Interventions for cognitive problems in adults with brain cancer: a narrative review

PJC van Lonkhuizen, KM Klaver… - European journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Many patients with brain cancer experience cognitive problems. In this narrative
review, we comprehensively evaluated empirical studies on various intervention …

What are the experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers: A qualitative systematic review

C Paterson, C Roberts, J Li, M Chapman… - Journal of cancer …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose To critically synthesise qualitative research to understand experiences of
supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers. Methods A …

Screening for distress in patients with primary brain tumor using distress thermometer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

F Liu, J Huang, L Zhang, F Fan, J Chen, K Xia, Z Liu - BMC cancer, 2018 - Springer
Background Patients with primary brain tumors are reported to have an elevated level of
distress prevalence, due to the functional sequelae and the unfavorable prognosis, but the …

Rehabilitation of adult patients with primary brain tumors: a narrative review

P Thakkar, BD Greenwald, P Patel - Brain Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Rehabilitative measures have been shown to benefit patients with primary brain tumors
(PBT). To provide a high quality of care, clinicians should be aware of common challenges …

Identifying and understanding how people living with a lower-grade glioma engage in self-management

B Rimmer, M Balla, L Dutton, J Lewis… - Journal of Cancer …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Lower-grade gliomas (LGG) are mostly diagnosed in working-aged adults and
rarely cured. LGG patients may face chronic impairments (eg fatigue, cognitive deficits). Self …

Experiences of individuals with acquired brain injury and their families interacting with community services: a systematic scoping review

A Norman, V Curro, M Holloway… - Disability and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose This scoping review aims to (1) synthesise the research findings on the
experiences of individuals with acquired brain injuries, and their families, when interacting …

Model of social support for patients treated for cancer

M Pasek, L Suchocka, K Gąsior - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The experience of being diagnosed with a neoplastic disease and the
associated cancer treatment, which is worrying and tough for the patient and their family …

Quality of life and role of palliative and supportive care for patients with brain metastases and caregivers: a review

A Wu, GR Colón, M Lim - Frontiers in neurology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Brain metastases (BM) are the most commonly diagnosed secondary brain lesions in adults,
influencing these patients' symptoms and treatment courses. With improvements in …

Experiences of language and communication after brain-tumour treatment: A long-term follow-up after glioma surgery

S Åke, L Hartelius, AS Jakola… - Neuropsychological …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this study was to explore how persons having received various treatments
for glioma, a type of brain tumour, experience their language, speech, and communication in …

The interplay among psychological distress, the immune system, and brain tumor patient outcomes

S Otto-Meyer, J Lumibao, E Kim, E Ladomersky… - Current opinion in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•Depression and psychological distress are prevalent in patients with brain
tumors.•Chronic distress leads to increased adrenergic signaling and immunosuppression.• …