scholarly journals Assessment of Central Sensitization in Breast Cancer Survivors: Convergent Validity and Use of the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) and Its Short-Form as a Clustering Tool

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 607-618
Author(s):  
Alban Hurth ◽  
Jessica Nijzink-Ter Steege ◽  
Pauline Scheepbouwer ◽  
Eva Roose ◽  
Astrid Lahousse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory

The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) measurement properties in patients having nonspecific, noncancer pain are well-established. However, studies examining the reliability and validity of either the CSI or the Central Sensitization Inventory short-form version (CSI-9) in breast cancer survivors (BCS) are scarce. The purpose was to evaluate convergent validity and internal consistency of the CSI and CSI-9. Additionally, the relevance of a new cluster calculator using the CSI was explored. The cross-sectional multi-center study included 65 BCS and 37 healthy volunteers. Patients filled out multiple questionnaires assessing pain, number of painful areas, anxiety, depression and quality of life. The relevance of a cluster calculator was explored by known-group comparisons and boxplot description. All hypotheses were formulated before data analysis. The majority of hypotheses on the correlations between the CSI or CSI-9 and other health outcomes were confirmed (22 out of 27). The CSI and CSI-9 have excellent (α = 0.92) and good (α = 0.86) internal consistency, respectively. The CSI cluster calculator might be an interesting tool to use to have a patient’s overall condition snapshot. Generally, the study findings support the construct validity and internal consistency of the CSI, which underline the use of this self-reported instrument in BCS. The CSI-9 shows promising results, but should be further evaluated.

Structural Validity and Reliability of the Spanish Central Sensitization Inventory in Breast Cancer Survivors

Pain Practice ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Roldan‐Jiménez ◽  
Bella Pajares ◽  
Marcos Iglesias Campos ◽  
Manuel Trinidad‐Fernández ◽  
Daniel Gutiérrez‐Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory

scholarly journals Fatigue among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1301
Author(s):  
Saskia W. M. C. Maass ◽  
Daan Brandenbarg ◽  
Liselotte M. Boerman ◽  
Peter F. M. Verhaak ◽  
Geertruida H. de Bock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Background: Fatigue is the most common and persistent symptom among women in the first five years after a breast cancer diagnosis. However, long-term prevalence of fatigue, among breast cancer survivors, needs further investigation. Aim: To compare fatigue experienced by long-term breast cancer survivors with that in a reference population and to evaluate the determinants of that fatigue. Design and Setting: A cross-sectional cohort study of 350 breast cancer survivors ≥5 years after diagnosis and a reference population of 350 women matched by age and general practitioner. Method: Fatigue was measured using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and a sum score of >60 (multidimensional fatigue) was the primary outcome. Logistic regression was applied to compare the prevalence of multidimensional fatigue between the survivor and reference populations, adjusted for body mass index (BMI) and for cardiovascular and psychological variables. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were estimated. Logistic regression was applied to evaluate the determinants of multidimensional fatigue among the survivors. Results: Breast cancer survivors (median 10 years after diagnosis), more often experienced multidimensional fatigue than the reference population (26.6% versus 15.4%; OR, 2.0 [95%CI, 1.4–2.9]), even after adjusting for confounders. The odds of multidimensional fatigue were also higher among survivors with symptoms of depression (32.2% versus 2.7%; OR, 17.0 [95%CI, 7.1–40.5]) or anxiety (41.9% versus 10.1%; OR, 6.4 [95%CI, 3.6–11.4]). Conclusion: One in four breast cancer survivors experience multidimensional fatigue and fatigue occurs more frequently than in women of the same age and general practitioner. This fatigue appears to be associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Sub-Ethnicity and Survivorship Experience: Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110319
Author(s):  
Wonshik Chee ◽  
Eun-Ok Im
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Japanese American ◽  
Personal Resource ◽  
Cancer Data

The purpose of the study was to explore the associations of sub-ethnicity to the survivorship experience of Asian American breast cancer survivors and identify the multiple factors that influenced their survivorship experience. This was a secondary analysis of the data among 94 Asian American breast cancer survivors from a larger ongoing study. Instruments included: questions on background characteristics, the perceived isolation scale, the Personal Resource Questionnaire, the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Cancer. Data were analyzed using hierarchical logistic and multiple regression analyses. After controlling for other factors, being a Japanese American (ref. = being a Chinese American) was significantly associated with pain scores (odds ratio [OR] = −0.32, p < .01), symptom distress scores ( β = −0.27, p < .01), and the quality of life scores ( β = 0.22, p = .03). Sub-ethnic variations in cultural attitudes, values, and beliefs need to be considered in future research/practice with Asian American breast cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Unmet Needs and Quality of Life of Caregivers of Korean Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Won Lee ◽  
Jihyoun Lee ◽  
Min Hyuk Lee ◽  
Se Kyung Lee ◽  
Wan Sung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Backgroud: As the survival rates of cancer patients have been increasing due to early diagnosis and technological advances in treatment, their caregiver burden has also emerged as an important issue. In view of this situation, this study aims to investigate the unmet needs and quality of life of caregivers of Korean breast cancer survivors.Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional interview survey was performed among 160 caregivers of Korean breast cancer survivors. Caregivers who gave written informed consent to participate completed the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool for Cancer Caregivers and EuroQol-5 Dimensions. Data were analyzed using the t-test, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis.Results: The mean age of the caregivers was 46.4 years, 44.4% (71/160) were spouses of patients, and 52.5% (84/160) were personally taking care of cancer survivors. Unmet needs were highest in the ‘healthcare staff’ domain (mean ± SD: 1.69 ±1.11), and the item with the highest level of unmet needs was ‘needed information about the current status of the patient’s illness and its future courses’ (1.98 ± 1.04). Unmet needs were correlated with age, educational level, marital status, employment, religion and psychosocial status. Poorer quality of life was closely related to higher levels of unmet needs. In multiple regression analysis, age, employment, religion, and levels of stress and despair were closely associated with unmet needs.

Protective myoelectric activity at performing upper limb neurodynamic test 1 in breast cancer survivors. A cross-sectional observational study

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 68-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene de la Rosa-Díaz ◽  
María Torres-Lacomba ◽  
Paz Acosta-Ramírez ◽  
Itxaso García-de Orive ◽  
Robert J. Nee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Myoelectric Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health problems among breast cancer survivors after completing conventional treatments: A cross‐sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 436-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sureeporn Chumdaeng ◽  
Pratum Soivong ◽  
Hunsa Sethabouppha ◽  
Ratanawadee Chontawan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Red Meat and Inflammation and A1c in Breast Cancer Women (P05-038-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Khuu ◽  
John Pierce ◽  
Tianying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
Cancer Prognosis ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Processed Red Meat

Abstract Objectives To determine the associations of processed and unprocessed red meat with serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and hemoblobin A1c (HbA1c) among breast cancer survivors. We hypothesized that processed and unprocessed red meat can increase CRP and HbA1c.These associations will not be completely mediated by body mass index (BMI). Methods Using a cross-sectional design, we analyzed data collected from 3088 breast cancer survivors who enrolled in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) Study and had provided four detailed 24-hour dietary recalls over a 3-week period along with a blood sample to validate dietary pattern and measure plasma CRP and HbA1c from washed red blood cells. Intakes of processed and unprocessed red meat were extracted from dietary recalls. CRP concentrations were measured using high-sensitivity electrochemiluminescence assay. HbA1C was measured using ion exchange high-performance liquid chromatography. Results We found significant positive associations for both unprocessed and processed red meat with plasma CRP and HbA1c. In multivariable adjusted models, compared to women with the lowest quintile intakes of unprocessed red meat, women with highest quintile had a 19% increase of CRP and had an 11% increase of HbA1c after adjustment for BMI. Further adjustment for total vegetable intake did not materially change these associations. We observed similar patterns for processed red meat. The magnitudes of the associations of processed red meat with CRP and HbA1c were similar to that of unprocessed meat with CRP and HbA1c after adjustment of BMI. P-values for trends were less than 0.002 for all of these associations. Conclusions CRP and HbA1c are strong predictors for breast cancer prognosis and development of comorbidities (e.g., diabetes). Although many studies examined the association of red meat with CRP and HbA1c in general healthy population, few studies were conducted among breast cancer survivors. Our results for the first time demonstrate that the positive associations between unprocessed and processed red meat consumption and inflammation and hyperglycemia are not fully mediated by BMI among breast cancer women. Funding Sources SDSU start-up funds.

scholarly journals Symptoms in long-term breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study in primary care

The Breast ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 133-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.W.M.C. Maass ◽  
L.M. Boerman ◽  
D. Brandenbarg ◽  
P.F.M. Verhaak ◽  
J.H. Maduro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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