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Quality of Dying and Death of Patients With Cancer in Hospice Care in Uganda

JCO Global Oncology, 2023
PURPOSEDespite advances in palliative care in Uganda, there has been relatively little recent patient-centered research investigating end-of-life outcomes in this region.
Kenneth Mah, Eve Namisango, Emmanuel Luyirika, Christian Ntizimira, Sarah Hales, Camilla Zimmermann, Carmine Malfitano, Alyssa Tilly, Kayla Wolofsky, Gary Rodin   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in Children and Adolescents: Expert Recommendations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas (SPN) is a rare low‐grade malignant exocrine pancreatic tumor, mostly discovered during the second decade of life in females, with a very good prognosis, provided microscopically complete surgical excision is achieved.
Sabine Irtan, Michael Abele, Calogero Virgone, Michaela Kuhlen, Ricardo Lopez‐Almarez, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Maja Cesen, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Andrea Ferrari, Gianni Bisogno, Yves Reguerre, Dominik T. Schneider, Louise Galmiche, Jorg Fuchs, Sarah Braungart, Bilgehan Yalcin, Ines B. Brecht, Daniel Orbach   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumors in Children and Adolescents—The European Standard Clinical Practice Recommendations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As part of the European Cooperative Study Group for Paediatric Rare Tumours initiative, we developed standard clinical practice guidelines for ovarian sex cord stromal tumors, based on comprehensive national and international cohort analyses, literature review, and a final expert consensus conference.
Dominik T. Schneider, Kris‐Ann Schultz, Nora Schnitzler, Michael Abele, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Gianni Bisogno, Ines B. Brecht, Maja Cesen, Andrea Ferrari, Michaela Kuhlen, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Ricardo Lopez‐Almaraz, Yves Reguerre, Calogero Virgone, Daniel Orbach   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing palliative care for advanced cancer patients: evaluating implementation and impact of a virtual nurse-led symptom monitoring and telehealth initiative

BMC Palliative Care
Background As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented a novel nurse-led symptom monitoring and virtual telehealth program for patients with advanced cancer on palliative care. Aims To evaluate the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation,
Shirlyn Hui-Shan Neo, Natalie Mok, Xin-Hui Ng, Xia Zhu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence‐Informed Multidisciplinary Consensus Guidance for the Psychosocial Care of Adolescents With High‐Risk Cancer: Recommendations From the Italian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with high‐risk cancer face complex developmental, psychosocial, and ethical challenges that extend beyond disease‐directed treatment. Although international recommendations exist for communication, psychosocial care, pediatric palliative care, survivorship, and shared decision‐making, these have largely evolved within ...
Johanna M. C. Blom, Dorella Scarponi, Giulia Zucchetti, Teresa Perillo, Maria Montanaro, Elisa Marconi, Chiara Rutigliano, Paolo Colavero, Paola Quarello, Marina Bertolotti, Monica Cellini, Carlo Clerici, Maurizio Mascarin, Francesca Bomben, Andrea Ferrari, the expert workgroup   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Mentoring in Palliative Care: An Evidence Based Mentoring Framework

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 2020
Background: Growing concerns over ethical issues in mentoring in medicine and surgery have hindered efforts to reinitiate mentoring for Palliative Care (PC) physicians following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna, Lorraine Hui En Tan, Yun Ting Ong, Kuang Teck Tay, Jia Min Hee, Min Chiam, Elisha Wan Ying Chia, Krish Sheri, Xiu Hui Tan, Yao Hao Teo, Cheryl Shumin Kow, Stephen Mason, Ying Pin Toh   +12 more
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Psychopharmacology in supportive care of cancer: a review for the clinician: II. Neuroleptics.

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Neuroleptics are frequently used in patients with advanced cancer. Most relevant and practical aspects of their use in supportive cancer care are reviewed, to assist the clinical oncologist and palliative care specialist when prescribing these drugs ...
Buclin, T., Mazzocato, C., Stiefel, F., Berney, A.   +3 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementation of the ID-PALL Assessment Tool for Palliative Care Needs: A Feasibility and Prevalence Study in a Tertiary Hospital

Palliative Medicine Reports
Background: Identifying patients who require palliative care is a major public health concern. ID-PALL is the first screening instrument developed and validated to differentiate between patients in need of general versus specialized palliative care ...
F. Teike Lüthi, M. Bernard, G. Behaghel, S. Burgniard, P. Larkin, G. D. Borasio   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source