Supporting self-management is one strategy to help cancer survivors optimise their quality of life. Low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is often incurable with a chronic disease trajectory requiring ...lifelong self-management. This study explored the views on self-management and preferences for self-management support among survivors of low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and their informal caregivers more than 6 months after completion of systemic anti-cancer therapy.
In-depth semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted. Key themes and subthemes were determined using inductive and deductive thematic analysis.
The sample included eight survivors of low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and two family caregivers. There were four themes. 1) The chronic nature of low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma shapes perceptions of self-management; participants described their cancer as a chronic condition and self-management strategies reflected this. 2) Social networks enable self-management; participants emphasised the importance of making low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors aware of social networks. 3) Support and monitoring are needed immediately after the initial treatment phase ends. 4) Preferred components of self-management support; this included regular review with monitoring, advice on diet, and strategies to manage the psychosocial consequences of low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Providing self-management support to those diagnosed with low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is relevant given the chronic trajectory of the disease. Findings suggest that necessary components of a self-management support programme for those with low grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma should include regular review with monitoring and practical support around facilitating engagement with social networks.
•Self-management support is relevant given the chronic trajectory of low grade non-Hodgkin's Lymphoms (LGNHL)•This study is an in-depth qualitative study focusing on LGNHL survivors' self-management support needs.•Social support enables those diagnosed with LGNHL to self-manage.•Self-management support should include regular review with monitoring, and facilitate engagement with social networks.
Abstract
Background
This study examines compliance with local travel restrictions and assesses early uptake of mask wearing, during the initial phase of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) ...pandemic in Ireland, to inform the ongoing outbreak response.
Methods
A series of four nationally representative telephone surveys were developed. Information was collected at a household level and from primary respondents. Multivariable logistic regression estimated the association between sociodemographic characteristics and compliance with the local travel restriction and with mask use in primary respondents.
Results
Household compliance with local travel restrictions was similar by region, household size and social position. 73.4% of all household members complied, with high levels maintained over time. Higher proportions reported travelling for non-permitted reasons with time. Older age, female gender and attending higher education were independently associated with compliance to local travel restrictions. Among primary respondents, no factors were independently associated with mask use.
Conclusion
High compliance with local travel restrictions during the early stages of the pandemic demonstrates the engagement of the population with public health guidance. Although high compliance with local travel restrictions was generally maintained over time, non-permitted activities increased. Early adoption of mask use before required by national policy or legislation provides further evidence of the responsiveness of the population.
A central problem in modern condensed matter physics is the understanding of materials with strong electron correlations. Despite extensive work, the essential physics of many of these systems is not ...understood and there is very little ability to make predictions in this class of materials. In this manuscript we share our personal views on the major open problems in the field of correlated electron systems. We discuss some possible routes to make progress in this rich and fascinating field. This manuscript is the result of the vigorous discussions and deliberations that took place at Johns Hopkins University during a three-day workshop January 27, 28, and 29, 2020 that brought together six senior scientists and 46 more junior scientists. Our hope, is that the topics we have presented will provide inspiration for others working in this field and motivation for the idea that significant progress can be made on very hard problems if we focus our collective energies.
