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Qualitative results from a phase II pilot randomised controlled trial of a lymphoma nurse-led model of survivorship care [PDF]

, 2018
Purpose: To explore and describe lymphoma survivors’ thoughts and perceptions of the components of a nurse led lymphoma survivorship clinic intervention. Methods: An exploratory, qualitative descriptive study using interviews from 10 participants who had
Bulsara, Caroline, Monterosso, Leanne, Taylor, Karen   +2 more
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Healing Beams: Radiation and Radiotherapy in Novels, Poems, Music, Film, Painting

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Radiation and radiotherapy are perceived by patients and the general public as mysterious, dangerous and healing. The image of radiation and radiotherapy can be analysed by studying novels, poems, music, film and painting. Our paper reviews how radiation and radiotherapy are perceived by patients, the general public, as reflected in various art genres.
Ad A. Kaptein, Jan W. Schoones, Yvette M. van der Linden, Brian M. Hughes   +3 more
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Improving Patient‐Centred Care and Clinical Pathways: The Role of the Patient Care Radiation Therapist (PCRT)

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
A 2021 study evaluated a new Patient Care Radiation Therapist (PCRT) model, where radiation therapists take on expanded patient care coordination roles. Survey results from multidisciplinary staff showed that 94% perceived PCRTs positively support clinical roles and improve patient care pathways, with effective communication, interpersonal skills ...
Lorraine Lewis, Maiko Crispin, Kylie Grimberg, Claire King, John Atyeo   +4 more
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Healthcare Professional Perspectives on Digital Health‐Related Quality‐of‐Life Assessment in Paediatric Radiation Therapy: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study examined the barriers and facilitators to incorporating health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment into routine paediatric radiation therapy practice from the perspectives of healthcare professionals. Key requirements for a digital patient‐reported outcome measure platform and recommendations for clinical implementation were ...
Mikaela Doig, Andrew Cunningham, Victoria Bedford, Hien Le, Matthew O'Connor, Eva Bezak, Nayana Parange, Amanda Hutchinson, Peter Gorayski, Michala Short   +9 more
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Exploring Aspects of Sexual Arousal That Are Most Relevant to Young Women

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Objective: This study aimed to investigate aspects of sexual response in cisgender women by querying what participants deem to be important physiological and subjective components of sexual arousal.
Hannah M. Stremick, Lauren M. Walker
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Self-efficacy for coping. Utility of the Cancer behavior inventory (Italian) for use in palliative care [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Newer models of palliative and supportive cancer care view the person as an active agent in managing physical and psychosocial challenges. Therefore, personal efficacy is an integral part of this model.
Capovilla, Eleonora, Chirico, Andrea, De Salvo, Gian Luca, Del Bianco, Paola, Lucidi, Fabio, Martino, Rosalba, Merluzzi, Thomas V., Serpentini, Samantha, Trentin, Leonardo   +8 more
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Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Outcomes Among Vietnamese American Women: A Systematic Review

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer‐related mortality among women globally. Vietnamese women experience unique challenges, including sociocultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers, contributing to disparities in screening utilization, late‐stage diagnoses, and treatment outcomes.
Antoinette T. Nguyen, Emily D. Duckworth, Rena A. Li, Robert D. Galiano   +3 more
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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines and Consensus Statement for Palliative Surgery in Oncology

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira, Jordana Henz Hammes, Isabela Maria Alves de Almeida Oliva, Lara Andrade Mendes Mangieri, Ronald Enrique Delgado Bocanegra, Marcos Gonçalves Adriano Junior, Ana Caroline Fonseca Alves, Eliel Oliveira de Araujo, Jairo Cerqueira de Almeida Teixeira, Patricia Isabel Bahia Mendes Freire, Larissa de Jesus Almeida, Raquel Lacerda Dantas de Farias, Heládio Feitosa e Castro Neto, Alexandre Ferreira Oliveira, Reitan Ribeiro, Rodrigo Nascimento Pinheiro   +15 more
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Patient information, communication and competence empowerment in oncology (PIKKO) – evaluation of a supportive care intervention for overall oncological patients. Study protocol of a non-randomized controlled trial

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2020
Background Cancer patients have to undergo a difficult medical therapy and are also confronted with various psychological, social and economic problems. Support is available from many providers, but patients often gain no access to it. Accordingly, there
Nico Schneider, Anna Bäcker, Katja Brenk-Franz, Christian Keinki, Jutta Hübner, Florian Brandt, Geraldine von der Winkel, Lutz Hager, Bernhard Strauss, Uwe Altmann   +9 more
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Spirituality within the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Process [PDF]

, 2009
In this chapter, Ellingson argues that the comprehensive geriatric assessment ( CGA) , which is used in the development of treatment plans for elderly individuals in poor health, has failed to acknowledge the import of some aspects of the elderly patient\
Ellingson, Laura L.
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