Publications by authors named "Adele D Crouch"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the acceptability, satisfaction, and early effectiveness of cognitive training for breast cancer survivors.
- Both cognitive training and an attention control program were found to be satisfactory for participants, with some small to medium improvements in work ability and health perception.
- The results suggest cognitive training had positive effects on perceived cognitive function and health outcomes, indicating the need for further research with larger trials to evaluate its impact on actual cognitive performance.
Purpose: Younger breast cancer survivors (BCS) often report cognitive impairment and poor quality of life (QoL), which could be interrelated. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of cognitive impairment and breast cancer status (BCS versus healthy control (HC)), with QoL, which included psychological (depressive symptoms, well-being, perceived stress, and personal growth) and physical well-being (physical functioning and fatigue).
Methods: Four hundred ninety-eight BCS (≤45 years at diagnosis) who were 3 to 8 years post-chemotherapy treatment and 394 HC completed subjective questionnaires and a one-time neuropsychological assessment, including tests of attention, memory, processing speed, and verbal fluency.