Social objectives in cancer care: the example of palliative day care.

abstract：:To investigate health professionals' perspectives about factors that impede or facilitate cancer care for Indigenous people. Semi-structured interviews with 22 health professionals involved in Indigenous cancer care. Data were interpreted using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Participants presented their pers...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Meiklejohn JA,Adams J,Valery PC,Walpole ET,Martin JH,Williams HM,Garvey G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although existential needs are highly prevalent in patients with cancer, specific sources of meaning have been little explored. We investigated whether specific sources of meaning predict global meaning and psychological distress. N = 258 patients with breast (45%), lung (39%) and gynaecological cancer (16%) completed...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Scheffold K,Mehnert A,Müller V,Koch U,Härter M,Vehling S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first of a two-part paper on quality of life in cancer patients. This part examines some of the fundamental issues in health-related quality of life measurement with particular attention being given to cancer medicine, thus helping to focus the direction and methodological rigour required in future investi...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Montazeri A,Gillis CR,McEwen J

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the incidence, characteristics, therapeutic approach and survival of diagnosed lung cancer (LC) in the Santiago de Compostela Health Area. A retrospective study was carried out on LC for a period of 3 years. Of the 481 cases collected, 92.7% were male. The median age was 66.93 years. The crude incidence for...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Prim JM,Barcala FJ,Esquete JP,Reino AP,López AF,Cuadrado LV

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we compared cancer patients preference for computerised (tablet/web-based) surveys versus paper. We also assessed whether the understanding of a cancer-related topic, pharmacogenomics is affected by the survey format, and examined differences in demographic and medical characteristics which may affect p...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Martin P,Brown MC,Espin-Garcia O,Cuffe S,Pringle D,Mahler M,Villeneuve J,Niu C,Charow R,Lam C,Shani RM,Hon H,Otsuka M,Xu W,Alibhai S,Jenkinson J,Liu G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a series of 93 patients diagnosed with craniopharyngioma during a 15-year period with respect to presenting symptom, clinical course and management. The majority (62%) of patients were men, and had presented with neurological symptoms (75%), with headaches (82%) being the most common presenting symptom. The...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Larijani B,Bastanhagh MH,Pajouhi M,Kargar Shadab F,Vasigh A,Aghakhani S

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collaborative education and training is the only way forward for the cancer care work force. The Calman-Hine report has become the benchmark on which to build practice since its launch in 1995. A forward looking group--the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire Education Group and the Unive...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Boal E,Hodgson D,Banks-Howe J,Husband G

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies support the validity and psychometric properties of the DT&PL for measuring psychosocial distress in breast cancer survivors (BCSs). However, next to psychosocial problems, it is equally important to identify distress caused by limitations in physical functioning. Validity of the DT&PL for the identifi...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Robbeson C,Hugenholtz-Wamsteker W,Meeus M,Devoogdt N,Nijs J,De Groef A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate satisfaction with the National Cancer Screening Programme of mammography in Korea and to examine the association between subscales of satisfaction and general satisfaction. We conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey for women who had obtained a National Cancer Screening Progr...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Jeon BY,Lee HY,Park EC,Choi KS,Jun JK,Kim Y,Han MA,Yoon NH,Kim EJ,Jeon SM

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND:Discussion of treatment goals between oncologists and patients is challenging. Patients frequently misunderstand goals of therapy. There are several methods to document goals of chemotherapy, however, and are frequently not incorporated into patient charts. METHODS/DESIGN:Cancer patients receiving...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Monga V,Maliske SM,Kaleem H,Mott SL,K D Zamba G,Milhem M

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female partners of prostate cancer (PCa) survivors experience heightened psychological distress that may be greater than that expressed by PCa patients. However, optimal approaches to detect distressed, or at risk of distress, partners are unclear. This study applied receiver operating characteristics analysis to eval...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Hyde MK,Zajdlewicz L,Lazenby M,Dunn J,Laurie K,Lowe A,Chambers SK

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a burdensome symptom for breast cancer (BC) patients. In this pilot study, we tested several questionnaires as predictors for treatment responsiveness, along with the implementation of a multimodal therapy concept consisting of sleep, psycho-education, eurythmy, painting therapy and sta...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kröz M,Reif M,Zerm R,Winter K,Schad F,Gutenbrunner C,Girke M,Bartsch C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse events (AEs) of epidermal growth factor inhibitors (EGFRi) influence well-being with a risk to dose modifications (DMs). Hereby, clinical benefit of treatment might be affected. This retrospective cohort study was set up to gain insight into the suitability and added value of a patient-reported outcome measure...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Koldenhof JJ,Langenberg MHG,Witteveen PO,Teunissen SCCM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research has reported that patients require specific information relating to radiotherapy; however, these studies fail to describe patients' specific information needs over time. The aims of this study were to determine the specific information needs of breast cancer patients who are receiving radiotherapy an...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Halkett GK,Kristjanson LJ,Lobb E,O'Driscoll C,Taylor M,Spry N

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to review the practice and outcomes at our institution of percutaneous transhepatic placement of metallic biliary stents for non-hepato-biliary/pancreatic (non-HBP) malignant obstructive jaundice. A retrospective review was performed of the records of all patients undergoing transhepatic stent...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Meller MT,Arts GR,Dean JR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study monitored the prevalence and detection of psychiatric morbidity in 80 women newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer from diagnosis of metastatic disease over a 16-month period. Patients were interviewed at home every 8 weeks using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and an interview sched...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Fulton C

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This small-scale study aimed to provide an insight into the time between first noticing a symptom, attending a healthcare provider and obtaining a cancer diagnosis. Previous research showed that the pre-diagnostic moments on the illness trajectory were important to people with cancer and could influence levels of sati...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Leydon GM,Bynoe-Sutherland J,Coleman MP

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With fever being the most common manifestation of early sepsis, clinical practice guidelines emphasise the prompt institution of broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy at its onset. An audit was performed on the haematology ward to determine whether there was any delay in starting antibiotic treatment during neutropenia...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： van Vliet M,Potting CM,Sturm PD,Donnelly JP,Blijlevens NM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reasons why teenagers and young adults (TYA) with cancer do, or do not, participate in clinical trials is not wholly understood. We explored the perceptions and experiences of young people with bone cancer, and health professionals involved in their care, with regard to participation in two clinical trials. We con...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Pearce S,Brownsdon A,Fern L,Gibson F,Whelan J,Lavender V

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three different models are commonly used to provide palliative care services to cancer patients in Turkey: comprehensive palliative care center (CPCC), hospital inpatient services (HIS) and home healthcare (HHC). OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of three alternativ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Saygili M,Çelik Y

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed at developing and measuring quality indicators for oesophageal cancer (OC) and gastric cancer (GC) and to support quality improvement for practitioners. Quality indicators were identified from a systematic literature search including clinical guidelines. The selection process involved experts evaluati...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Stordeur S,Vlayen J,Vrijens F,Camberlin C,De Gendt C,Van Eycken E,Lerut T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing numbers of cancer survivors and the tradition of long-term follow-up in the outpatient clinic has resulted in overcrowded oncology clinics and long waiting times. Little is known about patients' perceptions of their clinic attendance. This survey of 252 oncology patients investigated patients' satisfaction ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Thomas S,Glynne-Jones R,Chait I

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of a major study of the impact of childhood cancer on Chinese families, 17 families agreed to be interviewed after the death of their child from cancer. They convey what happens to the child's body after death and what remembrances the family has kept of their child's belongings. They share how they have adjus...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Martinson IM,Chang GQ,Liang YH

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Across Australia, prostate cancer support groups (PCSG) have emerged to fill a gap in psychosocial care for men and their families. However, an understanding of the triggers and influencers of the PCSG movement is absent. We interviewed 21 SG leaders (19 PC survivors, two partners), of whom six also attended a focus g...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Dunn J,Casey C,Sandoe D,Hyde MK,Cheron-Sauer MC,Lowe A,Oliffe JL,Chambers SK

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to evaluate cancer-targeting potential of a newly synthesised radiopharmaceutical, 99m Tc-resveratrol in vivo, using colon cancer model. Colon cancer was induced in 20 male Sprague-Dawley rats by subcutaneous administration of 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH), dissolved in 1 mM EDTA-normal saline, at a dose...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kamal R,Dhawan DK,Chadha VD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluconazole is recommended in the prophylaxis of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head-neck tumours; however, the actual effectiveness of fluconazole in this setting remains unclear. Adult patients with cervico-cephalic carcinoma submitted to radical or adjuvant radiotherapy were...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Corvò R,Amichetti M,Ascarelli A,Arcangeli G,Buffoli A,Cellini N,Cionini L,De Renzis C,Emiliani E,Franchini P,Gabriele P,Gobitti C,Grillo Ruggieri F,Bertoni F,Magrini SM,Marmiroli L,Orsatti M,Panizza GM,Tordiglione M,

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatic mutations in key oncogenes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma are important determinants of tumour sensitivity to targeted therapies. Molecular screening for these predictive biomarkers is routinely used to inform treatment decisions; however, little is known about how best to communicate testi...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Liang R,Meiser B,Smith S,Kasparian NA,Lewis CR,Chin M,Long GV,Ward R,Menzies AM,Harris-Wai JN,Kaur R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the use of methadone in patients with cancer pain who fail to respond to increasing doses of other opioids or experience intolerable side-effects from them. METHOD:Inpatients of a specialist palliative care unit were titrated onto oral methadone. The dose was calculated as 10% of the previous morphine eq...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Scholes CF,Gonty N,Trotman IF

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is among the most common and distressing side effects of cancer treatment. Different types of interventions, including physical activity (PA), psychosocial and mind-body interventions, have been shown to reduce CRF. We aimed to explore HCPs' practices and barriers to refer patient...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Martin E,Zingarello A,Di Meglio A,Baciarello G,Matias M,Charles C,Arvis J,Dumas A,Menvielle G,Vaz-Luis I

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive procedures, such as the lumbar puncture, can cause anxiety and pain in children undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). We investigated the safety and efficacy of two different protocols for analgo-sedation in 20 children with ALL undergoing lumbar puncture. We have conducted a prospecti...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Chiaretti A,Ruggiero A,Barone G,Antonelli A,Lazzareschi I,Genovese O,Paiano S,Sammartino M,Maurizi P,Riccardi R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00