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{"title":"AI-enabled psychometric and psychophysiological assessment in psychiatric comorbidity of oncology patients: A systematic review.","authors":"Fiza Masood","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2649035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2649035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The state of psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, is very common among patients with cancer. Common screening tools are usually subjective and limited in terms of their abilities to monitor continuous.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The purpose of the systematic review was to assess the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI)-based models as detectors of psychological distress among the population of oncology patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A systematic literature search was used in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, PsycINFO, and ScienceDirect to find out publications published between 2015 and 2025. There were twelve studies that met the inclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A range of machine learning models, such as the Random Forests, Support Vector Machines, and Deep Neural Networks, obtained moderate to high accuracy (AUC = 0.74-0.83) in predicting psychological distress in different cancer types.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AI-based models have a potential in the early detection of psychological distress among cancer patients. However, the research designs and reporting are heterogeneous, which obstructs the generalizability and clinical application of such results.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147655258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Initial testing of a mobile app behavioral pain coping intervention for patients with cancer: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Sarah A Kelleher, Hannah M Fisher, Natalie Chou, Allison K Diachina, Joseph G Winger, Hope E Uronis, Francis J Keefe, Tamara J Somers","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2652946","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2652946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Behavioral management is recommended for cancer pain, yet not well integrated into clinical practice. PainPac is an asynchronous mobile application that delivers behavioral pain coping strategies. We evaluated PainPac's feasibility, acceptability, and impact on pain compared to a videoconference-delivered protocol (PCST-Video).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants (<i>N</i> = 62) were adults with a stage I-IV diagnosis of colorectal cancer within the past two years and pain ≥4 on 0-10 scale from an academic cancer center. Participants were randomized 1:1 to PainPac or PCST-Video. Feasibility (accrual [<i>N</i> = 60/15 months]; attrition at the post-treatment assessment [primary endpoint; <25%]; adherence to all assessments and intervention modules/sessions [>75%]), burden (number of modules/sessions completed; time from baseline to completion of first module/session; time to complete all sessions/modules), engagement (skills practice and PainPac log in >3 times/week), and acceptability (≥80% of participants reporting ≥75% satisfaction on Client Satisfaction Questionnaire) were assessed. Changes in pain and pain-related outcomes were explored at baseline (A1), post-treatment (A2), and 1-month post-treatment (A3).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Feasibility exceeded prespecified benchmarks (<i>N</i> = 62/10 months; 92% A2 retention). Ninety percent of PainPac participants completed all modules (M_sessions=3.77, SD=.82); 80% of PCST-Video participants completed all sessions (M_sessions=3.37, SD = 1.33). Participants moved from A1 to completion of first module/session in 1 day for PainPac and 12 days for PCST-Video. Number of days to complete all modules/sessions was <i>M</i> = 23.57 (SD = 5.31) for PainPac and <i>M</i> = 27.63 (SD = 6.70) for PCST-Video. PainPac engagement exceeded prespecified benchmarks (<i>M</i> = 9.22 app logins per week). Satisfaction was high with PainPac (89.3% ≥24; <i>M</i> = 28.11, SD = 3.74) and PCST-Video (92.6% ≥24; <i>M</i> = 28.93, SD = 3.57). Pain outcomes changed in the expected direction for both conditions, improving from A1 to A3.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>PainPac is a promising approach for improving cancer pain management. Technology-based behavioral interventions can decrease barriers and improve intervention reach, scalability, and sustainability in clinical practice. Larger, well-powered randomized trials are needed to test PainPac's efficacy.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration number: </strong>ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05686122.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13188930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Through a child's eyes: a systematic review of how children's literature portrays adult cancer.","authors":"Sydney Ehinger Beene, Pamela Linton Norcross","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2644232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2644232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Receiving a cancer diagnosis affects various domains of an individual's life. However, when an adult is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family unit is impacted. As many cancer patients have dependent children or grandchildren, children's books written about adult cancer can be useful resources helping families start conversations about this disease and subsequent treatment process.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>While previous literature has examined patterns present in children's books about various subsets of cancer diagnoses, to our knowledge, no systematic review to date has explored themes throughout children's books written about adult cancer in general. The present study seeks to fill a gap in the literature by identifying themes present in children's books about any adult cancer diagnosis, whereas the intended audience of these books are children and grandchildren of adult cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Throughout the dataset of children's books (<i>N</i> = 54), four predominant themes were identified: <i>validating cancer experiences</i>, <i>education</i>, <i>validating feelings</i>, and <i>positivity</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Carrying more than charts: Representation and reflection in palliative care.","authors":"Aneka Hendy","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2613712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2613712","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cognitive side effects in cancer treatment: communication challenges for healthcare providers.","authors":"Léa Baillat, Myriam Pannard, Charlotte Bauquier, Maëva Piton, Murielle Sevenne, Chantal Denieul, Stéphanie Jean-Daubias, Mouna Mouline, Annick Gerard, Marie Préau","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2632683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2632683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Talking about the cognitive side effects of cancer treatment is a complex challenge for care providers, as it is often influenced by emotional issues and social stereotypes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study explored oncology care providers' communication practices concerning treatment-related cognitive side effects, as well as the emotional implications of these exchanges both for them and for patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted 37 semi-structured interviews with oncologists and nurses specialized in oncology. Data were analyzed using a reflexive thematic approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Communication about cognitive side effects was often downplayed or avoided. Care providers prioritized more visible side effects of treatment. Communication with patients varied according to patient profile, care providers being more likely to discuss cognitive side-effects with younger persons. A lack of time and training on how to manage (i) cognitive side effects and (ii) the emotional tension they felt trying to protect patients while maintaining their own professional identity, fostered a climate of concealment around this issue.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the need to design training programs for healthcare professionals that focus on developing emotional skills and better communication of the cognitive side effects of cancer treatment. Encouraging multi-disciplinary dialogue on these side effects could contribute to care providers' well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147504692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating social drivers of health screening into ambulatory cancer care.","authors":"Tessa Jones, Alison Snow, Brittany Aryeh, Mark Liu, Ellerie Weber, Cardinale Smith, Melissa Mazor","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2637485","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2637485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite the known impact of social drivers of health (SDoH) on cancer related outcomes, the integration of SDoH screens into routine oncology clinical practice is scarce and suboptimal. This study describes a retrospective analysis of a quality initiative that integrated a SDoH screener and referral system into clinical workflow and patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a quality improvement initiative, a 17-item Quality of Life and Support survey was developed and sent out <i>via</i> the patient portal 7 days prior to patients' second oncology appointment, with repeat measures every 90 days. Descriptive statistics were used to describe patients who completed versus didn't complete the survey and escalated surveys. A logistic regression estimated the odds of survey completion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>10,655 patients were assigned 25,353 surveys across 5 sites. 37% of the assigned surveys were completed with 6,179 individuals completing at least one survey, 43% before the appointment date. The most frequent reasons for survey escalation were distress, financial strain, and transportation. Completing at least one survey was associated with 33% (<i>p</i> < 0.000) and 19% (<i>p</i> < 0.05) lower odds for African American/Black and Asian individuals, respectively, compared to Whites. Completing at least one survey was associated with 27% and 46% lower odds (<i>p</i> < 0.00) when patients' preferred language is Spanish and 'Other', respectively, compared to English.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A SDoH screen was successfully integrated into ambulatory cancer care allowing for systematic referrals to relevant resources. Future research can incorporate clinician and patient perspectives and examine the impact of subsequent SDoH related interventions on patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of cancer mobile app: A young adult patient-centered approach.","authors":"Sarah E Piombo, Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, Sarah Fay Concannon, Meghan Donovan, Paige Malinowski, Annelise Ryan, Karen Fasciano, Joan W Hanania","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2632685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2632685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have distinct psychosocial and information needs across the cancer care continuum. AYAs often experience developmental milestone disruptions, changes in social functioning, and an unmet need for social connection both during and after treatment. The multidimensional needs of AYAs with cancer necessitates tailored program development to provide patient-centered psychosocial support that is accessible and scalable. To address these critical gaps in AYA cancer care, this study describes an innovative cancer mobile application, iaya, an online platform uniquely for AYAs with cancer designed to promote coping and peer connection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>iaya data was collected from late 2021-December 2024. Descriptive statistics were used to examine iaya engagement, growth trends, and summarize user data, including user demographics, app feature engagement, and psychosocial coping toolbox utilization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Iaya has experienced steady growth over time and now has over 280 total members and 180 active members (66%). Members most frequently visited app spaces for discussion and socialization with other users. These spaces generated more engagement compared to informational or resource specific spaces.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings from this study indicate that there is a desire for social connection with AYA peers above and beyond the need for cancer-related information on iaya, suggesting that many AYAs with cancer are interested and willing to engage with online platforms that facilitate these social connections. Future AYA psychosocial oncology programs should be designed with a focus on strengthening social connectedness and community building among AYAs with cancer and consider implementing a mobile component as a valuable and scalable solution.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147391384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social media as a psychosocial resource and risk: Insights from breast cancer patients' experiences in Taiwan.","authors":"Shih-Chuan Chen","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2632681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2632681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study explores how breast cancer patients use social media to seek medical information, emotional support, and peer connection, particularly during the early stages of diagnosis. Video content is preferred for general knowledge, while text-based platforms serve personalized inquiries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a qualitative research design to explore how breast cancer patients engage with social media during the early stages of diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Social media enhances patients' autonomy and psychological resilience by facilitating self-care practices and fostering mutual support networks. However, many patients participate passively due to psychological stress, information overload, or anxiety triggered by negative content. Social media engagement often evolves from passive consumption to active support provision, reflecting psychosocial growth and changing roles throughout the cancer journey.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight social media's dual role as both a valuable support resource and a potential source of emotional burden. These findings suggest that incorporating digital health literacy and emotional coping strategies into patient care could be beneficial. Future health policies may also consider supporting digital infrastructures that promote equitable and emotionally safe engagement in online cancer communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Meditation awareness training (MAT) for people living with cancer: A thematic analysis of weekly diary reflections.","authors":"Chloe Wells, William Van Gordon, Paul Barrows","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2632682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2632682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A cancer diagnosis presents significant psychological challenges, often resulting in lasting distress and dis-ruption to daily life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly recognized as vital components of supportive oncology care. Second-generation MBIs (SG-MBIs), such as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), integrate Buddhist wisdom principles such as impermanence, compassion, emptiness, and non-self, offering potential for transformative therapeutic outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study explored the core subjective experiences, challenges, and benefits of cancer patients participating in an eight-week MAT programme, examining how integrated Buddhist wisdom teachings are engaged with and interpreted in real-world settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An inductive, realist thematic analysis was conducted on 102 anonymous online diary entries submitted by 20 participants undergoing the MAT intervention. The analysis followed Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach, with researcher reflexivity and consensus guiding theme development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings indicated a dynamic process of engagement. Individuals described a journey from uncertainty and ambivalence toward greater acceptance and emotional resilience, drawing on impermanence and other Buddhist principles to manage distress and reclaim identity beyond their illness. Participants shifted from relying solely on formal meditation practices to integrating mindfulness and wisdom flexibly into their daily lives, demonstrating a growing ability to adapt and embody the wisdom teachings introduced. Self-compassion and empathy developed, enhancing interpersonal relationships and connection both within the meditation group and with the natural world. The group setting provided vital validation and support, normalizing experiences and fostering community.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MAT's integration of Buddhist wisdom principles proved therapeutically meaningful, facilitating resilience, self-compassion, values-driven identity reconstruction. The diary analysis illuminated the temporal progression of change, informing SG-MBI refinement and underscoring the importance of context-sensitive, flexible delivery in oncology care.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Quiet Sleep: When comfort becomes farewell.","authors":"Amir Mahmood","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2026.2615691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2026.2615691","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145967472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}