The benefits and acceptability of virtual reality interventions for women with metastatic breast cancer in their homes; a pilot randomised trial

Autor: Lisa M. Reynolds, Alana Cavadino, Stanley Chin, Zoë Little, Amelia Akroyd, Geraldine Tennant, Rosie Dobson, Reuben Broom, Adèle Gautier

Publikováno v: BMC Cancer, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2022)

Abstract Background Women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) report debilitating physical and psychological symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, and pain, that greatly impact their quality of life. Immersive virtual reality (VR) has been proposed a

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The perceptions of cancer health-care practitioners in New Zealand and the USA toward psychedelic-assisted therapy with cancer patients: A cross-sectional survey

Autor: Lisa M. Reynolds, Brian Barnett, Jeremy Weleff, Eva Morunga, Alesha Wells, Aideen Stack, Amelia Akroyd, Nicholas Hoeh, Frederick Sundram, Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Nicola Lawrence, William J. Evans

Publikováno v: Palliativesupportive care.

Objectives A resurgence of research investigating the administration of psychedelic compounds alongside psychotherapy suggests that this treatment is a promising intervention for anxiety, depression, and existential distress in people with cancer. Ho

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36325995

An Investigation of Virtual Reality Nature Experiences in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

Autor: Stanley Chin, Alana Cavadino, Amelia Akroyd, Geraldine Tennant, Rosie Dobson, Adele Gautier, Lisa Reynolds

BACKGROUND Connection with nature has well-established physical and psychological benefits. However, women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are often unable to access nature because of physical limitations, psychological barriers, and treatment de

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https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.38300

Using animated visualization to improve postoperative mobilization: A randomized controlled trial

Autor: Annie S. K. Jones, Lois Eva, Amelia Akroyd, Annelies Mittendorf, Penny Bognuda, Justin Fernandez, Arend E H Merrie, Maria Kleinstäuber, Keith J. Petrie

Publikováno v: Health Psychology. 38:748-758

Objective Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs fast-track recovery for surgical procedures, including colorectal and gynecological oncology surgery. Early mobilization is a postoperative ERAS module that can be self-managed by patients, bu

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https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000761

Cancer Healthcare Workers’ Perceptions toward Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Preliminary Investigation

Autor: Suresh D. Muthukumaraswamy, Amelia Akroyd, Lisa M. Reynolds, Aideen Stack, Frederick Sundram, William J Evans

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 8160, p 8160 (2021)
Volume 18
Issue 15

Recent clinical trials suggest that psychedelic-assisted therapy is a promising intervention for reducing anxiety and depression and ameliorating existential despair in advanced cancer patients. However, little is known about perceptions toward this

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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18158160