ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Impact of Loneliness on Functioning in Lung Cancer Patients.
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- Longitudinal associations among loneliness and physical and psychological well-being in older cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Moderated mediating effects of perceived loneliness and economic burden between social support and mental health for lung cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Illness acceptance and community self-efficacy mediate the relationship between social isolation and loneliness among elderly people with parkinson's disease.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Digital technology as a tool to provide social support to individuals with cancer in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PLOS digital health · 2025Article
- The impact of stigma and self-esteem on quality of life after burn injury-an empirical analysis using structural equation modeling.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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- Social isolation, coping efficacy, and social well-being over time in patients with lung cancer.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2024Article
- Pain and Coping Strategies as Determinants of Malnutrition Risk in Lung Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Loneliness as a predictor of mortality in cancer patients, a cohort studyBiomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud · 2024Article
- Experiences and perceived benefits of remotely delivered dance/movement therapy for adult cancer patients: a multi-method program evaluation.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Factors Influencing Social Isolation among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Factors associated with loneliness in middle-aged and older patients with breast cancer.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- Associated Factors to Efficacy and Tolerance of Immunotherapy in Older Patients with Cancer Aged 70 Years and Over: Impact of Coprescriptions.Drugs & aging · 2023Article
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Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and carries a greater degree of stigma. Lung cancer stigma contributes to social isolation and increases loneliness, which has an impact on quality of life, increases depressive symptoms and hence affects all aspects of functioning. Functioning is assessed in five dimensions (physical, psychological, cognitive, social and life roles). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of loneliness on the functioning, nutritional status and quality of life of patients with lung cancer.
methodsThe survey study was conducted among 310 lung cancer patients. The patients were asked to complete the Mini-MAC, HADS-M, MNA, EORTC QoL, AIS and VAS questionnaires.
resultsIn total, 136 patients were lonely and 174 were married or in a relationship. Lonely patients had significant difficulty accepting their illness and demonstrated higher levels of depression. The factors most strongly associated with loneliness were being unemployed, age 61 or over and a less score in the constructive coping strategies.
conclusionsLoneliness is a significant factor affecting the functioning of patients with lung cancer. It increases the risk of anxiety and depression, reduces levels of illness acceptance, reduces levels of constructive coping and increases the risk of malnutrition.
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