Publications by authors named "Hou Qiang Huang"

Objective: Explore the preliminary effects of a breathing exercise (BE) intervention on chronic pain among breast cancer survivors.

Methods: This two-parallel-arm, open-label pilot randomized controlled trial recruited 72 breast cancer survivors who were randomly allocated to either the control or intervention group (n = 36 each). Both groups received usual care and a pain information booklet, while the intervention group received 4 weeks of additional BE.

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Objective: To validate the Chinese version of the Quality of Life (QoL) Patient/Cancer Survivor Version (QOLCSV-C) for measuring QoL in Chinese cancer survivors.

Methods: The study followed a seven-step research practice guideline for cross-cultural research instrument validation study including translation, adaptation, and psychometric assessment. A forward- and backward-translation procedure was approached, followed by cultural adaptation and acceptability assessment.

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  • * This pilot study will involve 72 participants split into two groups: one receiving BE alongside usual care and another receiving only usual care to evaluate the effectiveness of BE on pain, mental health, and quality of life.
  • * The research aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the BE intervention, with ethical approval already secured for the study.
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Background: Breathing exercise has been utilized as a promising approach to pain management in cancer survivors. However, the development process of the breathing exercise intervention protocol was rarely reported.

Aim: To develop an evidence-based breathing exercise intervention protocol for chronic pain management in breast cancer survivors and to provide a detailed account of the intervention development process.

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  • A study was conducted to investigate how Tai chi affects fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression in breast cancer patients, involving 72 participants split into two groups: one practicing Tai chi and the other receiving standard care.
  • Results showed that the Tai chi group experienced significant improvements in fatigue, sleep quality, depression levels, and overall quality of life compared to the control group both immediately after the intervention and four weeks later.
  • The study concluded that incorporating Tai chi as a supplemental treatment could effectively reduce the symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression in breast cancer patients, while also enhancing their quality of life.
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  • * Conducted in a tertiary hospital in China, the study involved 410 breast cancer survivors who completed various questionnaires to assess pain levels and specific joint symptoms, with a focus on the knees and their associated discomfort.
  • * Results showed that 71.7% of participants experienced joint pain, with the knee being the most affected joint, and 28.0% reporting their worst pain in that area, indicating a significant concern for those undergoing AI treatment.
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Objective: To test the validity, reliability, and acceptability of the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) Mandarin Chinese version for measuring knee pain and function among Chinese breast cancer survivors.

Methods: This validation study was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey that was conducted at the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Sichuan, China. Recruited from a larger arthralgia-related survey cohort, those who experienced knee arthralgia and completed the OKS Chinese version were selected for the current analysis.

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Introduction: The fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression (FSD) symptom cluster, as one of the most common symptom clusters in breast cancer (BC) survivors, can significantly decrease patients' quality of life. Since the management of the FSD symptom cluster has been unsatisfactory with the use of pharmacological treatments alone, non-pharmacological approaches have, therefore, been recommended. Somatic acupressure (SA) is a promising approach given its potential benefits of cancer-related symptom alleviation and the convenience of self-practice.

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Background: Studies in the West have demonstrated that appropriate informational support is a vital component of cancer care, with positive effects on both patients and their informal caregivers. Since little is known about the information needs of advanced cancer patients and informal caregivers in China, where 'silence as virtue' is much more valued and the communication style is less open, this study was therefore conducted to elaborate the information needs of advanced cancer patients and informal caregivers as well as to explore their perceptions and experiences regarding their unmet information needs in the Chinese context.

Methods: This sub-study of a previous cross-sectional survey utilized a qualitative descriptive study design.

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of refractory malignant lung cancer with a high rate of metastasis and mortality. Currently, long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) SBF2 Antisense RNA 1 (SBF2-AS1) is considered as a biomarker for a variety of tumors. However, the function of SBF2-AS1 in the growth and metastasis of NSCLC needs to be further studied.

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Objectives: To examine palliative care needs of advanced cancer patients and their informal caregivers and correlates of their needs within Chinese context.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted in two study sites in Mainland China. Patients and caregivers were recruited in dyads.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) significantly influences the quality life of people around the world. It is urgent to find an effective way to understand the genetic etiology of OA. We used weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) to explore the key genes involved in the subchondral bone pathological process of OA.

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