Feasibility and acceptability of i‐Restoring Body Image after Cancer (i‐ReBIC): A pilot trial for female cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-646
Author(s):  
Lianne Trachtenberg ◽  
Jiahui Wong ◽  
Heather Rennie ◽  
Deborah McLeod ◽  
Yvonne Leung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Adaptation and feasibility of a multimodal mindfulness-based intervention to promote sexual health in cancer survivorship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica R Gorman ◽  
Julia H Drizin ◽  
Fatima A Al-Ghadban ◽  
Katharine A Rendle
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Initial Intervention ◽  
Implementation And Dissemination ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Abstract Sexual health concerns after cancer are common and distressing, and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective in supporting women experiencing these concerns. The goals of this study were to: (i) systematically adapt and document modifications to a mindfulness-based sexual health intervention for cancer survivors in a community setting and (ii) assess feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability, and to identify strategies to increase reach for future implementation and dissemination. Following the ADAPT-ITT model, we first conducted key informant interviews with 10 female cancer survivors and four healthcare providers to obtain feedback on perceived need and feasibility of the intervention approach, and preferences for content, structure, and delivery format. This feedback informed initial intervention adaptations, which we then pretested with five female cancer survivors. We tracked and coded intervention adaptations. Key informant cancer survivors and providers confirmed the lack of sexual health services, acceptability of a sexual health MBI, and identified initial adaptations including modifying the intervention for delivery in a community, rather than clinical, setting. Pretest participants (aged 48–57) were survivors of breast (n = 4) and cervical (n = 1) cancer. All participants completed the intervention attending an average of 7.2 of 8 weekly sessions. Qualitative and quantitative results suggest the intervention was feasible, appropriate and acceptable. Engaging stakeholders in the adaptation process is essential for creating a feasible, appropriate, and acceptable intervention. Tracking intervention modifications contributes to our overall understanding of how MBIs can be adapted for new populations and contexts.

Body image, physical activity and psychological health in older female cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaochen Zhang ◽  
Michael L. Pennell ◽  
Brittany M. Bernardo ◽  
Justin Clark ◽  
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale (RCAC) for young female cancer survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 1263-1270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting-ting Qiao ◽  
Wei Zheng ◽  
Wei Xing ◽  
Li-xia Zhang ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Reproductive Concerns ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Hypothyroidism after cancer and the ability to meet reproductive goals among a cohort of young adult female cancer survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 202-207.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen B. Chin ◽  
Melanie H. Jacobson ◽  
Julia D. Interrante ◽  
Ann C. Mertens ◽  
Jessica B. Spencer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Stress Management and Benefit Finding Among Female Cancer Survivors.

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Antoni ◽  
J. M. Lehman ◽  
K. M. Kilbourne ◽  
A. E. Boyers ◽  
J. L. Culver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Benefit Finding ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Implementing Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation: An Update on Recommendations for Clinical Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Suderman ◽  
Carolyn McIntyre ◽  
Christopher Sellar ◽  
Margaret L. McNeely
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Rehabilitation ◽  
Barriers To Exercise ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
After Cancer

A growing body of research evidence supports the benefit of exercise for cancer survivors both during and after cancer treatment. The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on our previously published review in 2006 on the state of the evidence supporting exercise for survivors of cancer as well as guidelines for integrating exercise programming in the cancer clinical setting. First, we provide a brief overview on the benefits of exercise as well as preliminary evidence supporting the implementation of community-based exercise programs. Second, we summarize the principles and goals of exercise, and the identified barriers to exercise among cancer survivors. Finally, we propose an interdisciplinary model of care for integrating exercise programming into clinical care including guidelines for medical and pre-exercise screening, exercise testing and programming considerations.

scholarly journals The Motivation Journey: A Grounded Theory Study on Female Cancer Survivors’ Experience of a Psychological Intervention for Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 950
Author(s):  
Ilaria Durosini ◽  
Lucrezia Savioni ◽  
Stefano Triberti ◽  
Paolo Guiddi ◽  
Gabriella Pravettoni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
Motivation To Participate ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Psychological interventions are proposed to cancer survivors to support their quality of life against the emotional trauma of cancer and the side effects of treatment. Psychological interventions often require patient engagement and commitment to activities that could be more or less demanding in terms of lifestyle change (e.g., psychotherapy, sports). Analyzing participant motivations (personal aims, expectations, needs) prior to participation is useful to predict their adherence to the intervention as well as final outcomes. Yet, participant motivations may evolve during the intervention because the intervention experience turns out to be meaningful and positively challenging. The present study aimed to obtain a preliminary understanding of the process of motivation change in female cancer survivors who participated in a sport-based intervention to promote quality of life by employing a grounded theory approach. Data analysis took place alongside data collection and according to the procedure of grounded theory (“open coding”, “axial coding”, and “selective coding”) in order to describe the process of motivation change during women’s participation in psychological intervention for quality of life. On 14 women interviewed, 13 reported changing their motivation to participate during the first months of involvement, mostly changing from individualistic to group-related motivations (i.e., from self-care to friendship with other participants and enriching group membership), and from physical to psychological growth (i.e., pursuing not only physical health but also self-fulfillment). The discussion explains the preliminary aspects of the motivation change process and highlights the importance to monitor motivation dynamics within psychological interventions.

Association of Dietary Quality, Inflammatory Markers, and Physical Functioning among Older Female Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Megan Schmalenberger ◽  
Colleen Spees ◽  
Anna Maria Bittoni ◽  
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Inflammatory Markers ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors
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