Cognitive impairment among prostate cancer patients: An overview of reviews.

abstract：:The majority of research on understanding the illness focuses on analysing the written or verbal content. Thematic analysis of images is a novel qualitative approach that can enhance knowledge of the experience of illness. This study used thematic analysis to examine 171 tiles painted by patients through the Tiles of ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Mische Lawson L,Chau J,Schoel A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Art therapy in psycho-oncology is gaining increasing importance, but systematic evaluations of its effects are rare. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an art therapy intervention for cancer patients in ambulant aftercare on psychological distress and coping. The intervention consisted of 22 sessio...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Geue K,Richter R,Buttstädt M,Brähler E,Singer S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to gain insight in the views and experiences of oncology healthcare providers in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, on caring for patients of non-Western descent. A qualitative research design with the constant comparative method was used. Data were collected through five focus gro...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： van Eechoud I,Grypdonck M,Leman J,Verhaeghe S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study are to evaluate patient outcomes in clinical practice using gemcitabine and carboplatin (GCarbo) as first-line treatment in metastatic transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the urothelium, and to review the published evidence on the use of GCarbo in this setting. From July 2003, all cases o...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Hudson E,Lester JF

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:The third European Commission action plan to combat cancer recognized the need to develop effective continuing and in-service training programmes for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. A literature review and course documentary analysis commissioned by the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Blunden G,Langton H,Hek G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For blood cancer patients, haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) donated by a relative can be lifesaving. However, related donors can face significant physical and psychosocial challenges. As the demand for adult-related HSC donors is increasing, it is important to review our understanding of adult-related HSC donors' need ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Zomerdijk N,Turner JM,Hill GR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports on a study exploring the challenges and complexities of caring for a child with cancer no longer responding to curative therapy. The difficulties that health professionals face when initiating and providing palliative care to children with cancer is largely unexplored. A greater understanding of t...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： De Graves S,Aranda S

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to identify high support needs and their socio-demographic predictors to improve supportive care for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. A cross-sectional study measured patients' needs and unsatisfied support needs by the supportive care needs survey (SCNS-34), administered after surgery, chemoth...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Griesser AC,Vlastos G,Morel L,Beaume C,Sappino AP,Haller G

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychological factors, including distress and fears of recurrence, may be implicated in explaining why head and neck oncology patients continue or refrain from smoking. The aim was to determine the role of psychological factors in understanding smoking behaviour in a consecutive group of cancer patients attending a Re...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Humphris GM,Rogers SN

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head and Neck (H&N) cancer treatment can have a major detrimental impact on patient lives, and these issues can go unrecognised and be inadequately addressed. The aim of this paper is to compare the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) responses across age groups attending routine H&N cancer follow-up clinics with particu...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Rogers SN,Audisio RA,Lowe D

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma (CRC) often develop bone metastases with a high risk of complications. Ibandronate is a novel single-nitrogen bisphosphonate that has been shown to be effective for treating bone metastases from breast cancer. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to evaluat...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Heras P,Karagiannis S,Kritikos K,Hatzopoulos A,Mitsibounas D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. Five databases were systematically searched in July 2016. Studies were included if they reported original empirical data from intervention studies ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Calver L,Tickle A,Moghaddam N,Biswas S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the extent of exercise prescription within cancer care. This cross-sectional survey aims to identify Irish oncology nurses and physiotherapists' current knowledge and practice in prescribing exercise for cancer care and barriers to such prescription. An online survey was distributed to the Charte...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： O'Hanlon E,Kennedy N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on physical activity for cancer survivors suggests a relationship with improved quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore if there was also a relationship of physical activity with sleep difficulties and fatigue, common effects of cancer and its treatments. Recruitment was by posters and flyers in...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Humpel N,Iverson DC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social objectives are poorly specified and evaluated in cancer care. Palliative day care is an example where social objectives are often identified but research has focused on health-care outcomes. A literature review identifies four types of social objective: emotional and spiritual care, general social care, service...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Payne M

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：:There has been a recent increase in research considering the perceptions of the term "cancer survivor" held by individuals who have or have had cancer. This article explores the meaning of the term to young women living with a history of breast cancer. Twenty women participated in semi-structured interviews about thei...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Rees S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

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：:During 2008-2009, only 4% of women targeted for cervical screening were screened in Tshwane, South Africa. The purpose of the study was to determine whether cervical screening uptake could be improved when breast and cervical screening are combined. An intervention research design was used. The intervention was assess...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Maree JE,Lu XM,Wright SC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preparing cancer patients and their families for chemotherapy treatment is difficult. The challenge lies in finding ways to promote self-care and improve their ability to recall instructions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of an educational video with regard to patients' ability to recall and rep...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kinnane N,Thompson L

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine follow-up procedures after men are discharged into primary care following prostate cancer and highlight any areas for service improvement. METHODS:Patient record data from two Greater Manchester boroughs were retrieved retrospectively to investigate discharge instructions and monitoring adherence....

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Johnson H,Taylor S,Peat S,Booker J,Yorke J

更新日期：2020-12-18 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：: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：:The efficacy of traditional follow-up care is being challenged, as cancer survivors' supportive and psychological needs are often neither identified, nor addressed. This study's aim was to develop a holistic surgical follow-up clinic for oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients were participants completed a disease-spec...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Semple CJ,Lannon D,Qudairat E,McCaughan E,McCormac R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

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：: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：: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