A longitudinal study of symptom cluster latent profiles in ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7139
Abstract: This study aimed to identify distinct patterns within the symptom cluster of fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbance among ovarian cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, to determine the factors predicting these patterns and their impact on quality… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; cancer patients; ovarian cancer; symptom cluster ... See more keywords
Acupuncture for the treatment of the pain-fatigue-sleep disturbance-numbness/tingling symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors: a feasibility trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08529-9
Abstract: Breast cancer survivors following disease-modifying treatment frequently experience multiple-concurrent symptoms (Jansana et al. in Int J Cancer 149(10):1755 1767, 2021), negatively impacting their quality of life and increasing the risk of polypharmacy (Alwhaibi et al.… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; breast cancer; trial; sleep disturbance ... See more keywords
Chronic Dizziness and Positional Symptoms: An Exploration of Symptom Clusters and Participant-Reported Experiences.
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DOI: 10.1044/2024_aja-24-00162
Abstract: PURPOSE This mixed-methods design (a) quantitatively describes the symptom cluster assignments of patients with chronic dizziness who completed a dizziness triage questionnaire and (b) qualitatively explains patient-reported themes associated with the most frequently assigned symptom… read more here.
Keywords: symptom; symptom clusters; chronic dizziness; symptom cluster ... See more keywords
The long-term burden of a symptom cluster and association with longitudinal physical and emotional functioning in breast cancer survivors.
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2185909
Abstract: BACKGROUND Fatigue, insomnia and pain are some of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced during breast cancer (BC) treatment and survivorship. The symptoms have been found to impact one another and to form a… read more here.
Keywords: burden; emotional functioning; functioning; physical emotional ... See more keywords
Symptom Cluster Profiles Among Adults with Insomnia and Heart Failure
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DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2022.2060226
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective/Background Both heart failure (HF) and insomnia are associated with high symptom burden that may be manifested in clustered symptoms. To date, studies of insomnia have focused only on its association with single symptoms.… read more here.
Keywords: symptom; insomnia; heart; cluster profiles ... See more keywords
Comparison of the PHQ9 and ImPACT symptom cluster scores in measuring depression among college athletes.
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DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2020.1805611
Abstract: Accurate identification of athletes in need of mental health services is essential. The clinical utility of the Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 (PHQ-9), a stand-alone measure of depression, was explored among Division II college athletes… read more here.
Keywords: depression; symptom cluster; college athletes; phq ... See more keywords
Advances in Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Symptom Cluster Research
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DOI: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000423
Abstract: Two conceptual approaches are used to evaluate symptom clusters: “clustering” symptoms (ie, variable-centered analytic approach) and “clustering” patients (ie, person-centered analytic approach). However, these methods are not used consistently and conceptual clarity is needed. Given… read more here.
Keywords: cluster research; research advances; centered analytic; conceptual basis ... See more keywords
Epigenetic Regulation of Inflammatory Mechanisms and a Psychological Symptom Cluster in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000643
Abstract: Background A psychological symptom cluster is the most common cluster identified in oncology patients. Although inflammatory mechanisms are hypothesized to underlie this cluster, epigenetic contributions are unknown. Objectives This study’s purpose was to evaluate associations… read more here.
Keywords: psychological symptom; receiving chemotherapy; cluster; inflammatory ... See more keywords
Longitudinal Transition of Symptom Cluster Profiles Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Heart Failure
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DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000770
Abstract: Background Older adults with heart failure experience clustered symptoms. However, little is known about how symptom clusters transition over time. Objectives This study aimed to (a) identify the longitudinal transition of symptom cluster profiles over… read more here.
Keywords: symptom; cluster profiles; transition; symptom cluster ... See more keywords
Breast‐related stereotype threat contributes to a symptom cluster in women with breast cancer
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13698
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of breast-related stereotype threat and its effects on a symptom cluster consisting of anxiety, depression and fatigue and on each symptom. BACKGROUND The stereotype that breasts are a… read more here.
Keywords: related stereotype; stereotype threat; breast related; symptom cluster ... See more keywords
Exploring Core and Bridge Symptoms Among People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in China: A Network Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.70077
Abstract: AIM To explore the network characteristics of symptom clusters in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus through network analysis, identify the core and bridging symptoms within the symptom network, and provide a foundation for targeted… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; people t2dm; network analysis; network ... See more keywords