Health professional's perspectives of the barriers and enablers to cancer care for Indigenous Australians.

abstract：:The aim of this pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of using progressive muscle relaxation training (PMRT) in the management of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in Chinese breast cancer patients receiving doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as well as feasibility issues for a larger study. Eight patients ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Molassiotis A

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in surgical treatments and the availability of more conservative treatment options, women treated for vulval cancer still experience significant complications such as urinary incontinence, lymphoedema, pruritus, sexual and intimacy issues. These issues can profoundly impact a woman's quality of life. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Philp S,Mellon A,Barnett C,D'Abrew N,White K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several studies have reported the impact of oesophagectomy on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), none has objectively assessed its impact on physical fitness. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oesophagectomy on physical fitness and HRQOL in patients with oesophageal cancer. In this prospective s...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Tatematsu N,Hasegawa S,Tanaka E,Sakai Y,Tsuboyama T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of our study was to evaluate the reliability, validity, responsiveness and acceptability of the Mandarin (simplified) Chinese version of the EORTC QLQ-OH45. METHODS:From October 2017 to February 2018, 393 cancer patients were enrolled from three different hospitals in China. A forward and backward tra...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Liu J,Gao J,Wu CX,Bai DX,Li X,Guo XX,Yu JY,Xiao QQ,Bao XR,He LC,Zhong YZ,Chen S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need for information by the caregiving family of an adult patient with cancer has been identified by research. This paper is a literature review of the information and learning needs of caregiving relatives. By meeting these needs the health care professional is able to help support the family, and therefore the p...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Hardwick C,Lawson N

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of cryotherapy and chlorhexidine to oral nutrition transition time in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. This randomised controlled trial with random assignments to the experimental and control groups was conducted with cancer patients. Study data were collected from...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Erden Y,Ipekcoban G

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Prehabilitation is increasingly being used to mitigate treatment-related complications and enhance recovery. An individual's state of health at diagnosis, including obesity, physical fitness and comorbidities, are influencing factors for the occurrence of adverse effects. This review explores whether prehabil...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Faithfull S,Turner L,Poole K,Joy M,Manders R,Weprin J,Winters-Stone K,Saxton J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Oesophagectomy for cancer is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and reduced quality of life. Structured rehabilitation potentially offers improved physical and psychological outcomes. We aimed to explore patient, carer and healthcare provider attitudes and preferences towards the role of reh...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Bull J,Oster C,Flight I,Wilson C,Koczwara B,Watson DI,Bright T

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：:This study examined the content covered by radiation therapists (RTs) during education sessions; the frequency and types of questions asked by patients; and the relationship between patient characteristics and the number of questions asked. Fifty-eight education sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Schnitzler L,Smith SK,Shepherd HL,Shaw JM,Dong S,Turner RM,Sørensen K,Dhillon HM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the patterns of care and health care resource use (HCRU) in patients with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) who received ≥3 lines of systemic therapy in the United Kingdom (UK). Oncologists (n = 40) abstracted medical records for patients with metastatic SCCHN who ini...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： La EM,Smyth EN,Talbird SE,Li L,Kaye JA,Lin AB,Bowman L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is still a public health problem worldwide, and almost 80% of cervical cancer cases occur in developing countries. In Libya, cervical cancer ranks as the third most frequent cancer among women. This paper presents the results of a study conducted to assess women's awareness of the symptoms and risk fac...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Hweissa NA,Su TT

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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

abstract：:The majority of people who are bereaved will work through their grief with support from family and friends. Over 30%, however, may require professional support, and studies have shown that most people contact their General Practitioner and primary health-care team for counselling/support. Effective support and counsel...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Lloyd-Williams M

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with various forms of cancer receiving blood and marrow transplant (BMT) treatment at an outpatient clinic develop chemotherapy-related symptoms and an increased desire to use complementary and alternative medicine in order to address these symptoms. Art-making offers an inexpensive way to pass time and relie...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mische Lawson L,Cline J,French A,Ismael N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and number of deaths from soft tissue sarcoma (STS) have been reported to increase in many countries. However, those in Japan have not been analysed over a long span of time. The objective of this study was to analyse the changing trends in the number of deaths from STS in Japan. We analysed the annual t...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ohtsuka H,Nagamatsu S

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：:Effective patient-professional communication can be of crucial importance to long-term psycho-social outcomes in patients with cancer. This study identifies patient satisfaction with regard to various aspects of communication and perceived quality of care. A well-validated questionnaire was administered to 435 cancer ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Davidson R,Mills ME

更新日期：2005-03-01 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 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：:The transition from breast cancer patient to survivor is associated with many treatment-related and psychosocial factors, which can influence health behaviour and associated needs. First, this study aimed to identify clusters of treatment-related and psychosocial factors among breast cancer survivors. Second, clusters...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Charlier C,Pauwels E,Lechner L,Spittaels H,Bourgois J,DE Bourdeaudhuij I,VAN Hoof E

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：: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：:Informational need assessment has become an important part of health care in order to provide information effectively in clinical settings. Literature on information needs in the West suggests that breast cancer (BC) patients needed more information than doctors had provided, and information that fully met their needs...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Tsuchiya M,Horn SA

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：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