ArticleEuropean journal of cancer care2022
Self-efficacy in managing post-treatment care among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors.
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- The Effect of the Continuous Care Model on Oral Health, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Study Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study.Health science reports · 2024Article
- A qualitative study on experiences of stigma among postoperative oral cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Influencing factors of self-management behavior in cancer patients based on a theoretical domain framework.Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2023Article
- Self-efficacy in managing post-treatment care among oral and oropharyngeal cancer survivors.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivePhysical and psychosocial effects of oral cancer result in long-term self-management needs. Little attention has been paid to survivors' self-efficacy in managing their care. Study goals were to characterise self-care self-efficacy and evaluate socio-demographics, disease, attitudinal factors and psychological correlates of self-efficacy and engagement in head and neck self-exams.
methodsTwo hundred thirty-two oral cancer survivors completed measures of socio-demographics, self-care self-efficacy, head and neck self-exams and attitudinal and psychological measures. Descriptive statistics characterised self-efficacy. Hierarchical regressions evaluated predictors of self-efficacy.
resultsSurvivors felt moderately confident in the ability to manage self-care (M = 4.04, SD = 0.75). Survivors with more comorbidities (β = -0.125), less preparedness (β = 0.241), greater information (β = -0.191), greater support needs (β = -0.224) and higher depression (β = -0.291) reported significantly lower self-efficacy. Head and neck self-exam engagement (44% past month) was relatively low. Higher preparedness (OR = 2.075) and self-exam self-efficacy (OR = 2.606) were associated with more engagement in self-exams.
conclusionMany survivors report low confidence in their ability to engage in important self-care practices. Addressing unmet information and support needs, reducing depressive symptoms and providing skill training and support may boost confidence in managing self-care and optimise regular self-exams.
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