Recognizing the psychological impact of a glioma diagnosis on mental and behavioral health: a systematic review of what neurosurgeons need to know
JS Young, N Al-Adli, YE Sibih, KL Scotford… - Journal of …, 2022 - thejns.org
A cancer diagnosis is life altering and frequently associated with both acute and long-lasting
psychosocial and behavioral distress for patients. The impact of a diffuse glioma diagnosis …
psychosocial and behavioral distress for patients. The impact of a diffuse glioma diagnosis …
Palliative care in neuro-oncology: an update
JY Rhee, S Strander, A Podgurski, D Chiu… - Current Neurology and …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review While the benefits of palliative care for patients with cancer are
well established, palliative care in neuro-oncology is still in its early stages. However, in …
well established, palliative care in neuro-oncology is still in its early stages. However, in …
Brain cancer patients' levels of distress and supportive care needs over time
Purpose This study aimed to describe patient self‐reported distress over time and how this
was associated with wellbeing, and supportive care needs over a 6‐month period from …
was associated with wellbeing, and supportive care needs over a 6‐month period from …
Anxiety in neurosurgical patients undergoing nonurgent surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many countries into lockdown and has led
to the postponement of nonurgent neurosurgical procedures. Although stress has been …
to the postponement of nonurgent neurosurgical procedures. Although stress has been …
Examining fear of cancer recurrence in primary brain tumor patients and their caregivers using the Actor‐Partner Interdependence Model
Objective Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is related to psychological distress and poor
quality of life in cancer patients and their caregivers. However, no studies have investigated …
quality of life in cancer patients and their caregivers. However, no studies have investigated …
Development and external validation of a clinical prediction model for survival in patients with IDH wild-type glioblastoma
HJ Mijderwijk, D Nieboer, F Incekara, K Berger… - Journal of …, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Prognostication of glioblastoma survival has become more refined due to the
molecular reclassification of these tumors into isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) wild-type and …
molecular reclassification of these tumors into isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) wild-type and …
Death-related distress in adult primary brain tumor patients
AR Loughan, FJ Aslanzadeh, J Brechbiel… - Neuro-Oncology …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background A diagnosis of cancer may increase mortality salience and provoke death-
related distress. Primary brain tumor (PBT) patients may be at particular risk for such distress …
related distress. Primary brain tumor (PBT) patients may be at particular risk for such distress …
Sleep disturbance in primary brain tumor: prevalence, risk factors, and patient preferences
Purpose Primary brain tumor (PBT) patients report sleep disturbance due to their disease
and treatment, yet few studies have utilized validated measures to understand the extent of …
and treatment, yet few studies have utilized validated measures to understand the extent of …
Managing cancer and living meaningfully (CALM) in adults with malignant glioma: a proof-of-concept phase IIa trial
Abstract Background Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) is an evidence-
based, brief, semi-structured psychotherapy designed to help patients with advanced cancer …
based, brief, semi-structured psychotherapy designed to help patients with advanced cancer …
Sociocognitive functioning and psychosocial burden in patients with brain tumors
M Pertz, U Schlegel, P Thoma - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary After years of gauging the efficacy of tumor-directed therapies primarily by
means of survival, a broader perspective on therapeutic outcome also focusses on patients' …
means of survival, a broader perspective on therapeutic outcome also focusses on patients' …