scholarly journals Yoga therapy to reduce fatigue in cancer: effects of reminder e-mails and long-term efficacy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Zetzl ◽  
Andre Pittig ◽  
Agnes Renner ◽  
Birgitt van Oorschot ◽  
Elisabeth Jentschke
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Fatigue ◽  
Yoga Therapy ◽  
Life Data

Abstract Objective To examine the efficacy of reminder e-mails to continue yoga therapy on practice frequency and fatigue in cancer patients and long-term effects of yoga on fatigue, depression, and quality of life. Methodology One hundred two cancer patients who completed an 8-week yoga therapy were randomly allocated to two groups: reminder (N = 51) vs. no-reminder group (N = 51). After completing yoga therapy, the reminder group received weekly e-mails for 24 weeks, which reminded them of practicing yoga, whereas the no-reminder group did not. Primary outcomes were fatigue and practice frequency, and long-term outcomes were fatigue, depression, and quality of life. Data were assessed using questionnaires after yoga therapy (T1) and 6 months after completing yoga therapy (T2). Result A significantly stronger reduction of general (p = 0.038, d = 0.42) and emotional fatigue (p = 0.004, d = 0.59) and a higher increase of practice frequency (p = 0.015, d = 0.52) between T1 and T2 were found for the reminder group compared to the no-reminder group. In the mediation model, practice frequency as a mediator partially explained the changes in emotional fatigue (indirect effect B =  − 0.10). Long-term effects of yoga therapy regarding fatigue, depression, and quality of life were found (F > 7.46, p < 0.001, d > 0.54). Conclusion Weekly reminder e-mails after yoga therapy can positively affect general and emotional fatigue and help cancer patients with fatigue establish a regular yoga practice at home. However, higher practice frequency did not lead to higher physical or cognitive fatigue improvement, suggesting other factors that mediate efficacy on physical or cognitive fatigue, such as mindfulness or side effects of therapy.

Long term effects of extended adjuvant endocrine therapy on quality of life in breast cancer patients

The Breast ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kool ◽  
D.B.Y. Fontein ◽  
E. Meershoek-Klein Kranenbarg ◽  
J.W.R. Nortier ◽  
E.J.T. Rutgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Long Term Effects

scholarly journals Long-term effects on Quality of life of a Multimodal Therapy in Breast Cancer patients with Fatigue

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 101937
Author(s):  
Falk Quittel ◽  
Roland Zerm ◽  
Marcus Reif ◽  
Arndt Büssing ◽  
Christoph Gutenbrunner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multimodal Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Long Term Effects

scholarly journals Study protocol: The Dutch 20|30 Postmeningitis study: a cross-sectional follow-up of two historical childhood bacterial meningitis cohorts on long-term outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. El Tahir ◽  
R. C. J. de Jonge ◽  
S. Ouburg ◽  
S. A. Morré ◽  
A. M. van Furth
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bacterial Meningitis ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Bacterial meningitis (BM) is a serious, life-threatening infectious disease of the central nervous system that often occurs in young children. The most common severe to moderate sequelae following BM are sensorineural hearing loss, neuromotor disabilities and mental retardation, while subtle sequelae include academic and behavioral disabilities. It is largely unknown whether these more subtle sequelae persist into adolescence and adulthood. Therefore, this study will investigate the very long-term effects of childhood BM in later life. Better understanding of long-term effects and early identification of adverse outcomes after BM are essential for more timely interventions. Additionally, certain single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with disease severity and might predict adverse sequelae. These include SNPs in genes encoding for pathogen recognition and immune response upon infection. Accordingly, a secondary objective of this study is to investigate the role of genetic variation in BM and use any insights to predict short- and long-term outcomes. Methods In the Dutch 20|30 Postmeningitis study, adolescents and young adults (n = 947) from two historical cohorts with a prior episode of BM during childhood will be enrolled into a cross-sectional follow-up investigation using mainly questionnaires that examine executive and behavioral functioning, health-related quality of life, subjective hearing, mood and sleeping disorders, academic performance, and economic self-sufficiency. The results will be compared to normative data by one-sample t-tests. Multivariable regression analysis will be used to assess for any associations with causative pathogens and severity of BM. Participants that complete the questionnaires will be approached to provide a swab for buccal DNA and subsequent sequencing analyses. Logistic regression models will be used to predict sequelae. Discussion The unique follow-up duration of this cohort will enable us to gain insights into the possible very long-term adverse effects of childhood BM and how these might impact on quality of life. The investigation of host genetic factors will contribute to the development of prediction models which will serve as prognostic tools to identify children who are at high risk of adverse outcome after BM. Trial Registration Dutch Trial Register NTR-6891. Retrospectively registered 28 December 2017.

15. Long term effects of extended adjuvant endocrine therapy on quality of life in breast cancer patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. S15-S16
Author(s):  
M. Kool ◽  
D.B.Y. Fontein ◽  
W.M. Meershoek-Klein Kranenbarg ◽  
J.W.R. Nortier ◽  
E.J.T. Rutgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Long Term Effects

scholarly journals Long-term Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on the Quality of Life of Children with Sleep-disordered breathing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Alves Sousa Caixeta ◽  
Jessica Caixeta Silva Sampaio ◽  
Vanessa Vaz Costa ◽  
Isadora Milhomem Bruno da Silveira ◽  
Carolina Ribeiro Fernandes de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Disordered Breathing

Abstract Introduction Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children. The physical benefits of this surgery are well known as well as its impact on the quality of life (QoL), mainly according to short-term evaluations. However, the long-term effects of this surgery are still unclear. Objective To evaluate the long-term impact of adenotonsillectomy on the QoL of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Method This was a prospective non-controlled study. Children between 3 and 13 years of age with symptoms of SDB for whom adenotonsillectomy had been indicated were included. Children with comorbities were excluded. Quality of life was evaluated using the obstructive sleep apnea questionnaire (OSA-18), which was completed prior to, 10 days, 6 months, 12 months and, at least, 18 months after the procedure. For statistical analysis, p-values lower than 0.05 were defined as statistically significant. Results A total of 31 patients were enrolled in the study. The average age was 5.2 years, and 16 patients were male. The OSA-18 scores improved after the procedure in all domains, and this result was maintained until the last evaluation, done 22 ± 3 months after the procedure. Improvement in each domain was not superior to achieved in other domains. No correlation was found between tonsil or adenoid size and OSA-18 scores. Conclusion This is the largest prospective study that evaluated the long-term effects of the surgery on the QoL of children with SDB using the OSA-18. Our results show adenotonsillectomy has a positive impact in children's QoL.

The effect of treatment and coping on the quality of life in breast cancer patients: a moderated mediation model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Gutiérrez-Hermoso ◽  
Lilian Velasco-Furlong ◽  
Sofía Sánchez-Román ◽  
Elisabeth Berzal-Pérez ◽  
Natasha Alcocer-Castillejos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Effect Of Treatment ◽  
And Coping
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