Fear of disease progression and relapse in multiple sclerosis: a systematic scoping review [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryBackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, most commonly affecting individuals in early adulthood. Uncertainty about future relapses and accumulating disability may lead to significant psychological distress ...
Arashk Mallahzadeh +7 more
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Fear of disease progression and related factors among chronic disease patients attending South Wollo zone government hospitals [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFear of disease progression is a common problem among patients with chronic disease. However, to the authors’ knowledge, it was not studied in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess fear of disease progression and related factors among patients with ...
Sisay Gedamu Addis +7 more
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Fear of disease progression in carriers of the m.3243A > G mutation [PDF]
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2018 Background Being diagnosed with mitochondrial disease due to the m.3243A > G mutation is frequently preceded by a long diagnostic process. The disease itself is characterized by heterogeneous course and expression, so leaving patients with considerable ...
José A. E. Custers +5 more
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Factors associated with fear of disease progression among older spousal caregivers of cancer patients: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC NursingAim To describe the lever of fear of disease progression among older spousal caregivers of cancer patients in China and to explore the associated factors and their interrelationships.
Ruirui Qiu +6 more
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Fear of disease progression among breast cancer patients in China: a meta-analysis of studies using the fear of progression questionnaire short form [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 BackgroundFear of disease progression (FoP) is among the most prevalent and major psychological burdens breast cancer patients encounter. Excessive FoP may result in serious adverse effects for patients. FoP in breast cancer patients has gained attention
Jia-Li He +10 more
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Fear of disease progression among caregivers of outpatient children with perianal abscess: a cross-sectional survey [PDF]
BMC PediatricsBackground Perianal abscess is a common pediatric anorectal infectious disease, and caregivers of affected children often experience fear of disease progression. This survey aimed to evaluate the fear of disease progression among caregivers of outpatient
Ping Li +4 more
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Fear of Disease Progression in Patients with Alveolar Echinococcosis: Associations with Psychological, Psychosocial, and Medical Factors [PDF]
PathogensIntroduction: Alveolar echinococcosis is a chronic and potentially severe parasitic disease that often requires long-term treatment and is associated with considerable uncertainty regarding prognosis.
Małgorzata Sulima +3 more
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Psychological resilience and fear of disease progression among hospitalized patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms scheduled for endovascular intervention: implications for nursing practice [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundHospitalized patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms scheduled for endovascular intervention often experience uncertainty regarding disease progression during pre-treatment evaluation and treatment decision-making.
Xiaoxu Han +4 more
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Nonlinear association between perceived social support and fear of disease progression in stroke patients: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectivesTo explore the nonlinear association between perceived social support and fear of disease progression in stroke patients.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 300 patients with stroke completed a general information questionnaire, the Fear of ...
Yijia Qi +7 more
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The mediating role of rumination between fear of disease progression and sleep disturbance in melanoma patients: a dual-perspective analysis based on person-centered and variable-centered approaches [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundPrevious studies have confirmed that melanoma patients often experience intense fear of disease progression, with a significantly higher incidence of sleep disorders compared to the general population.
Qingjiang Huang +4 more
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