Trial reportPsycho-oncology2018
Efficacy of a Spanish-Language Self-Administered Stress Management Training intervention for Latinas undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Systematic Review of Interventions Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care and Health Outcomes.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychosocial interventions for immigrant and limited English proficient cancer patients.Psycho-oncology · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of effects of psychosocial interventions on spiritual well-being in adults with cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2021Pooled it
- Acute effect of orange chromatic environment on perceived health status, pain, and vital signs during chemotherapy treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Trial
- Toolkits and Toolboxes on Cancer Care and Mental Health: A Scoping Review Following the PRSMA-ScR Guidelines.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Psychological and social factors influencing quality of life during treatment in active breast cancer patients and psychological interventions: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Spiritual well-being, distress and quality of life in Hispanic women diagnosed with cancer undergoing treatment with chemotherapy.Psycho-oncology · 2022Article
- Guided imagery relaxation in quality of life of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a quasi-experiment.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2021Article
- Evaluation of the Psychometric and Structural Properties of the Spanish Version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in Latina Cancer Patients.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundCancer patients often report increased stress during chemotherapy. Stress management training has been shown to reduce this adverse outcome, but few interventions exist for Spanish-speaking Hispanic and Latina women (Latinas).
methodsFollowing community feedback (including focus groups/in-depth interviews), we transcreated the Spanish-Language Self-Administered Stress Management Training (SL-SAT) intervention based on our previously developed and implemented English-based intervention. Latinas about to begin chemotherapy were randomized to SL-SAT (n = 121) or usual care (n = 119). A Spanish-speaking interventionist met with SL-SAT participants who received the SL-SAT toolkit containing instructions in 3 well-established stress management techniques (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery, and use of coping self-statements). Usual care participants received an educational booklet about coping with chemotherapy. All patients were instructed by nurses on their chemotherapy medications and given a resource listing of local support groups. Outcomes were obtained at baseline, and 7 and 13 weeks after starting chemotherapy. Primary outcomes included anxiety and depression, cancer-related distress, emotional well-being, and spiritual well-being. Secondary outcomes included functional well-being, social/family well-being, physical well-being, symptom severity, and self-efficacy for managing stress. Data were analyzed by using mixed models.
resultsIn both groups, improvements were observed in emotional well-being (P = .01), and declines were observed in functional well-being (P = .05), and physical well-being (P < .0001). Symptom severity increased across the follow-up period (P < .001).
conclusionsTo be effective, stress management interventions for Latinas receiving chemotherapy may necessitate more attention from an interventionist, delivery of the intervention over a longer interval, and/or a group-based format.
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