Evaluation of the effects of a psychosocial intervention on mood, coping, and quality of life in cancer patients

Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies, March 2009, 8(1) pp 47-55

Date of publication:   March 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: It has bee discovered that participation in a psychosocial intervention incorporating meditation, social support, positive thinking, and a low-fat, vegetarian diet would have beneficial effects on mood, coping, and quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. The results suggest that the program has significant beneficial effects on adjustment but may not be fully maintained at follow-up, possibly because of difficulty in incorporating program recommendations into everyday life, increasing disease severity, and lack of accountability.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Effects of treatment factors, comorbidities and health-related quality of life on self-efficacy for physical activity in cancer survivors

Source: Psycho-Oncology, 2009, 18(4)  pp 405-411

Date of publication:  April 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis was to examine how variables related to cancer and cancer treatment, comorbid health problems, health-related quality of life (QOL), and depression relate to SE for physical activity in cancer survivors.  Treatment factors and comorbidities were not associated with SE for physical activity, but health-related QOL factors of vitality and bodily pain were associated with SE. Thus, subjective measures of well-being are important factors to consider when developing targeted interventions to increase physical activity in cancer survivors.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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Acknowledgement: CINAHL

Restorative yoga for women with breast cancer: findings from a randomized pilot study

Source: Psycho-Oncology, 2009, 18(4) pp 360-368

Date of publication: April 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Restorative yoga is a gentle type of yoga that may be beneficial for cancer patients and post-treatment survivors. Group differences favouring the yoga group were seen for mental health, depression, positive affect, and spirituality. The study demonstrates that this intervention is feasible for women with breast cancer.

Length of publication: 9 pages

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