Download or read book Psychosocial Resources and Adaptation Among Chinese People with Colorectal Cancer written by Wai-Kai Hou and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Psychosocial Resources and Adaptation Among Chinese People With Colorectal Cancer" by Wai-kai, Hou, 侯維佳, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of the thesis entitled Psychosocial resources and adaptation among Chinese people with colorectal cancer Submitted by HOU Wai Kai for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in January 2008 Regardless of rising demand for psychosocial care for Chinese colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Hong Kong, no research has looked at CRC patients' psychosocial adaptation. Mounting research in the West has documented the negative impact of symptom distress and cancer-related intrusive thoughts on psychological distress and QoL in CRC patients, but no studies to date have investigated the nature of relationships among psychosocial resources, illness-specific demands, and psychological functioning among people with CRC. The present research aimed to (1) describe the adaptation process and psychosocial resources among Chinese people with CRC, (2) assess whether personal and social resources and cancer demands influence their psychological distress and well-being, and (3) explore how cancer-related intrusive thoughts impact the association between different resources and psychological distress and well-being among them. This research consisted of three phases: qualitative study, pilot study, and quantitative study. The phase one qualitative study (N = 16) explored Hong Kong Chinese patients' experiences of, and adaptation to, CRC diagnosis and treatment and the roles of different resources in this process. The pilot study developed a new instrument for measuring social relational quality in Chinese CRC patients based on the present qualitative findings as well as the current literature, and validated the instrument in a community and clinical sample of Hong Kong Chinese people with history of CRC (N = 166). Phase three prospective quantitative study examined the direct impact of personal and social resources and cancer-specific demands on psychological functioning in Chinese patients newly diagnosed with CRC (Time 1 N = 212; Time 2 N = 141) and explored the mediational role of cancer-related intrusive thoughts in the associations between resources and psychological functioning in these patients. Results of the phase one qualitative study not only described mechanisms through which psychosocial resources and coping procedures impact psychological distress in Chinese CRC patients, but also how psychosocial resources change with variations in medical experience. The pilot study developed a reliable and valid instrument for assessing social relational quality in Chinese people with CRC. The findings in the quantitative study were the first reported evidence for the psychological adjustment and associated psychosocial resources in Chinese patients newly diagnosed with CRC and the mechanisms through which selective resources impact psychological distress and well-being in part by modulating cognitive adaptation in these patients. In summary, the present research has provided important information on the adaptation process and psychosocial resources in Chinese people diagnosed with CRC and extended the current understanding on the adaptive utility of differential constructs of psychosocial resources, contributing to future development in psychosocial assessment and intervention program in Chinese CRC patients. (431 words) DOI: 10.5353/th_b3963434 Subjects: Adjustment (Psychology) Colon (Anatomy) - Cancer - Patients - Mental health - China -

Download or read book Psychosocial Resources and Adaptation Among Chinese People with Colorectal Cancer written by Wai-kai Hou and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Nurse Led Telephone Based Psycho Educational Intervention on the Psychological Well Being and Quality of Life Among Chinese Caregivers of Colorectal Cancer Patients written by Nga-Fan Shum and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Nurse-led Telephone-based Psycho-educational Intervention on the Psychological Well-being and Quality of Life Among Chinese Caregivers of Colorectal Cancer Patients" by Nga-fan, Shum, 沈雅芬, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Colorectal cancer has been a major health issue worldwide. Not only it affects the patients but it also carries physical and psychological influences to their caregivers. Despite the concerns of the psychological needs of caregivers of colorectal cancer patients, there has been a lack of a good understanding of their needs, and how to intervene in order to alleviate their psychological problems and burdens. Therefore, this thesis aimed at designing and evaluating a nurse-led telephone based psychosocial education program for improving the psychological conditions and quality of life among Chinese caregivers of patients with colorectal cancer. The nurse-led telephone based psycho-educational program was designed based on the transactional model of stress and copying. It was piloted on 6 caregivers and refined. Its efficacy over the patients discharged under the 'usual routine hospital standard discharge care procedure' was assessed in a randomized controlled trial on 140 Chinese caregivers of colorectal cancer patients. Caregivers in the intervention group received three telephone calls from an experienced Nurse Interventionist at 1, 3 and 5 weeks after the patients' discharge. Each call addressed any unmet needs of the caregivers with the provision of education and psychological support. At baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks, all caregivers were assessed for the primary outcome of depression measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), and for the secondary outcomes of anxiety, stress, burden of care and quality of life. The mixed effects model, which takes into account the extra-covariance among repeated measurements, and which is consistent with the intention-to-treat principle, was used in the efficacy analysis. Of the 140 caregivers recruited in the randomized controlled study, 5 dropped out before the end of the study. However, all the caregivers were included in the analysis. There was no significant baseline difference between the intervention and 'usual care' groups. The psycho-education program reduced depression more than the 'usual care' group by2.7 (95% CI = 0.6 to 4.8, p=0.013) units in DASS at 2 weeks, and even more by 3.5 (95% CI = 1.7 to 5.24, pIn conclusion, this thesis has developed the first nurse-led telephone based psycho-education program for caregivers of colorectal cancer patients. The program can effectively help caregivers in red

Download or read book Trajectories of Psychological Distress and Chinese Patients Newly Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer written by Professor of Chinese Literature Wai-Yee Li and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Trajectories of Psychological Distress and Chinese Patients Newly Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer: a Longitudinal Study" by Wai-yee, Li, 李蔚宜, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Substantial studies have investigated homogeneity of psychological distress level among cancer patients by using cross-sectional and longitudinal study design. Nonetheless, as proposed by Bonnano (2004), heterogeneity characteristics of psychological distress following stressful event could not be neglected and he further suggested that the majority of individuals were resilient in response to stressful events. To test this postulation, recent studies employed growth mixture modelling method to examine the heterogeneity characteristics of psychological distress trajectory among cancer patients. Furthermore, identifying relevant factors differentiate the psychological distress trajectories is an integral part for developing effective interventions for cancer patients in dealing with illness demands. However, only a few studies have examined these issues among Chinese colorectal cancer patients, a second most common cancer in Hong Kong. Therefore, it is of important need to address this knowledge gap. This study had two major aims: 1) to explore the patterns of psychological distress among Chinese patients with colorectal cancer from shortly after diagnosis but before surgery (i.e. 1-day prior operation) to 1-year post-surgery and to testify Bonnano's theory on resilience; 2) to identify the effects of cancer-related intrusive thoughts, physical symptom intrusiveness and dispositional optimism on differentiating psychological distress trajectories. A total of 246 Chinese patients with colorectal cancer were recruited for the current study. Altogether, 5 consecutive face-to-face interviews were conducted on one day prior to surgery (baseline), 1-, 4-, 8- and 12-month post-surgery (T2-T5). Patients' psychological distress (i.e. anxiety and depression), physical symptom intrusiveness, cancer-related intrusive thoughts, dispositional optimism, demographic and medical information were assessed by a standardised questionnaire with valid and reliable psychometric instruments. Growth mixture modelling was used to estimate and specify the psychological distress trajectories. Multinomial logistic regression was adopted to assess the proposed factors in relation to differentiate the trajectory patterns. Growth mixture modelling suggested three distinct trajectories were identified for both anxiety and depression model. The majority of patients with colorectal cancer were identified as resilient (i.e. maintaining low and stable distress level across time) for both models (anxiety: 82.3%, depression: 82.7%). Additionally, for anxiety trajectory model, the remaining 12.3% and 5.4% of patients were classified as moderately-low anxiety group (i.e. maintaining moderate to low distress level) and increasing anxiety group (i.e. increased from moderate level of distress at initial to subsequently high distress level) respectively. For depression trajectory model, the remaining 12.6% and 4.7% of the patients were grouped as delayed depression (i.e. delayed level of distress over time) and recovery depression (i.e. recovered from high distress level to low across time). Multinomial logistic regression showed that cancer-related negative intrusive thoughts, physical symptom intrusiveness and dispositional optimism were significant factors to differentiate anxiety and depression trajectories respectively. This study highlighted the heterogeneous feature of psy

Download or read book Psychological Aspects of Cancer written by Jennifer L. Steel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the unmet needs of the medical community in dealing with the psychological problems, particularly anxiety and depression, of patients diagnosed with cancer. Providing a scholarly review of the impact of cancer diagnosis on patients’ emotional and psychological status, as well as the evidence that psychological factors impact cancer occurrence and biological behavior, this book explores the therapeutic implications of such converse dynamics. Chapters review financial toxicity, eHealth, palliative care, mindfulness, sleep and cancer, social support and cancer, cultural diversity, pediatric and adolescent oncology, and geriatric oncology. While intended primarily for the professional readership of oncologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and palliative care physicians, a final chapter also provides practical information on available resources for patients. This fully updated and expanded new edition of Psychological Aspects of Cancer: A Guide to Emotional and Psychological Consequences of Cancer, Their Causes, and Their Management provides practitioners with cutting edge knowledge as well as practical information that translates into better care for patients with cancer.

Download or read book Psycho Oncology written by William Breitbart and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1998, Psycho-Oncology was the first comprehensive text in the field and remains the gold standard today. Previously led by Dr. Jimmie C. Holland, the founder of the field, this new edition is edited by a team of internationally renowned experts in psycho-oncology. The text reflects the interdisciplinary nature and global reach of this growing field. It covers evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from around the world, survivorship issues, psychotherapeutic interventions, and psychopharmacologic interventions. Thoroughly updated and developed in collaboration with the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and the International Psycho-Oncology Society, the fourth edition is a current, comprehensive reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, oncologists, hospice workers, and social workers seeking to understand and manage the psychological issues involved in the care of persons with cancer and the psychological, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to cancer risk and survival.

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Download or read book Behavioural Oncology written by Marisa Cordella and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical, educational, and public health efforts have reduced the spread of many major diseases, yet cancer perseveres, in spite of continuing research and improvements in practice. Especially promising among therapeutic strategies are ones that recognise patients as individuals with thoughts, feelings--and speech. Rooted in deep understanding of the mutual relationship between behavior and cancer, Behavioural Oncology combines extensive clinical wisdom and empirical data to illuminate the psychological, social, and existential aspects of cancer, and to offer a framework for empathic, patient-centered care. Chapters delve into the psychobiology of long-term illness, examining stress, pain, fatigue, sensory and sleep disturbances, and other quality of life issues as well as considerations of age, gender, culture, and comorbidity. The book's emphasis on linguistic and communicative aspects of cancer--and practical skills from respecting patient narratives to delivering bad news--adds necessary depth to concepts of the therapeutic relationship. In this way, the authors warn about overmedicalizing cases to the point of losing patient identity. Major areas of the coverage include: Biology and behavior in cancer prevention and suppression. The psychology of cancer patients: emotions, cognition, and personality Social dimensions, including stigma, coping, and social support Language, communication, and cross-cultural issues Existential, spiritual, and end-of-life concerns Doctor-patient relationships The psychological benefits of complementary therapies Bringing new scope and substance to familiar mind/body constructs, Behavioural Oncology is a definitive reference for a spectrum of healthcare professionals, among them health and clinical psychologists, oncologists and family physicians, oncology nurses, and clinical social workers. Its discussion questions and summaries make it a suitable text for undergraduate and graduate courses in related topics.

Download or read book New insights into stress coping and resilience written by Chong Chen and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Genetics of Colorectal Cancer written by John D. Potter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-12-08 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic susceptibility refers to how variations in a person’s genes increase or decrease his or her susceptibility to environmental factors, such as chemicals, radiation and lifestyle (diet and smoking). This volume will explore the latest findings in the area of genetic susceptibility to gastrointestinal cancers, focusing on molecular epidemiology, DNA repair, and gene-environment interactions to identify factors that affect the incidence of GI cancers. Topics will include germline susceptibility, including Mendelian patterns of inheritance and gene-environment interactions that lead to cancer etiology.

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Download or read book Tele oncology written by Giovanna Gatti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how telemedicine can offer solutions capable of improving the care and survival rates of cancer patients and can also help patients to live a normal life in spite of their condition. Different fields of application – community, hospital and home based – are examined, and detailed attention is paid to the use of tele-oncology in rural/extreme rural settings and in developing countries. The impact of new technologies and the opportunities afforded by the social web are both discussed. The concluding chapters consider eLearning in relation to cancer care and assess the scope for education to improve prevention. No medical condition can shatter people’s lives as cancer does today and the need to develop strategies to reduce the disease burden and improve quality of life is paramount. Readers will find this new volume in Springer’s TELe Health series to be a rich source of information on the important contribution that can be made by telemedicine in achieving these goals.

Download or read book Health Psychology written by Regan A. R. Gurung and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fifth Edition of Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World guides students through the key determinants of behavior, such as family, environment, ethnicity, and religion. Each chapter delves into the biological foundations of health, presents interdisciplinary case studies, and integrates personality and social psychological theories, fostering a comprehensive grasp of the subject.

Download or read book Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-05-07 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs. Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of information and directly addressing major controversies, the book includes: A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance. Reviews of professional education and training programs, research trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection. This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts, cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and patient advocates.

Download or read book Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery written by Linda Carlson and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing If you have received a cancer diagnosis, you know that the hundreds of questions and concerns you have about what's to come can be as stressful as the cancer treatment itself. But research shows that if you mentally prepare yourself to handle cancer treatment by getting stress and anxiety under control, you can improve your quality of life and become an active participant in your own recovery. Created by leading psychologists specializing in oncology, the Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery program is based on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a therapeutic combination of mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga now offered to cancer survivors and their loved ones in hundreds of medical centers, hospitals, and clinics worldwide. Let this book be your guide as you let go of fear and focus on getting well. With this eight-week program, you'll learn to: • Use proven MBSR skills during your treatment and recovery • Boost your immune function through meditation and healing yoga • Calm feelings of fear, uncertainty, and lack of control • Mindfully manage difficult symptoms and side effects • Discover your own capacity for healing and thriving after adversity