scholarly journals Effectiveness of Exercise Protocol on Upper Arm Dysfunction and Quality of Life among Women with Breast Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Shashi Bala ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Randomized Controlled Trial of an Educational Intervention for Managing Fatigue in Women Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (25) ◽  
pp. 6027-6036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patsy Yates ◽  
Sanchia Aranda ◽  
Maryanne Hargraves ◽  
Bev Mirolo ◽  
Alexandra Clavarino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Functional Assessment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Numeric Rating

PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of a psychoeducational intervention in improving cancer-related fatigue.Patients and MethodsThis randomized controlled trial involved 109 women commencing adjuvant chemotherapy for stage I or II breast cancer in five chemotherapy treatment centers. Intervention group patients received an individualized fatigue education and support program delivered in the clinic and by phone over three 10- to 20-minute sessions 1 week apart. Instruments included a numeric rating scale assessing confidence with managing fatigue; 11-point numeric rating scales measuring fatigue at worst, average, and best; the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Fatigue and Piper Fatigue Scales; the Cancer Self-Efficacy Scale; the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30; and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. For each outcome, separate analyses of covariance of change scores between baseline (T1) and the three follow-up time points (T2, T3, and T4) were conducted, controlling for the variable's corresponding baseline value.ResultsCompared with the intervention group, mean difference scores between the baseline (T1) and immediate after the test (T2) assessments increased significantly more for the control group for worst and average fatigue, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Fatigue, and Piper fatigue severity and interference measures. These differences were not observed between baseline and T3 and T4 assessments. No significant differences were identified for any pre- or post-test change scores for confidence with managing fatigue, cancer self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, or quality of life.ConclusionPreparatory education and support has the potential to assist women to cope with cancer-related fatigue in the short term. However, further research is needed to identify ways to improve the potency and sustainability of psychoeducational interventions for managing cancer-related fatigue.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of peer support on health-related quality of life in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anu Susanna Toija ◽  
Tarja Helena Kettunen ◽  
Marjut Hannele Kristiina Leidenius ◽  
Tarja Hellin Kaarina Vainiola ◽  
Risto Paavo Antero Roine
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Transcendental Meditation on Quality of Life in Older Breast Cancer Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanford I. Nidich ◽  
Jeremy Z. Fields ◽  
Maxwell V. Rainforth ◽  
Rhoda Pomerantz ◽  
David Cella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Transcendental Meditation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Does a regular nurse‐led distress screening and discussion improve quality of life of breast cancer patients treated with curative intent? A randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floortje K. Ploos van Amstel ◽  
Marlies E. W. J. Peters ◽  
Rogier Donders ◽  
Margrethe S. Schlooz‐Vries ◽  
Lenny J. M. Polman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Distress Screening ◽  
Curative Intent ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery Versus Supportive Expressive Group Therapy for Distressed Survivors of Breast Cancer (MINDSET)

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (25) ◽  
pp. 3119-3126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda E. Carlson ◽  
Richard Doll ◽  
Joanne Stephen ◽  
Peter Faris ◽  
Rie Tamagawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Over Time

Purpose To compare the efficacy of the following two empirically supported group interventions to help distressed survivors of breast cancer cope: mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and supportive-expressive group therapy (SET). Patients and Methods This multisite, randomized controlled trial assigned 271 distressed survivors of stage I to III breast cancer to MBCR, SET, or a 1-day stress management control condition. MBCR focused on training in mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga, whereas SET focused on emotional expression and group support. Both intervention groups included 18 hours of professional contact. Measures were collected at baseline and after intervention by assessors blind to study condition. Primary outcome measures were mood and diurnal salivary cortisol slopes. Secondary outcomes were stress symptoms, quality of life, and social support. Results Using linear mixed-effects models, in intent-to-treat analyses, cortisol slopes were maintained over time in both SET (P = .002) and MBCR (P = .011) groups relative to the control group, whose cortisol slopes became flatter. Women in MBCR improved more over time on stress symptoms compared with women in both the SET (P = .009) and control (P = .024) groups. Per-protocol analyses showed greater improvements in the MBCR group in quality of life compared with the control group (P = .005) and in social support compared with the SET group (P = .012). Conclusion In the largest trial to date, MBCR was superior for improving stress levels, quality of life, and social support for distressed survivors of breast cancer. Both SET and MBCR also resulted in more normative diurnal cortisol profiles than the control condition. The clinical implications of this finding require further investigation.

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