Abstract Background Analgesic stewardship (AGS) programs, a novel concept in Australia, aim to assess and optimise opioid and other analgesia by carrying out medication reviews and providing clinical recommendations to the treating teams. Aim This study aimed to determine the rate and extent of acceptance of AGS team recommendations among adult ...
Hatsumi Kobayashi +4 more
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Patient Satisfaction and Supportive Care Pathways in a German Head and Neck Tumor Center: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Scheurer M +12 more
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Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger +7 more
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Clinical and Socioeconomic Predictors of 60-Day Rehospitalization After Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery. [PDF]
Abdul-Rahman NH +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Preoperative anxiety is common before surgery and is associated with adverse outcomes, yet access to mental health support remains limited. We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a novel preoperative virtual reality (VR) prototype designed to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing cancer surgery.
Renée El‐Gabalawy +12 more
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Creating pelvic exenteration services: obstacles, cultural factors, and learning experiences from the first specialized service in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. [PDF]
Alahmadi R, Alhomoud S, Ashari LH.
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ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies that developed, validated, or updated clinical prognostic tools to predict survival in adults with primary GIST, identifying 47 eligible studies (38 development and 9 ...
Alice Zhu +7 more
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GLP-1 Medications in Oncology Nursing Practice. [PDF]
Watson JL.
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Prehabilitation Prior to Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Impact and Implementation
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Multimodal prehabilitation aims to improve surgical outcomes and preoperative fitness in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC). This study evaluated implementation of a standardised prehabilitation programme for elective CRC surgery, assess its impact, and identify pitfalls and challenges during ...
Elize W. Lockhorst +7 more
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A Retrospective Observational Study Comparing Short-Term Outcomes in Intracorporeal vs Extracorporeal Robotic Right Hemicolectomy. [PDF]
Sundaram Venkatesan G +6 more
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