Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review
M Pezzolato,1,2,* G E Spada,1,* E Fragale,1 I Cutica,2 M Masiero,1,2 C Marzorati,1 G Pravettoni1,2 1Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy; 2Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan...
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| description | M Pezzolato,1,2,* G E Spada,1,* E Fragale,1 I Cutica,2 M Masiero,1,2 C Marzorati,1 G Pravettoni1,2 1Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy; 2Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: G E Spada, Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, Milan, Italy, Tel +39 02 57489.207, Email geaelena.spada@ieo.itPurpose: An interplay of clinical and psychosocial variables affects breast cancer patients’ experiences and clinical trajectories. Several studies investigated the role of socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors in predicting relevant outcomes in breast cancer care, thus developing predictive models. Our aim is to summarize predictive models for specific psychological and behavioral outcomes: psychological distress, quality of life, and medication adherence. Specifically, we aim to map the determinants of the outcomes of interest, offering a thorough overview of these models.Methods: Databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase) have been searched to identify studies meeting the inclusion criteria: a breast cancer patients’ sample, development/validation of a predictive model for selected psychological/behavioral outcomes (ie, psychological distress, quality of life, and medication adherence), and availability of English full-text.Results: Twenty-one papers describing predictive models for psychological distress, quality of life, and adherence to medication in breast cancer were included. The models were developed using different statistical approaches. It has been shown that treatment-related factors (eg, side-effects, type of surgery or treatment received), socio-demographic (eg, younger age, lower income, and inactive occupational status), clinical (eg, advanced stage of disease, comorbidities, physical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and pain) and psychological variables (eg, anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction) might predict poorer outcomes.Conclusion: Predictive models of distress, quality of life, and adherence, although heterogeneous, showed good predictive values, as indicated by the reported performance measures and metrics. Many of the predictors are easily available in patients’ health records, whereas others (eg, coping strategies, perceived social support, illness perceptions) might be introduced in routine assessment practices. The possibility to assess such factors is a relevant resource for clinicians and researchers involved in developing and implementing psychological interventions for breast cancer patients.Keywords: breast cancer, predictive model, psychological distress, quality of life, adherence, predictors |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a0339f08abd45fb859ca3a8ef45a54f2023-12-19T17:37:32ZengDove Medical PressPatient Preference and Adherence1177-889X2023-12-01Volume 173461347389122Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping ReviewPezzolato MSpada GEFragale ECutica IMasiero MMarzorati CPravettoni GM Pezzolato,1,2,* G E Spada,1,* E Fragale,1 I Cutica,2 M Masiero,1,2 C Marzorati,1 G Pravettoni1,2 1Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy; 2Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: G E Spada, Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, Milan, Italy, Tel +39 02 57489.207, Email geaelena.spada@ieo.itPurpose: An interplay of clinical and psychosocial variables affects breast cancer patients’ experiences and clinical trajectories. Several studies investigated the role of socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors in predicting relevant outcomes in breast cancer care, thus developing predictive models. Our aim is to summarize predictive models for specific psychological and behavioral outcomes: psychological distress, quality of life, and medication adherence. Specifically, we aim to map the determinants of the outcomes of interest, offering a thorough overview of these models.Methods: Databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase) have been searched to identify studies meeting the inclusion criteria: a breast cancer patients’ sample, development/validation of a predictive model for selected psychological/behavioral outcomes (ie, psychological distress, quality of life, and medication adherence), and availability of English full-text.Results: Twenty-one papers describing predictive models for psychological distress, quality of life, and adherence to medication in breast cancer were included. The models were developed using different statistical approaches. It has been shown that treatment-related factors (eg, side-effects, type of surgery or treatment received), socio-demographic (eg, younger age, lower income, and inactive occupational status), clinical (eg, advanced stage of disease, comorbidities, physical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and pain) and psychological variables (eg, anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction) might predict poorer outcomes.Conclusion: Predictive models of distress, quality of life, and adherence, although heterogeneous, showed good predictive values, as indicated by the reported performance measures and metrics. Many of the predictors are easily available in patients’ health records, whereas others (eg, coping strategies, perceived social support, illness perceptions) might be introduced in routine assessment practices. The possibility to assess such factors is a relevant resource for clinicians and researchers involved in developing and implementing psychological interventions for breast cancer patients.Keywords: breast cancer, predictive model, psychological distress, quality of life, adherence, predictorshttps://www.dovepress.com/predictive-models-of-psychological-distress-quality-of-life-and-adhere-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PPAbreast cancerpredictive modelpsychological distressquality of lifeadherencepredictors |
| spellingShingle | Pezzolato M Spada GE Fragale E Cutica I Masiero M Marzorati C Pravettoni G Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review Patient Preference and Adherence breast cancer predictive model psychological distress quality of life adherence predictors |
| title | Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Predictive Models of Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Medication in Breast Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | predictive models of psychological distress quality of life and adherence to medication in breast cancer patients a scoping review |
| topic | breast cancer predictive model psychological distress quality of life adherence predictors |
| url | https://www.dovepress.com/predictive-models-of-psychological-distress-quality-of-life-and-adhere-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PPA |
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