scholarly journals Effects of a speed of processing training intervention on self-reported health outcomes in breast cancer survivors

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 9 ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Jacqueline B. Vo ◽  
Pariya L. Fazeli ◽  
Rachel Benz ◽  
Jennifer R Bail ◽  
Kristen Triebel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Speed Of Processing ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Speed Of Processing Training

scholarly journals Speed of processing training in middle-aged and older breast cancer survivors (SOAR): results of a randomized controlled pilot

2017 ◽  
Vol 168 (1) ◽  
pp. 259-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Meneses ◽  
Rachel Benz ◽  
Jennifer R. Bail ◽  
Jacqueline B. Vo ◽  
Kristen Triebel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Speed Of Processing ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Speed Of Processing Training

Impact of religious and spiritual beliefs on neuroendocrine function and health outcomes in breast cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jennifer M. Hulett
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Objective Evidence

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Background: Breast cancer survivors rely on religious and spiritual beliefs to cope with breast cancer survivorship. Previous data have shown that religious and spiritual beliefs were associated with health outcomes. However, a gap in the literature has been a lack of objective evidence linking psychosocial variables with physiological outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between and among religious and spiritual variables, subjective health outcomes, and neuroendocrine-mediated cortisol activity in breast cancer survivors. Design: This was an exploratory, feasibility, and cross-sectional studyMethod: Subjective measures were: religious/spiritual variables (Brief Multi-dimensional Measures of Religiousness/Spirituality), subjective health (SF-36v2 Health Outcomes), and personality traits (NEO-FFI-3 Personality Inventory). Objective measures included salivary cortisol, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and body mass index. The sample consisted of female breast cancer survivors (n=41). Results: Positive spiritual beliefs and forgiveness were related to better mental health. Positive congregational support was related to better physical and mental health. Positive spiritual experiences were associated with healthier cortisol activity patterns. Conscientiousness was associated with less healthy cortisol patterns. Subjective health perceptions were not associated with cortisol activity. Conclusion: Data supported a psychoneuroimmunological model of health in which spiritual variables were related to subjective health outcomes. Positive spiritual beliefs and conscientiousness were associated with neuroendocrine-mediated cortisol activity; although, more empirical support is required.

Prospective change in 25-OH vitamin D levels over long-term follow-up and health outcomes in breast cancer survivors.

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6111-6111
Author(s):  
S. K. Taylor ◽  
M. Ennis ◽  
N. S. Hood ◽  
M. Graham ◽  
K. I. Pritchard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D

Improve, a community-based exercise intervention versus support group to improve functional and health outcomes among older African American and non-hispanic white breast cancer survivors from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds: Recruitment strategies and baseline characteristics.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e24052-e24052
Author(s):  
Cynthia Owusu ◽  
Nora Nock ◽  
Paul F. Hergenroeder ◽  
Kris Austin ◽  
Beth Bennett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Recruitment Strategies ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Study Participation ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

e24052 Background: We conducted an exercise study to IMPROVE health outcomes in older breast cancer survivors (BCS) from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Here, we report cohort recruitment strategies and baseline characteristics. Methods: ‘IMPROVE’ is a randomized trial, designed to evaluate a group-based exercise intervention compared to support group. Participants were ≥ 65 years, had stage I-III breast cancer and within five years of treatment completion. Enrollment target was 220 participants, 25% in each of four strata defined by race (AA versus Non-Hispanic Whites [NHW]) and SES (low vs. high). Participants were recruited through hospital-based tumor registries, the state tumor registry or direct referrals. Results: Between October 2016 and November 2019, 7487 patients were screened, 4790 were potentially eligible, 230 were consented and 213 randomized into the study. The Eligible-to-Randomization rates were 4.4% overall, and 84%, 8%, and 2% for recruitment utilizing direct referrals, hospital and state registries, respectively. Median age of the randomized cohort was 70 years (range: 65-88 years) and included 25% AA/Low SES, 20% AA/High SES, 19% NHW/Low SES and 36% NHW/High SES Older BCS. Compared with registry-eligible patients, directly referred patients were more likely to be AA vs. NHW (41% vs. 19%, p = 0.003) and to accept study participation (88% vs. 16%, p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Direct referrals resulted in the highest recruitment yield and was the most effective strategy for recruiting AA patients. Behavioral intervention studies seeking to target older BCS from racial minority and SES disadvantaged backgrounds should focus on strategies that foster direct referrals to study participation. Clinical trial information: NCT02763228 .

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