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Reliability and validity of PROMIS measures administered by telephone interview in a longitudinal localized prostate cancer study
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the reliability and validity of six PROMIS measures (anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain interference, physical function, and sleep disturbance) telephone-administered to a diverse, population-based cohort of localized...
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Older Adults with Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Occupational and Physical Therapy
Abstract Objectives: The impact of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) on functional outcomes in older adults with cancer is unknown. Design: Two-arm single-institution randomized controlled trial of outpatient OT/PT. Setting: Comprehensive...
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The Effects of Self‐Book© Art Therapy on Cancer‐Related Distress in Female Cancer Patients during Active Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Objective National attention on patients’ cancer‐related emotional distress produced a need for evidence‐based, psychosocial interventions in oncology care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of...
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Psychometric Evaluation of PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction Measures in a Longitudinal Population-Based Cohort of Men With Localized Prostate Cancer
Abstract Background There are multiple treatment options for men with localized prostate cancer that provide similar curative efficacy but differ in their impact on sexual functioning. Aim This study evaluated...
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Psychometric evaluation of the PROMIS® Fatigue measure in an ethnically and racially diverse population-based sample of cancer patients
AbstractAims: Fatigue is the most prevalent and distressing symptom related to cancer and its treatmentaffecting functioning and quality of life. In 2010, the National Cancer Institute’s Clinical Trials Planning Meeting...
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Pilot Study of Dose–Response Effects of Exercise on Change in C-Reactive Protein, Cortisol, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors
Abstract Fatigue, stress, and depression contribute to poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among cancer survivors. This study examined the effects of combined aerobic and resistance training (CART) on HRQoL...
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