Background: Patients with brain metastasis (BM) usually suffer from poor quality of life (QOL), anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in their reduced lifespan. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate QOL, anxiety, depression, and sleep characteristics in patients with BM at the...

Background: Few studies have been conducted on the use of patient-controlled relaxation and guided imagery interventions for the symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance during cancer treatment. Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability...

Background: Sleep-wake disturbances are experienced by as many as 75% of patients with cancer and are associated with poor symptom management, lower functionality, and decreased quality of life. Although promising sleep interventions exist, they require extensive resources and time. Objectives: The...

Purpose/Objectives: To longitudinally explore changes, similarities, differences, and interrelations in the sleep-wake parameters of patient–caregiver dyads throughout adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Design: Observational, repeated-measures, dyadic study. Setting: Four ambulatory oncology...