scholarly journals Demoralisation and its link with depression, psychological adjustment and suicidality among cancer patients: A network psychometrics approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Bobevski ◽  
David W. Kissane ◽  
Sigrun Vehling ◽  
Anja Mehnert‐Theuerkauf ◽  
Martino Belvederi Murri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment

Endocrine Levels at the Start of Treatment Are Associated With Subsequent Psychological Adjustment in Cancer Patients With Metastatic Disease

2001 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 951-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Cohen ◽  
Carl de Moor ◽  
Danielle Devine ◽  
Andrew Baum ◽  
Robert J. Amato
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Metastatic Disease

Cancer-related self-efficacy in African American prostate cancer patients compared to whites

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5067-5067
Author(s):  
J. Q. Purnell ◽  
O. Palesh ◽  
K. Mustian ◽  
L. Peppone ◽  
G. Morrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Intervention Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Therapy Intervention

5067 Background: African American (AA) men are nearly twice as likely as white (W) men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Cancer-related self-efficacy (i.e., confidence in one's ability to manage cancer) has been associated with better physical and psychosocial functioning, but little is known about self-efficacy in African American prostate cancer patients. This study compared AA and W ratings of cancer-related self-efficacy for 308 prostate cancer patients (M age = 66.13, SD = 8.48; 9% AA) who participated in a group therapy intervention. Method: Independent groups t-tests were used to determine whether there were significant differences at baseline in mean scores for each group on the Stanford Self-Efficacy Scale (SSE), which asks respondents to rate their confidence in the ability to cope with cancer on a 0–100 scale, with 0 indicating no confidence. SSE subscales measure self-efficacy in the ability to: a) communicate with family, friends, and healtcare providers; b) focus and relax; and c) cope with the possibility of dying. Results: A significant difference was observed on SSE total scores (AA mean = 60.39 vs. W mean = 72.70; t = 3.30; p = 0.003). There were also significant differences on the Focus/Relax (AA mean = 68.90 vs. W mean = 77.64; t = 2.04; p = 0.011) and Cope with Dying (AA mean = 49.72 vs. W mean = 70.12; t = 4.85; p = 0.001) subscales, with a trend towards significance on the Ability to Communicate (AA mean = 62.55 vs. W mean = 70.76; t = 3.36; p = 0.095). Conclusions: Results suggest that, compared to W men, AA men have less confidence in their ability to cope with prostate cancer following diagnosis. AA men report the least confidence in their ability to cope with the possibility of death as a result of cancer, and they also report less confidence in their ability to focus and relax. They may also have greater difficulty discussing their cancer with family, friends, and healthcare personnel. As cancer-related self-efficacy has been linked to symptom-related and psychological adjustment, interventions targeting self-efficacy in AA prostate cancer patients are needed that are tailored to their unique needs. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Negative support of significant others affects psychological adjustment in breast cancer patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1540-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko Shiozaki ◽  
Kei Hirai ◽  
Atsuko Koyama ◽  
Hiroki Inui ◽  
Rika Yoshida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Support

scholarly journals Spirituality, quality of life, psychological adjustment in terminal cancer patients in hospice

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 961-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bovero ◽  
P. Leombruni ◽  
M. Miniotti ◽  
G. Rocca ◽  
R. Torta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Terminal Cancer ◽  
Terminal Cancer Patients

Organic Factors and Psychological Adjustment in Advanced Cancer Patients

1973 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 464-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert K. Davies ◽  
Donald M. Quinlan ◽  
Patrick F. McKegney ◽  
Chase P. Kimball
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients

Rural and urban breast cancer patients: health locus of control and psychological adjustment

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 932-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ann Bettencourt ◽  
Amelia E. Talley ◽  
Lisa Molix ◽  
Rebecca Schlegel ◽  
Steven J. Westgate
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Rural And Urban
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