2022
The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Chen J, Zhang Y, Barandouzi Z, Lee J, Zhao T, Xu W, Chen M, Feng B, Starkweather A, Cong X. The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal Of Nursing Studies 2022, 132: 104278. PMID: 35640500, PMCID: PMC10588769, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChronic PainHumansIrritable Bowel SyndromeNurse's RoleQuality of LifeSelf-ManagementYoung AdultConceptsQuality of lifeImprove quality of lifeNurse-led interventionNurse-ledIntervention groupIntervention effectsPain interferenceOnline modulesImprove qualitySelf-managementNurse-led self-management programIrritable bowel syndromeYoung adultsSelf-efficacyNurse-led supportEffects of self-managementLife-long self-managementSelf-management programReducing pain interferenceSelf-reported painFollow-upIncreased quality of lifeBaseline data collectionIncreased self-efficacyDecreased pain intensityPsychosocial and Sensory Factors Contribute to Self-Reported Pain and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chen J, Barandouzi Z, Lee J, Xu W, Feng B, Starkweather A, Cong X. Psychosocial and Sensory Factors Contribute to Self-Reported Pain and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Pain Management Nursing 2022, 23: 646-654. PMID: 35074280, PMCID: PMC9300766, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainCross-Sectional StudiesFatigueFemaleHumansIrritable Bowel SyndromeMaleQuality of LifeSelf ReportYoung AdultConceptsSelf-reported painQuality of lifePressure pain thresholdBrief Pain InventoryPsychosocial factorsSelf-efficacyPain interferenceIBS-QOLIrritable bowel syndromeAssociated with pain interferenceCross-sectional analysis of baseline dataPain thresholdAnalysis of baseline dataYoung adultsImprove pain managementMediation analysisCross-sectional analysisSensory factorsRandomized controlled trialsPain InventoryPain managementIntervention studiesAlcohol intakeCold pain thresholdGeneral community
2021
Self-Efficacy Survey Study of Pain Self-Management in Patients with Cancer
Anderson A, Starkweather A, Cong X, Kim K, Schulman-Green D, Judge M, Xu W, Zhang Y. Self-Efficacy Survey Study of Pain Self-Management in Patients with Cancer. Pain Management Nursing 2021, 23: 486-493. PMID: 34794885, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCancer PainCross-Sectional StudiesHumansNeoplasmsPainPain ManagementQuality of LifeSelf EfficacySelf-ManagementConceptsPain self-efficacyCancer pain severitySelf-efficacyPain severitySelf-management supportPain self-managementImprove pain outcomesProportion of patientsEnhance self-efficacyCross-sectional surveyPain severity levelsPerceptions of self-efficacyQuality of lifeTreatment related characteristicsPain prevalenceCancer outpatientsSelf-managementPain outcomesPain managementUnmet needsLower satisfactionCancer diagnosisCancer painCorrelation statistical analysisPainAn Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy.
Dunnack H, Judge M, Cong X, Salner A, Duffy V, Xu W. An Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy. Oncology Nursing Forum 2021, 48: 317-331. PMID: 33855998, DOI: 10.1188/21.onf.317-331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansMucositisNeoplasmsOral HealthQuality of LifeStomatitisConceptsRadiation therapyCancer therapyManagement of oral mucositisHead and neck cancerReducing mucositis severityPatient's oral healthOral health symptomsOral health managementGut microbiomeAssociated with increased severityHealth symptomatologyMucositis severityOral mucositisOral healthMicrobial interventionsNeck cancerSolid tumorsStudy assessed symptomsTherapyChemotherapyNutritional statusCancer treatmentQuality of lifeBlood cancerCancer
2020
Experience of living with pain among older adults with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Chen J, Hu F, Yang B, Cai Y, Cong X. Experience of living with pain among older adults with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. International Journal Of Nursing Studies 2020, 111: 103756. PMID: 32927408, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedArthritisAustraliaChronic PainFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeConceptsOlder adults' experiencesOlder adultsArthritis painAdult experienceMeta-synthesisMeta-synthesis of qualitative studiesQualitative studyProQuest Dissertations and Theses databasePatient-centered interventionsHealth care providersOlder adults' perceptionsUnrelieved chronic painDecreased quality of lifeExperience of painQuality of lifeQualitative data collectionHare's methodologyWeb of ScienceCare providersHealthcare needsBetter careISI Web of ScienceProvider supportQualitative research designGroups of keywords
2018
Pain self‐management plus nurse‐led support in young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: Study protocol for a pilot randomized control trial
Cong X, Ramesh D, Perry M, Xu W, Bernier K, Young E, Walsh S, Starkweather A. Pain self‐management plus nurse‐led support in young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: Study protocol for a pilot randomized control trial. Research In Nursing & Health 2018, 41: 121-130. PMID: 29388674, PMCID: PMC6415297, DOI: 10.1002/nur.21862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeSM interventionsHealth outcomesSelf-managementIrritable bowel syndromeNurse-led supportSM behaviorSelf-management instructionsLongitudinal pilot studyYoung adultsPreliminary effectivenessPain neurophysiologyPhone consultationsDistressing symptomsEarly adult yearsBowel syndromePrimary outcomeStudy protocolVideo modulesWell-beingSeverity of symptomsPilot studyAdult yearsInterventionPain
2017
Effects of Self-Management Interventions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review
Cong X, Perry M, Bernier K, Young E, Starkweather A. Effects of Self-Management Interventions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review. Western Journal Of Nursing Research 2017, 40: 1698-1720. PMID: 28854852, PMCID: PMC5794643, DOI: 10.1177/0193945917727705.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCognitive Behavioral TherapyExerciseHumansIrritable Bowel SyndromeQuality of LifeSelf-ManagementConceptsSelf-management interventionsEffectiveness of self-management interventionsQuality of lifeIrritable bowel syndromeSymptom self-management strategiesSystematic reviewExercise-based interventionsMeasures of quality of lifeSelf-management strategiesHealth care providersTracking long-term outcomesImprove quality of lifeSymptom measuresSymptom managementCare providersGroup interventionCognitive-behavioral therapyBowel syndromeImprove qualityInterventionWeb-basedPediatric populationCost conditionsLong-term outcomesSymptoms