A5089835842- Cancer survivorship and care
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Music Therapy and Health
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2018-2024
Baylor College of Medicine
2024
Objective Little evidence exists on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic cancer survivors, limiting recommendations to improve health-related quality life (HRQoL) in this population. We describe survivors’ experiences and examine associations between COVID-19-related exposures, psychosocial experiences, HRQoL. Methods Between May 2020-April 2021, survivors completed cross-sectional questionnaires capturing exposures (e.g., exposure virus, job loss); (i.e., anxiety/depression, disruptions health...
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...
Background: There is increasing interest in complementary approaches such as Tai Chi (TC) and Qi Gong (QG) oncology settings. We explored the effects of TC/QG delivered group classes at a comprehensive cancer center. Methods: Patients caregivers who participated TC or QG completed assessments before after an in-person class. Assessments included questions about expectancy/satisfaction common symptoms (Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale [ESAS]). ESAS distress subscales analyzed global (GDS),...
Introduction Cancer survivors experienced poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and greater psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without cancer. However, underlying mechanisms that may explain how negative experiences are associated with HRQoL remain unknown. We examined whether psychosocial risk factors (i.e., healthcare disruption, disruption to daily activities social interaction [DDASI], financial hardship) mediated relationship between COVID-19-related...
100 Background: Tai chi and qi gong are movement-based, mind-body approaches offered as part of an integrative oncology program at a comprehensive cancer center. We explored the effects tai group class participation on patient caregiver self-reported symptoms. Methods: Patients caregivers attending and/or completed Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) immediately before after participation. The ESAS assessed 10 symptoms (scale 0-10, worst possible); subscales analyzed included global...
Abstract Objective: Health psychology (HP) plays a critical role within multidisciplinary, integrative oncology team. HP provides coping tools, helping patients engage in healthy lifestyle. is not well established and criteria for referral has been examined. This study examined characteristics of to HP. Methods: A retrospective chart review 1827 seen consultation the IMC between January 1 st , 2019 13 th 2020 was conducted. Patient assessments included Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale,...