Financial hardship after cancer: revision of a conceptual model and development of patient-reported outcome measures.

This qualitative study refined a conceptual model of financial hardship and developed measures corresponding to model constructs. Eighteen women with breast cancer recruited through a comprehensive cancer center completed interviews. A qualitative framework analysis was conducted of the interviews.

A pilot study comparing tools for tracking implementation strategies and treatment adaptations.

Background: Tailoring implementation strategies and adapting treatments to better fit the local context may improve their effectiveness. However, there is a dearth of valid, reliable, pragmatic measures that allow for the prospective tracking of strategies and adaptations according to reporting recommendations. This study describes the development and pilot testing of three tools to be designed to serve this purpose.

A theoretical model of financial burden after cancer diagnosis.

Current models of financial burden after cancer do not adequately define types of financial burden, moderators or causes. We propose a new theoretical model to address these gaps. This model delineates the components of financial burden as material and psychological as well as healthcare-specific (affording treatment) versus general (affording necessities).

Prospective data from the Women's Health Initiative on depressive symptoms, stress, and inflammation.

This study examined the longitudinal association of depressive symptoms and stressful life events with inflammation in the Women's Health Initiative. Women aged 50 years and older ( N = 7477) completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms and stressful life events at baseline and 15 years later. Serum measures of C-reactive protein were collected at both assessments.