This article examines the transformative changes in how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is being delivered in cancer care, focusing on innovations aimed at increasing patient access, engagement, and personalization. Traditional methods of MBSR delivery face obstacles such as physical limitations, geographical constraints, and scheduling conflicts, which can inhibit patient involvement. To address these challenges, digital solutions such as online platforms and mobile applications have
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Cancer poses numerous challenges for the elderly and affects various aspects of their lives, including economic, family, psychological, social, and physical well-being. This study aimed to investigate the supportive care needs of the elderly with cancer. In this descriptive-analytical research, 248 elderly individuals (144 men and 104 women) with a mean age of 67.17 ± 6.94 years, who were diagnosed with cancer, were selected from the Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Japan, in 2023 using a non
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Written by Sivaramakrishnan Muthanandam
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
Long-distance heavy vehicle drivers are often a marginalized group, with limited research on their awareness and understanding of oral cancer. This survey, part of a larger research project funded by the ICMR, aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of oral cancer among truck drivers who regularly stop in and around Pondicherry. A total of 2340 truck drivers participated by completing a pre-validated questionnaire. Responses were analyzed based on frequency and total knowledge sc
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Written by Fei Hsiu Hsiao
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems faced by children and adolescents. These conditions can negatively impact their performance at home, at school, and in social interactions. Identifying the most effective behavioral and psychiatric treatments for these disorders is crucial. This study examines the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety in children and adolescents. Many of the studies reviewed presented methodological and theoreti
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Cancer remains a major global public health challenge and is among the leading causes of disease burden in various countries. This study aimed to examine the relationship between key factors such as screening, awareness, and beliefs about cancer, a critical health issue. Data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 6) were used to analyze responses from 6,252 American adults. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to assess the association between cancer screening, awaren
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Written by Cristian Delcea
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
This study examines how certain maladaptive cognitive schemas—such as feelings of defectiveness, failure, dependence, vulnerability to harm or illness, social isolation, incompetence, and enmeshment/undeveloped self—can predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, conducted from 2020 to 2022, included 58 adolescents (61% male, 39% female), all of whom had at least 9 years of schooling. The Young Cognitive Schema Questionnaire (YSQ-S3) and the
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Written by Francisco J Ruiz
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
Chronic illness in a child affects all aspects of family life and affects all family members. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the life satisfaction of mothers of children with cancer. The study included mothers of children with cancer, with a total of 32 participants selected through convenient sampling. These participants were randomly divided into 2 groups: an experimental group (16 mothers) and a control group (16 mothers). The D
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Written by Vladimir Vladimirovich Shotaev
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
Obesity is a multifaceted chronic disease that poses a significant health risk due to its association with cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Among the various factors contributing to obesity, adipokines—hormones secreted by adipose tissue—such as leptin, adiponectin, and visfatin play a key role in regulating metabolic processes. This study investigated the effect of chronic emotional stress on the secretion of these adipokines in the blood serum of obese rats. The analysis showed that str
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Written by Madeeha Malik
Published in Vol 4 , 2024
Burnout and mental health disorders are widely recognized as important factors in the global health crisis. This study aimed to investigate the stigma associated with burnout and mental health conditions among healthcare providers in Pakistan. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for the study. To assess burnout, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used, while anxiety symptoms were assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), and the severity of work-related depress
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