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Xie W, Wang H, Sun Q, Wang Y, Wang Y, Chen H, Liu X. Knowledge and attitude toward proton radiotherapy among oncology patients: a multi-center, cross-sectional study. Future Oncol 2024:1-7. [PMID: 39129677 DOI: 10.1080/14796694.2024.2383169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Aim: To explore the knowledge and attitude among oncology patients toward proton radiotherapy. Materials & methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using self-designed questionnaire. Results: Based on 546 valid questionnaires, mean knowledge and attitude scores of 3.4 ± 3.6 (range: 0-12) and 31.1 ± 3.5 (range: 10-50) were observed. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that higher education (p = 0.021), higher monthly income (p = 0.005), and proton radiotherapy history (p < 0.001) were independently associated with higher knowledge scores. Higher knowledge (p = 0.020), older age (p = 0.030), not smoking (p = 0.032) and medication use (p = 0.035) were independently associated with higher attitude scores. Conclusion: Oncology patients have insufficient knowledge and negative attitude toward proton radiotherapy, which might be affected by their age, education, income, proton radiotherapy history, employment, smoking and medication use.
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- Wenjuan Xie
- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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- Hefei Ion Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences & Medicine, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, 230088,China
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Corish S, Fulton BA, Galbraith L, Coltart K, Duffton A. Impact of patient information format on the experience of cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol 2024; 30:100252. [PMID: 38779037 PMCID: PMC11109017 DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Radiotherapy (RT) stands as one of the main cancer treatments. The impact of RT and cancer treatment can have a physical and psychological impact on patients and their carers. To gain patient's trust, and ensure they feel valued, information should be provided before, during, and after RT. Patient and public involvement (PPI) has been lacking, and increased engagement with PPI groups could improve this. This rapid review aims to analyse the literature, and describe and report patient perception, experience, and satisfaction regarding the information received concerning their course of RT. Methods To allow the synthesis of results, a pragmatic decision was made to use a rapid review approach to analyse the literature, providing more timely information to inform future work. This rapid review utilised systematic review methods and was conducted according to a pre-defined protocol including clear inclusion criteria (PROSPERO registration: CRD42023415916).Electronic databases CINAHL, AMED, Pubmed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO were searched using a comprehensive search for published studies from January 2012 to November 2023. Two independent reviewers applied the eligibility criteria. Evidence from literature was extracted and transcribed into qualitative data and Braun and Clarke's six-step thematic analysis (TA) was employed to determine themes by one reviewer and checked by a second [26]. Due to the heterogeneity of the included literature, the analysis of this review is presented primarily through narrative synthesis. Results Sixty eight articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Emerging themes included; a desire for information based on patient characteristics, information format, patient preparedness, timing e.g. timing of information and changing priorities over time, health care professional (HCP) involvement, barriers to information, and motivators for better information delivery. Conclusions Several factors can influence a patient's desire for information, from whom and when they receive it, to what format they would prefer to receive it. There is benefit to be gained in employing PPI and patient advocacy to inform future studies that aim to further understand the themes that emerged from this review. Such studies can therefore inform HCPs in providing patient-specific information and support by utilising multiple teaching strategies available to them.
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- Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
- Institute of Cancer Science, University of Glasgow, UK
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Flockton A, Leong A, Gilfillan D, Larsen P. A multi-centre survey of New Zealand cancer patients' preferences for radiation treatment information. J Med Radiat Sci 2024; 71:91-99. [PMID: 38131264 PMCID: PMC10920932 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients undergoing radiation therapy have a diverse range of information needs, however, there is a lack of data specific to the needs of New Zealand patients. This cross-sectional survey captured New Zealand cancer patients' preferences for radiation treatment information. Preferences were assessed regarding the scope of information needs and the satisfaction with which these needs were being met. METHODS A custom survey was offered to 275 eligible patients undergoing radiation treatment at six of 10 departments across New Zealand over a 2-day period. The survey captured patient demographics as well as information needs and satisfaction across five distinct domains using Likert scales and one free-text question. Responses were analysed using descriptive statistics and directed content analysis. RESULTS Over 80% of participants rated all information domains as extremely or very important. Over 90% of participants were extremely satisfied or very well satisfied in four of the five domains. Information on what happens after radiation treatment had the lowest satisfaction at 78%. No demographic subcategories were clearly associated with differences in information needs or satisfaction. 59% of participants indicated their willingness to engage in online education. The qualitative analysis strongly corroborated the quantitative results. CONCLUSION The New Zealand cancer patients surveyed in this study demonstrated high levels of importance and satisfaction with the information provided during radiation treatment. Information on what happens after completing radiation treatment had the lowest satisfaction. These findings support further exploration of New Zealand cancer patients' information needs following radiation treatment as well as strategies to address them.
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- Alannah Flockton
- Department of Radiation TherapyUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
- Bowen Icon Cancer CentreWellingtonNew Zealand
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- Department of Radiation TherapyUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
- Bowen Icon Cancer CentreWellingtonNew Zealand
- Icon GroupSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of Radiation TherapyUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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- Department of Radiation TherapyUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
- Department Surgery and AnaesthesiaUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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Colori A, Ackwerh R, Chang YC, Cody K, Dunlea C, Gains JE, Gaunt T, Gillies CMS, Hardy C, Lalli N, Lim PS, Soto C, Gaze MN. Paediatric radiotherapy in the United Kingdom: an evolving subspecialty and a paradigm for integrated teamworking in oncology. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:21-30. [PMID: 38263828 PMCID: PMC11027255 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqad028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Many different malignancies occur in children, but overall, cancer in childhood is rare. Survival rates have improved appreciably and are higher compared with most adult tumour types. Treatment schedules evolve as a result of clinical trials and are typically complex and multi-modality, with radiotherapy an integral component of many. Risk stratification in paediatric oncology is increasingly refined, resulting in a more personalized use of radiation. Every available modality of radiation delivery: simple and advanced photon techniques, proton beam therapy, molecular radiotherapy, and brachytherapy, have their place in the treatment of children's cancers. Radiotherapy is rarely the sole treatment. As local therapy, it is often given before or after surgery, so the involvement of the surgeon is critically important, particularly when brachytherapy is used. Systemic treatment is the standard of care for most paediatric tumour types, concomitant administration of chemotherapy is typical, and immunotherapy has an increasing role. Delivery of radiotherapy is not done by clinical or radiation oncologists alone; play specialists and anaesthetists are required, together with mould room staff, to ensure compliance and immobilization. The support of clinical radiologists is needed to ensure the correct interpretation of imaging for target volume delineation. Physicists and dosimetrists ensure the optimal dose distribution, minimizing exposure of organs at risk. Paediatric oncology doctors, nurses, and a range of allied health professionals are needed for the holistic wrap-around care of the child and family. Radiographers are essential at every step of the way. With increasing complexity comes a need for greater centralization of services.
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- Amy Colori
- Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anaesthetics, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiotherapy Physics, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiotherapy, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiotherapy Physics, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
- Department of Oncology, UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London, WC1E 6DD, United Kingdom
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Ji J, Yang Y, Chen Z, Zhang W, Jiang S, Shen X, Zhang J, Lin L, Qu M, Wang Y, Gao X. How education level affects postoperative rehabilitation and follow-up: a single-center experience. BMC Urol 2023; 23:123. [PMID: 37464331 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-023-01282-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radical prostatectomy remains the fundamental treatment for prostate cancer, and improving patients' compliance with postoperative follow-ups is essential for improving patients' quality of life. This study investigates the effect of education levels on patients' recovery and follow-up after radical prostatectomy. METHODS Data from 1,112 patients undergoing radical prostatectomy between 2011 and 2020 were collected using medical records, and "pc-follow" systems were used to collect patients' baseline information, education level, pathological information, number of outpatient visits, the time interval between each visit, and PSA test data. RESULTS Regarding postoperative outpatient data, there was no difference in the number of outpatient visits among the different education level groups in Shanghai (P = 0.063). A significant difference was found in the interval between outpatient visits among the groups (P < 0.001). Furthermore, significant differences were detected in the number and duration of outpatient clinic visits among the education level groups in all patients (P = 0.016, P = 0.0027). By contrast, no significant difference was found in the recovery time of urinary continence between all patients and those in Shanghai, grouped according to education level (P = 0.082, P = 0.68). For all patients and patients in the Shanghai area, the number of PSA follow-ups increased gradually with an increasing level of education (P < 0.001, P = 0.0029). CONCLUSIONS Education level affected the number of postoperative clinic visits, compliance, and the number of PSA tests. However, no significant effect on the recovery of urinary continence was found. Further, clinicians must increase their focus on patients with low education levels to achieve equitable access to health services for all patients.
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- Jin Ji
- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Department of Urology, Naval Medical Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Nursing Department, Naval Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University), 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China.
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Virtual integration of patient education in radiotherapy (VIPER). Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol 2022; 23:47-57. [PMID: 36105769 PMCID: PMC9464898 DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Videoconferencing allows for face-to-face interactions and visual aids for patient education. Patients were highly satisfied with videoconferencing for virtual patient education. Radiation Therapists reported videoconferencing and in-person patient education were comparable.
Purpose Pre-radiotherapy patient education led by Radiation Therapists (RTT) has been shown to improve patients’ distress and overall experiences. In an effort to offer a remote delivery method while allowing for visual learning and face-to-face communication, this pilot project evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of using virtual videoconferencing for patient education. Methods This prospective pilot study integrated virtual patient education into standard care. This workflow consisted of a one-on-one, 45-minute tele-education session with an RTT on the day prior to CT-simulation. For this study, patients were offered the option to complete the session using web-based videoconferencing if they had the capability for it. Feasibility was evaluated as the proportion of patients who agreed to and completed virtual education. To evaluate acceptability, patients and RTTs were then emailed post-intervention surveys evaluating their satisfaction with virtual patient education. Results Over three months 106 of 139 patients (76%) approached consented to virtual education. The median (range) age was 65 (27–93), 69% were male and most had genitourinary (38%) or head-and-neck (29%) cancers. Ninety patients (85%) completed virtual education as planned, with incompletions due to scheduling (8) or patient technical issues (7), or treatment cancellation (1). Sixty-eight patients completed surveys, with the vast majority agreeing virtual education was clear (94%) and helped them prepare (100%), they were comfortable with the technology (96%) and they were satisfied overall (99%). Twelve RTTs responded, suggesting overall that virtual education was higher quality though less feasible than tele-education, and comparable to in-person education. Conclusion Offering individual, RTT-led virtual education using videoconferencing to patients pre-radiotherapy was feasible and acceptable in this pilot study, and is therefore being recommended as an option for all our patients. Future work will directly compare the effectiveness of in-person versus virtual education, and incorporate individual patient needs and preferences.
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