Sandtray Therapy for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Family Members

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-34
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Sandtray Therapy

Improving the End-of-Life Experience for Family Members of Cancer Patients Who Die on the Oncology Ward: The Three Wishes Project (SCI922)

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 681-682
Author(s):  
Gwenyth Day ◽  
Marilyn Swinton ◽  
Danielle Bear ◽  
Peter Phung ◽  
Allegra Bell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Oncology Ward

Truth-Telling to Terminal Stage Cancer Patients in India: A Study of the General Denial to Disclosure

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110327
Author(s):  
Souvik Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Truth Telling ◽  
Full Disclosure ◽  
Terminal Stage ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Private And Public

Telling the truth to the terminal-stage cancer patients differs socio-culturally based on the priorities assigned to patients’ autonomy and the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence. After conducting in-depth interviews with 108 terminal-stage adult cancer patients, 306 family members, and 25 physicians, in private and public hospitals in both rural and urban areas, in the state of West Bengal, India it has been found that even though 85.60% of the patients prefer full disclosure, only 22.03% are actually informed. Though demographic characteristics, like age, gender, education etc., have marginal influences over the pattern of truth-telling, the main factor behind non-disclosure is the family members’ preference for principles of beneficence and non-maleficence over patient autonomy. Hence, only 9.32% of those 118 patients’ family members have agreed to full disclosure. Physicians comply with this culture of non-disclosure as family, in India, is the centre of decision-making and acts as the primary unit of care.

scholarly journals Prognostic values of S100 family members in ovarian cancer patients

BMC Cancer ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Bai ◽  
Liang-Dong Li ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Xin Lu
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
S100 Family

196 Expression and characterization studies of the LIV-1 family members in female breast cancer patients of Malaysia

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
N. Mohamad Zahari ◽  
A. Mohamad Nawi ◽  
A. Azmil ◽  
I.N. Sabri ◽  
J. Veno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Characterization Studies

scholarly journals Factors Determining the Provision of Psychosocial Services for Oncological Patients and Their Loved Ones in Lithuania

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Emilija Gaidytė ◽  
Eugenijus Dunajevas
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Social Preferences ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Institutional Constraints ◽  
Action Explanation ◽  
Public Resources

It is acknowledged by various organizations, experts, and researchers around the world that meeting psychological and social needs is an important factor in cancer treatment. However, there is a shortage of psychosocial care supply for cancer patients and their family members in Lithuania. The aim of this study is to discern the causes of this insufficient supply. In order to find out the possible causes, Jon Elster’s action explanation framework was used. According to the framework, it is possible to deduce these factors: institutional constraints, economical (resources and labor supply) constraints, social preferences, and political preferences. Qualitative research (expert interviews) and secondary data analysis research methods were employed to gather the required data. A data analysis shows that the there are no institutional constraints for the provision of psychosocial care. However, there is a lack of public resources dedicated for the provision of psychosocial care. As a consequence, the main providers of psychosocial care for cancer patients and their family members are NGOs, which heavily depend on volunteer labor force. There is a contradiction in the point of view toward the professionalization of psychosocial care provision. It is the natural position of medical professionals that the provision of psychosocial care should be in the hands of professionals. On the other side, NGOs disagree with such a perspective. The need for psychosocial care is verbalized by experts and professionals; however, the general public prefers medical treatment. Thus, it is understandable why the public resources allocated to the provision of psychosocial care are so scarce. It is also evident that the political parties are not interested in psychosocial care, as it was shown by our analysis of their political programs.

scholarly journals Palliative care for cancer patients who experience self-perceived burden: suggestions from an qualitative study for bereaved family members

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Kazue Komura ◽  
Tatsuya Morita ◽  
Terukazu Akazawa ◽  
Makiko Sanjo ◽  
Satoru Tsuneto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Perceived Burden ◽  
Bereaved Family

Psychosocial Status of Turkish Families of Pediatric Cancer Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-241
Author(s):  
Melike Ayca Ay ◽  
Imatullah Akyar
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Patients ◽  
Sample Characteristics

Introduction: In some countries, family members are not involved in routine pediatric cancer psychosocial care although it is essential. This integrative review aims to determine the extent of research on family members of pediatric cancer patients in Turkey. Method: Four main keywords were used: parent/sibling/family, child/pediatric, cancer and psychosocial outcomes to search articles on PubMed, EKUAL, ULAKBİM, WOS databases (limited to 1997-2017). Among first 317 hits, 284 records were excluded. Of 33 eligible articles, 14 were excluded due to sample characteristics. Results: Research on psychosocial effects of pediatric cancer on family members is mostly descriptive and offers moderate-quality evidence. The reported psychosocial effects are (1) depression, anxiety, hopelessness, acceptance; (2) burden of care, quality of life, posttraumatic stress disorder; and (3) need for social support, information. Discussion: This study will contribute to the literature and help for the planning of protective psychosocial interventions for family members of children with cancer in Turkey.

scholarly journals Cancer patients’ family members’ experiences of the information and support provided by healthcare professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline F Lavallée ◽  
Sarah Grogan ◽  
Carol A Austin
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Critical Realist ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

Objectives: This qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences, information and support needs of family members of cancer patients and their satisfaction with the services provided to them as a family member. Design: Inductive qualitative and critical realist approach to data collection and analysis. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to identify family members of cancer patients. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 participants by means of email, enabling us to explore sensitive topics at a pace appropriate for each participant and gain rich sources of information. We analysed the data using an inductive thematic approach. Results: Three superordinate themes were identified: information acquisition, seeking support and family members’ experiences of cancer. Needs were high, and a complex relationship between information and support was apparent. Many participants felt dissatisfied with the support and information received as it was sometimes inconsistent, incorrect or vague, and some reported deterioration in their own health as a consequence. Online communities were reported as being informative and supportive as the participants felt they could relate to the firsthand experience of the other members. Conclusion: Improving healthcare professionals’ awareness of the type of information and support the family members need is vital for both family members and patients. There is a need for the development of educational and psychological interventions to assist family members in coping when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, is undergoing or recovering from treatment, or is receiving palliative care.

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