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Melanie A. Price

Bio: Melanie A. Price is an academic researcher from University of Sydney. The author has contributed to research in topics: Breast cancer & Psychosocial. The author has an hindex of 30, co-authored 75 publications receiving 3446 citations. Previous affiliations of Melanie A. Price include Australian National University & Royal North Shore Hospital.
Topics: Breast cancer, Psychosocial, Anxiety, Cancer, Distress


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TL;DR: Diversity of methods used in studies hinders analysis of patterns and predictors of unmet need among people with cancer and precludes generalisation, so well-designed, context-specific, prospective studies are needed to benefit future interventional research.
Abstract: Goals of work The identification and management of unmet supportive care needs is an essential component of health care for people with cancer. Information about the prevalence of unmet need can inform service planning/redesign.

775 citations

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TL;DR: Choice should be guided by the availability, content, scale structure and psychometric properties of relevant European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer versus Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy modules.

221 citations

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TL;DR: Improvements in mindfulness, depression, anxiety, distress, and quality of life for MBCT participants compared to those who had not received the training represent clinically meaningful change and provide evidence for the provision of MBCt within oncology settings.
Abstract: Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for individuals with a diagnosis of cancer. Method Participants (N = 115) diagnosed with cancer, across site and stage, were randomly allocated to either the treatment or the wait-list condition. Treatment was conducted at 1 site, by a single therapist, and involved participation in 8 weekly 2-hr sessions that focused on mindfulness. Participants meditated for up to 1 hr daily and attended an additional full-day session during the course. Participants were assessed before treatment and 10 weeks later; this second assessment occurred immediately after completion of the program for the treatment condition. The treatment condition was also assessed at 3 months postintervention. All postinitial assessments were completed by assessors who were blind to treatment allocation. Results There were large and significant improvements in mindfulness (effect size [ES] = 0.55), depression (ES = 0.83), anxiety (ES = 0.59), and distress (ES = 0.53) as well as a trend for quality of life (ES = 0.30) for MBCT participants compared to those who had not received the training. The wait-list group was assessed before and after receiving the intervention and demonstrated similar change. Conclusions These improvements represent clinically meaningful change and provide evidence for the provision of MBCT within oncology settings.

202 citations

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TL;DR: The evidence for a relationship between psychosocial factors and breast cancer is weak and the strongest predictors are emotional repression and severe life events, the strongest evidence suggesting younger women are at increased risk.

150 citations

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TL;DR: A clinical pathway for anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients in Australia was developed to guide best practice in Australia.
Abstract: Purpose: A clinical pathway for anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients was developed to guide best practice in Australia.

143 citations


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Harold G. Koenig1
TL;DR: This paper provides a concise but comprehensive review of research on religion/spirituality (R/S) and both mental health and physical health based on a systematic review of original data-based quantitative research published in peer-reviewed journals between 1872 and 2010.
Abstract: This paper provides a concise but comprehensive review of research on religion/spirituality (R/S) and both mental health and physical health. It is based on a systematic review of original data-based quantitative research published in peer-reviewed journals between 1872 and 2010, including a few seminal articles published since 2010. First, I provide a brief historical background to set the stage. Then I review research on R/S and mental health, examining relationships with both positive and negative mental health outcomes, where positive outcomes include well-being, happiness, hope, optimism, and gratefulness, and negative outcomes involve depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse, delinquency/crime, marital instability, and personality traits (positive and negative). I then explain how and why R/S might influence mental health. Next, I review research on R/S and health behaviors such as physical activity, cigarette smoking, diet, and sexual practices, followed by a review of relationships between R/S and heart disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, immune functions, endocrine functions, cancer, overall mortality, physical disability, pain, and somatic symptoms. I then present a theoretical model explaining how R/S might influence physical health. Finally, I discuss what health professionals should do in light of these research findings and make recommendations in this regard.

1,264 citations

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TL;DR: Although the difference in quality of life was non-significant at the primary endpoint, this trial shows promising findings that support early palliative care for patients with advanced cancer.

1,260 citations

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TL;DR: Despite increased attention on assessment and management, pain continues to be a prevalent symptom in patients with cancer and in the upcoming decade, the authors need to overcome barriers toward effective pain treatment and develop and implement interventions to optimally manage pain in Patients with cancer.

1,059 citations