Clinical supervision: a plea for 'pit head time' in cancer nursing.

abstract：:This narrative review of the literature examines the issues influencing chemotherapy treatment of older patients with cancer. Increasing age is associated with physical, social and psychological changes, but the rate of change differs widely between people, such that chronological age is not a good determinant of fitn...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Johnson M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomas often occur in patients' extremities and treatment typically involves bone resection/limb salvage surgery. Such treatments leave survivors with physical disfigurements, functional disabilities, and/or emotional traumas. Our post-surgery psychological intervention investigated how these experiences impinge on ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Taylor MF,Pooley JA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first generation of Turkish and Northwest African immigrants in Belgium are ageing and at risk for developing cancer. Relatives play an important role and provide both emotional and practical care, including mental support and acting as a contact person and/or a translator for improving access to healthcare, as mo...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： van Eechoud I,Grypdonck M,Leman J,Van Den Noortgate N,Deveugele M,Verhaeghe S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals managing the challenges of life-limiting illness require adequate social support to maintain quality of life. Qualitative research reports that patients value highly the social support obtained in palliative care interventions such as day care and group therapies. This systematic review aims to summarise e...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Bradley N,Lloyd-Williams M,Dowrick C

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A project was funded by the UK's Department of Health to develop national guidelines for breast cancer related lymphoedema using a Consensus Strategy. This involved the organization of a consensus conference with a multidisciplinary panel of experts, an extensive literature review, the production of clinical guideline...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kirshbaum M

更新日期：1996-12-01 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：:The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who have survived cancer. PRISMA recommendations for systematic reviews were followed, and the quality of the studies reviewed was also assessed with a specific checklist. The following databa...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Galán S,de la Vega R,Miró J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the predictive power of psychological flexibility, masculine self-esteem and stoicism in influencing psychological distress and quality of life in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. It explores relationships between these theorised predictors and prostate cancer physical symptoms, an esta...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： McAteer G,Gillanders D

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：: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 paper describes the practice of palliative nursing care in Spain. The management of palliative hospital and home care is presented. Nursing roles in the multidimentional aspects (physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual) of patient and family care are provided. Nursing participation in informing an...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Zabalegui A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although uterine prolapse and carcinoma of the uterine cervix are not rare event, their association is very uncommon. An 86-year-old patient gravida 8, para 5 was admitted for vaginal bleeding from a uterine prolapse of 20 years of duration. On physical examination, a complete third-degree prolapsed uterus with an ulc...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Loizzi V,Cormio G,Selvaggi L,Carriero C,Putignano G

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:The aim of the study was to investigate the management and outcome of inguinal recurrence in vulvar carcinoma patients. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 140 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva treated between 1994 and 2006. Twenty-one patients were found to have groin recurrence. Median int...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Cormio G,Loizzi V,Carriero C,Cazzolla A,Putignano G,Selvaggi L

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Cancer is the leading cause of death and one of the most significant healthcare expenses in Korea. The purpose of this study was to estimate the economic burden of cancer on Korean society. We studied the medical, non-medical, morbidity and mortality costs related to cancer treatment, lost productivity and premature d...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Kim SG,Hahm MI,Choi KS,Seung NY,Shin HR,Park EC

更新日期：2008-03-01 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 aim of the present study was to evaluate quality of life (QoL) parameters in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and assess the potential differences between patients receiving chemotherapy and those undergoing supportive care interventions. In total, 210 women with MBC were enrolled in this prospective, ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Karamouzis MV,Ioannidis G,Rigatos G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This module discusses the diverse cultural needs of people affected by cancer and how those needs can be assessed and met. The UK experience with Black or Minority Ethnic (BME) communities will be used to explore the issues of awareness of and detection of cancer. ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Thompson R,Van Der Molen B

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:While colorectal cancer is the most common cancer affecting both men and women in Australia, disease-specific peer support services are lacking. This study examined the acceptability and preferred models of peer support among people with colorectal cancer. First, a mixed-method study examined enablers and barriers to ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Ieropoli SC,White VM,Jefford M,Akkerman D

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians are less likely to recommend adjuvant chemotherapy for older adults based on their age alone. This study aimed to develop a mortality risk model to assist treatment decision making by identifying patients who are unlikely to live to benefit from chemotherapy. All lymph node-positive colon cancer patients ≥6...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Jorgensen ML,Young JM,Dobbins TA,Solomon MJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to investigate chemotherapy-induced alterations in the functional framework of the brain, and probe the relationship between these changes and executive function impairments in breast cancer patients. Thirty-three breast cancer patients (BC) after receiving chemotherapy and 31 matched healthy ...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Tao L,Lin H,Yan Y,Xu X,Wang L,Zhang J,Yu Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Increasing numbers of patients face the psychosocial challenge of a diagnosis of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). We explored the psychosocial impact of an HPV-OSCC diagnosis for patients and their partners. METHODS:In-depth interviews were conducted with pat...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Dodd RH,Forster AS,Marlow LAV,Waller J

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：:The quality of medical care delivered to patients with cancer near the end of life is a significant issue. Previous studies have defined several areas suggestive of aggressive cancer treatment as potentially representing poor quality care. The primary objective of current analysis was to examine chemotherapy and healt...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Schulkes KJG,van Walree IC,van Elden LJR,van den Bos F,van Huis-Tanja L,Lammers JJ,Ten Bokkel Huinink D,Hamaker ME

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Palliative care is still often involved late in the disease trajectory. Recently, some studies have explored the barriers to early integration of PC in the hospital setting. Because palliative care home care (PHC) is organised differently compared with PC in a hospital setting, the identification of barriers...

journal_title：European journal of cancer care

authors： Dhollander N,De Vleminck A,Deliens L,Van Belle S,Pardon K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00