Publications by authors named "Xiaofan Bu"
Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. Though improved treatments and prolonged overall survival, breast cancer survivors (BCSs) persistently suffer from various unmet supportive care needs (USCNs) throughout the disease. This scoping review aims to synthesize current literature regarding USCNs among BCSs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Patients with advanced cancer are usually willing to participate in shared decision-making (SDM), but in clinical practice, patient participation is easily ignored. This study aimed to analyze the current SDM status of advanced cancer patients and related factors.
Methods: In quantitative research, we administered a cross-sectional survey to 513 advanced cancer patients in 16 tertiary hospitals in China.
Article Synopsis
- The study created a straightforward and objective nomogram to estimate the 30-day survival probability for advanced cancer patients based on blood test parameters and demographic data.
- The analysis involved 245 patients, with key factors like serum calcium and neutrophil count identified as significant predictors of survival.
- The nomogram showed good performance in terms of calibration and discrimination, indicating it can be a useful tool for clinicians in real-world settings, although further validation in larger studies is needed.
Objective: This study systematically reviewed the effect of melatonin (MLT) on quality of life (QoL) and symptoms among patients with cancer.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Data Sources: Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.
Purpose: This study aims to develop and validate a stigma scale for Chinese patients with breast cancer.
Methods: Patients admitted to the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, for breast cancer treatment participated in this study. Development of the Breast Cancer Stigma Scale involved the following procedures: literature review, interview, and applying a theoretical model to generate items; the Breast Cancer Stigma Scale's content validity was assessed by a Delphi study ( = 15) and feedback from patients with breast cancer ( = 10); exploratory factor analysis ( = 200) was used to assess the construct validity; convergent validity was assessed with the Social Impact Scale ( = 50); internal consistency Cronbach's α ( = 200), split-half reliability ( = 200), and test-retest reliability ( = 50) were used to identify the reliability of the scale.
Objective: This study aimed to conduct a retrospective observational study to understand the status of characteristics of pain and identify potential variables influencing the clinical presentation of breakthrough cancer pain (BTP) in advanced cancer patients.
Methods: Advanced cancer patients over 18 years of age; diagnosed with cancer of any type and stage III or IV in the palliative care ward with available data were enrolled between 2018 and 2020. Demographic data and pain-related information were collected by using structured electronic extraction form from Hospital Information System (HIS).
Article Synopsis
- - Stroke leads to high disability rates, often causing aphasia in one-third of patients, and current rehabilitation methods are limited in effectiveness.
- - The study developed a VR app for speech therapy aimed at helping patients with aphasia, utilizing feedback from experts and pilot testing with various user groups.
- - Four rehabilitation modules were created focusing on oral expression, auditory comprehension, cognition, and application, and the app showed positive user satisfaction in initial testing.
Background: Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) can present with various physical and psychological symptoms and functional deficits that impact their quality of life. Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in breast cancer rehabilitation management to improve the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of BCSs.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of VR-based interventions on health-related outcomes in BCSs.
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is a major global health issue, leading to physical and psychological challenges for survivors, necessitating effective rehabilitation methods.
- Virtual reality (VR) technology is being evaluated for its potential benefits in managing the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivors, with a systematic review and meta-analysis planned to assess its effectiveness.
- The review will utilize a variety of databases for research studies, analyze potential biases, and will not require ethics approval since it involves published data, aiming for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Background: Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) often have potential unmet needs. Identification of the specific needs of BCSs is very significant for medical service provision. This study aimed to (1) investigate the unmet needs and quality of life (QoL) of BCSs in China, (2) explore the diverse factors associated with their unmet needs, and (3) assess the association between their unmet needs and QoL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to conduct a retrospective cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of symptoms and symptom clusters on sociodemographic and disease characteristics, as well as factors associated with Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) consent. Advanced cancer patients were enrolled between 2018 and 2020 with available data. Demographic and clinical data were obtained for analysis from Hospital Information System (HIS) in China.
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