Amanda Ting, Thomas C Tsai, Jamie M Zeitzer, Armando Mendez, Youngmee Kim
{"title":"Sleep Composition of Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Their Sleep-Partner Caregivers: Physical Health Correlates of Sleep Diary and Actigraphy Measurements.","authors":"Amanda Ting, Thomas C Tsai, Jamie M Zeitzer, Armando Mendez, Youngmee Kim","doi":"10.1002/pon.9302","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pon.9302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Disturbed sleep is frequently identified in adult patients with cancer and their caregivers, with detrimental impact on physical health. Less known is the extent to which self-reported and actigraph-measured sleep patterns are similar between patients and their sleep-partner caregivers, and how these different modes of sleep measurements are related to physical health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their sleep-partner caregivers (81 dyads) completed a questionnaire for physical functioning and collected saliva samples for seven consecutive days, from which cortisol slope was quantified. Additionally, participants completed a daily sleep diary and wore actigraph for 14 consecutive days, from which sleep duration, sleep onset latency (SOL), and duration of wake after sleep onset (WASO) were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants reported sleep patterns that fell within or close to the optimal range, which were similar between patients and their caregivers. Self-reported and actigraph-measured sleep duration had moderate levels of agreement (ICC = 0.604), whereas SOL and WASO had poor agreement (ICC = 0.269). Among patients, longer self-reported WASO was associated with poorer physical health and flatter cortisol slope (p ≤ 0.013). Among caregivers, longer self-reported SOL was associated with poorer physical functioning, actigraph-measured WASO was associated with steeper cortisol slope, and longer self-reported sleep markers studied than actigraph-measured were associated with poorer physical functioning (p ≤ 0.042).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings suggest that employing multiple assessment modes for sleep and physical health is vital for comprehensive understanding of sleep health. Furthermore, when addressing patients' sleep health, it may be beneficial to include their sleep-partner caregivers who may experience similar disturbed sleep.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11328964/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141913750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Megan Charlick, Tenaw Tiruye, Kerry Ettridge, Michael O'Callaghan, Sally Sara, Alexander Jay, Kerri Beckmann
{"title":"Prostate Cancer Related Sexual Dysfunction and Barriers to Help Seeking: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Megan Charlick, Tenaw Tiruye, Kerry Ettridge, Michael O'Callaghan, Sally Sara, Alexander Jay, Kerri Beckmann","doi":"10.1002/pon.9303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.9303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Despite available support, sexuality needs are the most frequently reported unmet need among men with prostate cancer, which may be due to low help-seeking rates. Using the Ecological Systems Framework as a theoretical foundation, we conducted a scoping review of the available literature to understand what factors impact help-seeking behaviour for sexual issues after prostate cancer treatment among men who had received treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search on Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, Emcare, and Scopus was conducted to identify studies of adult prostate cancer patients post-treatment, which reported barriers and/or facilitators to help-seeking for sexual health issues. Quality appraisals were conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal tools, and results were qualitatively synthesised.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 3870 unique results, only 30 studies met inclusion criteria. In general, studies were considered moderate to good quality, though only six used standardised measures to assess help-seeking behaviour. Barriers and facilitators for sexual help-seeking were identified across all five levels of the Ecological Systems Framework, including age, treatment type, and previous help seeking experience (individual level), healthcare professional communication and partner support (microsystem), financial cost and accessibility of support (meso/exosystem), and finally embarrassment, masculinity, cultural norms, and sexuality minority (macrosystem).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Addressing commonly reported barriers (and inversely, enhancing facilitators) to help-seeking for sexual issues is essential to ensure patients are appropriately supported. Based on our results, we recommend healthcare professionals include sexual wellbeing discussions as standard care for all prostate cancer patients, regardless of treatment received, age, sexual orientation, and partnership status/involvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141976477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of Web-Based Interventions on Depression and Anxiety in Cancer Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Myoungsuk Kim, Kelly R Tan, Lorinda A Coombs","doi":"10.1002/pon.9301","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pon.9301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of web-based interventions in depression and anxiety among informal caregivers of patients with cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were systematically searched from inception to April 15, 2024. Eligible studies encompassed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on web-based interventions tailored to informal caregivers of patients with cancer. The effect size was calculated as the standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) utilizing a random effects model. The risk of bias was assessed independently utilizing Cochrane's Risk of Bias Tool (version 2.0) for RCTs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 12 RCTs were incorporated into this meta-analysis. Web-based interventions demonstrated a significant effect in ameliorating depression among informal caregivers of patients with cancer compared to the control group (SMD = -0.21, 95% CI = -0.36 to -0.05, p < 0.01, I<sup>2</sup> = 15%). Additionally, a significant effect was also observed in alleviating anxiety (SMD = -0.20, 95% CI = -0.36 to -0.05, p = 0.77, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Web-based interventions might be effective in reducing depression and anxiety among informal caregivers of patients with cancer. Nevertheless, several studies with an overall high risk of bias were included. As a result of the limited number and heterogeneity of the studies included in the subgroup analysis, deriving definitive conclusions on the most effective intervention components was challenging. Therefore, further studies incorporating high-quality research are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mixed-methods evaluation of a face-to-face educational intervention for health and social care professionals to deliver family-centred cancer supportive care when a parent with dependent children is at end of life.","authors":"Jeffrey R Hanna, Cherith J Semple","doi":"10.1002/pon.6374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To deliver and evaluate an educational intervention to equip health and social care professionals (professionals) on how best to support parents at end of life with cancer concerning their dependent children (<18).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An evidence-based and theory-driven face-to-face educational intervention was developed and evaluated using three levels of Kirkpatrick's Model of Evaluation. Pre-test, post-test surveys were completed immediately before-and-after the intervention using a validated self-efficacy scale and single-item questions evaluating perceived usefulness and relevance (levels one/two). Qualitative interviews ≥ 3-months post-intervention explored if, and how the intervention impacted professionals' practice (level three). Fourteen sessions were delivered at oncology settings to 347 professionals between 2021 and 2023. Two hundred seventy four professionals completed the pre-test survey, with 239 completing the post-test survey. Fourteen professionals were interviewed between three-and 19-months post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Quantitative findings demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in self-efficacy post-educational intervention (p < 0.001). Qualitative data highlighted professionals gained new approaches to progress end of life conversations with parents, despite some familial resistance to sharing the reality of the situation with children. Positive intervention content shaping clinical practice included the bereaved parent's lived experience, communication framework and roleplay videos. Some professionals considered a booster session and opportunities to practice conversations necessary to further consolidate learning into practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Evidence and theory-driven education can positively impact professionals' provision of family-centred cancer care. Future studies should explore the impact of this educational intervention on familial outcomes. Alongside a sustainable delivery of this intervention, advanced communication skills programmes should incorporate parent-child end of life conversations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Confirmatory validation of the Mesothelioma Psychological Distress Tool-Patients: A brief patient-reported outcome measure assessing psychological distress in malignant mesothelioma patients.","authors":"Michela Bonafede, Isabella Giulia Franzoi, Maria Domenica Sauta, Alessandro Marinaccio, Carolina Mensi, Sabrina Rugarli, Enrica Migliore, Ilaria Cozzi, Domenica Cavone, Luigi Vimercati, Federica Grosso, Marinella Bertolotti, Giulia Raimondi, Marco Innamorati, Antonella Granieri","doi":"10.1002/pon.6371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Psychological suffering in patients with Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is different from the one experienced by patients with other cancers due to its occupational or environmental etiology and its peculiar symptomatology and prognosis (i.e., poor prognosis, reduced effectiveness of the therapies, poor quality of residual life, and advanced age at the time of diagnosis). Therefore, the Mesothelioma Psychological Distress Tool-Patients (MPDT-P) has been developed to evaluate the specific profile of psychological suffering in this population. This paper describes the item selection, factor analysis, and psychometric evaluation of the revised MPDT-P.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The analyses of the current work aimed to confirm the factorial structure found in the first version of the MPDT-P. In the case of nonfit, it aimed to find an alternative structure and causes of nonfit in the model. The search for the fit of the factorial model was conducted using a Bayesian approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two-factor model reported in the first version of the instrument did not fit the data. Confirmatory Bayesian analyses showed adequate fit for the three-factor solution. Based on the content of the items, we labeled the factors as dysfunctional emotions, claims for justice, and anxieties about the future.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Integrating the MPDT-P into clinical practice could help clinicians gain insight into the specific suffering related to MM and investigate potential differences related to different occupational and environmental exposure contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Giannelli, Serena Moscato, Rita Ostan, Raffaella Pannuti, Lorenzo Chiari, Guido Biasco, Silvia Varani
{"title":"Virtual Reality for advanced cancer patients assisted at home: A randomized controlled interventional study.","authors":"Andrea Giannelli, Serena Moscato, Rita Ostan, Raffaella Pannuti, Lorenzo Chiari, Guido Biasco, Silvia Varani","doi":"10.1002/pon.6368","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pon.6368","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Virtual Reality (VR) has been demonstrated to be an effective option for integrating psychological interventions in different therapeutic settings. This randomized controlled interventional study aims to assess the effects of VR, compared to tablet controlled intervention, on anxiety, depression, pain, and short-term psychophysical symptoms in advanced cancer patients assisted at home.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were provided with a VR headset or a tablet (TAB) for 4 days. On the first and last day, anxiety and depression were measured by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and pain by Brief Pain Inventory. Before and after each VR and tablet session, symptoms were collected by the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-three patients (27 VR vs. 26 TAB) completed the study. Anxiety significantly decreased in the VR group after the 4-day intervention. The analysis of ESAS showed a significant improvement in pain (p = 0.013), tiredness (p < 0.001), and anxiety (p = 0.013) for TAB group, and a significant reduction in tiredness (p < 0.001) in the VR group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Technological and user-friendly tools, such as VR and tablets, might be integrated with traditional psychological interventions to improve anxiety and cancer-related short-term symptoms. Further studies are needed to better consolidate the possible beneficial effects of VR.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tenaw Tiruye, Mrunal Hiwase, Megan Charlick, Michael O'Callaghan, Ashna Khalid, Ming Li, Liesel M FitzGerald, Gillian E Caughey, Kerry Ettridge, David Roder, Kerri Beckmann
{"title":"Temporal trends in medication and service use patterns for mental health issues among men with prostate cancer.","authors":"Tenaw Tiruye, Mrunal Hiwase, Megan Charlick, Michael O'Callaghan, Ashna Khalid, Ming Li, Liesel M FitzGerald, Gillian E Caughey, Kerry Ettridge, David Roder, Kerri Beckmann","doi":"10.1002/pon.6369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Prostate cancer can significantly impact mental wellbeing, creating uncertainty and morbidity. This study described patterns of psychotropic medication and mental health service use, as a proxy measure for mental health problems, 5 years before and 5 years after prostate cancer diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Population-based registry data were linked with Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Medicare Benefits Schedule data for all prostate cancer patients diagnosed in South Australia between 2012 and 2020 (n = 13,693). We estimated the proportion and rates of psychotropic medication and mental health service use before and after diagnosis. Multivariable adjusted interrupted time series analyses (ITSA) were conducted to uncover temporal patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen percent of men commenced psychotropic medications and 6.4% sought out mental health services for the first time after diagnosis. Psychotropic medication use rose from 34.5% 5 years before to 40.3% 5 years after diagnosis, including an increase in use of antidepressants (from 20.7% to 26.0%) and anxiolytics (from 11.3% to 12.8%). Mental health service use increased from 10.2% to 12.1%, with the increase mostly being general practice mental health visits (from 7.8% to 10.6%). Multivariable ITSA indicated a significant rise in medication and service utilisation immediately before and in the first 2 years following prostate cancer diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a clear increase in psychotropic medication use and mental health service use around the time of prostate cancer diagnosis. Mental health outcomes of men with prostate cancer may be improved with early mental health screening, particularly during the diagnosis process, to enable early intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141498764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashleigh C Russell, Helen Reid, Helen G Coleman, Olinda Santin
{"title":"Understanding the treatment experiences of adults diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer: A qualitative study.","authors":"Ashleigh C Russell, Helen Reid, Helen G Coleman, Olinda Santin","doi":"10.1002/pon.6367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in adults aged under 50 is increasing. There is a critical lack of knowledge regarding the challenges faced by early-onset CRC patients and their experiences of treatment. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of individuals receiving treatment for early-onset CRC, and the resulting impact on their lives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews of patients with early-onset CRC in the UK (n = 21) were conducted from August 2021 to March 2022. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results identified four key themes: (1) early-onset CRC treatment results in sudden physical, psychological and social impacts in all aspects of life; (2) early-onset CRC patients have unique supportive care needs which are not recognised in current practice; (3) there is a need for tailored information; (4) a lack of support was identified in the areas of mental health, sexual health and fertility.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study highlights numerous unique issues experienced by the early-onset CRC patient group during treatment. There is a need for change in clinical practice, along with the development of international guidelines and tailored resources for both patients and healthcare professionals, in order to improve care.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.","authors":"Bing Han, Peizhen Zhang, Haojie Zhao, Xiaojie Zhang, Hongyue Gao, Jiating Dong, Liqing Zeng, Peng Pi, Jiayi Pei","doi":"10.1002/pon.6370","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pon.6370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare and rank the effectiveness of four primary categories of exercise modalities (aerobic, resistance, mind-body, and combined exercise [CE]) in improving the Quality of life (QoL) of women with breast cancer in a network meta-analysis (NMA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Articles published in English and indexed in the PubMed (MEDLINE), EBSCO, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, The Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL Plus databases were identified from inception to 12 October 2023. Studies that met the eligibility criteria were assessed for risk of bias. A frequentist NMA was conducted to appraise the efficacy of different exercise types.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 56 studies with 3904 participants. Aerobic, mind-body, and combined exercises effectively improved QoL compared to controls. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) indicated that CE best improved patients' QoL (SUCRA = 96.7%). Analysis of the secondary outcomes suggests that exercise reduced patients' depression (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.70 to -0.06, p < 0.001; I<sup>2</sup> = 79%) and anxiety (SMD = -0.50, 95% CI = -0.69 to -0.31, p < 0.001; I<sup>2</sup> = 27.4%) but did not affect self-esteem.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>All exercise types but resistance were effective in improving the QoL of women with breast cancer, CE (the combination of aerobic and resistance exercise) had the highest likelihood of being optimal for improving QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie Bossard, Julien Lejeune, Hélène Coillot, Philippe Colombat, Evelyne Fouquereau
{"title":"Oncologists' psychological flourishing: A driving force for positive attitudes at work.","authors":"Marie Bossard, Julien Lejeune, Hélène Coillot, Philippe Colombat, Evelyne Fouquereau","doi":"10.1002/pon.6372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Oncologists' psychological health is a major challenge due to the consequential concerning the quality of the care they provide. However, only critical states of their health have been really examined by scientists. This study sought to plug this gap by investigating the mediating role of psychological flourishing in the relationship between the perception of the professional social context (i.e., perceived workplace isolation and organizational support) and positive attitudes at work among oncologists (i.e., work engagement, task adjustment and empathy).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was a cross-sectional, including 541 French oncologists. Participants completed a self-report questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling was employed to test the hypotheses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed that workplace isolation and organizational support perceptions were related to oncologists' work engagement, task adjustment and empathy. Additionally, psychological flourishing acted as a partial mediator between these perceptions of professional social context and oncologists' work-related attitudes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This research underlined the potential of enhancing the psychological flourishing of oncologists by improving organizational support and mitigating their sense of isolation, and in turn, to enhance some dimensions of their positive attitudes at work.</p>","PeriodicalId":20779,"journal":{"name":"Psycho‐Oncology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}