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Efficacy and Safety of Different Acupuncture Treatments for Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/15347354251314500
Tianle Xie, Can Liu, Yudi Wu, Xiuxiu Li, Qianyun Yang, Jing Tan

Background: Cancer pain is a prevalent and persistent issue, and while there have been some observations of the possible benefits of acupuncture in managing cancer pain, there is still debate regarding its safety and effectiveness. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of different acupuncture modalities in the treatment of cancer pain through a network meta-analysis.

Methods: Between the time each database was created and June 3, 2024, eight databases were queried: PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and China Biomedicine. Randomized controlled trials investigating the use of various acupuncture and moxibustion techniques in the treatment of cancer pain were identified. Publication bias and quality of randomized controlled trials were assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and the Jadad scale, and network meta-analyses were performed using Stata 15 and R 4.3.2.

Results: We incorporated 111 studies encompassing 9549 individuals diagnosed with cancer, examining 29 distinct therapies. Network meta-analysis showed that, compared to Usual Medicine, Acupuncture + Usual Medicine + Traditional Chinese medicine (MD = -1.83, 95% CI: -2.86 to -0.80) could reduce NRS scores, Acupuncture + Traditional Chinese medicine (OR = 30.86, 95% CI: 3.75-254.20) could improve cancer pain relief, Moxibustion + Usual Medicine (MD = 2.12, 95% CI: 0.43-3.80) could effectively improve KPS score, Acupuncture + Application of Chinese medicine (OR = 0.16, 95% CI: 0.04-0.66) is associated with a lower incidence of constipation, Electro-Acupuncture + Usual Medicine (OR = 0.11, 95% CI: 0.03-0.45) shows a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting, Acupuncture + Moxibustion + Usual Medicine (OR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.09-0.90) is associated with a lower incidence of dizziness.

Conclusion: Acupuncture + Traditional Chinese medicine is the best intervention for different acupuncture methods in the treatment of cancer pain, and Moxibustion + Usual Medicine is the best intervention to improve the quality of life of patients.

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Rhus Verniciflua Stokes Inhibits PD-1 Expression and Induces Anticancer Effects by Enhancing T Cell Function. 漆树通过增强T细胞功能抑制PD-1表达并诱导抗癌作用
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241308220
Seoyoung Kim, Young-Kwan Lee, Wang-Jun Lee, Hyoun Jong Moon, Sanghun Lee

Background: Over the last decade, the anticancer effects of Rhus verniciflua Stokes (RVS) have been reported in various preclinical or clinical studies. However, the effects of RVS on immuno-oncology, especially on the functional properties of T cells and their phenotypes, remain unclear. Here, we planned to investigate the impact of RVS on immuno-oncology, specifically focusing on its effects on T cells.

Methods: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from breast cancer patients were isolated to obtain cytokine-induced killer cell populations with >85% CD3+ T cells. The anticancer activity of these T cells was evaluated by introducing red fluorescent protein (RFP) into HLA-A02:01 type-matched breast cancer cell lines (MCF7 and MDA-MB-231) and analyzing the results using flow cytometry. The effect of RVS extracts on T cell phenotype was assessed using markers such as CTLA-4 and PD-1, as well as mRNA expression levels of key genes (IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-2).

Results: RVS treatment significantly enhanced the anticancer activity of T cells against breast cancer cells. Specifically, T cells treated with 100 µg/mL of RVS showed a 20.6% increase in cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells and a 36.2% increase against MDA-MB231 cells compared to the control. Additionally, RVS treatment led to a significant reduction in PD-1 expression on T cells.

Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that RVS treatment enhances T cell function against breast cancer cells by reducing PD-1 expression. These results suggest that components of RVS may serve as potential candidates for restoring exhausted T cells in cancer therapy.

背景:在过去的十年中,在各种临床前或临床研究中已经报道了漆树(RVS)的抗癌作用。然而,RVS对免疫肿瘤学的影响,特别是对T细胞的功能特性及其表型的影响尚不清楚。在这里,我们计划研究RVS对免疫肿瘤学的影响,特别关注其对T细胞的影响。方法:分离乳腺癌患者外周血单个核细胞(PBMCs),获得细胞因子诱导的杀伤细胞群,其CD3+ T细胞含量为>85%。将红色荧光蛋白(RFP)引入HLA-A02:01型匹配的乳腺癌细胞株(MCF7和MDA-MB-231),并采用流式细胞术分析其抗癌活性。通过CTLA-4和PD-1等标志物以及关键基因(IFN-γ、TNF-α和IL-2) mRNA表达水平评估RVS提取物对T细胞表型的影响。结果:RVS显著增强T细胞对乳腺癌细胞的抗癌活性。具体来说,与对照相比,100µg/mL RVS处理的T细胞对MCF-7细胞的细胞毒性增加20.6%,对MDA-MB231细胞的细胞毒性增加36.2%。此外,RVS治疗导致T细胞上PD-1表达显著降低。结论:我们的研究结果表明,RVS治疗通过降低PD-1的表达来增强T细胞对乳腺癌细胞的功能。这些结果表明,RVS的成分可能作为恢复癌症治疗中耗尽的T细胞的潜在候选者。
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Efficacy of Chinese Medicine on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), a Randomized Controlled Study.
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/15347354251314529
Yifeng Gu, Yichao Wang, Huiling Zhou, Ao Qi, Guanjin Wu, Jiaqi Li, Congmeng Zhang, Yong Yang, Jialin Yao, Wenxiao Yang, Lingzi Su, Yi Liu, Xueqi Tian, Jiajun Song, Yabin Gong, Xiong Qin, Lijing Jiao, Ling Xu

Background: With an increasing number of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients being offered surgical treatment, postoperative rehabilitation is also being increasingly emphasized. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) holds promise for enhancing postoperative recovery, with treatment methods still in refinement. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Chinese herbal decoction and Liuzijue exercises in NSCLC patients during the rapid postoperative recovery period.

Methods: A randomized, parallel-group clinical trial assigned 50 patients to receive Chinese herbal medicine and Liuzijue exercise plus symptomatic treatment, and 49 to symptomatic treatment alone. Treatment continued until postoperative complications resolved, chest tubes were removed, and no abnormal examination findings were reported. The primary outcome was Quality of Life Questionnare-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) score. Secondary outcomes included MOS item short form 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) score, rate of complications, six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance, Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) score, numerical rating scale (NRS) score, and functional activity score (FAS).

Results: Significant improvements in role (MD: 12.15, 95%CI: 2.99-21.32, P < .05) and social functioning (MD: 10.25, 95%CI: 1.72-18.78, P < .05) were observed in the intervention group vs. controls, as measured by QLQ-C30. The intervention group showed better post-treatment SF-36 scores in Role-Physical (RP), Social Function (SF), Role-Emotional (RE), and Mental Health Summary (MCS) (P < .05). The complication rate was lower in the intervention (20.00%) than the control group (44.44%) (P < .05). The intervention group also had a significant increase in FAS scores (P < .05) and covered a better 6MWT distance (P < .05).

Conclusion: Chinese herbal decoction and Liuzijue exercises during the rapid recovery period after lung cancer surgery enhanced patients' QoL and physical endurance, and mitigated complications.Trial registration: This tial was registered with chictr.org.cn (Registration number:ChiCTR2100044776).

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Evaluation of the E-Psycho-Oncological Short-Term Intervention "By Your Side" to Reduce Cancer-Related Distress: A Pilot Study.
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/15347354251320047
Sven Erik Strunk, Johanna Graf, Julia Barbara Krakowczyk, Alexandra Wieser, Jana Heinen, Caterina Schug PhD, Lisa Maria Jahre, Eva-Maria Skoda, Yesim Erim, Martin Teufel, Alexander Bäuerle

Objective: A large number of patients with cancer experience distress, but not all of them receive adequate psychological support. The e-psycho-oncological short-term intervention "By your Side" was developed to offer evidence-based and low-threshold support for cancer patients dealing with distress.

Methods: A longitudinal intervention pilot study was conducted from 4 March 2022 to 4 January 2023. N = 91 participants took part in the study. N = 82 completed the first module, while n = 23 successfully completed the whole intervention and were included in the final data analyses. "By your Side" consists of 16 modules based on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Differences in distress between the baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), and follow-up (T2) were analyzed using an ANCOVA and post-hoc t-tests. Secondary outcomes (anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and self-efficacy) were also compared between measuring points, using ANOVAs and post-hoc tests.

Results: A significant reduction (padj = 0.014, d = 0.654) in distress from baseline (T0, M = 52.68, SD = 16.34) to follow-up (T2, M = 43.84, SD = 17.59) was observed. There was a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms and a significant increase in mindfulness and self-efficacy. The user's satisfaction (M = 28.00, range 8-32) and the usability (M = 89.57, range 0-100) of the intervention were high.

Conclusion: The study provides preliminary evidence that the e-psycho-oncological short-term intervention "By your Side" can successfully reduce the distress of cancer patients. The high dropout rate (74.7%) must be taken into account.

Trial registration: German Clinical Trial Register (https://www.drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00036001), DRKS number: 00036001 (retrospectively registered).

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Induction of Senescence in Lung Cancer Cells by Qidongning Formula via the Transcription Factor EGR1. 芪冬宁方通过转录因子EGR1诱导肺癌细胞衰老
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241307007
Di Zhou, Wen-Xiao Yang, Cheng-Yan Wang, Cheng-Xin Qian, Ling Xu, Chang-Sheng Dong, Jie Chen, Ya-Bin Gong

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the early growth response gene 1 (EGR1) in inducing senescence in lung cancer cells by Qidongning Formula (QDF). Methods: Cell-Counting-Kit-8 was used to study the effect of QDF on A549 and NCI-H1975 cells proliferation. Senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-GAL) staining was used to examine the effect of QDF on cellular senescence. RT-qPCR analyses and Western blot were used to monitor the expression of EGR1 and the senescence-associated proteins p21 and p53. A rescue assay using an EGR1-overexpressing vector to explore whether EGR1 is a key target gene of QDF-induced lung cancer senescence. Bioinformatics analyses were used to identify the regulatory network involved in the process of QDF-induced senescence in lung cancer cells, downstream of EGR1 activation. Results: QDF could inhibit the proliferation of lung cancer cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. SA-β-GAL assay showed that QDF can induce lung cancer cells senescence, an increase in QDF concentration led to a significant increase in the number of cells that stained positive in the SA-β-GAL assay in the group exposed to a higher concentration of QDF. Western blot and RT-qPCR analyses indicated that the expression levels of the p53 and p21 proteins in A549 and H1975 cells increased significantly after QDF intervention. Additionally, EGR1-overexpressing can enhance QDF-induced senescence in lung cancer cells. Bioinformatics analyses revealed the EGR1 target genes implicated in QDF-induced senescence in A549 cells, including 21 senescence-related genes. Conclusion: The present study suggests QDF induces cellular senescence through activation of EGR1 in lung cancer cells and provides an insight for understanding the antitumor mechanisms of this Chinese traditional medicine.

研究背景本研究旨在探讨早期生长应答基因1(EGR1)在芪冬宁方(QDF)诱导肺癌细胞衰老中的作用。研究方法采用细胞计数-Kit-8研究芪东宁方对A549和NCI-H1975细胞增殖的影响。用衰老相关β-半乳糖苷酶(SA-β-GAL)染色法检测 QDF 对细胞衰老的影响。采用 RT-qPCR 分析和 Western 印迹法监测 EGR1 以及衰老相关蛋白 p21 和 p53 的表达。使用EGR1缺失载体进行拯救试验,以探讨EGR1是否是QDF诱导肺癌衰老的关键靶基因。通过生物信息学分析,确定EGR1激活下游参与QDF诱导肺癌细胞衰老过程的调控网络。结果QDF能以浓度和时间依赖性方式抑制肺癌细胞的增殖。SA-β-GAL检测表明,QDF可诱导肺癌细胞衰老,QDF浓度的增加会导致暴露于较高浓度QDF组的细胞在SA-β-GAL检测中出现阳性染色的数量显著增加。Western 印迹和 RT-qPCR 分析表明,QDF 干预后,A549 和 H1975 细胞中 p53 和 p21 蛋白的表达水平显著增加。此外,EGR1-overexpressing能增强QDF诱导的肺癌细胞衰老。生物信息学分析揭示了与 QDF 诱导 A549 细胞衰老有关的 EGR1 靶基因,包括 21 个衰老相关基因。结论本研究表明,QDF通过激活EGR1诱导肺癌细胞衰老,为了解这种中药的抗肿瘤机制提供了新的视角。
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Inhibition of Myeloma Cell Function by Cannabinoid-Enriched Product Associated With Regulation of Telomere and TP53 富含大麻素的产品对骨髓瘤细胞功能的抑制与端粒和 TP53 的调节有关
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-09-14 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241267979
Ibrahim Musa, Nan Yang, Joseph Breslin, Orion Paulden, Jan Geliebter, Raj Tiwari, Xiu-Min Li
Multiple myeloma is a hematological cancer caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to excessive immunoglobulin production. Our study aimed to examine the anticancer properties of BRF1A, a cannabinoid (CBD)-enriched product, on 2 myeloma cell lines: U266 and ARH-7. We treated U266 and ARH-77 myeloma cells with varying doses of BRF1A and measured the production of IgE and IgG antibodies using ELISA. Cell viability was assessed using trypan blue and CCK-8 assays. We measured the expression of genes related to the production of IgE and IgG antibodies, IgEH, and IgGH. We determined its effect on the expression of telomerase and its phosphorylated form as an indicator of telomere stabilization. Furthermore, we determined its effect on other cancer-related targets such as NF-ĸB, c-Myc, and TP53 in U266 cells using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blotting. BRF1A reduced myeloma cell IgE and IgG production in a time and dose-dependent manner. It also suppressed the expression of p-IκBα, p-NFκB (p65), and total NFκB protein, as well as XBP1u and XBP1s. It increased the gene and protein expression of telomere and hTERT and significantly increased cancer suppressor TP53 gene and p53 protein expression. Additionally, BRF1A decreased the c-Myc gene and protein expression. Our study has shown that a CBD-enriched product can reduce the growth of myeloma cells by suppressing the critical functions of IgE- and IgG-producing cells. This study could help bridge the gap in understanding how cannabinoid-containing products affect cancer, aging, telomere, and cancer-suppressor gene activity.
多发性骨髓瘤是一种血液肿瘤,由骨髓中异常浆细胞失控增殖导致免疫球蛋白产生过多引起。我们的研究旨在考察富含大麻素(CBD)的 BRF1A 对两种骨髓瘤细胞系的抗癌特性:U266和ARH-7。我们用不同剂量的 BRF1A 处理 U266 和 ARH-77 骨髓瘤细胞,并使用 ELISA 检测 IgE 和 IgG 抗体的产生。使用胰蓝和 CCK-8 检测法评估细胞活力。我们测量了与 IgE 和 IgG 抗体、IgEH 和 IgGH 的产生有关的基因的表达。我们测定了它对端粒酶及其磷酸化形式(作为端粒稳定的指标)表达的影响。此外,我们还使用反转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)和免疫印迹法测定了它对其他癌症相关靶点(如 U266 细胞中的 NF-ĸB、c-Myc 和 TP53)的影响。BRF1A 能以时间和剂量依赖的方式减少骨髓瘤细胞 IgE 和 IgG 的产生。它还抑制了 p-IκBα、p-NFκB (p65) 和总 NFκB 蛋白以及 XBP1u 和 XBP1s 的表达。它能增加端粒和 hTERT 的基因和蛋白表达,并显著增加抑癌基因 TP53 和 p53 蛋白的表达。此外,BRF1A 还能降低 c-Myc 基因和蛋白的表达。我们的研究表明,富含 CBD 的产品可以通过抑制 IgE 和 IgG 生成细胞的关键功能来减少骨髓瘤细胞的生长。这项研究有助于填补了解含大麻素产品如何影响癌症、衰老、端粒和抑癌基因活性方面的空白。
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Effectiveness of the Traditional Japanese Medicine Goshajinkigan in Preventing Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Multicenter Randomized Comparative Trial 日本传统药物 Goshajinkigan 对紫杉醇诱发的周围神经病变的预防效果:多中心随机比较试验
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-09-14 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241278635
Yukiko Matsumura, Masayuki Futagami, Tsukasa Baba, Shu Soeda, Hidemichi Watari, Yukihiro Terada, Hideki Tokunaga, Satoru Nagase, Toru Nakanishi, Michiko Kaiho, Yoshihito Yokoyama
Objective:Development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) poses significant challenges in cancer treatment, often leading to dose reductions or treatment discontinuation. Goshajinkigan (GJG), a traditional Japanese medicine, has shown promise for alleviating CIPN symptoms. This multicenter, randomized controlled trial aimed to prospectively examine the efficacy of GJG in preventing paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy.Methods:This study enrolled 55 patients with ovarian cancer undergoing first-line chemotherapy using paclitaxel and carboplatin. The participants were randomized into Groups A (GJG initiation after onset of grade 2 neuropathy) and B (prophylactic administration of GJG from 1 week before chemotherapy). The primary endpoints were the proportion with a maximum sensory neuropathy grade and visual analog scale (VAS) scores. The secondary endpoints were the rate of chemotherapy completion and paclitaxel dose reduction due to neurotoxicity.Results:Prophylactic GJG administration (Group B) resulted in significant benefits. While both groups had a similar incidence of grade 2 sensory neuropathy, all patients in Group B with grade 2 neuropathy completed treatment without requiring additional analgesics. Group B exhibited lower VAS scores by the end of the study, reduced reliance on adjuvant analgesics (27.3% vs 66.7% in Group A), and significantly less frequent persistent CIPN 6 months post-chemotherapy (18.2% vs 55.6% in Group A). No differences were observed in the chemotherapy completion rates or CIPN-related changes between the groups.Conclusion:GJG, when administered prophylactically, showed potential for mitigating CIPN symptoms during paclitaxel chemotherapy. While promising, further research with placebo controls and objective measures is essential to comprehensively validate these findings.
目的:化疗诱发的周围神经病变(CIPN)是癌症治疗中的重大挑战,通常会导致剂量减少或治疗中止。Goshajinkigan(GJG)是一种传统的日本药物,在缓解 CIPN 症状方面显示出良好的前景。这项多中心随机对照试验旨在前瞻性地研究 GJG 在预防紫杉醇诱发的周围神经病变方面的疗效。参与者被随机分为A组(出现2级神经病变后开始服用GJG)和B组(化疗前1周开始预防性服用GJG)。主要终点是感觉神经病变达到最高级别的比例和视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分。次要终点是化疗完成率和因神经毒性导致的紫杉醇剂量减少。虽然两组的 2 级感觉神经病变发生率相似,但 B 组所有 2 级神经病变患者都完成了治疗,无需额外使用镇痛药。研究结束时,B 组患者的 VAS 评分较低,对辅助镇痛药的依赖性降低(27.3% 对 A 组的 66.7%),化疗后 6 个月持续性 CIPN 的发生率明显降低(18.2% 对 A 组的 55.6%)。结论:在紫杉醇化疗期间,预防性服用 GJG 有可能减轻 CIPN 症状。虽然前景看好,但要全面验证这些研究结果,还必须进一步开展安慰剂对照和客观测量研究。
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Corrigendum to “Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Prognostic Factors in Patients With Advanced-Stage Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Following the Administration of Capsule Formulation of the Standardized Extract of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb) DC” 对 "晚期肝内胆管癌患者服用白术(Tractylodes lancea (Thunb) DC)标准化提取物胶囊制剂后预后因素的药代动力学分析 "的更正
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q1 Medicine Pub Date : 2024-05-03 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241254899
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Integrative Nursing Interventions for Cancer-Related Symptoms in Oncology Inpatients: Results of a Descriptive Pilot Study 针对肿瘤住院患者癌症相关症状的综合护理干预:描述性试点研究的结果
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q1 Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241239930
Lea Raiber, Christian Raff, Johanna Thiele, Klaus Kramer
Background:Integrative nursing (IN) is an essential component of integrative medicine and integrative oncology. IN includes a range of external naturopathic, integrative nursing interventions, such as compresses, embrocation, and foot/hand baths, aimed at alleviating symptoms and side effects of conventional treatment. The project IMPLEMENT-UKU (“Implementation of IN at the University Hospital Ulm”) was accompanied by a descriptive pilot study on the use of IN interventions on cancer-related symptoms in oncology inpatients, the characterization of these patients and the evaluation of the impact.Methods:A single-arm study was conducted using a paper-based questionnaire administered before the IN interventions (t0) and 24 hours after the IN interventions (t1). Topics included sociodemographic data, symptoms, quality of life, health status, psychological burden, attitudes, and experience and satisfaction with the IN interventions. Analyses were descriptive using absolute and relative frequencies.Results:During the 6-month study period out of 66 patients recommended for IN consultation by medical and nursing staff on 2 wards, 62 (93.9%) accepted the offer. Of those patients who received IN, 21 patients (33.9%) participated in the study. The number of IN interventions received per patient ranged from 1 to 3 during the 24-hour survey period. And a total of 36 IN interventions were performed: The most treated body region was the feet/legs (50.0%), followed by the back (25.0%), using oils such as solum oil (41.7%) and lavender oil (13.9%). Embrocation (77.8%) was the predominant type of IN intervention. For patients, the mean FACIT-F score was 29.2 ± 12.5. The mean PHQ-4 score was 3.0 ± 1.9. Regarding sleep quality in the last 4 weeks, 13 participants (61.9%) described it as rather or very poor. Satisfaction with the IN was high, with a large proportion of participants evaluating the IN interventions very positively.Conclusion:The study’s findings suggest that there is a great need for IN among oncology inpatients. These patients are open to and interested in IN interventions and evaluate them positively. IN provides a promising opportunity to provide non-pharmacological support to inpatients. The integration of IN in conventional oncology care settings may enhance patient-centered care and contribute to improved patient wellbeing.
背景:整合护理(IN)是整合医学和整合肿瘤学的重要组成部分。中西医结合护理包括一系列外部自然疗法和中西医结合护理干预措施,如热敷、栓塞、足浴/手浴等,旨在减轻常规治疗的症状和副作用。IMPLEMENT-UKU("在乌尔姆大学医院实施 IN")项目同时还开展了一项描述性试点研究,研究内容包括使用 IN 干预措施治疗肿瘤住院患者的癌症相关症状、这些患者的特征以及对其影响的评估。方法:该研究为单臂研究,在 IN 干预前(t0)和 IN 干预后(t1)24 小时内发放纸质问卷。主题包括社会人口学数据、症状、生活质量、健康状况、心理负担、态度以及对 IN 干预的体验和满意度。结果:在为期 6 个月的研究期间,2 个病房的医护人员建议 66 名患者接受 IN 咨询,其中 62 人(93.9%)接受了咨询。在接受 IN 的患者中,21 名患者(33.9%)参与了研究。在 24 小时的调查期间,每位患者接受 IN 干预的次数从 1 次到 3 次不等。总共进行了 36 次 IN 干预:接受治疗最多的身体部位是足部/腿部(50.0%),其次是背部(25.0%),使用的精油包括苏伦精油(41.7%)和薰衣草精油(13.9%)。栓塞(77.8%)是最主要的 IN 干预方式。患者的平均 FACIT-F 评分为 29.2 ± 12.5。PHQ-4平均得分为3.0 ± 1.9。关于最近 4 周的睡眠质量,13 名参与者(61.9%)认为比较差或非常差。结论:研究结果表明,肿瘤住院患者对心理治疗有很大的需求。这些患者对 IN 干预持开放态度,也很感兴趣,并给予积极评价。心理治疗为住院患者提供非药物支持提供了一个大有可为的机会。在传统的肿瘤治疗环境中融入心理治疗,可以加强以患者为中心的治疗,有助于改善患者的健康状况。
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Implementation of a Mindful Walking Intervention in Breast Cancer Patients After Their Primary Oncologic Treatment: Results of a Qualitative Study Within a Randomized Controlled Trial 在乳腺癌患者接受初级肿瘤治疗后对其实施意念步行干预:随机对照试验中的定性研究结果
IF 2.9 3区 医学 Q1 Medicine Pub Date : 2024-04-24 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241237972
Miriam Ortiz, Maren Luise Schröder, Benno Brinkhaus, Barbara Stöckigt
Background:Breast cancer survivors often suffer from diagnosis- and therapy-related long-term side effects, such as cancer related fatigue, restricted stress resilience and quality of life. Walking as a physical activity and mindfulness practice have been shown to be helpful in studies. The aim of this study was to compare the individual experiences and subjectively perceived effects of walking in combination with mindfulness practice with moderate walking alone in breast cancer patients. This paper focuses on the qualitative results of a mixed-methods pilot study.Methods:Breast cancer patients who had finished their primary oncologic treatment at least 6 months ago were randomized to an 8-week group intervention program of either mindful walking or moderate walking. Within the qualitative study part, semi-structured focus group interviews (2 interviews per study arm) were conducted and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Audio recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and pseudonymized. The subsequent data analysis was performed by using MAXQDA®.Results:A total of 51 women (mean age 55.8 [SD 10.9] years) were included in the RCT, among these 20 (mean age 56.7 [SD 12.0] years) participated in the focus group interviews (n = 11 patients of the mindful walking group; n = 9 patients of the walking group). Breast cancer patients in both groups described different effects in the complex areas of self-efficacy, coping, body awareness and self-reflection. While mindful walking primarily promoted body awareness and inner strength by mindfulness in breast cancer patients, moderate walking promoted self-efficacy by a confidence of their body and an easily integrated and accepted way of physical activity.Conclusions:Study interventions and the study setting triggered processes and reflections on one’s own health and situation. However, mindful walking and moderate walking seem to address different resources. This important knowledge may help oncologists and other therapists to assess what type of interventions can best meet the needs and requirements of individual patients.Trial registration:DKRS00011521; prospectively registered 21.12.2016; https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00011521
背景:乳腺癌幸存者经常会受到与诊断和治疗相关的长期副作用的困扰,如与癌症相关的疲劳、抗压能力受限和生活质量下降。研究表明,步行作为一种体育活动和正念练习是有帮助的。本研究的目的是比较乳腺癌患者在步行与正念练习相结合和单独进行适度步行时的个人体验和主观感受效果。方法:至少在 6 个月前完成初级肿瘤治疗的乳腺癌患者被随机分配到为期 8 周的正念步行或适度步行的小组干预项目中。在定性研究部分,进行了半结构化焦点小组访谈(每个研究臂2次访谈),并采用定性内容分析法进行分析。访谈录音被逐字转录并化名。结果:共有 51 名女性(平均年龄 55.8 [SD 10.9]岁)被纳入 RCT,其中 20 名(平均年龄 56.7 [SD 12.0]岁)参加了焦点小组访谈(n = 11 名正念行走组患者;n = 9 名行走组患者)。两组乳腺癌患者在自我效能感、应对能力、身体意识和自我反思等复杂领域都描述了不同的效果。正念步行主要通过正念促进乳腺癌患者的身体意识和内在力量,而适度步行则通过对自己身体的信心和一种易于整合和接受的体育活动方式来提高自我效能。然而,"用心行走 "和 "适度行走 "似乎解决了不同的资源问题。这一重要知识可能有助于肿瘤学家和其他治疗师评估哪种类型的干预措施最能满足个体患者的需求和要求。试验注册:DKRS00011521;2016年12月21日前瞻性注册;https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00011521。
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