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{"title":"Effects of bibliotherapy on emotional distress, coping strategies, and resilience in adolescents with cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial","authors":"Tsai-Jung Wu ,&nbsp;Chen Su-may Sheih ,&nbsp;Shiann-Tarng Jou ,&nbsp;Chih-Ying Lee ,&nbsp;Ting-Yen Yu ,&nbsp;Chieh-Yu Liu ,&nbsp;Chi-Wen Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102900","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102900","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study investigated the effects of interactive versus reading bibliotherapy using picture books on emotional distress, coping strategies, and resilience among adolescents with cancer.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this multicenter pilot randomized controlled trial with qualitative interviews, 27 patients aged 10–19 years diagnosed with leukemia or osteosarcoma within the past two years and undergoing treatment were randomly assigned to interactive bibliotherapy (n = 14) or reading bibliotherapy (n = 13). Each participant completed two sessions with picture books, 1–2 weeks apart. Emotional distress, coping strategies, and resilience were measured at baseline (T0), immediately post-intervention (T1), and at a one-month follow-up (T2). Interviews at T2 explored intervention effects and participant feedback.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>At one-month follow-up, the experimental group showed significantly lower negative affect than the comparison group. No significant differences were found in positive affect, coping strategies, or resilience. Participants reported interactive bibliotherapy promoted support, emotional connection, and inner strength, while the comparison group experienced brief relaxation and distraction. Picture books resonated with illness experiences and were suitable during chemotherapy. Participants recommended more frequent sessions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study provided preliminary evidence that interactive bibliotherapy was more effective than reading bibliotherapy in alleviating emotional distress. Picture books may represent a promising psychological intervention for adolescents undergoing cancer treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div><span><span>www.clinicaltrials.gov</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>, NCT05510635.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102900"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144069192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Healthcare provision for cancer survivors with chronic bowel symptoms post pelvic radiotherapy. “… and then you're kind of cast adrift”: A qualitative study","authors":"A. Biran ,&nbsp;C. Dobson ,&nbsp;C.J. Rees ,&nbsp;R. Brooks-Pearson ,&nbsp;A. Cunliffe ,&nbsp;L.A. Durrant ,&nbsp;H. Ludlow ,&nbsp;J. Hancock ,&nbsp;I. Pedley ,&nbsp;L.J. Neilson ,&nbsp;A. Wilson ,&nbsp;L. Sharp","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102895","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102895","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Chronic bowel symptoms are common late-effects of pelvic radiotherapy associated with significantly decreased quality-of-life. For some, perhaps many, people these symptoms may be mitigated or treated, if appropriately investigated and diagnosed. We explored experiences of health service access and provision of support for people with chronic bowel symptoms after pelvic radiotherapy, from the perspectives of cancer survivors and health professionals. Our aim was to highlight processes and contextual factors that may hinder access to effective support and treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We carried out semi-structured interviews with 28 cancer survivors (14 female) with experience of post-radiotherapy, chronic bowel symptoms, and 19 health professionals involved in the care of such patients. Recruitment was through three NHS hospitals, cancer charities and professional networks. Data were analysed thematically, deductively (guided by the Model of Pathways to Treatment (MPT)) and inductively.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We organised data around three overarching themes positioning experiences within MPT's event sequence or describing health system factor. Gratitude for treatment of cancer, embarrassment and acceptance of symptoms led survivors not to seek further care. Health professionals not recognising symptoms or focusing only on discounting cancer recurrence were barriers to effective care for those who sought it. System barriers included professional specialities working in isolation and geographical disparity in availability of late-effects services.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our findings suggest a need for raising awareness of late-effects of pelvic-radiotherapy among patients and health professionals encompassing recognition of symptoms and awareness of treatments and support and for accelerating access to specialist late-effects services nationally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102895"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143936170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between dyadic coping and quality of life among women of childbearing age with cancer and their spouses: mediating roles of fertility concerns and self-disclosure based on the actor-partner interdependence mediation model","authors":"Zifen A ,&nbsp;Ran Wen ,&nbsp;Fei Ye ,&nbsp;Xiaohong Zhang ,&nbsp;Chunhua Zhou ,&nbsp;Liping Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102897","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102897","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To explore the influence of dyadic coping (DC) strategies on the quality of life (QoL) of women of childbearing age with cancer and their spouses, considering fertility concerns and self-disclosure as mediators.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 302 couples (patients and spouses) were recruited from five tertiary hospitals in China between March and October 2023. Data were collected using the self-designed information scale and standardized scales (Dyadic Coping Inventory, COMPI-Fertility Problem Stress Scales-Short Form, Distress Disclosure Index, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-BREF) and analyzed via Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model (APIMeM).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Patients reported a mean QoL score of 54.58 ± 6.81, while spouses scored 56.23 ± 7.24. Both partners' DC strategies positively correlated with their own QoL. Spouses' DC indirectly influenced patients' QoL through patients' fertility concerns (<em>β</em> = 0.028, <em>P</em> = 0.020) and their own QoL via spouses' fertility concerns (<em>β</em> = 0.052, <em>P</em> = 0.002). Patients’ DC mediated their own QoL through self-disclosure (<em>β</em> = 0.028, <em>P</em> = 0.018).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study highlights the bidirectional relational dynamics of DC in cancer-affected couples. While DC strategies directly enhance individual QoL, spouses' coping behaviors indirectly shape partners' well-being through fertility-related distress, whereas patients’ DC primarily influences their own QoL via communication processes. These findings emphasize DC as a relational process requiring couple-centered interventions to address interdependent coping needs, rather than isolated individual approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102897"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143882668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding post-treatment self-management learning needs of young adults diagnosed with hematological cancer: a qualitative study","authors":"Benedicta Hartono ,&nbsp;Karine Bilodeau","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102896","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102896","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To better support and promote an active role in survivorship, the purpose of this study was to identify and understand the perspective of young adults diagnosed with a hematological cancer in regard to their post-treatment self-management learning needs.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>An interpretative-descriptive study was conducted. Semi-structured individual interviews were carried out with eight young adults (ages 18 to 29 at the end of active treatment), diagnosed with a leukemia or lymphoma, who have not received active treatment for at least one year. Iterative content analysis of interview data was performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>According to participants, it is when young adults experience transitions or feel alone in dealing with post-treatment challenges that they can identify a learning need. Protective factors and precipitating factors related to young adults, their entourage and their care providers (e.g., young adult characteristics, level of support, quality of patient education) can contribute to shape their view of self-management learning needs. For young adults, an underlying motivation guides the identification of attitudes (autonomy, responsibility, acceptance), knowledge (physical and psychosocial challenges, rights to accommodation for disability) or skills (self-assessment, action-planning, self-advocacy) to be gained.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study supports that young adults need more than information to feel confident in their ability to self-manage post-treatment challenges. Learning to self-manage is therefore a process of personal transformation, fueled by internal motivation, that also benefits from external support through collaboration between young adults, their entourage, and their care providers including oncology nurses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102896"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143876513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicide risk in prostate cancer patients: Trends, predictors, and development of predictive nomograms using SEER data","authors":"Feng Qi ,&nbsp;Yihang Xu ,&nbsp;Xudong Yao ,&nbsp;Zicheng Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102894","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102894","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To assess suicide risk in prostate cancer (PCa) patients by analyzing trends, key predictors, and developing predictive tools. Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database data, we aimed to identify high-risk populations and guide strategies to reduce suicide-related mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective analysis was conducted using SEER data from 2010 to 2020. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated to compare suicide risk in PCa patients with that of the general male population, with subgroup analyses stratified by age and race. Proportional mortality ratios (PMRs) were determined for the leading causes of death, including suicide, across clinical and demographic variables. Predictive nomograms for 3-year and 5-year suicide risk were developed using Cox regression models and validated through calibration curves and concordance indices.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>PCa patients exhibited elevated suicide SMRs, particularly among younger (&lt;55 years, SMR = 8.50) and White patients (SMR = 14.98). While overall suicide risk declined over the study period, specific subgroups remained disproportionately affected. PMR analysis indicated younger age, White race, and earlier disease stages were associated with higher suicide proportions. Time-to-event analysis revealed that 20.28 % of suicide cases occurred within the first year after diagnosis. Predictive modeling identified age, race, radiotherapy, and marital status as independent risk factors for suicide mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Suicide poses a significant yet preventable risk for PCa patients, especially among younger (especially&lt;55 years), White, and unmarried individuals (both separated, divorced, and widowed and never married). The developed predictive tools can aid in identifying high-risk patients and implementing targeted psychosocial interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102894"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between mindfulness and patient education implementation among oncology nurses: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Bugse Yüceer ,&nbsp;Merve Beke ,&nbsp;Semra Ercivan","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102892","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102892","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This research investigates the relationships between mindfulness, psychological well-being, patient education implementation among oncology nurses. Additionally, it examines the determinants influencing patient education implementation and investigated the mediating function of psychological well-being in the association between mindfulness and patient education implementation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted with oncology nurses between 2023 and 2024 at an oncology hospital. The study utilized validated instruments, including the Nurse Information Form, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Patient Education Implementation Scale. The data were analysed using descriptive and correlational statistics and structural equation modelling. Independent variables were mindfulness and psychological well-being; the dependent variable was patient education implementation in this hypothesized model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 218 nurses participated in the study. Patient education implementation scores varied significantly by professional roles and were higher among charge nurses (<em>F</em> = 4.076, <em>p</em> = .008). The structural equation modeling analysis demonstrated that mindfulness exerted a significant direct influence on patient education implementation (β = 0.180, <em>p</em> &lt; .001), while also having an indirect effect (β = 0.117, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) mediated by psychological well-being. These results indicate that psychological well-being serves as a partial mediator in the mindfulness and patient education implementation relationship.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights that higher mindfulness are associated with improved patient education implementation, both directly and indirectly through enhanced psychological well-being. Nursing managers should recognize the impact of mindfulness and psychological well-being on nurses' ability to provide high-quality patient education and consider strategies to enhance these attributes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102892"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding the disease experiences of thyroid cancer survivors with distant metastases: A qualitative descriptive study","authors":"Kyung Ah Park ,&nbsp;Minjin Lee ,&nbsp;Sanghee Kim ,&nbsp;Kyung Ah Ahn ,&nbsp;Hyeok Jun Yun ,&nbsp;Seok-Mo Kim ,&nbsp;Hojin Chang ,&nbsp;Yong Sang Lee ,&nbsp;Hang-Seok Chang","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102893","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102893","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Thyroid cancer is often accompanied by a favorable prognosis; however, its survivors with distant metastasis experience significant physical and psychological challenges. To better understand their challenges, in this study, we investigated the experience of thyroid cancer survivors with distant metastasis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative descriptive design was applied to 21 survivors of thyroid cancer with distant metastasis in South Korea. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between August 2021 and June 2022, and the results were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two main themes on the experiences of thyroid cancer survivors with distant metastasis were extracted with five subthemes. The two main themes are: (1) Adverse effects of treatment and (2) coping strategies. Survivors experienced physical side effects such as pain, gastrointestinal problems, and fatigue. Psychologically, they faced fear of recurrence, uncertainty, and regret. Coping strategies include sharing experiences with similar patients, accepting cancer, and consolation that it is better than other cancer types.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Qualitative descriptive analysis conducted in this study confirms that survivors of thyroid cancer with distant metastasis indeed experience multiple physical and psychological challenges. Comprehensive care from healthcare providers is necessary to assist thyroid cancer survivors, who resiliently reframe their illness and seek social support by themselves. These efforts of comprehensive care include proactive management of treatment side effects, accurate communication about prognosis, and psychosocial support access, which will improve survivors’ quality of life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102893"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143873612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences and needs of patients with sarcoma: a qualitative meta-synthesis","authors":"Qi Wang ,&nbsp;Qi Liu ,&nbsp;Ka Yan Ho ,&nbsp;Katherine Ka Wai Lam ,&nbsp;Ting Mao ,&nbsp;Kate Law ,&nbsp;Kuan Liao ,&nbsp;Mian Wang ,&nbsp;Yuwen Gao ,&nbsp;Hammoda Abu-Odah ,&nbsp;Naomi Takemura ,&nbsp;Herbert Ho Fung Loong ,&nbsp;Janelle Yorke","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102890","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102890","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To systematically identify, summarize, and synthesize qualitative evidence on the experiences and needs of patients living with sarcoma, providing insights into their multidimensional challenges.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This qualitative meta-synthesis follows the ENTREQ guidelines. Seven electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) were searched up to November 2024. Two reviewers independently conducted the study screening and data extraction. The quality was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute's Qualitative Research Standard Assessment tool. Thematic analysis was used for data synthesis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-seven studies were included in this meta-synthesis. Three analytical themes emerged: (1) “Self-perceived health challenges after diagnosis” highlighting the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients; (2) “Mixed experiences during social interactions” reflecting the complex dynamics in relationships with friends, family, and healthcare providers; and (3) “Unfriendliness in the society towards sarcomas” emphasizing societal barriers such as employment limitations, financial burdens, and stigma.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Sarcoma patients face significant challenges that extend beyond the individual health condition, impacting their interpersonal relationships and social wellbeing. A comprehensive understanding of the experiences and needs of sarcoma patients on their disease journey can help provide effective management for patients with this rare disease. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach involving healthcare providers management, organizational change, community support, and public policy reform.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102890"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient's expectations and experiences of yoga in group with either online or on-site participation during cancer treatment: A qualitative study","authors":"Anna-Karin Ax ,&nbsp;Leonie Klompstra ,&nbsp;Marie Stridsman ,&nbsp;Frida Andréasson ,&nbsp;Anna Strömberg","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102889","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102889","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To describe patients' expectations prior to participating in a yoga intervention during cancer treatment and assess whether the outcomes experienced post-intervention align with these prior expectations.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A qualitative design was used, including participants from a quasi-experimental medical yoga intervention. Structured interviews (n = 20 in the online group yoga and n = 20 participating in the on-site group yoga) were conducted prior to and after 3-months yoga intervention, and were analyzed using thematic analysis employing a codebook approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two themes were generated; <em>individual holistic benefits of yoga,</em> and <em>collective benefits of group yoga</em>. Participants expected yoga to be helpful in unwinding, learning breathing techniques for relaxation, gaining physical strength, feeling more energetic, and improving body control. However, emotional and mental benefits were more commonly described than the physical benefits after participating in the yoga sessions. Participants valued the sense of belonging to a group and the opportunity to exchange experiences related to practicing yoga and to their cancer diagnoses, which were often fulfilled. Additionally, participants valued guidance from instructors during group yoga sessions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting yoga—whether on-site or online—as a valuable intervention for patients undergoing cancer treatment. While it may not fulfil all physical fitness expectations, its mental and emotional benefits (which were both expected and experienced), along with the sense of community it fosters, could make yoga a worthwhile mind and body intervention for these patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102889"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143821327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Grief and spiritual well-being after cancer loss: insights from family caregivers","authors":"Yasemin Karacan ,&nbsp;Hülya Yılmaz ,&nbsp;Yeliz Akkus","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102887","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102887","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study explores the profound impact of spiritual well-being on the grief process experienced by family caregivers following the loss of cancer patients.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study, it involved 289 caregivers affiliated with the \"Prayers and Condolences\" group of the Cancer Warriors Association.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Caregivers reported that patients experienced suffering in 45.0 % of cases during the dying process. Post-loss emotions such as numbness, loneliness, purposelessness, and intense suffering were commonly noted. Findings reveal a very weak negative correlation between spiritual well-being and total grief, emotional grief, and a weak negative correlation with behavioral grief.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study underscores the urgent need to identify caregivers requiring psychosocial support, provide tailored interventions, establish robust institutional support mechanisms, and enhance healthcare professionals’ awareness of the pivotal role of spiritual care in grief management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 102887"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}