Pub Date : 2026-01-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103116
Muhammad Taufan Umasugi, Endah Fitriasari, Syahfitrah Umamity
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102983
Behice Belkıs Çalışkan , Fatma Yasemin Kutlu
Purpose
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program (MBSCP) in enhancing ontological well-being (OWB) among breast cancer survivors.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a university hospital in Türkiye. Seventy-one women with a history of breast cancer were randomized into an intervention group (n = 35) or a control group (n = 36). The intervention group received the MBSCP, while the control group received no additional support. Ontological well-being was measured using the Ontological Well-Being Scale (OWBS) at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.
Results
Participants in the intervention group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in overall OWBS scores and in the subscales of "hope," "action," and "nothingness" compared to the control group (p < .001). No significant differences were observed for the "regret" subscale.
Conclusions
The MBSCP effectively enhanced ontological well-being in breast cancer survivors. These findings suggest that integrating mindfulness-based existential support into survivorship care may promote psychological resilience and holistic well-being.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-31DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103029
Doga Ulcay , Semiha Akin Eroglu
Purpose
This two-centre, randomised controlled, pre-test–post-test design study aimed to evaluate the effect of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques (ACBT) on dyspnoea, cough, and fatigue, which comprise the Respiratory Distress Symptom Cluster (RDSC) in patients with lung cancer.
Methods
The sample included 73 patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing their first cycle of chemotherapy (36 intervention, 37 control). Data were collected using the Cancer Dyspnoea Scale (CDS), Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), and Hirai Cancer Fatigue Scale (HCFS). The intervention group received ACBT training and performed exercises twice daily with the support of a video. Follow-up calls were made weekly (days 7, 14, 21). Pre-test assessments were conducted on the first day of chemotherapy; post-tests were completed on day 28.
Results
Demographic and clinical characteristics did not differ significantly between the two groups. In the intervention group, significant improvements were observed in dyspnoea and fatigue, as indicated by decreased CDS and HCFS scores, and in cough-related quality of life, as reflected by increased LCQ scores (p = 0.000). Additionally, strong and significant correlations were found among the total and subscale scores of the CDS, LCQ, and HCFS within the intervention group (p = 0.000), supporting the pre.
sence of a RDSC.
Conclusions
ACBT demonstrated a positive impact on dyspnoea, cough, and fatigue in lung cancer patients. Integrating ACBT into routine nursing care is recommended to support the management of the RDSC in patients with lung cancer.
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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between symptom status, spiritual well-being, and psychological resilience in patients with cancer.
Methods
This study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The study sample consisted of 240 cancer patients who presented to the oncology day treatment unit of a university hospital in Türkiye. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-Short Form. Stepwise multiple regression, and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data.
Results
The mean age was 58.93 ± 11.21 years, and the sample was nearly equally distributed by gender. In the stepwise multiple regression analysis, spiritual well-being was the strongest positive predictor of resilience (β = 0.601, p < 0.001). General well-being impairment, anxiety, fatigue, and pain were significant negative predictors (R2 = 0.728, p < 0.001). Parallel mediation analysis revealed that spiritual well-being has a significant impact on resilience through multiple mediators. It had an adverse indirect effect via pain and positive indirect effects via fatigue, anxiety, and general well-being. The overall indirect effect of spiritual well-being on resilience was significant (β = 0.159, 95 % CI [0.139, 0.262], p < 0.05), accounting for 21.01 % of the total effect, indicating partial mediation.
Conclusion
These effects were not only statistically significant but also clinically meaningful, indicating the importance of interventions to enhance spiritual well-being in improving resilience. The findings demonstrated that spiritual well-being not only has a direct positive effect on resilience but also exerts indirect effects through key physical and psychological symptoms, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, and impaired general well-being.
目的：探讨癌症患者的症状状态、精神幸福感和心理弹性之间的关系。方法：本研究采用定量、横断面和相关设计。研究样本包括240名癌症患者，他们在日本一家大学医院的肿瘤日间治疗部门就诊。采用社会人口学信息表、埃德蒙顿症状评估量表、精神幸福感量表和康纳-戴维森弹性量表-简表收集数据。采用逐步多元回归和结构方程模型对数据进行分析。结果：患者平均年龄为58.93±11.21岁，性别分布基本均匀。逐步多元回归分析显示，精神幸福感是心理弹性的最强正向预测因子（β = 0.601, p 2 = 0.728, p）。结论：这些影响不仅具有统计学意义，而且具有临床意义，说明干预措施对心理弹性的提高具有重要意义。研究结果表明，精神健康不仅对恢复力有直接的积极影响，而且还通过主要的生理和心理症状（包括疼痛、疲劳、焦虑和总体幸福感受损）产生间接影响。
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103011
Linda Åkeflo , Josefin Höynä Wessberg , Lisa Goldkuhl , Eva Elmerstig , Emelie Blomqvist , Per Fessé , Kristin Kunni , Ulrica Langegård (Associate Professor) , Emma Ohlsson-Nevo , Katarina Sjövall , Karin Örmon , Karin Ahlberg RN, Professor
Purpose
This study explores women's experiences of a novel prehabilitation intervention, integrating early vaginal dilator therapy before and during pelvic radiotherapy.
Methods
This qualitative study included sixteen women scheduled for pelvic radiotherapy. All participants received a pre-treatment intervention with individualized information and support to start vaginal dilator therapy prior to radiotherapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all sixteen women before or during treatment. Of these, ten also participated in follow-up interviews after radiotherapy. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results
Four themes were constructed reflecting women's experiences of the new prehabilitation intervention: (1) Regaining control while facing the unknown, (2) Navigating identity, (3) Conceptualizing vaginal and sexual health, and (4) Building trust. Women found that vaginal dilator therapy during prehabilitation enabled a sense of control and readiness for upcoming sexual and vaginal health concerns. The early support was perceived as timely, acceptable, and empowering, regardless of women's initial motivation to engage. None of the women preferred to only receive the information after treatment, reflecting the value of proactive care.
Conclusion
Integrating vaginal dilator therapy into prehabilitation may enhance preparedness, promote self-care, and reduce distress during pelvic radiotherapy. Further research is needed to confirm benefits and tailor support to individual needs.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103027
Shi Yin , Dongjing Xie , Rongya Wang , Jiao Qian , Xiaofen Shi , Honghong Wang
Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the incidence, influencing factors, and clinical correlates of Chemotherapy-Induced Taste Alteration (CITA) in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 170 gastrointestinal cancer patients from a tertiary hospital in China. Participants completed the Chemotherapy-Induced Taste Alteration Scale (CITAS), the Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (INVR), and the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, univariate analyses, correlation, and hierarchical regression to identify key predictors and interaction effects.
Results
The incidence of CITA was 74.7 %. The most prevalent issues were overall taste change (71.8 %) and feeding disturbance (45.9 %). Female gender, age <65, religious belief, plant alkaloid use, and higher chemotherapy cycles were significantly associated with worse CITA. Hierarchical regression revealed that retching (β = .80, p < .001) and nutritional status (β = .36, p < .001) were the strongest independent predictors, collectively explaining 47.0 % of the variance in CITAS scores. Interaction effects showed that the retching-CITA relationship was stronger in females but attenuated in patients receiving plant alkaloids.
Conclusions
CITA is highly prevalent in gastrointestinal cancer patients and is closely linked to retching and nutritional status. A stratified management approach is recommended, integrating standardized nutritional assessment with personalized antiemetic strategies, particularly for high-risk subgroups such as female patients. Future multicenter longitudinal studies are needed to elucidate causal pathways and optimize precision interventions for CITA.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103025
Dwi Retnaningsih , Nursalam , Hanik Endang Nihayati , Ferry Efendi , Mira Triharini
Purpose
This study aimed to explore the mechanisms and perceived impact of faith-based family interventions on psychological resilience among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods
This study employed a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design to investigate how relatives of patients with breast cancer have dealt with offering faith-based support throughout chemotherapy. Twenty family members of patients, purposefully chosen, participated in semi-structured interviews to gather the data. Field notes, an interview guide, and a demographic data questionnaire are among the study tools. Face-to-face interviews were conducted, videotaped with consent, and subjected to thematic analysis using NVivo software. Peer debriefing, member verification, triangulation, and audit trail recording all help preserve the authenticity of the data.
Results
In this study, 20 family members of patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy participated. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis: information requirements, family resilience, caregiving obstacles, and types of family support (emotional, informational, instrumental, esteem, and spiritual). These themes highlight the importance of families playing an active role in supporting patients with their treatment.
Conclusions
Interventions based on family beliefs are crucial for enhancing breast cancer patients' quality of life and resilience during chemotherapy. Integrating faith-based family support into oncology nursing practice is crucial for improving the quality of life and resilience of patients with breast cancer by including their families in their treatment.
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Around 2260 new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually in children in France. Hospitalisation at home (HaH) represents a growing alternative to the more conventional hospital stay, since it enables children with cancer to receive medical care in the home while remaining in a familiar environment. Parents of children can face a significant redefinition of their parenting roles, caught between the continuity of family life and the demands of medical care. The aim of this study was to describe the parenting process from the perspective of parents of children with cancer hospitalised at home.
Method
Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with parents (n = 27) of children with cancer in two French structures. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and reflexive thematic analysis was applied.
Results
Our findings highlight a parenting process structured around three main dimensions, which functions as a dynamic system characterised by a constant interplay between (1) forms of parenting, (2) a continuous parental presence that remains stable over time and (3) the guilt that fuels the process.
Conclusions
Parenting process during HaH is dynamic, adaptive and marked by a high emotional and mental burden. In this way, parents must constantly reinvent parenting by integrating new skills to respond to the needs of their children with cancer. Recognising this complexity may aid professionals to the issues confronted by parents caring for children with cancer at home setting.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-10-09DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103004
Flore Herman , Sofie Verhaeghe , Karen Geboes , Martha Goderis , Elke Rammant , Michiel Daem
Purpose
This project aimed to improve survivorship care in oncology by identifying existing needs, raising awareness, developing and implementing practical tools in clinical settings. This paper presents key reflections and lessons learned throughout the process.
Methods
A participatory approach involving healthcare providers was chosen to ensure relevance and applicability. Researchers adopted a coaching leadership style to support collaboration. Main data collection methods included feedback cycles and interviews with healthcare professionals.
Results
Several interventions were developed and implemented, including a survivorship care passport, a holistic needs assessment, a patient booklet, training for professionals, a website and a survivorship care consultation. The extent to which these tools were adopted varied across teams, often influenced by practical barriers such as time constraints and logistical challenges. Their success largely depended on their practical use in clinical settings.
Conclusion
While barriers remained at project's end, some tools showed strong potential for sustained use. A key factor in this was fostering ownership among healthcare providers through consistent engagement and a balance between structure and autonomy. This highlights the importance of a coaching leadership style in improving survivorship care.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103038
Mijeong Gu , Yoonjung Kim , Hyeji Shin
Purpose
Clinical reasoning (CR) is an essential competency that enables nurses to make effective decisions. However, limited research has explored the factors influencing the CR competence of oncology nurses. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of emotional intelligence (EI) and organizational culture (OC) on CR competence among oncology nurses, providing empirical evidence to guide the development of educational interventions designed to strengthen CR competence in oncology nursing.
Methods
A cross-sectional, correlational design was employed in this study. A total of 168 nurses caring for patients with cancer at Seoul National University Hospital completed a structured online questionnaire. Data were collected from September 1 to 30, 2024 and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 30.0. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, Scheffé’s test, Pearson's correlations, and hierarchical regression were performed. Post hoc mediation and moderation analyses were conducted using the SPSS PROCESS macro.
Results
Participants demonstrated moderate levels of EI, OC, and CR, with all three variables showing positive correlations. EI showed significant variation according to age, educational level, religion, total clinical experience, and department transfer, while CR differed based on educational level. In the final regression model, higher education and EI levels emerged as significant predictors of CR.
Conclusion
EI significantly influences CR among oncology nurses. These findings underscore the need for structured educational interventions aimed at enhancing EI, supported by a positive OC. Such efforts may contribute to improved CR competency and reduce inconsistencies in patient outcomes by bridging current gaps in formal training within oncology nursing practice.
目的：临床推理（CR）是护士做出有效决策的基本能力。然而，对肿瘤护士CR能力的影响因素的研究有限。因此，本研究旨在探讨情绪智力（EI）和组织文化（OC）对肿瘤护理人员责任胜任能力的影响，为制定加强肿瘤护理人员责任胜任能力的教育干预措施提供经验依据。方法：本研究采用横断面、相关设计。共有168名在首尔国立大学医院照顾癌症患者的护士完成了一份结构化的在线问卷。数据采集时间为2024年9月1日至30日，使用IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows， version 30.0进行分析。采用描述性统计、t检验、方差分析、scheff检验、Pearson相关和分层回归。使用SPSS PROCESS宏进行事后中介和调节分析。结果：参与者表现出中等水平的EI、OC和CR，所有三个变量都显示出正相关。EI在年龄、文化程度、宗教信仰、临床总经验、科室转换等方面存在显著差异，CR在文化程度上存在差异。在最后的回归模型中，高等教育程度和EI水平成为CR的显著预测因子。结论：EI显著影响肿瘤科护士的CR。这些发现强调了有必要采取结构化的教育干预措施，以提高情商，并以积极的情商为支持。这些努力可能有助于提高CR能力，并通过弥合目前肿瘤护理实践中正规培训的差距，减少患者结果的不一致。
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