Brain (Nervous System) Cancers
Conditions
Keywords
Brain tumors, Glioma patients, Pet care, Emotional burden
Brief summary
Context and problem In France, 61% of households own a pet, highlighting the significant role pets play in the daily lives. Patients diagnosed with brain tumors face specific challenges that may affect their ability to care their pets, including: * Progressive neurological deficits (cognitive and/or motor), limiting their autonomy, * A life-threatening prognosis. In this context, the well-being of pets when their owner's health deteriorates becomes a critical concern. Indeed: * Social isolation and the progressive loss of physical and cognitive abilities complicate pet care, particularly during prolonged hospitalizations or in the event of death, * The lack of appropriate facilities and care solutions causes stress for pets, who are often unprepared for such transitions, and adds to the emotional burden on patients. Why focus on patients with brain tumors? * These patients have specific needs due to the rapid progression of their condition, * A local study showed that 12% of patients with gliomas live alone, a significantly higher rate than in other cancer types. Patients who live alone are particularly exposed to issues related to their pet's future, * Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with brain tumors, proactive planning for pet care is particularly urgent.
Interventions
OTHERThe Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale (LAPS; Johnson, Garrity, & Stallones, 1992)
The LAPS is a established tool for measuring the emotional bond between humans and their animal companions. Animal attachment is assessed according to three factors: the bond between owners and their dogs or cats, the closeness of the human-animal relationship, and the importance of the animal in the owner's life (Johnson et al., 1992). Higher scores indicate greater attachment.
Sponsors
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with a brain tumor. * Patients who own at least one pet.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who decline to participate in the study. * Patients unable to complete the questionnaire.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LAPS scale | Day 1 | The Lexington Pet Attachment Scale (LAPS) measures the percentage of patients who are concerned about their pets. Values range from zero to one hundred, with higher scores indicating greater concern for pets. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire | Day 1 | A questionnaire that measures the percentage of patients who need more information and details of resources and support systems to help them with their pets. |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactCarole Ramirez, Md
Outcome results
None listed