Multifaceted psychosocial intervention program for breast cancer patients after first recurrence: feasibility study

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 517-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuo Akechi ◽  
Koji Taniguchi ◽  
Shimako Suzuki ◽  
Masako Okamura ◽  
Hironobu Minami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
First Recurrence

A feasibility study of psychosocial group intervention for breast cancer patients with first recurrence

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 503-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masami Chujo ◽  
Ichiro Mikami ◽  
Shigemitsu Takashima ◽  
Toshiaki Saeki ◽  
Shozo Ohsumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
First Recurrence

Acupuncture in the Postoperative Setting for Breast Cancer Patients: A Feasibility Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (01) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly J. Mallory ◽  
Katrina A. Croghan ◽  
Nicole P. Sandhu ◽  
Valerie Lemaine ◽  
Amy C. Degnim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Acupuncture Intervention ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
Satisfaction Question ◽  
Postoperative Setting

Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions associated with cancer and cancer treatments. The present study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of providing acupuncture in the hospital setting for breast cancer patients and to evaluate the short-term effect of acupuncture on stress, anxiety, and pain. This was an open label study conducted at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist and Saint Marys Campus, Rochester, Minnesota. A total of 20 adult breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy and/or breast reconstruction were recruited and offered daily acupuncture intervention beginning postoperative day 1 and continuing for the duration of the hospital stay. Outcome measures included the Symptom Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Satisfaction Question and Was-it-Worth-it (WIWI) Questionnaire. It was found that acupuncture is a feasible option for postoperative breast cancer patients. In addition, it can significantly decrease the levels of anxiety (p = 0.0065), tension/muscular discomfort (p < 0.001) and pain (p = 0.023). The association between acupuncture and relaxation was found to be statistically borderline (p = 0.053). This feasibility study showed that acupuncture can be integrated into a busy postsurgical clinical practice. These results also suggest that acupuncture may be an important intervention in the postoperative setting for breast cancer patients.

scholarly journals Correction to: Evaluating the Effect of a Video Education Curriculum for First Time Breast Cancer Patients: a Prospective RCT Feasibility Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1241-1241
Author(s):  
Nika Sulakvelidze ◽  
Brian Burdick ◽  
Eric Gelfand ◽  
Virginia Kaklamani ◽  
Kay Tilton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
First Time ◽  
Video Education

scholarly journals Dose‐Dense FEC Followed by Dose‐Dense Ixabepilone as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients: A Feasibility Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1149-1149
Author(s):  
Matteo Clavarezza ◽  
Roberto Bordonaro ◽  
Bruno Daniele ◽  
Gabriella Ferrandina ◽  
Sandro Barni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Neoadjuvant Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Dose Dense

Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Social Support Perceived Control, Coping Strategies, Emotional Distress, and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 923-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Cousson-Géalie ◽  
Marilou Bruchon-Schweitzer ◽  
Thierry Atzeni ◽  
Nadine Houede
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

The purpose of this research was to demonstrate that a specific psychosocial intervention changes reactions to cancer and quality of life. This study was carried out on 66 patients with a first breast cancer. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: a specific intervention group (G1, 8 sessions) or a support group (G2, 8 sessions). A control group (G3) was composed of patients who refused to participate in psychological intervention. Social support, perceived control, repression of emotions, coping strategies, emotional distress, and quality of life were assessed one week before (T1) and at the end (T2) of the psychological intervention. Results showed that G1 did not have significantly modified quality of life or psychological scores. Patients of G2 had poorer emotional quality of life, use of internal causal attributions, and minimized their illness at T1 as compared to patients of G3. At Time 2 these differences were not observed.

scholarly journals Prospective Feasibility Study of A Mindfulness-Based Program for Breast Cancer Patients in the Southeastern US

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Salvador ◽  
Phyllis Mark ◽  
Teri Hoenemeyer ◽  
Victoria McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Success Criteria

Abstract Background: Mindfulness interventions are effective at improving psychological distress and quality of life in cancer patients. Few mindfulness programs for cancer recovery exist in major cities throughout the Southeastern United States. The primary objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for breast cancer patients in Birmingham, Alabama. The secondary objective was to estimate the effectiveness of the modified program by examining changes in patients’ mindfulness skills and quality of life. Methods: This study was a prospective, quasi-experimental feasibility study conducted over 10 months within a university hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Feasibility was achieved if 80% of eligible patients screened chose to enroll in the study and 70% of enrolled patients attended all 8 program sessions. Program effectiveness was estimated by changes in mindfulness and quality of life indicators. These indicators were measured by validated scales administered at pretest, posttest, and 8-week follow-up and assessed with a non-parametric Friedman test. The program curriculum followed a modified version of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR program. Program sessions included sitting meditation, hatha/restorative yoga, and a body-focused attention practice called body scan. There were 3 groups of 2-5 patients.Results: The sample consisted of 12 patients. Forty-four percent (12/27) of eligible patients enrolled in the study, failing to meet recruitment success criteria of 80%; two out of 12 enrolled patients completed all 8 program sessions, resulting in 16.7% (2/12) retention, which fell below the retention success criteria of 70%. However, more than half (66.7%) of participants completed at least 7 sessions. Between baseline and 8-week follow-up, patients demonstrated statistically significant improvements in distress, general wellbeing, and fatigue-related quality of life.Conclusions: Feasibility objectives were not achieved. However, a large majority of participants (66.7%) completed 7 of the 8 program sessions. Program effectiveness was promising for distress, fatigue, and wellbeing. Results warrant further research on MBSR programs for breast cancer patients in Alabama. Future programs should investigate how to increase overall recruitment numbers, focusing on introducing mindfulness concepts to inexperienced populations. Studies should consider hosting sessions in community locations or via telemedicine to improve accessibility.

Liposomal-Encapsulated Doxorubicin (Myocet™; D-99) and Vinorelbine in Previously Treated Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: A Feasibility Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 686-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Poletti ◽  
Anna Cecilia Bettini ◽  
Elena Rota Caremoli ◽  
Roberto Labianca ◽  
Carlo Tondini
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Previously Treated
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