Luctkar-Flude Marian, Tyerman Jane, Burnett Shawna, Giroux Janet, Groll Dianne
Queen's University, School of Nursing, 92 Barrie St. Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, 613-533-6000 Ext. 77383;
University of Ottawa, School of Nursing, Ottawa, ON,
Can Oncol Nurs J. 2022 Apr 1;32(2):214-222. doi: 10.5737/23688076322214222. eCollection 2022 Spring.
Postcancer cognitive impairment (PCCI) and fatigue are adverse effects that often persist following cancer treatment, and impact quality of life. The study purpose was to evaluate feasibility and effect of neurofeedback on cognitive functioning and fatigue in cancer survivors. Specifically, we aimed to test feasibility of recruitment strategies and our study protocol including outcome measures.
This pilot feasibility study used a 10-week wait-list design. Participants served as their own controls and received neurofeedback training twice a week for 10 weeks.
The sample consisted of breast cancer survivors from Kingston, Ontario (n = 16).
Outcomes were assessed using validated, self-report scales and neuropsychological tests before, during, and after neurofeedback.
The neurofeedback protocol was feasible and resulted in significant decreases in perceived cognitive deficits, fatigue, sleep, and psychological symptoms.
Neurofeedback may be an effective, non-invasive complementary therapy for PCCI in breast cancer survivors.
癌症后认知障碍（PCCI）和疲劳是癌症治疗后经常持续存在的不良反应，会影响生活质量。本研究的目的是评估神经反馈对癌症幸存者认知功能和疲劳的可行性及效果。具体而言，我们旨在测试招募策略和我们的研究方案（包括结果测量指标） 的可行性。
这项初步可行性研究采用了为期10周的等待列表设计方案。参与者作为自身对照，接受为期10周、每周两次的神经反馈训练。
样本包括来自安大略省金斯顿的乳腺癌幸存者（n = 16）。
在神经反馈训练前、训练期间和训练后，使用经过验证的自我报告量表和神经心理学测试对结果进行评估。
神经反馈方案是可行的，并且在感知到的认知缺陷、疲劳、睡眠和心理症状方面有显著下降。
神经反馈可能是一种针对乳腺癌幸存者PCCI 的有效、非侵入性的辅助治疗方法。
