| Psychological functioning of caregivers for head and neck cancer patients. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 22154127 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) often require assistance from family caregivers during the treatment and post-treatment period. This review article sought to summarize current findings regarding the psychological health of HNSCC caregivers, including factors that may be associated with poorer psychological health. Online databases (PUBMED, MEDLINE and PSYCINFO) were searched for papers published in English through September 2010 reporting on the psychological health of caregivers of HNSCC patients. Eleven papers were identified. Caregivers experience poorer psychological health, including higher levels of anxious symptoms, compared to patients and to the general population. Fear of patient cancer recurrence is evident among caregivers and is associated with poorer psychological health outcomes. The 6-month interval following diagnosis is a significant time of stress for caregivers. Greater perceived social support may yield positive benefits for the psychological health of caregivers. To date, there have been relatively few reports on the psychological health of caregivers of HNSCC patients. Well designed, prospective, longitudinal studies are needed to enhance our understanding of how caregiver psychological health may vary over the cancer trajectory and to identify strategies for improving caregiver outcomes. |
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Authors:
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Margaret L Longacre; John A Ridge; Barbara A Burtness; Thomas J Galloway; Carolyn Y Fang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review Date: 2011-12-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Oral oncology Volume: 48 ISSN: 1368-8375 ISO Abbreviation: Oral Oncol. Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-18 Completed Date: 2012-05-31 Revised Date: 2013-02-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9709118 Medline TA: Oral Oncol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18-25 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA. margaret.longacre@fccc.edu |
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Adaptation, Psychological Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / nursing*, psychology Caregivers / psychology* Female Head and Neck Neoplasms / nursing*, psychology Health Status Humans Male Risk Factors Social Support Stress, Psychological |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P30 CA006927/CA/NCI NIH HHS; P30CA006927/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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