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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2017

Cognitive dysfunction in patients with brain metastases: influences on caregiver resilience and coping.

Marlon Garzo Saria, Natasia Courchesne, Lorraine Evangelista, Joshua Carter, Daniel A MacManus, Mary Kay Gorman, Adeline M Nyamathi, Linda R Phillips, David Piccioni, Santosh Kesari and 1 more

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 13 papers.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT03069105 completednot on this map

An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

TypeobservationalSponsorSaint John's Cancer InstituteRan2017 to 2020Enrolled49ConditionsCaregivers, CancerArmsQuestionnaire
NCT03069287 nawithdrawnnot on this mapstarted 2018, after this paper: background citation

Feasibility and Acceptability of Integrating Family Caregiver Support Into Cancer Clinical Trials

TypeinterventionalSponsorSaint John's Cancer InstituteRan2018 to 2023Enrolled0ConditionsCancer, Clinical Trials, CaregiversArmsBenjamin Rose Institute (BRI) Care Consultation™ Program
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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Marlon Garzo SariaSchool of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Factor Bldg., 700 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA. sariam@jwci.org.
Natasia CourchesneMoores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Lorraine EvangelistaNursing Science, University of California, Irvine, 299E Berk Hall, Irvine, CA, 92697-3959, USA.
Joshua CarterQuintiles, 10 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ, 07054, USA.
Daniel A MacManusMoores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Mary Kay GormanMoores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Adeline M NyamathiSchool of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Factor Bldg., 700 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
Linda R PhillipsSchool of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Factor Bldg., 700 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
David PiccioniSchool of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Santosh KesariJohn Wayne Cancer Institute and Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center, 2200 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, USA.
Sally MaliskiSchool of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Factor Bldg., 700 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.

Funding

Fitness Intensive Therapy (Get FIT) to Promote Healthy Living in Older AdultsR21AG053162 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · PI EVANGELISTA, LORRAINE S · 2018 to 2019
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NIA NIH HHS R21 AG053162
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeNeurologic deficits that may be manifested as cognitive impairment contribute to the challenges faced by caregivers of patients with brain metastases. To better address their needs, we examined how caregivers respond to these challenges and explore the relationship between the patient's cognitive impairment and caregiver resilience and coping.

methodsWe conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study using self-reported data from 56 caregivers of patients with brain metastases. Study participants from a comprehensive cancer center were asked to complete a series of instruments that measured their perception of the patient's cognitive dysfunction (revised memory and behavior problems checklist, RMBC), their own personal resilience (Resilience Scale, RS), and their utilization of a broad range of coping responses (COPE inventory and Emotional-Approach Coping scale).

resultsCaregivers reported that memory-related problems occurred more frequently in the patients they cared for compared to depression and disruptive behavior (mean scores 3.52 vs 2.34 vs. 1.32, respectively). Coping strategies most frequently used by caregivers were acceptance (3.28), planning (3.08), and positive reinterpretation and growth (2.95). Most caregivers scored moderate to high on the RS (77%). The coping strategy acceptance correlated significantly with the memory and disruptive behavior subscales of the RMBC.

conclusionsGiven the protective effect of problem-focused coping and the high rate of caregivers utilizing less effective coping strategies in instances of worsening cognitive dysfunction, healthcare professionals need to systematically assess the coping strategies of caregivers and deliver a more personalized approach to enhance effective coping among caregivers of patients with brain metastases.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalBrain NeoplasmsCaregiversCognitive DysfunctionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisBrain metastasesCaregiver burdenCognitive dysfunctionCopingResilience

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PMID27921222
PMCPMC10187463

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