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View article: Correction: Culturally Adapting a Video-Based Self-acupressure Intervention to Manage Symptoms for Black and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
Correction: Culturally Adapting a Video-Based Self-acupressure Intervention to Manage Symptoms for Black and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Open
View article: Randomized Controlled Trial of Acoustic Neuromodulation to Enhance Well-Being in Healthcare Workers
Randomized Controlled Trial of Acoustic Neuromodulation to Enhance Well-Being in Healthcare Workers Open
Background Increased stress in healthcare workers (HCW) is a global crisis and few brief, scalable interventions exist to support HCW with stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Individual interventions impacting these multiple symptoms are needed…
View article: Culturally Adapting a Video-Based Self-acupressure Intervention to Manage Symptoms for Black and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
Culturally Adapting a Video-Based Self-acupressure Intervention to Manage Symptoms for Black and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Open
Black and Latina breast cancer survivors (BCS) experience greater physical functioning decline and symptom burden than non-Hispanic White BCS, partially due to systemic racism and socioeconomic barriers. Self-administered acupressure has s…
View article: A multi-site feasibility study of a stepped-care telehealth intervention for depression and anxiety in post-treatment cancer survivors at community cancer clinics (WF-30917CD)
A multi-site feasibility study of a stepped-care telehealth intervention for depression and anxiety in post-treatment cancer survivors at community cancer clinics (WF-30917CD) Open
Purpose This feasibility study estimated accrual, retention, adherence, and summarized preliminary efficacy data from a stepped-care telehealth intervention for cancer survivors with moderate or severe levels of anxiety and/or depressive s…
View article: Expanding first-line options for depression: Protocol of a pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial of yoga vs. behavioral activation (the COMPARE study)
Expanding first-line options for depression: Protocol of a pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial of yoga vs. behavioral activation (the COMPARE study) Open
Depression is a prevalent mental health condition in the United States and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The treatment guidelines for depression recommends either psychotherapy, such as behavioral activation (BA), or a se…
View article: Breadth and Depth of Patient and Caregiver Supportive Services in Community Oncology (WF‐1803CD)
Breadth and Depth of Patient and Caregiver Supportive Services in Community Oncology (WF‐1803CD) Open
Background Providing supportive services to patients and their caregivers is essential to quality cancer care, yet the depth, availability, and infrastructure underlying these services remains unknown in community practice. We assessed the…
View article: Factorial Trial to Optimize an Internet-Delivered Intervention for Sexual Health After Breast Cancer: Protocol for the WF-2202 Sexual Health and Intimacy Enhancement (SHINE) Trial
Factorial Trial to Optimize an Internet-Delivered Intervention for Sexual Health After Breast Cancer: Protocol for the WF-2202 Sexual Health and Intimacy Enhancement (SHINE) Trial Open
Background Although most survivors of breast cancer report substantial sexual concerns following treatment, few receive support for these concerns. Delivering sexual health care to survivors of breast cancer via the internet could overcome…
View article: Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer
Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Open
Importance Patients with head and neck cancer who undergo radiotherapy can develop chronic radiation-induced xerostomia. Prior acupuncture studies were single center and rated as having high risk of bias, making it difficult to know the be…
View article: Cultural and linguistic adaptation of a telephone-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention to treat depression and anxiety in Hispanic cancer survivors
Cultural and linguistic adaptation of a telephone-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention to treat depression and anxiety in Hispanic cancer survivors Open
By broadening research on psychosocial care to the Hispanic population, we increase the reach of evidence-based psychological care. Future research should fully evaluate the adapted CBT intervention among Hispanic survivors.
View article: Processes for identifying caregivers and screening for caregiver and patient distress in community oncology: results from WF-1803CD
Processes for identifying caregivers and screening for caregiver and patient distress in community oncology: results from WF-1803CD Open
Background Despite their vital roles, informal caregivers of adult cancer patients are commonly overlooked in cancer care. This study describes processes for identifying cancer caregivers and processes for distress screening and management…
View article: Qualitative results from a randomized pilot study of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes
Qualitative results from a randomized pilot study of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes Open
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View article: Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Optimism and Positive Affect in Older Women
Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Optimism and Positive Affect in Older Women Open
Psychological well-being is linked to healthy aging in older women, but associations with health behaviors are not well understood. Our study aims to evaluate the relationships between objectively-measured physical behavior (including phys…
View article: Reducing Anxiety and Dyspnea via Device-Guided Breathing (RELAX): A Multi-Site Feasibility Study in Post-Treatment Lung Cancer Survivors at Community Cancer Clinics (WF-01213)
Reducing Anxiety and Dyspnea via Device-Guided Breathing (RELAX): A Multi-Site Feasibility Study in Post-Treatment Lung Cancer Survivors at Community Cancer Clinics (WF-01213) Open
Introduction: Anxiety and dyspnea are 2 common symptoms for lung cancer survivors. Although research suggests decreasing respiration rate can reduce anxiety in several populations, potential benefits of device-guided breathing have not bee…
View article: A randomized pilot of eHealth mindful movement and breathing to improve gynecologic surgery outcomes
A randomized pilot of eHealth mindful movement and breathing to improve gynecologic surgery outcomes Open
OBJECTIVE: To conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing (eMMB) compared to an empathic attention control (AC). PARTICIPANTS: Women undergoing surgery for a suspected gynecologic malignancy. METHO…
View article: A Randomized Preference Trial Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Yoga for the Treatment of Late-Life Worry: Examination of Impact on Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Fatigue, Pain, Social Participation, and Physical Function
A Randomized Preference Trial Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Yoga for the Treatment of Late-Life Worry: Examination of Impact on Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Fatigue, Pain, Social Participation, and Physical Function Open
Background Depression, generalized anxiety, fatigue, diminished physical function, reduced social participation, and pain are common for many older adults and negatively impact quality of life. The purpose of the overall trial was to compa…
View article: Financial burden for caregivers of adolescents and young adults with cancer
Financial burden for caregivers of adolescents and young adults with cancer Open
Objective Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are vulnerable to cancer‐related financial burden, which is likely shared by their caregivers. This study aims to enhance an existing conceptual model of financial burden by condu…
View article: A qualitative exploration of the National Academy of medicine model of well‐being and resilience among healthcare workers during COVID‐19
A qualitative exploration of the National Academy of medicine model of well‐being and resilience among healthcare workers during COVID‐19 Open
Aims The aim of this research was to explore factors affecting the well‐being and resilience of healthcare workers (HCWs) during COVID‐19. Design Qualitative content analysis of survey responses to a single, open‐ended question. Methods Th…
View article: Stakeholder‐informed conceptual framework for financial burden among adolescents and young adults with cancer
Stakeholder‐informed conceptual framework for financial burden among adolescents and young adults with cancer Open
Background Cancer and its treatments can result in substantial financial burden that may be especially distressing for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) since they are at a developmental stage focused on completing one's education and es…
View article: Enhancing Access to Yoga for Older Male Veterans After Cancer: Examining Beliefs About Yoga
Enhancing Access to Yoga for Older Male Veterans After Cancer: Examining Beliefs About Yoga Open
A portion of older veterans who are cancer survivors were interested in yoga but faced access barriers. Implications for practice and research include increasing knowledge about yoga benefits and addressing physical health and logistical b…
View article: Systematic review of financial burden assessment in cancer: Evaluation of measures and utility among adolescents and young adults and caregivers
Systematic review of financial burden assessment in cancer: Evaluation of measures and utility among adolescents and young adults and caregivers Open
The cost of cancer care is rising and represents a stressor that has significant and lasting effects on quality of life for many patients and caregivers. Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are particularly vulnerable. Financia…
View article: Comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Yoga for Helping Older Adults Address High Levels of Worry
Comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Yoga for Helping Older Adults Address High Levels of Worry Open
What was the research about?Some older adults have high levels of worry that cause them to feel restless, tired, or tense.Two ways to treat worry are yoga and cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT.Yoga combines movement, breathing technique…
View article: Reply to the Importance of a collaborative health‐related quality of life measurement strategy for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Reply to the Importance of a collaborative health‐related quality of life measurement strategy for adolescents and young adults with cancer Open
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View article: Effects of Treatment Preference on Adherence, Attrition, and Process Measures Among Older Adult Worriers
Effects of Treatment Preference on Adherence, Attrition, and Process Measures Among Older Adult Worriers Open
Patient preference may be related to treatment outcomes through decreased rates of attrition and higher rates of adherence and patient satisfaction. We present findings from a 2-stage randomized preference trial of cognitive-behavioral the…
View article: Optimizing the measurement of health‐related quality of life in adolescents and young adults with cancer
Optimizing the measurement of health‐related quality of life in adolescents and young adults with cancer Open
To date, the health‐related quality of life experiences of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer have been inconsistently and incompletely captured by existing patient‐reported outcome (PRO) measures. The National Institutes of He…
View article: Corrigendum to ‘A randomized preference trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy and yoga for the treatment of worry in anxious older adults’ [Contemp. Clin. Trials Commun. 10 (2018) 169–176]
Corrigendum to ‘A randomized preference trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy and yoga for the treatment of worry in anxious older adults’ [Contemp. Clin. Trials Commun. 10 (2018) 169–176] Open
View article: Iterative adaptation process for eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes
Iterative adaptation process for eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes Open
View article: Yoga for symptom management in oncology: A review of the evidence base and future directions for research
Yoga for symptom management in oncology: A review of the evidence base and future directions for research Open
Because yoga is increasingly recognized as a complementary approach to cancer symptom management, patients/survivors and providers need to understand its potential benefits and limitations both during and after treatment. The authors revie…
View article: The National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Planning Meeting for Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Planning Meeting for Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Open
Although recent scientific advances have improved our understanding of basic biological mechanisms underlying chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), few interventions are available to prevent or treat CIPN. Although some biolog…
View article: Development of an Innovative Career Development Program for Early-Career Women Faculty
Development of an Innovative Career Development Program for Early-Career Women Faculty Open
Objective Our institutional Women in Medicine & Science Program (formerly the Office of Women in Medicine and Science) developed the Early Career Development Program for Women to promote the careers of women faculty. At 6 monthly sessions,…
View article: Lung Cancer Patient and Caregiver Health Vulnerabilities and Interest in Health Promotion Interventions: An Exploratory Study
Lung Cancer Patient and Caregiver Health Vulnerabilities and Interest in Health Promotion Interventions: An Exploratory Study Open
Introduction Lung cancer patients and their caregivers are at risk for negative health behaviors and poor psychosocial functioning, but few interventions exist that target this population. To inform intervention development, we explored po…