The appraisal of positive life changes following cancer diagnosis: An interview study

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAZUE KOMURA ◽  
JOHN R. HEGARTY
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Positive Impacts

Objective: This research examines positive life changes that cancer patients may experience following their diagnosis. Although cancer is often believed to have negative impacts on the life of patients, positive impacts have been also discussed empirically. This study focuses on cancer patients' appraisal of positive life changes following their diagnosis and examines how and in which fields they recognize their lives as positively changed based on the study of Petrie et al. (1999).Methods: A total of eight cancer patients in a cancer support group participated in this research. A group discussion and semistructured interviews were conducted. Content analysis was applied.Results: The content analysis produced insights into the seven types of cancer-related life changes: improved empathy, greater knowledge about health, renewed recognition of life, change in personal life priorities, greater appreciation of health and life, improved close relationships, and healthy lifestyle change. Negative life changes were also reported.Significance of the research: This research showed that cancer patients tended to find and appraise their own positive life changes following cancer. The categorization of positive life changes basically supported that of Petrie et al. (1999), but produced an original category: renewed recognition of life. Positive life changes might be seen as a natural process that encourages patients' adjustment to cancer. Understanding positive impacts of cancer could be important in capturing the life-sized features of cancer patients. Future research could expand the view of the impacts of cancer and demonstrate how people recognize them as benefits.

scholarly journals Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients, survivors, and carers in Australia: a real-time assessment of cancer support services

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhiannon Edge ◽  
Carolyn Mazariego ◽  
Zhicheng Li ◽  
Karen Canfell ◽  
Annie Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Service Demand ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Council ◽  
Psychosocial Impacts

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to explore the psychosocial impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on cancer patients, survivors, and carers in Australia. Methods Using real-time insights from two Cancer Council NSW services—131120 Information and Support Line and Online Community (CCOC) forums—we assessed service demand trends, distress levels (using the distress thermometer), and content from 131120 calls and online posts between 01 December 2019 and 31 May 2020. Emergent themes were identified through an inductive conventional content analysis with 131120 call notes, followed by a deductive directed content analysis on CCOC posts. Results In total, 688 COVID-19-related 131120 calls (n = 496) and online posts (n = 192) were analysed. Service demand peaked in March 2020 and self-reported distress peaked in May 2020 at an average of 8/10 [Mean = 7.5; SD = 0.9]. Five themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: psychological distress and fear of virus susceptibility, practical issues, cancer service disruptions, information needs, and carer Issues. Conclusions The psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 on people affected by cancer are multifaceted and likely to have long-lasting consequences. Our findings drove the development of six recommendations across three domains of support, information, and access. Cancer patients, survivors, and carers already face stressful challenges dealing with a cancer diagnosis or survivorship. The added complexity of restrictions and uncertainty associated with the pandemic may compound this. It is important that healthcare providers are equipped to provide patient-centred care during and after this crisis. Our recommendations provide points of consideration to ensure care is tailored and patient oriented.

Anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients before and after participation in a cancer support group

2001 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Montazeri ◽  
Soghra Jarvandi ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Mariam Vahdani ◽  
Akram Sajadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cancer Support Group

“In the same boat”—a mixed-methods exploration of reasons why male gastrointestinal cancer patients joined a professionally led men-only cancer support group

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celestina Martopullo ◽  
Devesh Oberoi ◽  
Gregory Levin ◽  
Maryam Qureshi ◽  
Elizabeth Morgan-Maver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

scholarly journals A Content Analysis of Video Advertisements for Dietary Supplements in Japan

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 742
Author(s):  
Reina Iye ◽  
Tsuyoshi Okuhara ◽  
Hiroko Okada ◽  
Rie Yokota ◽  
Takahiro Kiuchi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Fat Reduction ◽  
Health Related

Dietary supplements are widely advertised and the market is expanding worldwide. Research suggests that dietary supplement advertising may lead consumers to make inappropriate health-related decisions, to express behaviors such as overdosing, and to neglect healthy lifestyle behaviors. We conducted a content analysis of video advertisements for dietary supplements and described the content of advertisements with high numbers and frequent views. We analyzed 82 video advertisements on YouTube that promoted fat-reduction effects. We extracted 22 themes and classified them into 10 categories. The categories with the highest numbers of advertisements were “Exemption” (i.e., consuming the product frees the audience from refraining from binge eating) (20 ads, 24.4%) and “Health Concerns” (i.e., the product intake solves the health concerns of the audience) (19 ads, 23.2%). These advertisements may stimulate negative audience attitudes toward appropriate health behaviors. The category with the most frequent views was “Lifestyle” (i.e., adding product intake to a healthy lifestyle) (3,035,298 views). “Lifestyle” advertisements portray physical activity in a positive light and may promote appropriate health behaviors in the audience. We discuss the possible effects of the advertisements on audiences and consider issues for future research and practice.

scholarly journals Building Asian Women Cancer Support Group

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Support System ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Wellness Program ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

A support system is a very important factor for a cancer patient. It is an even more important aspect among Asian women cancer patients than other ethnicities. China is the only country that women suicide rate is higher than that of men. The reason for that is domestic violence. This paper is about how a woman cancer patient can build her own support system. When they experience domestic violence, Who they should turn to, whether and how to work to make her job a wellness program. Also, where she should choose to live. Cancer treatment is more than chemo and radiation. It is about an all-around program to make the patient feel overall good.

EFFECT OF A BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ON DISTRESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF METASTATIC CANCER PATIENTS

The Breast ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. S66
Author(s):  
Chioma Asuzu ◽  
Akin-Odanye Elizabeth ◽  
Michael Asuzu ◽  
Melissa Henry ◽  
Maggie Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group

The Religion of “I Don’t Know”

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Ellington ◽  
Maija Reblin ◽  
Betty Ferrell ◽  
Christina Puchalski ◽  
Shirley Otis-Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Family Centered

The goal of this pilot study was to identify naturally occurring, spiritually relevant conversations and elucidate challenges for nurses in home hospice. We examined naturalistic communication data collected during nurse hospice visits with cancer patients and their family caregivers. Using deductive content analysis, guided by Consensus Conference spiritual categories and definition, categorical themes were identified. Thirty-three visits to seven families were recorded by five nurses. Although most spiritual dialogue was brief, analysis revealed five themes: Spiritual Beliefs and Rituals, Connection, Spiritual Comfort, Closure and Acceptance, and Spiritual Distress. Findings demonstrate the range of spiritual issues raised in hospice and challenges nurses face in maintaining boundaries while remaining genuine and family-centered in providing care. This work serves as a foundation for future research and education to help clinicians to engage in more intentional spiritual conversations in the support of families at end of life.

scholarly journals Merging Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain Technologies to Solve Academic Qualification Forgery Issues

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisha Abdullah Ali Al Wahaibi ◽  
Manju Jose
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Economy And Education ◽  
Academic Qualifications

This paper emphasizes on the possibility of merging Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies to solve academic qualifications forgery issues in the educational sectors. Empirical data is collected through interviews with many specialist and technical people who is interested in the emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and focused group discussion in the field, as well as from reports in the reviewed literary articles. Scientific journals have also been accessed to analyze the paper goals and objectives. The findings are based on the conclusion suggest that emerging technologies can be integrated to become more efficient and effective in detecting fraud and forgery before it occurs. Considerable attention should be given to reducing and combating these issues because they have significant negative impacts on the economy and education. Accordingly, the study makes recommendations based on the results and areas of future research, considering the establishment of a unified and integrated system. Initially will be applied as a pilot in Sultanate of Oman, then gradually will be extended to the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCC) and internationally particularly the affiliated and the recognized educational institutions to avoid the phenomena that affect the reputation and quality of education institutions and academic qualifications. In the conclusion considering the impacts of the proposed system in the education and economy as well in general. This research aims to investigate academic forgery cases in the world and then focuses in Oman. Furthermore, it explores the possibilities of merging technologies (Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain) to contribute in eliminating fraud before it occurs. In addition, to propose a framework that will help to find solutions based on the suggested integrated technologies. Finally, it assess the probabilities of the proposed solutions performance and its impacts in the academic sector.

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