Demoralization is a complex clinical phenomenon which has raised a growing interest in
clinical and research realms. The present systematic review of the literature aimed at (1) …

Objective Demoralization is a prevalent psychological problem among cancer patients and
reflects a sense of subjective incompetence. This systematic review aims to identify factors …

Objective To synthesize the scientific findings on demoralization and spirituality in the
oncology context. Methods This is an integrative systematic review, in line with the PRISMA …

Background Self-perceived burden (SPB) is an important predictor of quality of life (QoL) in
patients with advanced cancer. However, the mechanism how SPB affects patients' QoL …

Background Obesity can be a significant challenge to health and quality of life (QoL).
Bariatric surgery assists with weight loss and may help improve QoL. However, not all …

Demoralization has been extensively studied in oncology and palliative care settings, and is
characterized by a loss of meaning and purpose in life, a sense of powerlessness over life …

Abstract Purpose of Review Older adults face unique age-related challenges that evoke
existential themes. Demoralization and depression are clinical concerns at the interface of …

ObjectivesNeuroticism is a significant predictor of adverse psychological outcomes in
patients with cancer. Less is known about how this relationship manifests in those with …

Purpose The study aimed to identify latent classes of demoralization and examine their
associations with depression and quality of life (QOL) among patients with cancer. Methods …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the spiritual well-being status of cancer
patients in drug clinical trials and its influencing factors, and to provide theoretical support for …