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
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
Implementing an evidence-based somatic acupressure intervention in breast cancer survivors with the symptom cluster of fatigue, sleep disturbance and depression: study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054597
Abstract: Introduction The fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression (FSD) symptom cluster, as one of the most common symptom clusters in breast cancer (BC) survivors, can significantly decrease patients’ quality of life. Since the management of the FSD symptom cluster… read more here.
Keywords: study; symptom cluster; fsd symptom; trial ... See more keywords
High-Risk Symptom Cluster Groups for Work-Life Quality and Turnover Intention among Nurses
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DOI: 10.1177/01939459221113511
Abstract: This cross-sectional study aims to identify high-risk symptom cluster groups for assessing the quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and turnover intention among Korean nurses who have experienced workplace violence. Nurses were recruited for an… read more here.
Keywords: cluster; turnover intention; cluster groups; symptom cluster ... See more keywords
Determining massage dose-response to improve cancer-related symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance: A 7-arm randomized trial in palliative cancer care
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163221129158
Abstract: Background: The efficacy of various massage doses in palliative cancer care settings is still debated, and no specific protocol is available. Aim: Evaluating response to various massage doses for symptom cluster of pain-fatigue-sleep. Design: A… read more here.
Keywords: massage; min doses; pain fatigue; cancer ... See more keywords
Gastrointestinal Symptom Cluster is Associated With Epigenetic Regulation of Lymphotoxin Beta in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1177/10998004221115863
Abstract: Objectives While the gastrointestinal symptom cluster (GISC) is common in patients receiving chemotherapy, limited information is available on its underlying mechanism(s). Emerging evidence suggests a role for inflammatory processes through the actions of the nuclear… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; receiving chemotherapy; gastrointestinal symptom; cluster ... See more keywords
The Effectiveness of Qigong in Managing a Cluster of Symptoms (Breathlessness-Fatigue-Anxiety) in Patients with Lung Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1177/15347354211008253
Abstract: Background and Purpose: Qigong is used by cancer patients, but its effect is not adequately evaluated to date. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Qigong for the management of a… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; symptom cluster; lung cancer; cancer ... See more keywords