Improving social network support for partners facing spousal cancer while caring for minors: Four-month outcomes of a single-centre randomised controlled trial.

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：:The study aims to describe the experiences of a hospital-based home care programme in the families of children with cancer. Fourteen parents, representing 10 families, were interviewed about their experiences of a hospital-based home care programme during a 4-month period in 2009 at a university hospital in Denmark. F...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Hansson H,Kjaergaard H,Schmiegelow K,Hallström I

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:This paper reports on a study into male participation in cancer support groups, which elicited data on the impact of cancer on masculinities. This small qualitative pilot study, which took place in Belfast in Northern Ireland, involved semi-structured interviews with eight men with a history of cancer who were no long...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Cecil R,Mc Caughan E,Parahoo K

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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：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：: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：:Psychosocial transitions were assessed in the long-term survivors of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). A combination of quantitative and qualitative data from 91 survivors led to the identification of several psychosocial phases and transit points after the transplant. Throughout the years post-BMT survivors were con...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Molassiotis A

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：:Cancers metastatic to the eye are the most common intraocular malignancies. Breast, lung and gastrointestinal malignancies are the most common to the eye, with others forming a smaller group. This communication presents a very rare case of a choroidal secondary from a squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Puri P,Motwani N,Pande M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to explore, from a medical sociological perspective, the use of complementary therapies by palliative care nurses. This paper shows how the conceptual vocabulary developed by Giddens [Giddens A. (1990) The Consequences of Modernity. Polity Press, Cambridge; Giddens A. (1991) Modernity and Self...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Garnett M

更新日期：2003-06-01 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 study examines the prevalence of suspected cervical cancer (established through the use of visual inspection with Lugol's Iodine - VILI) among outpatients attending Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research Hospital, India. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 356 patients; 178 with an establi...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Rupani MP,Pawar AB,Bansal RK,Dalal M,Vachhani A,Parikh KD

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:To identify the views of health professionals working in childhood cancer on seeking consent to tissue banking from potential donors. Self-completion questionnaires sent to 553 UK paediatric oncology health professionals. The response rate was 60%. Respondents (100%) were in favour of using tissue samples from childre...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Jackson C,Dixon-Woods M,Tobin M,Young B,Heney D,Pritchard-Jones K

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Literature has documented personality and coping strategies as valuable intrapersonal resources for cancer adjustment among Caucasians. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether these personal characteristics operate in a similar manner among cancer patients of different ages and cultural backgrounds. This study examin...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： You J,Wang C,Rodriguez L,Wang X,Lu Q

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endometrial cancer (EC)-specific Quality of Life module of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-EN24), was developed and validated in one study. We independently validated and assessed the psychometric properties of the instrument. Two hundred and eight women with EC before sur...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Stukan M,Zalewski K,Mardas M,Filarska D,Szajewski M,Kmieć A,Bińkowska P,Pietrzak-Stukan M,Dudziak M,Grabowski JP,Eskander RN,Greimel E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haematogenous lung metastases are usually considered a sign of widespread metastatic disease. However, in most primary cancers, the first filter for distant tumours are the lungs. In some patients, the metastatic process may stop at the lungs. In these selected patients, there are studies that have shown the benefits ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ríos A,Galindo PJ,Torres J,Roca MJ,Robles R,Luján JA,Parrilla P

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to identify strategies to implement patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into routine oncology outpatients' clinical care. METHODS:Qualitative focus groups were conducted with staff from multiple disciplines using a semistructured interview guide, with supporting data collec...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Roberts NA,Alexander K,Wyld D,Janda M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When two or more persons, e.g. nurses and patients, act together interaction takes place. The expectations of nurses and their definition of the patient's illness status affect their behaviour towards the patient and how they practice nursing. The aim of this study was to examine the interaction between adults with le...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Berterö CM

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Randomized controlled trials are accepted to be the research design of choice to evaluate the effectiveness of health care interventions and are commonly used to evaluate cancer treatments. There are concerns, however, that levels of recruitment to trials are often much lower than anticipated, particularly in cancer t...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Donovan JL,Brindle L,Mills N

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：: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：: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：:This cross-sectional mixed methods survey explores healthcare professionals' perspective on their management of cancer patients' psychosocial concerns, and barriers to integrate the psychosocial approach in their work. An invitation for participation was sent to 4,965 inpatient and outpatient working professionals, of...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Schouten B,Bergs J,Vankrunkelsven P,Hellings J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer treatments not only affect body image but also other aspects of women's lives. Women try to accept their appearance through coping strategies. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body image and coping strategies in women with breast cancer following surgery in southeast Iran. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Yamani Ardakani B,Tirgari B,Roudi Rashtabadi O

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to improve outcomes, identification of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genes has become crucial in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The aim of the present study is to analyse time trends and frequency of testing, factors affecting testing as well as...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ess SM,Herrmann C,Frick H,Krapf M,Cerny T,Jochum W,Früh M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients commonly develop shoulder disability and reduction in quality of life (QOL) following neck dissection surgery. There is a lack of studies investigating the impact of preventative rehabilitation to prevent shoulder disability in this population. An exploratory trial was undertaken to investigate this gap in th...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Lauchlan DT,McCaul JA,McCarron T,Patil S,McManners J,McGarva J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00