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ArticleNeuro-oncology practice2025

"What is this brain's story?" Healthcare professionals' perspectives on managing brain tumor-related personality and behavior changes.

Emma McDougall, Anna K Nowak, Haryana M Dhillon, Lauren J Breen, Karin Piil, Georgia K B Halkett

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Emma McDougallCurtin School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5085-001X
Anna K NowakMedical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9317-9526
Haryana M DhillonPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, School of Psychology Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4039-5169
Lauren J BreenCurtin enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0463-0363
Karin PiilDepartment of People and Technology Universitetsvej, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7972-4674
Georgia K B HalkettCurtin School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-4044

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Abstract

Background: Managing brain tumor-related personality and behavior changes (BTrPBc) is complex with contributors including tumor location, type, and grade; treatment side effects; and psychological adjustment to a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Although carers of people with high-grade glioma consistently report BTrPBc as an area where they require support, there is a lack of guidelines for healthcare professionals to address BTrPBc. We aimed to explore how neuro-oncology healthcare professionals manage personality and behavior changes in adults with a primary brain tumor. Methods: This study used an interpretive description approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals practicing in neuro-oncology across Australia via face-to-face, telephone, and video conference. Codebook thematic analysis methods were used. Results: Healthcare professionals ( Conclusions: Our results highlight the diverse support healthcare professionals provide for the management of BTrPBc. There is a need for interventions to be formulation-driven, involve individualized care, provide education, and focus on the patient-carer dyad. A stepped-care approach to managing BTrPBc is recommended; however, further evaluation in clinical practice is necessary.

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Brain tumorhealthcare professionalspersonality and behavior changespsychosocial interventionsqualitative research

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PMID40487585
PMCPMC12137208

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