve psychosocial outcomes.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Benefits of Cooking Interventions: A Systematic Review

2017

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“…The intervention group (n=96) had significant improvement in health-related quality of life and positive affect (using the validated Positive and Negative Affect Schedule 20-item scale) compared to the waitlist control group (n=88) [26]. Incorporating such an intervention in survivorship care could be feasible and effective.…”

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Integrative medicine in cancer survivors

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Current Opinion in Oncology

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Purpose of review Due to medical advances and an aging population, the number of cancer survivors continues to rise. Survivors often experience late and long-term sequelae of cancer and its treatment (e.g. fatigue, pain, fear of recurrence, and stress). As a result, some patients have utilized or expressed interest in integrative medicine modalities for prevention of recurrence, optimizing health, enhancing quality of life, and managing symptoms. The purpose of this review is to focus on research published during the past year that informs our understanding of the utility of integrative medicine for cancer survivors. Recent findings Physical activity, diet, dietary supplements, mind-body modalities, acupuncture, and massage therapy all may play a role in the management of the physical (e.g. fatigue and pain) and emotional (e.g. anxiety and fear) issues faced by cancer survivors. Summary Integrative medicine therapies are appealing to and utilized by many cancer survivors and may reduce symptom burden. Clinicians who provide cancer survivorship care may improve patient care by understanding the evidence for and against their use.

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