在患有癌症的成年人中,从身体症状负担到痛苦的级联途径
Emily Fritzson1, Caroline Salafia1, Keith M Bellizzi1
1Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, University of Connecticut.
概括
癌症幸存者的身体症状可以通过情绪失调增加对癌症复发 (FCR) 的恐惧,从而导致更大的心理痛苦. 解决症状和改善情绪处理是幸存者的关键.
科学领域:
- 心理学 心理学 心理学
- 在瘤学瘤学.
- 健康心理学 心理健康心理学
背景情况:
- 在癌症幸存者中,心理痛苦是常见的.
- 害怕癌症复发 (FCR) 有助于痛苦.
- 一个概念模型将癌症线索,不适应的情绪处理,FCR和痛苦联系在一起.
研究的目的:
- 在癌症幸存者中前性测试FCR和心理痛苦模型.
- 检查连接身体症状,情绪失调,FCR和痛苦 (PTSS,焦虑) 的途径.
主要方法:
- 在12个月内对486名癌症幸存者进行前性研究.
- 路径分析检查了身体症状负担,情绪失调,FCR,PTSS和焦虑之间的关系.
- 在治疗后的早期生存期间收集的数据.
主要成果:
- 身体症状负担预测了情绪失调.
- 情绪失调预测FCR升高.
- 增加的FCR预测了增加的心理痛苦 (PTSS,焦虑).
- 通过情绪失调和FCR发现了显著的间接影响.
结论:
- 这些发现支持FCR和应急的概念模型.
- 评估和解决身体症状负担至关重要.
- 提高情绪处理能力可以减轻癌症幸存者的痛苦.
更多相关视频
08:25Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Published on: December 6, 2024
321
07:14A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
Published on: January 18, 2018
9.3K
相关概念视频
Stress and Mental Health
84
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
84
Psychoneuroimmunology: Diabetes and Cancer
25
Chronic stress has been linked to both the onset and progression of serious health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Type 2 diabetes, a widespread chronic illness, is closely associated with obesity and insulin resistance, both of which often worsen under stress. Studies indicate that men experiencing high levels of chronic stress face a 45% higher risk of developing diabetes compared to those with minimal stress. Stress triggers physiological responses that elevate blood...
25
Interactions Between Signaling Pathways
6.2K
Signaling cascades usually lack linearity. Multiple pathways interact and regulate one another, allowing cells to integrate and respond to diverse environmental stimuli.
Convergence and divergence, and cross-talk between signaling pathways
Two distinct signaling pathways can converge on a single functional unit, which may either be a single protein or a complex of proteins. The response is either functionally distinct or synergistic between the two pathways but different from the response...
Convergence and divergence, and cross-talk between signaling pathways
Two distinct signaling pathways can converge on a single functional unit, which may either be a single protein or a complex of proteins. The response is either functionally distinct or synergistic between the two pathways but different from the response...
6.2K
Anxiety: Overview
255
Anxiety is a common mental disorder featuring excessive worry, fear, and apprehension, significantly affecting daily life. People with anxiety disorders experience persistent and intense anxiety, interrupting their everyday functioning.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
255
Psychological Responses to Stress
47
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
47
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV
26
Stress often leads to unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive drinking, and overeating, which offer short-term relief but ultimately increase long-term health risks. These behaviors create a cycle that temporarily lowers stress levels but can result in severe long-term health consequences. Breaking these habits is essential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall well-being. Three primary changes that support better health include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake,...
26
