2024
Integrating the symptom experience and coping in patients with stage I-III breast cancer in China: A qualitative study
Liang M, Xiong Y, Zhu S, Wang Y, Knobf M, Ye Z. Integrating the symptom experience and coping in patients with stage I-III breast cancer in China: A qualitative study. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 73: 102692. PMID: 39406178, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage I-III breast cancerI-III breast cancerSymptom experienceBreast cancerPurposive sample of womenSemi-structured interview guideFramework analysis methodSample of womenTranscribed verbatimQualitative descriptive approachBreast cancer treatmentInterview guidePsychological symptomsEarly survivorshipQualitative studyAudio-recordedMultiple symptomsPurposive samplingDescriptive approachAverage ageThemesWomenPersonal interviewsBreastSymptomsNavigating Specific Targets of Breast Cancer Symptoms: An Innovative Computer-Simulated Intervention Analysis
Liang M, Pan Y, Cai J, Xiong Y, Liu Y, Chen L, Xu M, Zhu S, Mei X, Zhong T, Knobf M, Ye Z. Navigating Specific Targets of Breast Cancer Symptoms: An Innovative Computer-Simulated Intervention Analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 102708. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102708.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer symptomsBreast cancerMD Anderson Symptom InventoryCross-sectional surveySymptoms of distressCancer symptomsPreventive careSymptom impactSymptom InventoryActivity levelsOptimal interventionSymptom interactionsInterventionDisturbed sleepDistressBreastFatigueCancerSymptomsCareIntervention analysisParticipantsSurveyShort-SleepBody image, self-efficacy, and sleep quality among patients with breast cancer: A latent profile and mediation analysis
Li S, Xiang Y, Li H, Yang C, He W, Wu J, Knobf M, Ye Z. Body image, self-efficacy, and sleep quality among patients with breast cancer: A latent profile and mediation analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 71: 102652. PMID: 38968669, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-efficacySleep qualityBody imageGeneral Perceived Self-Efficacy ScaleBreast cancerPittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scaleMediation analysisBreast cancer programBody image distressPromote self-efficacyBody Image ScaleSelf-Efficacy ScaleEffective coping strategiesMediation effect of self-efficacyBody image groupsLatent profile analysisImpact of body imageEffect of self-efficacyCancer programsCoping strategiesIndex scaleBreastNegative impactImage scaleMediation effectBrain Connectomics Improve the Prediction of High‐Risk Depression Profiles in the First Year following Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Liang M, Chen P, Tang Y, Tang X, Molassiotis A, Knobf M, Liu M, Hu G, Sun Z, Yu Y, Ye Z. Brain Connectomics Improve the Prediction of High‐Risk Depression Profiles in the First Year following Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Depression And Anxiety 2024, 2024: 1-11. DOI: 10.1155/2024/3103115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer diagnosisLatent growth mixture modelingMultivoxel pattern analysisDepression profilesCancer diagnosisBrain connectomeBaseline resting-state functional magnetic resonance imagingResting-state functional magnetic resonance imagingFunctional magnetic resonance imagingAssessment of depressionFrontal medial cortexBrain connectivity patternsGrowth mixture modelingDepression trajectoriesFrontal poleBrain areasRs-fMRIBreast cancerConnectivity patternsHigh riskLow riskBrainConnectomeMagnetic resonance imagingMedial cortexSentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Liang M, Zhong T, Knobf M, Chen L, Xu M, Cheng B, Pan Y, Zhou J, Ye Z. Sentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 70: 102566. PMID: 38513452, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer receiving chemotherapyCancer receiving chemotherapyLack of appetiteSymptom clustersSentinel symptomCommunity levelBreast cancerGastrointestinal symptom clusterMD Anderson Symptom InventoryCross-sectional surveyDisturbed sleepBridge symptomsTargeting fatigueExploratory factor analysisSymptom InventoryFactor analysisBreastSymptomsFatigueDiverse symptomsPatientsCommunityCancerSleepDistressAssociations Between Brain Structural Connectivity and 1‐Year Demoralization in Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study
Liang M, Chen P, Tang Y, Liang Y, Li S, Hu G, Sun Z, Yu Y, Molassiotis A, Knobf M, Ye Z. Associations Between Brain Structural Connectivity and 1‐Year Demoralization in Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study. Depression And Anxiety 2024, 2024 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5595912.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInferior fronto-occipital fasciculusBreast cancerIntegrated discrimination improvementDiagnosed breast cancerIncremental predictive valueDiffusion tensor imagingQuantitative anisotropyPredictive valueDiffusion tensor imaging studiesDemoralization Scale-IIFronto-occipital fasciculusWhite matter tractsSelf-reported dataImaging studiesDiscrimination improvementLongitudinal diffusion tensor imaging studyCancerPatientsCorrelational tractographyNeural pathwaysBrain structural connectivityTensor imagingLongitudinal programBreastScale II
2023
The interplay between stigma and sleep quality in breast cancer: A cross-sectional network analysis
Li S, Jiang Y, Yuan B, Wang M, Zeng Y, Knobf M, Wu J, Ye Z. The interplay between stigma and sleep quality in breast cancer: A cross-sectional network analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2023, 68: 102502. PMID: 38194900, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBrain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysis
Liang M, Tang Y, Chen P, Tang X, Knobf M, Hu G, Sun Z, Liu M, Yu Y, Ye Z. Brain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2023, 68: 102499. PMID: 38199087, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNet reclassification improvementIntegrated discrimination improvementBreast cancerQuality of lifeBrain areasResting-state connectivity patternsLong-term QOL outcomesState functional magnetic resonance imagingMultivoxel pattern analysisConventional risk factorsBreast cancer patientsBrain connectomicsSuperior frontal gyrusFunctional magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingMulti-centre samplePotential intervention targetsReclassification improvementCancer patientsQOL outcomesRisk factorsQoL assessmentDiscrimination improvementParacingulate gyrusResonance imaging
2012
Etiology, assessment, and management of aromatase inhibitor-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
Park SH, Knobf MT, Sutton KM. Etiology, assessment, and management of aromatase inhibitor-related musculoskeletal symptoms. Clinical Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2012, 16: 260-6. PMID: 22641317, DOI: 10.1188/12.cjon.260-266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjuvant endocrine therapyMusculoskeletal symptomsAromatase inhibitorsEndocrine therapyHormone-responsive breast cancerAvailable evidenceSevere musculoskeletal symptomsBest available evidenceAI therapyPostmenopausal womenSurvival benefitClinical trialsSymptom distressBreast cancerMusculoskeletal assessmentClinical decisionSymptomsTherapyEffective interventionsEffective management strategiesEtiologyWomenManagement strategiesPossible causesAssessment guidelines
2011
Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women with Breast Cancer
Knobf MT, Coviello J. Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women with Breast Cancer. Current Cardiology Reviews 2011, 7: 250-257. PMID: 22758626, PMCID: PMC3322443, DOI: 10.2174/157340311799960627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerCardiovascular diseaseLifestyle interventionCancer survivorsRisk factorsPhysical activityNon-modifiable cardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular risk reductionSurvivorship care plansCo-morbid illnessBreast cancer accountsBreast cancer survivorsCardiovascular disease riskRegular physical activityHealthy lifestyle behaviorsRoutine physical activityQuality of lifeSurvival benefitSmoking cessationCancer accountsLifestyle behaviorsWeight managementObservational studyCardiovascular fitnessSelf-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Schulman-Green D, Bradley EH, Knobf MT, Prigerson H, DiGiovanna MP, McCorkle R. Self-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2011, 42: 517-525. PMID: 21444183, PMCID: PMC3205931, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
“Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause
Knobf MT. “Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause. Health Care For Women International 2008, 29: 384-399. PMID: 18389434, DOI: 10.1080/07399330701876562.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Self‐care Activities in Women Treated With Primary Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
Knobf MT, Sun Y. A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Self‐care Activities in Women Treated With Primary Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer. Cancer Nursing 2005, 28: 210. PMID: 15915066, DOI: 10.1097/00002820-200505000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerPrimary radiation therapyEnd of therapySelf-care activitiesPattern of symptomsLongitudinal studyProspective longitudinal studyEvidence-based interventionsMood statesPrimary radiotherapyBreast swellingBreast irradiationFatigue subscaleSkin changesSymptom distressCommunity hospitalPredictable symptomsRadiation therapySleep problemsSymptom profilesPsychological statusPsychological mood statesSymptomsSensation changesConvenience sample
2002
Carrying On
Knobf MT. Carrying On. Nursing Research 2002, 51: 9-17. PMID: 11822573, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200201000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced premature menopauseEarly-stage breast cancerStage breast cancerBreast cancerPremature menopauseAdjuvant chemotherapyOvarian toxicityEarly-stage breast cancer treatmentMenopausal symptom distressOncology care providersQuality of survivalBreast cancer treatmentBreast cancer experienceMajority of womenOrgan system toxicityAdjuvant therapyNormal mensesSurvival benefitSymptom managementMean ageMidlife women's healthSymptom distressSystem toxicityCare providersMenopause