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Healthcare (Basel)
November 2024
Department of Oncology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bd. Victor Babes No. 16, 300226 Timisoara, Romania.
Background/objectives: This systematic review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the role of spirituality and religion in the journey of patients with cancer and assess their impact on various aspects of well-being and coping mechanisms.
Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar following the PRISMA guidelines. This study focused on the period from 2014 to 2024, the time chosen for the emerging integration of spirituality and religion in cancer treatment.
Eur Respir Rev
October 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
Background: In adults with serious respiratory illness, breathlessness is prevalent and associated with reduced health-related quality of life. The aim of this review was to assess the impact of breathing techniques on breathlessness in adults with serious respiratory illness.
Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify randomised controlled trials testing breathing techniques (techniques that aim to alter the respiratory pattern, excluding respiratory muscle training) in people with serious respiratory illness.
Palliat Med Rep
October 2024
Department of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, NHO Kinki Chuo Chest Medical Center, Sakai, Japan.
Background And Purpose: Dyspnea in patients with terminal cancer worsens near death, necessitating effective nonpharmacological management. Despite guideline recommendations, detailed studies on nonpharmacological nursing practices are scarce. This study aimed to elucidate nursing practices for dyspnea in patients with cancer based on monthly and weekly prognoses.
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June 2024
Oncology/Radiation Oncology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, ARE.
The therapeutic efficacy of yoga in cancer care has increasingly attracted attention due to the imperative to address the physical and psychosocial obstacles encountered by cancer patients. Despite previous research presenting conflicting findings on the effectiveness of yoga, there is a need for a comprehensive review to consolidate existing evidence and identify commonalities across studies. An umbrella review was undertaken to aggregate and analyse findings from multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the role of yoga in cancer care.
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September 2024
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (Sleep Health), Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, Australia; Department of Medical Oncology, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia. Electronic address:
Fatigue, insomnia and sleep disturbances are common after cancer diagnosis, and have a negative impact on quality of life and function. This narrative review synthesised evidence on lifestyle and integrative oncology interventions for cancer-related fatigue, insomnia and sleep disturbances in cancer survivors. There is strong evidence in support of aerobic and strength exercise for the relief of cancer-related fatigue.
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