A5034778788- Cancer survivorship and care
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Music Therapy and Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2013-2023
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2019
University of Houston
2014
Purpose Previous research incorporating yoga (YG) into radiotherapy (XRT) for women with breast cancer finds improved quality of life (QOL). However, shortcomings in this limit the findings. Patients and Methods stages 0 to III were recruited before starting XRT randomly assigned YG (n = 53) or stretching (ST; n 56) three times a week 6 weeks during waitlist (WL; 54) control. Self-report measures QOL (Medical Outcomes Study 36-item short-form survey; primary outcomes), fatigue, depression,...
BACKGROUND The current randomized trial examined the effects of a Tibetan yoga program (TYP) versus stretching (STP) and usual care (UC) on sleep fatigue in women with breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS Women stage (American Joint Committee Cancer (AJCC) TNM) I to III chemotherapy TYP (74 women), STP (68 or UC (85 women). Participants groups participated 4 sessions during chemotherapy, followed by 3 booster over subsequent 6 months, encouraged practice at home....
Abstract Objective Although chemotherapy‐induced cognitive impairment is common among breast cancer patients, evidence for effective interventions addressing deficits limited. This randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a Tibetan Sound Meditation (TSM) program to improve function quality life in patients. Methods Forty‐seven patients (mean age 56.3 years), who were staged I–III at diagnosis, 6–60 months post‐chemotherapy, reported study entry...
Hypothesis This study examines moderators and mediators of a yoga intervention targeting quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes in women with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy.Methods Women undergoing 6 weeks radiotherapy were randomized to (YG; n = 53) or stretching (ST; 56) waitlist control group (WL; 54). Depressive symptoms sleep disturbances measured at baseline. Mediator (posttraumatic stress symptoms, benefit finding, cortisol slope) outcome (36-item Short Form [SF]-36 mental physical...
Background. The primary purpose of this study was to establish the feasibility a couple-based Vivekananda Yoga (VKC) intervention in lung cancer patients and caregivers. Secondly, we examined preliminary efficacy regarding quality life (QOL) outcomes. Method. In single-arm trial, with undergoing radiotherapy their caregivers participated 15-session VKC program that focused on interconnectedness dyad. We assessed pre-and post-intervention levels fatigue, sleep disturbances, psychological...
Use of complementary and integrative therapies is increasing among cancer patients, but data regarding the impact treatments such as acupuncture have in an inpatient oncology setting are limited.
Abstract Objectives Life‐threatening diseases such as cancer represent unique traumas—compared with singular, time‐limited traumatic events—given their multidimensional, uncertain, and continuing nature. However, few studies have examined the impact of on patients a persistent stressor. The aim this qualitative study is to explore patients' ongoing experiences living changes encountered in experience over time. Methods Written reflections three open‐ended questions collected from 28 at two...
Abstract Purpose Chemotherapy side effects diminish quality of life and can lead to treatment delay. Nausea vomiting occur prior chemotherapy because classical conditioning. We studied the 20‐minute behavioral interventions, administered by oncology nurses, higher intensity (mindfulness relaxation—MR) or lower (relaxing music—RM), on anticipatory nausea (ANV). Patients methods undergoing for solid tumors were randomized MR (N = 160), RM 159), standard care SC 155). Subjects mostly female...
Objectives. This study examines the short- and long-term QOL benefits of a music therapy intervention for patients recovering from hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Methods. Ninety allogeneic HSCT patients, after transplant, were randomized to receive ISO-principle (i.e., mood matching) based (MT; n = 29), unstructured (UM; 30), or usual care (UC; 31) four weeks. The ISO principle posits that may shift their one state another by listening is "equal to" individual's initial...
Background. Complementary and integrative health approaches such as yoga provide support for psychosocial health. We explored the effects of group-based classes offered through an medicine center at a comprehensive cancer center. Methods. Patients caregivers had access to two group classes: lower intensity (YLow) or higher (YHigh) class. Participants completed Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS; scale 0-10, 10 most severe) immediately before after ESAS subscales analyzed included...
As an emergent care model combining conventional with complementary therapies, integrative interventions challenge evaluation, necessitating approaches capable of capturing complex, multilevel interactions. This article evaluates the effects a Tibetan yoga intervention on lymphoma patients’ quality life and cancer experience. Our methodological aims were to explore differences in therapeutic effect between treatment control group using qualitative data, explain equivocal findings data sets....
Background: Although epidemiological research demonstrates that there is an association between lifestyle factors and risk of breast cancer recurrence, progression disease, mortality, no comprehensive change clinical trials have been conducted to determine if changing multiple leads changes in biobehavioral processes outcomes women with cancer. This article describes the design, feasibility, adherence intervention data collection, patient experience a trial (CompLife). Methods: CompLife...
Abstract Background Depressive symptoms are a significant psychological complication of stroke, impacting both survivors and informal caregivers survivors. Randomized controlled trials needed to determine optimal non-pharmacological strategies prevent or ameliorate depressive in stroke their caregivers. Methods A prospective, randomized, parallel-group, single-center, feasibility study. Participants were assigned 4-week meditation intervention expressive writing control group. The comprised...
We explored the use of a novel smart phone-based application (APP) for delivery and monitoring meditation to treat mood symptoms experienced by cancer patients.We assessed feasibility using tracking APP over 2-weeks its impact on patients' self-reported anxiety depression. Outpatients reporting depression and/or were recruited randomized or waitlist control group. Assessments included an expectancy scale, exit survey, rating before after each meditation, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale...
Abstract Physical activity reduces cancer risk, yet African American adults remain insufficiently active, contributing to health disparities. Harmony & Health (HH) was developed as a culturally adapted mind-body intervention promote physical activity, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life among church-based sample overweight/obese, active adults. Men women were recruited the study through an existing church partnership. Eligible participants (N = 50) randomized movement-based (n...