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Quirke S, Sá Dos Reis C, McEntee M, Moore MN, England A. An investigation into the current perceptions of Irish Radiographers regarding patient-practitioner communication. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2024; 55:101442. [PMID: 38908133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101442] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Many of the tasks performed by radiographers rely on effective communication with patients. This study aims to evaluate radiographers' experiences communicating with patients to determine what communication skills they believe they have, challenges they encounter and any familiarity with communication tools. It also assesses their willingness to accept further training and utilise recognised scripted communication tools, such as AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you). METHODS Data were collected using an online survey deployed using the MS Forms platform. The survey consisted of 42 questions: 12 qualitative 'open-ended' questions and 30 'close-ended' quantitative questions. The survey remained open between March and May 2022. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative responses using thematic content analysis. Cross distribution analysis, basic percentages, and graphic bar charts were used for quantitative data analysis. RESULTS One hundred and nine radiographers completed the questionnaire. Quantitative analysis found that 84 % (n = 87) of radiographers had not received additional post-qualification training in patient communication. Five communication themes emerged from the thematic analysis; (1) Expectations, (2) Education, (3) Improvements, (4) Errors, and (5) Communication Tools. The scripted communication tool AIDET, according to 86 % (n = 89) of respondents, was perceived to be potential helpful in improving radiographer-patient interactions. CONCLUSION Radiographers do not believe they have received adequate training for communicating with patients and would like to receive additional training and education. AIDET could be a useful communication tool as a starting guide for less experienced radiographers. There is a need for further studies that explore the use and effectiveness of scripted communication tools in radiographers' communications skills. In addition, additional post-registration training opportunities need to be available for radiographers in patient communication.
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- Sonya Quirke
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, UGF ASSERT, Brookfield Health Sciences. University College Cork, College Road, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- Department of Radiologic Medical Imaging Technology, School of Health Sciences (HESAV), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Switzerland
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- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, UGF ASSERT, Brookfield Health Sciences. University College Cork, College Road, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, UGF ASSERT, Brookfield Health Sciences. University College Cork, College Road, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland
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- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, UGF ASSERT, Brookfield Health Sciences. University College Cork, College Road, Cork, T12 AK54, Ireland.
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Krieger T, Dittmer K, Reinert D, Hömberg M, Tepe A, Hamm I, Vitinius F. Study protocol OKRA: orientation compass for the preparing, delivering and following up on breaking bad news conversations in paediatric oncology. BMJ Paediatr Open 2024; 8:e002473. [PMID: 38823801 PMCID: PMC11149114 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION In paediatric oncology, 'breaking bad news'-BBN-like cancer diagnosis is perceived as particularly challenging. Enabling a trialogue between children with their relatives and health professionals requires profound communication skills. Lacking the skills, experience or adequate support tools might result in negative consequences for both paediatric oncologists as BBN transmitters and BBN receivers as children with cancer and their relatives.In contrast to oncology for adults, multiperspective studies that explore BBN experience and specific support needs are rare, especially in Germany. Systematically developed and practically piloted support instruments, which address the specific needs of paediatric oncology, are missing. OBJECTIVE To systematically design and mature in practice an orientation compass for preparing, delivering and following up on BBN conversations in paediatric oncology-so-called Orientierungskompass zur Übermittlung schwerwiegender Nachrichten in der Kinderonkologie (OKRA). METHODS AND ANALYSIS OKRA is based on a QUAL-quant mixed study design, comprising two phases. Four groups will contribute (1) experts through personal experience (representatives for children receiving BBN and their parents), (2) medical care providers and representatives of national medical societies, (3) ambulant psychosocial/psychological support providers and (4) researchers. In phase 1, multiperspective knowledge is generated through a participatory group Delphi that involves in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and questionnaires. This process culminates in formulating theses for a high-quality BBN process (output phase 1). In phase 2, based on the theses, a pilot orientation compass is designed. Through iterative cycles with the participatory action research method, this instrument will be piloted in three paediatric oncological settings and consequently optimised. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION OKRA was approved on 19 September 2023 by the ethics committee of the Medical Faculty of the University of Cologne (No. 23-1187). After project completion, the OKRA compass will be distributed to multidisciplinary paediatric oncology teams throughout Germany. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00031691.
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- Theresia Krieger
- Medical Psychology | Neuropsychology and Gender Studies & Centre for Neuropsychological Diagnostics and Intervention (CeNDI), University of Cologne and Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Psychology, Neuropsychology and Gender Studies & Centre for Neuropsychological Diagnostics and Intervention (CeNDI), University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Psychology, Neuropsychology and Gender Studies & Centre for Neuropsychological Diagnostics and Intervention (CeNDI), University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, Children's Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Foundation for Children with Cancer with Affiliated Parent-House, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Robert Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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Kk A, At J, Lø P, Jd L, L L, S EN, S T, Lh J. Effects of on-site Supportive Communication Training (On-site SCT) on doctor-patient communication in oncology: Study protocol of a randomized, controlled mixed-methods trial. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:522. [PMID: 38730382 PMCID: PMC11088166 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05496-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The quality of communication in oncology significantly impacts patients' health outcomes, as poor communication increases the risk of unnecessary treatment, inadequate pain relief, higher anxiety levels, and acute hospitalizations. Additionally, ineffective communication skills training (CST) is associated with stress, low job satisfaction, and burnout among doctors working in oncology. While acknowledging the importance of effective communication, the specific features of successful CST remain uncertain. Role-play and recorded consultations with direct feedback appear promising for CST but may be time-consuming and face challenges in transferring acquired skills to clinical contexts. Our aim is to bridge this gap by proposing a novel approach: On-site Supportive Communication Training (On-site SCT). The concept integrates knowledge from previous studies but represents the first randomized controlled trial employing actual doctor-patient interactions during CST. METHODS This randomized multicenter trial is conducted at three departments of oncology in Denmark. Doctors are randomized 1:1 to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group involves participation in three full days of On-site SCT facilitated by a trained psychologist. On-site SCT focuses on imparting communication techniques, establishing a reflective learning environment, and offering emotional support with a compassionate mindset. The primary endpoint is the change in percentage of items rated "excellent" by the patients in the validated 15-item questionnaire Communication Assessment Tool. The secondary endpoints are changes in doctors' ratings of self-efficacy in health communication, burnout, and job satisfaction measured by validated questionnaires. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with the doctors after the intervention to evaluate its relevance, feasibility, and working mechanisms. Doctors have been actively recruited during summer/autumn 2023. Baseline questionnaires from patients have been collected. Recruitment of new patients for evaluation questionnaires is scheduled for Q1-Q2 2024. DISCUSSION This trial aims to quantify On-site SCT efficacy. If it significantly impacts patients/doctors, it can be a scalable CST concept for clinical practice. Additionally, qualitative interviews will reveal doctors' insight into the most comprehensible curriculum parts. TRIAL REGISTRATION April 2023 - ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05842083). April 2023 - The Research Ethics Committee at the University of Southern Denmark (23/19397).
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- Antonsen Kk
- Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark.
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark.
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- Department of Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde/Naestved, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
- Center for Shared Decision Making, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology and Palliative Care, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde/Naestved, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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Ferri A, Lilloni G, Molteni G, Grammatica A, Ronzani G, Gennarini F, Montenegro C, Borriello G, Dell'Aversana Orabona G, Sivero S. The psychosocial needs of head and neck cancer patients: a multicenter study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08680-3. [PMID: 38704510 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08680-3] [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: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer is among the most frequent pathologies and a major cause of death and disability. Scientific research and surgeons focus mainly on aspects relating to etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, but often neglect the psychological needs of patients and related social factors. The aim of this study is to investigate the psychological and social needs of patients affected by head and neck cancer to improve patient management and achieve more empathetic care. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Need Evaluation Questionnaire (NEQ) was administered to adult patients who had to undergo surgery in 4 Italian tertiary head and neck cancer centers the day before the operation. RESULTS 188 patients affected by stage I-IV head and neck tumors were enrolled. The main needs expressed by patients fall under the categories of either "information and dialogue", (64.3% more information about future conditions, 50% more information about treatments, 45% more information about the diagnosis, 44% more reassurance) or "spiritual support" (50% need to talk to someone who had the same experience as them). CONCLUSIONS Common methods of explaining diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis have proven unsatisfactory to patients and most also require more psychosocial support. This highlights the need to implement interventions and activities that are increasingly geared toward supporting the psychological and relational aspects of the care journey.
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- Andrea Ferri
- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Head and Neck Section, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Head and Neck Section, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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VanLandingham HB, Ellison RL, Turchmanovych-Hienkel N, Alfonso D, Oh A, Kaseda ET, Basurto K, Tse PKY, Khan H. Neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and best practices for women with non-Central nervous system cancer: A scoping review of current standards. Clin Neuropsychol 2024:1-32. [PMID: 38641949 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2024.2343147] [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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Objective: Existing literature has sought to characterize the broad cognitive impact of non-central nervous system cancer and its treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and hormonal regulation. However, despite the frequency of women that are diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer, there is limited research on the specific cognitive experiences of women undergoing cancer treatment. Presently, the current literature lacks concise guidance for neuropsychologists to support the cognitive health of women facing cancer, despite the acknowledged impact of cancer interventions and chronic illness on cognitive outcomes. Method: Applying scoping review criteria outlined by Peters et al. (2015) and adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive examination of literature spanning multiple databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, PsychINFO) with a focus on the cognitive impact of cancer treatment on women. Conclusions: Women are subject to unique treatment-related outcomes due to the impact of hormonal alterations, differences in metabolization of certain chemotherapies, and psychosocial risk factors. Despite the known impact of cancer intervention, chronic illness, and cancer-related sequelae on cognitive outcomes, the current literature does not parsimoniously outline best practices for neuropsychologists to promote the health of women experiencing cancer. The current paper (1) provides an overview of the cognitive implications of cancer treatment with an intentional focus on cancers that are more prevalent in women versus men, (2) addresses the characteristics of this impact for women undergoing cancer intervention(s), and (3) provides possible intervention and treatment strategies for mental health providers and neuropsychologists.
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- Hannah B VanLandingham
- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The Chicago School, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
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Lawson McLean A, Lawson McLean AC. Integrating Shared Decision-Making into Undergraduate Oncology Education: A Pedagogical Framework. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2024:10.1007/s13187-024-02419-8. [PMID: 38448671 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-024-02419-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The integration of shared decision-making (SDM) into undergraduate oncology education represents a critical evolution in medical pedagogy, reflecting the growing complexity and patient-centric focus of contemporary healthcare. This paper introduces a comprehensive pedagogical framework designed to embed SDM within the undergraduate medical curriculum, particularly in oncology, where the multiplicity of treatment options and their profound impact on patient life underscore the necessity of this approach. Grounded in a systematic literature review and aligned with established educational theories, this framework proposes twelve strategic approaches to cultivate future physicians proficient in both clinical acumen and patient-collaborative decision-making. The framework emphasizes real-world clinical experience, role-playing, case studies, and decision aids to deepen students' understanding of SDM. It advocates for the development of communication skills, ethical deliberation, and cultural competence, recognizing the multifaceted nature of patient care. The inclusion of patient narratives and evidence-based decision-making further enriches the curriculum, offering a holistic view of patient care. Additionally, the integration of digital tools within the SDM process acknowledges the evolving technological landscape in healthcare. The paper also addresses challenges in implementing this framework, such as curricular constraints and the need for educator training. It underscores the importance of continual evaluation and adaptation of these strategies to the dynamic field of medical education and practice. Overall, this comprehensive approach aims not only to enhance the quality of oncological care but also to prepare medical students for the complexities of modern medicine, where patient involvement in decision-making is both a necessity and an expectation.
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- Aaron Lawson McLean
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital - Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital - Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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Zemlin C, Nourkami-Tutdibi N, Schwarz P, Wagenpfeil G, Goedicke-Fritz S. Teaching breaking bad news in a gyneco-oncological setting: a feasibility study implementing the SPIKES framework for undergraduate medical students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:134. [PMID: 38347593 PMCID: PMC10863240 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05096-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is a crucial task for physicians to deliver life threatening information to patients (breaking bad news; BBN). Many aspects influence these conversations on both sides, patients, and doctors. BBN affects the patient-physician relationship, patients' outcome, and physicians' health. Many physicians are still untrained for this multi-facetted task and feel unprepared and overburdened when facing situations of BBN. Therefore, any faculties should aim to integrate communication skills into their medical curricula as early as possible. The SPIKES protocol is an effective framework to deliver BBN. Aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and obstacles of a BBN seminar and its acceptance and learning curve among undergraduate medical students. METHODS 158 2nd year undergraduate medical students attended a compulsory BBN seminar. The task was to deliver a cancer diagnosis to the patient within a patient - physician role-play in a gyneco-oncological setting before and after a presentation of the SPIKES protocol by the lecturer. The students evaluated important communication skills during these role-plays respectively. Self-assessment questionnaires were obtained at the beginning and end of the seminar. RESULTS Most students indicated that their confidence in BBN improved after the seminar (p < 0.001). They like the topic BBN to be part of lectures (76%) and electives (90%). Communication skills improved. Lecturer and seminar were positively evaluated (4.57/5). CONCLUSION The seminar significantly increased confidence and self-awareness in delivering life-threatening news to patients among undergraduate medical students. Important learning aspects of BBN and communication skills could be delivered successfully to the participants within a short time at low costs. The integration of communication skills should be implemented longitudinally into medical curricula starting before clinical education to increase the awareness of the importance of communication skills, to decrease anxiety, stress, and workload for future doctors and- most importantly- to the benefit of our patients.
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- Cosima Zemlin
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Neonatology, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany.
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Ali N, Nelson D, McInnerney D, Quaife SL, Laparidou D, Selby P, Kane R, Civello S, Skinner D, Pogson Z, Peake MD, Harding-Bell A, Cooke S. A systematic review on the qualitative experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:144. [PMID: 38316704 PMCID: PMC10844412 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08342-4] [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: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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PURPOSE To synthesize the qualitative literature exploring the experiences of people living with lung cancer in rural areas. METHODS Searches were performed in MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. Articles were screened independently by two reviewers against pre-determined eligibility criteria. Data were synthesized using Thomas and Harden's framework for the thematic synthesis of qualitative research. The CASP qualitative checklist was used for quality assessment and the review was reported in accordance with the ENTREQ and PRISMA checklists. RESULTS Nine articles were included, from which five themes were identified: (1) diagnosis and treatment pathways, (2) travel and financial burden, (3) communication and information, (4) experiences of interacting with healthcare professionals, (5) symptoms and health-seeking behaviors. Lung cancer diagnosis was unexpected for some with several reporting treatment delays and long wait times regarding diagnosis and treatment. Accessing treatment was perceived as challenging and time-consuming due to distance and financial stress. Inadequate communication of information from healthcare professionals was a common concern expressed by rural people living with lung cancer who also conveyed dissatisfaction with their healthcare professionals. Some were reluctant to seek help due to geographical distance and sociocultural factors whilst others found it challenging to identify symptoms due to comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with lung cancer in rural settings, through which future researchers can begin to develop tailored support to address the existing disparities that affect this population.
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- Nabilah Ali
- Lincoln Medical School, College of Health and Science, Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
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- College of Health and Science, Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
- Macmillan Cancer Support, London, SE1 7UQ, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Community and Health Research Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
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- Lincoln Medical School, College of Health and Science, Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
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- Lincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK
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- Pilgrim Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Boston, PE21 9QS, UK
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- Lincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK
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- Cancer Research UK, London, E20 1JQ, UK
- Glenfield Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
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- Swineshead Patient Participation Group, Swineshead Medical Group, Boston, PE20 3JE, UK
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- College of Health and Science, Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
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Kendel F, Speiser D, Fechner K, Olbrich C, Stegen S, Rörig A, Feufel MA, Haering S. Talking about Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk-Evaluation of a Psychosocial Training Module for Gynecologists in Germany. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:310. [PMID: 38254800 PMCID: PMC10813984 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16020310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Primary care gynecologists are increasingly integrated into the care of patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) risks. These physicians should not only have basic genetic knowledge; they should also feel able to sensitively address an increased HBOC risk and deal with emotional, stressful situations in this context. Our project aimed at developing a training module, 'iKNOWgynetics', addressing psychosocial challenges in the context of HBOC care for primary care gynecologists. We developed the psychosocial training module in three phases: first, we conducted an online survey with n = 35 women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer to assess patients' experiences and needs. Second, based on the results of the needs assessment, we developed the training module. Third, we evaluated the training by assessing physicians' (n = 109) self-efficacy with regard to communication skills in the context of HBOC before and after the training. In the needs assessment, seven psychosocial themes emerged. These themes, complementing a review of the literature, informed the training curriculum. The training was divided into two parts: (1) communicating with women before genetic testing and (2) care co-management for women with HBOC after genetic testing. After the training, participants reported a significant increase in self-efficacy in three domains: communicating empathetically, educating patients in a comprehensible way and dealing with emotionally challenging situations. Our results highlight the relevance of psychosocial issues for patients with HBOC. A genetic literacy training module that integrates aspects of psychosocial care increases physicians' confidence in dealing with emotionally challenging situations before and after their patients' genetic testing. Thus, such trainings may improve the care of women with hereditary cancer risks.
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- Friederike Kendel
- Gender in Medicine, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (D.S.); (K.F.); (C.O.); (S.S.)
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- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (D.S.); (K.F.); (C.O.); (S.S.)
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- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (D.S.); (K.F.); (C.O.); (S.S.)
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- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (D.S.); (K.F.); (C.O.); (S.S.)
- BRCA-Netzwerk e.V., Thomas-Mann-Str. 40, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Division of Ergonomics, Department of Psychology and Ergonomics (IPA), Technische Universität Berlin, Marchstr. 23, 10587 Berlin, Germany; (A.R.); (M.A.F.)
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- Division of Ergonomics, Department of Psychology and Ergonomics (IPA), Technische Universität Berlin, Marchstr. 23, 10587 Berlin, Germany; (A.R.); (M.A.F.)
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- Gender in Medicine, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt—Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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LoCastro M, Mortaz-Hedjri S, Wang Y, Mendler JH, Norton S, Bernacki R, Carroll T, Klepin H, Liesveld J, Huselton E, Kluger B, Loh KP. Telehealth serious illness care program for older adults with hematologic malignancies: a single-arm pilot study. Blood Adv 2023; 7:7597-7607. [PMID: 38088668 PMCID: PMC10733103 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) feel shocked and bewildered when diagnosed. Serious illness conversations (SICs) may increase disease understanding and preparations for the future. However, SICs often happen late, in part because of clinician-perceived patient discomfort. Telehealth may promote patient comfort by allowing SICs to take place at home. This study assesses the feasibility and usability of a telehealth-delivered Serious Illness Care Program (SICP) for older adults with AML and MDS. We conducted a single-arm pilot study including 20 older adults with AML and MDS. Feasibility was measured using retention rate, with >80% considered feasible. Usability was measured using telehealth usability questionnaire (TUQ; range, 1-7): >5 considered usable. We collected other outcomes including acceptability and disease understanding and conducted post-visit qualitative interviews to elicit feedback. Hypothesis testing was performed at α = 0.10 owing to the pilot nature and small sample size. Retention rate was 95% (19/20); mean TUQ scores were 5.9 (standard deviation [SD], 0.9) and 5.9 (SD, 1.1) for patients and caregivers, respectively. We found the SICP to be acceptable. The majority of patients found the SICP to be very or extremely worthwhile (88.2%; 15/17), and reported it increased closeness with their clinician (75.0%; 12/16). After their visit, patient estimates of curability, and overall life expectancy aligned more closely with those of their clinicians. In qualitative interviews, most patients said that they would recommend this program to others (89.5%, 17/19). This study demonstrated that delivery of the telehealth SICP to older patients with AML and MDS is feasible, usable, and acceptable. This trial is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT04745676.
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- Marissa LoCastro
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Divisions of General Medicine and Palliative Care, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Divisions of General Medicine and Palliative Care, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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Marino F, Alby F, Zucchermaglio C, Scalisi TG, Lauriola M. Navigating Intercultural Medical Encounters: An Examination of Patient-Centered Communication Practices with Italian and Foreign Cancer Patients Living in Italy. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15113008. [PMID: 37296970 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15113008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Effective communication is crucial in cancer care due to the sensitive nature of the information and the psychosocial impact on patients and their families. Patient-centered communication (PCC) is the gold standard for providing quality cancer care, as it improves patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, clinical outcomes, and overall quality of life. However, doctor-patient communication can be complicated by ethnic, linguistic, and cultural differences. This study employed the ONCode coding system to investigate PCC practices in oncological visits (doctor's communicative behavior, patient's initiatives, misalignments, interruptions, accountability, and expressions of trust in participants' talk, Markers of uncertainty in doctor's talk, markers of emotions in doctor's talk). Forty-two video-recorded patient-oncologist encounters (with 22 Italian and 20 foreign patients), including both first and follow-up visits, were analyzed. Three discriminant analyses were conducted to assess differences in PCC between patient groups (Italian or foreign patients) according to the type of encounter (first visit or follow-up) and the presence or absence of companions during the encounters. Multiple regression analyses were performed to evaluate the PCC differences by oncologist age, patient age, and patient sex, controlling for the type of encounter, the presence of a companion during the visit, and patient group on ONCode dimensions. No differences were found in PCC by patient group in discriminant analyses and regressions. Doctor communication behavior, interruptions, accountability, and expressions of trust were higher in first visits than in follow-ups. The disparities in PCC were primarily linked to the type of visit and the age of the oncologist. However, a qualitative analysis showed notable differences in the types of interruptions during visits with foreign patients compared to Italian patients. It is essential to minimize interruptions during intercultural encounters to foster a more respectful and conducive environment for patients. Furthermore, even when foreign patients demonstrate sufficient linguistic competence, healthcare providers should not solely rely on this factor to ensure effective communication and quality care.
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- Filomena Marino
- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy
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Wolderslund M, Waidtløw K, Kofoed PE, Ammentorp J. Facilitators and Barriers to a Hospital-Based Communication Skills Training Programme: An Interview Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4834. [PMID: 36981743 PMCID: PMC10048912 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the facilitators and barriers experienced by the department management (DMs) and communication skills trainers (trainers) during the implementation of a 3-day communication skills training (CST) programme for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Thus, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 23 DMs and 10 trainers from 11 departments concurrently implementing the CST programme. Thematic analysis was undertaken to elucidate the themes across the interviews. Five themes were developed: resource consumption; obstacles; management support; efforts and outcomes; and a lack of systematic follow-up. Although the DMs and trainers were largely in agreement, the theme of a lack of systematic follow-up was derived exclusively from the trainers, as were two of the subthemes within obstacles: (b) seniority, profession, and cultural differences, and (c) the trainers' competencies. The greatest perceived barrier was resource consumption. In addition, DMs found planning and staff resistance to be a challenge. However, the HCPs' resistance diminished or even changed to satisfaction after participating. The mandatory approach served as both a facilitator and a barrier; DMs' support was an essential facilitator. Explicit communication related to resource demands, planning, and participation is crucial, as is management support and the allocation of resources.
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- Maiken Wolderslund
- Centre for Research in Patient Communication, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark (J.A.)
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Research in Patient Communication, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark (J.A.)
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 6000 Kolding, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Centre for Research in Patient Communication, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark (J.A.)
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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Rubagumya F, Galica J, Rugengamanzi E, Niyibizi BA, Aggarwal A, Sullivan R, Booth CM. Media coverage of cancer therapeutics: A review of literature. J Cancer Policy 2023; 36:100418. [PMID: 36871667 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpo.2023.100418] [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: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Information and stories about cancer treatment are increasingly available to patients and the general public through lay media, websites, blogs and social media. While these resources may be helpful to supplement information provided during physician-patient discussions, there is growing concern about the extent to which media reports accurately reflect advances in cancer care. This review aimed to understand the landscape of published research which has described media coverage of cancer treatments. METHODS This literature review included peer-reviewed primary research articles that reported how cancer treatments are portrayed in the lay media. A structured literature search of Medline, EMBASE and Google Scholar was performed. Potentially eligible articles were reviewed by three authors for inclusion. Three reviewers, each independently reviewed eligible studies; discrepancies were resolved by consensus. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included. The content of the eligible studies reflected two thematic categories: articles that reviewed specific drugs/cancer treatment (n = 7) and articles that described media coverage of cancer treatment in general terms (n = 7). Key findings include the media's frequent and unfounded use of superlatives and hype for new cancer treatments. Parallel to this, media reports over-emphasize potential treatment benefits and do not present a balanced view of risks of side effects, cost, and death. At a broad level, there is emerging evidence that media reporting of cancer treatments may directly impact patient care and policy-making. CONCLUSIONS This review identifies problems in current media reports of new cancer advances - especially with undue use of superlatives and hype. Given the frequency with which patients access this information and the potential for it to influence policy, there is a need for additional research in this space in addition to educational interventions with health journalists. The oncology community - scientists and clinicians - must ensure that we are not contributing to these problems.
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- Fidel Rubagumya
- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Canada; School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Department of Oncology, Rwanda Military Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda; Rwanda Cancer Relief, Kigali, Rwanda; Departments of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada; Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Canada; School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Institute of Cancer Policy, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Cancer Policy, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Canada; Departments of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada; Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
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Vitale E, Mea R, Chang YC. The Nursing-Home Care Quality Perceived Levels from Patients and Caregivers: An Explanatory Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1237-1245. [PMID: 37193371 PMCID: PMC10182805 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s409961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Background The nursing essential mission was to satisfy patients' and caregivers' essential health-relating demand, thanks to communicational, interventional, assistance and helping skills through an appropriate approach which best satisfied both patients and their caregivers. To assess any differences in nursing-home care quality perceived levels both by patients and caregivers. Methods A cohort observational study was conducted from November 2022 to January 2023 using an online anonymous questionnaire for both patients and caregivers who received nursing-home care service. Results A total of 677 patients (43.4%) and caregivers (56.6%) were enrolled. Most interviewees benefited from the nursing-home care service less than 12 months (p = 0.014). Quality perceptions did not significantly vary from patients and caregivers (p > 0.05) for all the items proposed, with the exception of the nursing listening skills which was better assessed by caregivers than patients (p = 0.034). Conclusion Patients and caregivers perceived an average quality of nursing-home care, giving particular importance to some nursing skills, such as listening skills. The general quality of nursing care was however satisfying. Findings suggested more incisive action from health-care nurses to improve quality of nursing-home care and both patient and caregiver satisfaction.
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- Elsa Vitale
- Centre of Mental Health Modugno, Local Health Authority Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Department, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy
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- School of Nursing and Graduate Institute of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Nursing Department, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Correspondence: Yun-Chen Chang, School of Nursing and Graduate Institute of Nursing, China Medical University, No. 100, Section 1, Jingmao Road, Beitun District, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan, Tel +886 983503901, Email
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Ting YY, Ey JD, Treloar EC, Reid JL, Bradshaw EL, Maddern GJ. Patient prompts in surgical consultations: A systematic review. Surgery 2022; 172:1759-1767. [PMID: 36184314 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quality communication has been found to improve patient outcomes. Despite good communication, information may still be forgotten or misunderstood by patients. A question prompt list is a document to help patients ask questions. Question prompt lists are well perceived by various stakeholders and have been found of benefit to patients. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of patient question prompting documents in surgical outpatient consultations. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsychINFO were searched on September 13, 2021. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were performed in duplicate. We included English studies that investigated the use of question prompt lists and their influence on patient outcomes. We excluded studies that did not have a comparator group. Because of heterogeneity of outcome measures, meta-analysis was precluded. This study was registered with PROSPERO (identification number: CRD42021279058). RESULTS Searches identified 107 suitable studies; however, only 7 studies met eligibility criteria. All included studies were randomized controlled trials, but the designs of studies were heterogenous. Three out of 7 included studies were at a high risk of bias. The included studies investigated different outcomes that could be broadly categorized into 5 themes: consultation characteristics, patient engagement, patient well-being, information exchange, and patient satisfaction. None of the studies looked at patient recall of information. Aside from length of consultation, the overall results for each category were mixed. CONCLUSION Current literature has suggested that question prompt lists are a low-risk intervention that could improve patient engagement and patient-doctor communication; however, there is limited evidence at present to conclusively promote their usage in perioperative surgical consultations.
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- Ying Yang Ting
- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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Ervas F, Salis P, Sechi C, Fanari R. Exploring metaphor's communicative effects in reasoning on vaccination. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1027733. [PMID: 36467179 PMCID: PMC9716206 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1027733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The paper investigates the impact of the use of metaphors in reasoning tasks concerning vaccination, especially for defeasible reasoning cases. We assumed that both metaphor and defeasible reasoning can be relevant to let people understand vaccination as an important collective health phenomenon, by anticipating possible defeating conditions. METHODS We hypothesized that extended metaphor could improve both the argumentative and the communicative effects of the message. We designed an empirical study to test our main hypotheses: participants (N = 196, 78% females; Meanage = 27.97 years, SDage = 10.40) were presented with a text about vaccination, described in either literal or metaphorical terms, based on uncertain vs. safe reasoning scenarios. RESULTS The results of the study confirmed that defeasible reasoning is relevant for the communicative impact of a text and that an extended metaphor enhances the overall communicative effects of the message, in terms of understandability, persuasion, perceived safety, and feeling of control over the health situation, collective trust in expertise and uptake of experts' advice. However, the results show that this effect is significantly nuanced by the type of defeasible reasoning, especially in the case of participants' trust in expertise and commitment to experts' advice. CONCLUSION Both communicative and defeasible reasoning competences are needed to enhance trust in immunization, with possible different outcomes at an individual and collective level.
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- Francesca Ervas
- Department of Education, Psychology, Philosophy, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Child- and family-specific communication skills trainings for healthcare professionals caring for families with parental cancer: A systematic review. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277225. [DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction
As part of high-quality cancer care, healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a significant role in identifying and addressing specific needs of cancer patients parenting minor children. However, HCPs experience various barriers to adequately support parents with cancer. This systematic review explores current CSTs incorporating child- and family- specific modules for HCPs in oncology. Moreover, outcome measures and effectiveness of trainings are systematically investigated.
Methods
The systematic review was registered within PROSPERO (registration code: CRD42020139783). Systematic searches were performed in four databases (PubMed, Cinahl, PsycInfo, Web of Science) in 12/2020, including an update in 12/2021 and 08/2022. Quantitative, primary studies fulfilling the pre-defined inclusion criteria were included. Due to the expected heterogeneity a meta-analysis was not conducted. Study selection and quality assessment were conducted by two independent researchers, data extraction by one. Study quality was assessed using an adapted version of the National Institutes of Health quality assessment tool for pre-post studies without control group.
Results
Nine studies were included in this review following an experimental pre-post design only. Two CSTs were specifically designed to improve communication with cancer patients parenting minor children, the remaining seven incorporated a brief family module only. Seven programs were face-to-face trainings, one an e-learning and one a webinar. Eight studies found at least one statistically significant improvement in communication after training. However, quality of most studies was fair.
Conclusion
This is the first review exploring specific CSTs for HCPs caring for cancer patients parenting minor children. As only two CSTs focused on parental cancer, evidence on the effectiveness of such CSTs is limited. Existing CSTs should be evaluated properly and include details on content of family modules. Further studies including and evaluating specific CSTs focusing on parental cancer are needed in order to strengthen HCPs’ competencies to meet specific needs of patients parenting minor children.
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Ammentorp J, Chiswell M, Martin P. Translating knowledge into practice for communication skills training for health care professionals. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:3334-3338. [PMID: 35953393 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Despite the evidence that person-centred communication underpins all that we do in our interactions with patients, caregivers and team members, the knowledge about the implementation of systematic communication skills training is still in its infancy. This position paper describes some of the main contextual facilitators for translating knowledge about communication skills training for health care professionals (HCP) and recommends ways to guide practical implementation. Based on the literature that has been published over the last two decades, it seems evident that communication skills training programs should be underpinned by clinician self-reflection, be experiential, and focused on behaviour change and implementation of new skills into practice. The programs should be delivered by trainers possessing an understanding of communication micro skills, the skills and confidence to observe interactions, and coach learners through the rehearsal of alternative approaches. Communication skills programs should be flexible to adapt to individual learners, local needs, and circumstances. Interventions should not be limited to the empowerment of individual HCP but should be a part of the organisational quality assurance framework, e.g., by including communication skills in clinical audits. Implementation science frameworks may provide tools to align programs to the context and to address the determinants important for a sustained implementation process. Programs need to be embedded as 'core business', otherwise the culture change will be elusive and sustainability under threat if they are only dependent on provisional funding.
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- Jette Ammentorp
- Centre for Research in Patient Communication, Odense University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Centre for Organisational Change in Person-Centred Healthcare, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
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- Centre for Organisational Change in Person-Centred Healthcare, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Centre for Organisational Change in Person-Centred Healthcare, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Huepenbecker SP, Lewis S, Valentine MC, Palisoul ML, Thaker PH, Hagemann AR, McCourt CK, Fuh KC, Powell MA, Mutch DG, Kuroki LM. Gynecologic oncology patient perspectives and knowledge on advance care planning: A quality improvement intervention. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2022; 43:101060. [PMID: 36032812 PMCID: PMC9399146 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.101060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Gynecologic oncology patients prefer advance care planning (ACP) communication outpatient with their gynecologic oncologist. A quality improvement intervention offering advance care planning resources increased ACP discussions. A quality improvement intervention offering advance care planning resources improved ACP document creation proficiency.
Objectives Assess and improve advance care planning (ACP) awareness and uptake among gynecologic oncology patients. Methods Using a quality improvement Plan-Do-Check-Act framework, we completed a single institution needs assessment and intervention. The needs assessment was a 26-question survey assessing baseline ACP knowledge and preferences of gynecologic oncology patients. We used this survey to implement an outpatient intervention in which patients were offered ACP resources (pamphlet, discussion with their gynecologic oncologist, and/or social work referral). We conducted a post-intervention survey among patients who had and had not received ACP resource(s) to assess whether our intervention increased ACP knowledge, discussions, or uptake. Results Among 106 patients surveyed in the needs assessment, 33 % had ACP documents, 26 % had discussed ACP with a physician, and 82 % thought discussing ACP was important. The majority preferred these conversations in the outpatient setting (52 %) with their gynecologic oncologist (80 %) instead of nurses or trainees. In the intervention, 526 patients were offered ACP resources. Compared to women who did not receive resources (n = 324), patients who received ACP resource(s) (n = 202) were more likely to have ACP discussions with their gynecologic oncologist (38 % vs 68 %, P = 0.001) and had greater proficiency regarding how to create ACP documents (median score 5/10 vs 8/10, P = 0.048), although they were no more likely to have ACP documented in their electronic medical record (27 % vs 9 %, p = 0.08). Conclusions ACP uptake among gynecologic oncology patients is low, but ACP discussions with an oncologist during outpatient visits are important to patients and improve their knowledge regarding completing ACP documents.
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Jiang S, Liu X, Chi X. Effect of writing style on social support in online health communities: A theoretical linguistic analysis framework. INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.im.2022.103683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Krieger T, Salm S, Dresen A, Cecon N. Cancer patients' experiences and preferences when receiving bad news: a qualitative study. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022:10.1007/s00432-022-04311-8. [PMID: 35999331 PMCID: PMC9398052 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-04311-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Receiving a cancer diagnosis significantly impacts patients' lives, and how the bad news is delivered influences patients' trajectory, psychosocial adjustment and openness to psycho-oncological support. We explored how patients' experiences, reactions and preferences were when receiving the news and which optimization recommendations can be made. METHODS We conducted an exploratory qualitative study with patients who enrolled in the new integrated cross-sectoral psycho-oncological care programme 'isPO', being enrolled 12 months post-diagnosis. Data on the main issue (i.e. perception of the moment when the diagnosis is received) were collected via telephone interviews that were fully audiotaped and transcribed. Two independent coders conducted inductive content analyses using MAXQDA. RESULTS Out of 38 approached patients, 23 cancer patients with 13 different tumour entities participated. They had a mean age of 54.2 (SD 16.2); n = 17 (74%) were female. Three major themes with 14 corresponding subthemes emerged: (1) patients' experiences with the bad news delivery, including setting, mode, preparation and perceived needs; (2) patients' reactions to the bad news, such as shock, fear and helplessness, disbelief and denial, anger and feeling of injustice, thankfulness and depression; and (3) patients' receiving preferences, including psycho-oncological support, addressing informational needs, needs-driven comprehensive support and a competent multidisciplinary support team. CONCLUSIONS The quality of bad news delivery and addressing patients' needs should be strongly considered by physicians. We recommend integrating patients' perspective on the quality management processes of breaking bad news. For providing needs-centred high-quality care, applying existing guidelines and acquiring patient-centred communication skills are central.
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- Theresia Krieger
- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute for Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science (IMVR), University of Cologne, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany.
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute for Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science (IMVR), University of Cologne, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute for Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science (IMVR), University of Cologne, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute for Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science (IMVR), University of Cologne, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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Huepenbecker SP, Zhang X, Morgan MA, Haggerty AF. A prospective cross-sectional survey comparing patient and provider expectations regarding ovarian cancer prognosis. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2022; 42:101042. [PMID: 35874551 PMCID: PMC9303825 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.101042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Providers believe prognostic discussions are important for ovarian cancer patients. Providers report having prognostic conversations more often than patients. Ovarian cancer patients and providers have different expectations surrounding treatment, remission, and survival. Age, marital status, religion, and cancer stage may affect patient perceptions of ovarian cancer prognosis.
Introduction There is limited data comparing patient and physician expectations regarding ovarian cancer prognosis. Our primary objective was to compare physician and patient estimates of survival to 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years; secondary objectives included comparing provider and patient responses on the likelihood of requiring future treatments and categorizing patient and provider preferences regarding communication about prognosis. Methods A prospective cross-sectional survey was delivered to 10 gynecologic oncology providers and 50 adult ovarian cancer patients from November 2015-April 2016 at one institution. Descriptive statistics were used to categorize survey answers and compare survey answers between patients and providers; multivariable logistic regression evaluated patient survey responses. Results All providers (100%) believed treating providers should discuss prognosis and 90% reported having prognostic conversations with patients, compared to 63%, 37%, and 4% of patients who reported discussing prognosis, living wills/advance directives, and palliative care/hospice services, respectively, with their provider. Compared to their provider, patients gave significantly lower estimations of requiring any future therapy (mean score 84.6 vs 74, p <.001) and future chemotherapy (mean score 84.1 vs 69.8, p <.001) and significantly higher estimations of requiring future surgery (mean score 23.3 vs 40, p <.001), achieving remission (mean score 33.5 vs 47.5, p =.009), survival to 1 year (mean score 77.1 vs 86.4, p =.002), and survival to 5 years (mean score 40.5 vs 61.3, p <.001). Conclusions Although gynecologic oncology providers believe it is important to discuss prognosis and end-of-life care, there are gaps in communication, knowledge, and expectations between providers and ovarian cancer patients.
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- Sarah P. Huepenbecker
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Center for Research on Reproduction and Women’s Health, University of Pennsylvania, 3440 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Schellenberger B, Heuser C, Diekmann A, Ansmann L, Krüger E, Schreiber L, Schnettler B, Geiser F, Schmidt-Wolf IGH, Ernstmann N. Questions and emotional expressions from patients and companions while participating in multidisciplinary tumor conferences in breast and gynecological cancer centers. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2058-2066. [PMID: 34953619 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate (a) how many questions and negative emotions (cues/concerns) breast and/or gynecologic cancer patients and companions express during their case discussion in multidisciplinary tumor conferences (MTCs), (b) with which topics the emotions are linked, and (c) which patient- and context-related characteristics determine patients' communicative behavior. METHODS This observational study included audio/video recordings of MTCs with patient participation in three breast and gynecological cancer centers. Using the Verona Coding Definitions of Emotional Sequences, patients' and companions' questions and negative emotions expressed were analyzed. Multiple regression analyses were used to determine associations between communicative behavior and patient- and context-related characteristics. RESULTS We identified 607 questions and 230 cues/concerns expressed by patients/companions in 82 case discussions in MTCs. The number of questions was significantly associated with the hospital. In case discussions with patients who had need for psychological support and who were accompanied, more questions were asked by patients/companions. CONCLUSION The results show that active patient participation does not depend only on patient characteristics, but also on the hospital setting. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS If cancer centers want to enable patient participation in MTCs, they must define the role of the patient before. Subsequently, conditions must be created to enable this role expectation.
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- Barbara Schellenberger
- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany.
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- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Division for Organizational Health Services Research, Department of Health Services Research, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany
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- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Department of Integrated Oncology, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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Yusefi AR, Sarvestani SR, Kavosi Z, Bahmaei J, Mehrizi MM, Mehralian G. Patients' perceptions of the quality of nursing services. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:131. [PMID: 35624460 PMCID: PMC9137069 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00906-1] [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: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction The quality of nursing services is one of the main factors accelerating patients' recovery. The present study aimed to examine patients' perceptions of the quality of nursing services in the teaching hospitals of Iran. Methods This cross-sectional research was a descriptive-analytical study conducted in 2021, in which 1067 patients were selected as the research sample. The Qualipak nursing quality questionnaire (QUALPAC) was used to collect the required data. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient using SPSS software version 23. Results From the patients' perspective, the mean and standard deviation of the quality of nursing services was 191.47 ± 19.51. Among the quality dimensions, all services quality: psychosocial (91.34 ± 9.34), physical (65.72 ± 10.18), and communication (34.41 ± 6.21) were placed at the moderate level. A significant association was found between patients’ age and nursing service quality. The perceived nursing service quality was subject to sex (P = 0.01, t = 1.921) and place of residence (P = 0.02, t = 1.873). Conclusion According to the findings, the quality of nurses 'care was "moderate" from the patients' perspectives. Planning is recommended to reinforce and promote the quality of nursing services.
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- Ali Reza Yusefi
- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences , Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Scince, Yazd, Iran
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- Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
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Gilmore N, Xu H, Kehoe L, Kleckner AS, Moorthi K, Lei L, Mohamed MR, Loh KP(M, Culakova E, Flannery M, Ramsdale E, Duberstein PR, Canin B, Kamen C, Giri G, Watson E, Patil A, Onitilo AA, Burnette B, Janelsins M, Mohile SG. Evaluating the association of frailty with communication about aging-related concerns between older patients with advanced cancer and their oncologists. Cancer 2022; 128:1101-1109. [PMID: 34762734 PMCID: PMC8837685 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND A geriatric assessment (GA) intervention improves communication about aging-related concerns, but its effect on communication in patients with various levels of frailty is unknown. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of a nationwide trial of patients aged ≥70 years with incurable cancer and impairment on 1 or more GA domains (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02107443; principal investigator Supriya G. Mohile). Practice sites were randomized to either the GA-intervention or usual care. Frailty was assessed with a deficit accumulation index (range, 0-1), and patients were stratified as robust (0 to <0.2), prefrail (0.2 to <0.35), or frail (≥0.35). The clinic visit after the GA-intervention was audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded to evaluate the number and quality of conversations about aging-related concerns. Linear mixed models examined differences in the number and quality of conversations within and between arms. All P values were 2-sided. RESULTS Patients (n = 541) were classified as robust (27%), prefrail (42%), or frail (31%). In the usual care arm, frail patients (vs robust ones) engaged in more aging-related conversations (adjusted mean difference, 1.73; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.59-2.87), conversations of higher quality (difference, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.24-2.0), and more discussions about evidence-based recommendations (difference, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.04-1.38; all P values ≤ .01). Similarly, in the GA intervention arm, frail patients (vs robust ones) engaged in more aging-related conversations (difference, 2.49; 95% CI, 1.51-3.47), conversations of higher quality (difference, 1.31; 95% CI, 0.56-2.06), and more discussions about evidence-based recommendations (difference, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.32-1.42; all P values ≤ .01). Furthermore, the GA-intervention significantly improved the number and quality of conversations in all patients: robust, prefrail, and frail (all P values ≤ .01). CONCLUSIONS Patients with higher degrees of frailty and those exposed to the GA-intervention had more and higher quality conversations about aging-related concerns with oncologists. LAY SUMMARY A geriatric assessment (GA) intervention improves communication about aging-related concerns, but its effect on communication in patients with various levels of frailty is unknown. This study conducted a secondary analysis of a nationwide trial of patients aged ≥70 years with incurable cancer and 1 or more GA domain impairments. Patients were stratified as robust, prefrail, or frail. The number and quality of conversations about aging-related concerns that occurred during the clinic visit after the GA-intervention were determined. Patients with higher degrees of frailty and those in the GA intervention arm had more and higher quality conversations about aging-related concerns with oncologists.
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- SCOREboard Stakeholder Advisory Group, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Cancer Research of Wisconsin and Northern Michigan (CROWN)
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Shaw J, Allison K, Cuddy J, Lindsay T, Grimison P, Shepherd H, Butow P, Shaw T, Baychek K, Kelly B. Development, acceptability and uptake of an on-line communication skills education program targeting challenging conversations for oncology health professionals related to identifying and responding to anxiety and depression. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:132. [PMID: 35101041 PMCID: PMC8805223 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07521-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Anxiety and depression screening and management in cancer settings occurs inconsistently in Australia. We developed a clinical pathway (ADAPT CP) to promote standardized assessment and response to affected patients and enhance uptake of psychosocial interventions. Health professional education is a common strategy utilised to support implementation of practice change interventions. We developed an interactive on-line education program to support staff communication and confidence with anxiety/depression screening and referral prior to the ADAPT CP being implemented in 12 oncology services participating in the ADAPT CP cluster randomised controlled trial (CRCT). The aim of this research was to assess acceptability and uptake of the education program. Patient Involvement: Although the wider ADAPT Program included patient consumers on the Steering Committee, in the context of this research consumer engagement included health professionals working in oncology. These consumers contributed to resource development. Methods Development was informed by oncology and communication literature. The five online modules were pilot tested with 12 oncology nurses who participated in standardised medical simulations. Acceptability and uptake were assessed across the 12 Oncology services participating in the ADAPT CRCT. Results During pilot testing the online training was reported to be acceptable and overall communication and confidence improved for all participants post training. However, during the ADAPT CRCT uptake was low (7%; n = 20). Although those who accessed the training reported it to be valuable, competing demands and the online format reportedly limited HPs’ capacity and willingness to undertake training. Conclusions This interactive on-line training provides strategies and communication skills for front-line staff to guide important conversations about psychosocial screening and referral. Building workforce skills, knowledge and confidence is crucial for the successful implementation of practice change interventions. However, despite being acceptable during pilot testing, low uptake in real world settings highlights that organisational support and incentivisation for frontline staff to undertake training are critical for wider engagement. A multimodal approach to delivery of training to cater for staff preferences for face to face and/or online training may maximise uptake and increase effectiveness of training interventions. Trial registration Pilot study ACTRN12616001490460 (27/10/2016). ADAPT RCT ACTRN12617000411347(22/03/2017). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-07521-5.
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- Joanne Shaw
- The University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- The University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Level 6 (North), C39Z, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Research in Implementation Science and eHealth Group (RISE), Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Public Health, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Levy DC, Naehrig D, Sullivan L, Chin YS. Communication and collaboration skills training in Radiation Oncology in Australia and New Zealand: A qualitative study. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 18:e356-e362. [PMID: 35043566 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13736] [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: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Effective communication and collaboration with patients, carers and between healthcare professionals improves patient management. This study aimed to explore essential communication and collaboration skills training (CCST) for a radiation oncologist (RO) to inform competencies, learning outcomes and enhance curriculum training methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight focus group discussions with 10 fellows and 14 trainees of the Faculty of Radiation Oncology, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRO RANZCR) were conducted face to face between October 2018 and March 2019. Participants included doctors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, working in public and private, metropolitan, and rural sectors. Data were recorded, transcribed verbatim, managed in Excel, and coded using a qualitative content analysis framework. The study was approved by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District HREC (18/186). Participants provided informed written consent. RESULTS After achieving thematic saturation, four predominant themes emerged. These were as follows: (1) Enablers and barriers to effective communication and collaboration; (2) written communication; (3) communicating bad news; and (4) multidisciplinary team meeting collaboration. Managing uncertainty and workplace culture emerged as interconnected sub-themes. CONCLUSIONS There is a current lack of CCST in radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. The most common theme that emerged to improve CCST focused on increasing the exposure to a variety of communication and collaboration clinical scenarios, which are observed and upon which immediate structured feedback is given. Consultants and trainees offered tangible suggestions on how to improve the curriculum. These findings underscore the importance of using a combination of structured teaching methods and work-based assessments. CCST templates are recommended.
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- David C Levy
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Diana Naehrig Coaching & Communication, Sydney, Australia
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- The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Icon Cancer Centre, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,School of Medicine, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia.,St. George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Radiation Oncology, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Calvillo-Ortiz R, Polanco-Santana JC, Castillo-Angeles M, Allar BG, Anguiano-Landa L, Ghaffarpasand E, Barrows C, Callery MP, Kent TS. Language Proficiency and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer: a Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:94-103. [PMID: 34258672 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-021-05081-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited English proficiency has been shown to negatively affect health outcomes. However, as of now, little is known about survival rates of patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) when compared to patients with English proficiency (EP) in an urban, non-safety net setting. We aimed to compare survival rates between patients with LEP and those with EP who had a diagnosis of PDAC. METHODS A single-institution retrospective propensity-matched cohort study of patients with biopsy-proven PDAC was undertaken. Demographics, clinical characteristics, and language information were collected for all participants. Patients were classified as having LEP or EP based on their preferred speaking language at the time of admission and matched on baseline characteristics using propensity scores. Survival analysis methods were used to study survival rates in patients with PDAC based on their EP status. RESULTS Of 739 included patients, 71 (9.48%) had LEP, mean age was 68.4 ± 10.9, and 51.8% were female. Both groups of patients were comparable for age, gender, marital status, and time to treatment. LEP status was associated with higher odds of death in both unmatched (HR 1.65, 95% CI 1.22-2.22) and matched (HR 1.60, 95% CI 1.03-2.47) analyses. Additionally, patients with LEP had significantly decreased odds of receiving cancer-directed treatment and increased odds of advanced stage cancer at presentation. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of patients with PDAC, LEP predicted worse survival. The results of this study suggest that, after accounting for interpreter use, other factors contribute to this disparity. Such factors, as yet unmeasured, may include health literacy and cultural expectations, for which further investigation is warranted to better understand and limit this survival disparity.
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- Rodrigo Calvillo-Ortiz
- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Burn, and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 30 Brookline Avenue Palmer 6, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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Gragoll I, Schumann L, Neubauer M, Westphal C, Lang H. Healthcare avoidance: a qualitative study of dental care avoidance in Germany in terms of emergent behaviours and characteristics. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:563. [PMID: 34743719 PMCID: PMC8574006 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01933-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The treatment of acute pain is part of everyday dental practice. Often, these symptoms result from years of patients' inadequate or missing dental routines and lead to a reduction in the quality of life or health of the patients and to high costs for the health care system. Despite the enormous advantages of modern dentistry, many patients avoid going to the dentist. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the reasons and behaviours that cause patients to avoid visits to the dentist. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients who had an above-average DMFT index and had been going to the dentist only irregularly for years. The sample participants were recruited from the northern German region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. 20 individual interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and coded. We used a qualitative framework approach to code the transcripts in order to establish a consensus among the researchers. Ultimately, through discussions and reviews of the attributes and meaning of the topics, a typology could be established. Results A typology of patients who avoid the dentist was developed. Four independent characteristic patterns of dentist avoidance could be developed: avoiding the dentist due to "distance" (type A; includes subtype A1 "avoiding the dentist due to negligence" and subtype A2 "dental avoidance due to neutralization"), "disappointment" (type B), "shame" (type C), and "fear" (type D). Using the typology as a generalised tool to determine the minimum and maximum contrasts, it was possible to capture the diversity and multidimensionality of the reasons and behaviours for avoidance. All patients had negative dental experiences, which had led to different avoidance patterns and strategies. Conclusions The identified avoidance characteristics represent a spectrum of patients from Northern Germany who avoid going to the dentist. This is the first comprehensive study in Germany representing avoidance behaviour of dentist patients in the form of a typology. The results suggest that dentistry also needs qualitative research to better understand patient characteristics and provide direct access to patients who avoid regular dental visits. Thus, the results make a potentially fundamental contribution to the improvement of dental care and enrich its understanding.
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- Isabell Gragoll
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Rostock University Medical Center, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Rostock University Medical Center, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
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- Institute for General Pedagogy and Social Pedagogy, University of Rostock, August-Bebel-Straße 28, 18055, Rostock, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Konrad-Zuse-Straße 1, 18057, Rostock, Germany.,Department of Extracorporeal Therapy Systems, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Schillingallee 68, 18055, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Rostock University Medical Center, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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Rexhepi H, Moll J, Huvila I, Åhlfeldt RM. Do you want to receive bad news through your patient accessible electronic health record? A national survey on receiving bad news in an era of digital health. Health Informatics J 2021; 27:14604582211035817. [PMID: 34461772 DOI: 10.1177/14604582211035817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite the fact that patient accessible electronic health records (PAEHRs) have been around for many years in several countries, there is a lack of research investigating patient's preferences for receiving bad news, including through PAEHRs. Little is also known about the characteristics of the patients who prefer to receive bad news through the PAEHR in terms of, for example medical diagnosis, age and educational level. This study, based on a national patient survey in Sweden (N = 2587), investigated this. Results show that, generally, receiving bad news by reading in the PAEHR is still among the least preferred options. Additionally, a higher proportion of men want to receive bad news in the PAEHR compared to women (p = 0.001), and the same goes for those who are not working/have worked in healthcare (p = 0.007). An effect of disease groups was also found, showing that diabetes patients in particular, want to receive bad news through the PAEHR.
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- Örebro University School of Business, Sweden
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- Uppsala University, Sweden.,Åbo Akademi University, Finland
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Chubachi K, Umihara J, Yoshikawa A, Nakamichi S, Takeuchi S, Matsumoto M, Miyanaga A, Minegishi Y, Yamamoto K, Seike M, Gemma A, Kubota K. Evaluation of a Tool that Enables Cancer Patients to Participate in the Decision-Making Process during Treatment Selection. J NIPPON MED SCH 2021; 88:273-282. [PMID: 32612013 DOI: 10.1272/jnms.jnms.2021_88-401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient participation in decisions related to their treatment is strongly recommended. This study was conducted to develop and evaluate a support tool that can help patients make decisions related to their own treatment. METHODS Twenty cancer patients who were hospitalized for first-line treatment were enrolled. Before hospitalization, a 'Check sheet on treatment selection', which contained 14 questions, was distributed to patients and/or their families. After hospitalization, the attending physician explained the treatment while referring to the written check sheet. At discharge, patients' responses to the 'Questionnaire on check sheet and treatment selection' were collected to evaluate the utility of the check sheet. Finally, the 'Questionnaire of the check sheet' was handed to the attending physician to evaluate. RESULTS Of the fourteen patients who responded to the questionnaire, all indicated that the check sheets were helpful for decision-making and that using the sheets empowered them to ask their doctors questions. Only one person felt uncomfortable with compiling the check sheet. Physicians stated that the check sheet facilitated patient decision-making and improved communication with patients. However, some felt that this activity increased the administrative burden of medical professionals. CONCLUSION Almost all patients stated that the present check sheet was useful as a decision support tool and facilitated communication between doctors and patients. Before incorporation into general clinical practice, this increased benefit should be weighed against the potential extra administrative workload imposed on clinicians.
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- Kumi Chubachi
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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Rexhepi H, Huvila I, Åhlfeldt RM, Cajander Å. Cancer patients' information seeking behavior related to online electronic healthcare records. Health Informatics J 2021; 27:14604582211024708. [PMID: 34296650 DOI: 10.1177/14604582211024708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Patients' online access to their EHR together with the rapid proliferation of medical information on the Internet has changed how patients use information to learn about their health. Patients' tendency to turn to the Internet to find information about their health and care is well-documented. However, little is known about patients' information seeking behavior when using online EHRs. By using information horizons as an analytical tool this paper aims to investigate the information behavior of cancer patients who have chosen to view their EHRs (readers) and to those who have not made that option (non-readers). Thirty interviews were conducted with patients. Based on information horizons, it seems that non-reading is associated with living in a narrower information world in comparison to readers. The findings do not suggest that the smallness would be a result of active avoidance of information, or that it would be counterproductive for the patients. The findings suggest, however, that EHRs would benefit from comprehensive linking to authoritative health information sources to help users to understand their contents. In parallel, healthcare professionals should be more aware of their personal role as a key source of health information to those who choose not to read their EHRs.
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- Uppsala University, Sweden.,Åbo Akademi University, Finland
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Molero Jurado MDM, Herrera-Peco I, Pérez-Fuentes MDC, Oropesa Ruiz NF, Martos Martínez Á, Ayuso-Murillo D, Gázquez Linares JJ. Communication and humanization of care: Effects over burnout on nurses. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0251936. [PMID: 34111138 PMCID: PMC8191999 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Healthcare professionals may have certain psychological characteristics which contribute to increasing the quality of their professional performance. OBJECTIVE Study the effect that humanization of care and communication have on the burnout syndrome in nursing personal. METHODS The sample included a total of 330 Spanish nurses. Analytical instruments used were the Health Professional's Humanization Scale (HUMAS), Communication Styles Inventory Revised (CSI-R) and Brief Burnout Questionnaire Revised (CBB-R). RESULTS Two broad nursing profiles could be differentiated by their level of humanization (those with scores over the mean and those with scores below it in optimistic disposition, openness to sociability, emotional understanding, self-efficacy, and affection), where the largest group had the high scores. A communication repertoire based on verbal aggressiveness impacted indirectly on the effect of humanization on burnout, mainly in the personal impact component. We observed the relation of humanization profiles in nursing staff with the job dissatisfaction and burnout components. Besides that, some communication styles, verbal aggressiveness and questioningness, have an indirect effect on the relationship between humanization profiles and job dissatisfaction. CONCLUSIONS The results on the relationship between communication styles and burnout, and the mediator effect of communication styles on the relationship between humanization of care and burnout in nursing personnel are discussed.
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Alfonso X El Sabio University, Madrid, Spain
- Alfonso X El Sabio Foundation, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
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Shunmugasundaram C, Dhillon HM, Butow PN, Sundaresan P, Rutherford C. Enabling cross-cultural data pooling in trials: linguistic validation of head and neck cancer measures for Indian patients. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:2649-2661. [PMID: 33797687 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02837-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Head and neck cancers (HNC) and their treatments cause dysfunction and distress. Ongoing psychological assessment using disease-specific patient-reported measures may optimize clinical decision-making, facilitate interventions to reduce psychosocial burden. As most such measures are developed in English, non-English speaking patients are disadvantaged. This study translated HNC-specific measures (Body Image Scale, Patient Concerns Inventory, Zung's Self-Rating Anxiety and Depression Scales and Patient Health Questionnaire-9) into three Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil and Telugu) and linguistically validated them. METHODS Translation followed established guidelines on translation and linguistic validation of measures. Process involved two independent forward translations, reconciliation, two independent backward translations by bilingual experts, and cognitive debriefing interviews with nine healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 29 HNC patients. Translated versions were compared with the original versions for semantic, cultural and conceptual equivalence. RESULTS Overall, 17 Hindi items, 19 Tamil items and 13 Telugu items were identified to have semantic, cultural and/or conceptual issues. These were resolved to achieve equivalence with the original measures. Interviews with HCPs indicated that equivalent terms for words such as anxiety, panicky, sexuality, and self-conscious might be difficult to understand. Interviews with patients indicated all items were understandable, easy, sensitive, unambiguous and relevant. Hence, no further revisions were made. CONCLUSIONS The translated Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions of the Body image scale, Patient concerns inventory, Zung's self-rating anxiety and depression scales and Patient health questionnaire-9 measures are conceptually and linguistically validated and equivalent with the original English versions. Psychometric validation of these measures with relevant patient populations is needed.
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- Chindhu Shunmugasundaram
- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. .,Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Radiation Oncology Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Quality of Life Office, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Sydney Nursing School, Cancer Nursing Research Unit (CNRU), University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Gremyr I, Elg M, Eriksson E, Halldórsson Á, Smith F, Gustavsson S. Exploring power shifts as an enabler for a strengthened patient role in quality improvements: a Swedish survey study. BMJ Open Qual 2021; 10:bmjoq-2020-001185. [PMID: 33648954 PMCID: PMC7925245 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objectives This study examined the relationship between professionals’ perceptions of a strengthened role for the patient and of patient involvement in quality improvement (QI) and whether professionals’ experiences in improvement science were a moderator on such a relationship. Design From a predominantly close-ended, 44-item questionnaire, 4 questions specifically concerning professionals′ perception on patient involvement in QI were analysed. Setting Three Swedish regions. Participants 155 healthcare professionals who had previously participated in courses in improvement science. Results The covariate patient involvement was significantly related to a perceived strengthened patient role. There was also a significant interaction effect between degree of patient involvement and professionals’ experience in the area of improvement science on a strengthened patient role. The result shows that there is a relationship between the perceived level of patient involvement in improvements and professionals’ perceptions of a strengthened patient role. In this study, the covariate, perceived patient involvement, was significantly related to experiences of more equal relationships between patients and healthcare professionals. There was also a significant interaction effect between the degree of patient involvement and professionals’ experience in the area of improvement science, for a more equal relationship between patients and healthcare professionals. Conclusion Increased patient involvement in QI is a means of strengthening the patient role and supporting a more equal relation between patients and healthcare professionals. Furthermore, empirical evidence shows that the healthcare professionals’ experiences in the area of improvement science support a strengthened patient role and a more equal power relationship, but for this to happen, the mindset of professionals is key. Future research is needed to capture and investigate the experiences from patients and relatives about being involved in QI in healthcare, and to study the effects on quality in care processes.
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- Ida Gremyr
- Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Management and Engineering, Linköpings Universitet, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden.,Department of Care Development, Regional Cancer Centre West, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Hospital Administration Management, Skaraborg Hospital Skövde, Skovde, Sweden
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Vena JA, Copel LC. A concept analysis of remission within the domain of cancer survivorship. Nurs Forum 2021; 56:421-428. [PMID: 33634534 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This concept analysis aims to formulate a unique theoretical definition of the term remission as used in cancer survivorship. BACKGROUND Inadequate communication between healthcare providers and cancer survivors is a shared burden affecting survivor well-being. Healthcare providers regularly use the term remission in cancer prognosis, treatment, and long-term cancer management; yet, how healthcare providers and cancer survivors define and interpret the concept of remission is less understood. DESIGN The Walker and Avant method of concept analysis was applied to define the term remission within the domain of cancer survivorship. DATA SOURCE: Three health sciences databases were chosen for the literature search, including PubMed, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Ovid Medline. REVIEW METHODS: Included research articles were evaluated to define the antecedents, attributes, consequences, and empirical referents of the term remission. RESULTS A cancer diagnosis is the most commonly cited antecedent to cancer remission. During remission, most cancer patients are free of measurable or symptomatic disease; however, the remission milestone is complemented by multiple physical and psychological symptoms. More specific cancer remission attributes include anxiety, recurrence fears, self-perseverance, and loss of social support. Both positive and negative outcomes accompany cancer remission, including acceptance of the treatment journey, appreciation for life, hope, persistent anxiety, personal relief, and triggered memories. CONCLUSIONS This concept analysis reviewed numerous publications to understand remission in the context of cancer survivorship. Advanced practice and registered nurses have a continued opportunity to improve the communication methods of patient-centered teaching and care planning for cancer patients in remission.
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- Joseph A Vena
- M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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- M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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Alpert JM, Markham MJ, Bjarnadottir RI, Bylund CL. Twenty-first Century Bedside Manner: Exploring Patient-Centered Communication in Secure Messaging with Cancer Patients. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2021; 36:16-24. [PMID: 31342283 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01592-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Patient-centered communication (PCC) is integral to providing high-quality health care and is recommended to be incorporated during face-to-face consultations. Electronic communication, such as the use of secure messaging (SM) within patient portals, is a popular form of patient-provider communication, but preliminary studies have shown that PCC is rarely utilized by providers in SM. As a consequence, the patient-provider relationship can be negatively affected, especially for cancer patients who have greater electronic health information needs than the general population. Therefore, our objective was to determine the importance of SM to cancer patients and to identify which attributes of PCC are preferred to be incorporated into secure messages. Five focus groups were conducted, comprised of patients with a current or previous cancer diagnosis (three all-female; two all-male). Participants recalled their own experiences and reviewed simulated messages. Three main topics emerged from the thematic analysis: (1) the normalization of SM, (2) SM quality can affect perceptions of care, and (3) patients need guidance. Overall, participants valued the ability to communicate with their care team using SM and indicated that electronic communication may have the potential to have just as big of an impact on a patient's care than in-person communication.
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- Jordan M Alpert
- Department of Advertising, University of Florida, 2093 Weimer Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Journalism and Communications / College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Dreismann L, Goretzki A, Ginger V, Zimmermann T. What if… I Asked Cancer Patients About Psychological Distress? Barriers in Psycho-Oncological Screening From the Perspective of Nurses-A Qualitative Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:786691. [PMID: 35153856 PMCID: PMC8825354 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Screening questionnaires to assess psychological distress in cancer patients are well-established, but in practice there are difficulties in implementation screening up to referral to psycho-oncology. Interdisciplinary collaboration between psycho-oncology, physicians, and nursing is very important to this process. However, there are barriers and obstacles on all sides. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to capture in particular the barriers from the perspective of oncology nursing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Semi-structured interviews with nursing experts (n = 15; n = 10 female; 24-62 years) from different oncology departments of three university hospitals in Germanys were conducted and qualitative content analysis was carried out by two raters. RESULTS The Screening routine is variably well-integrated into daily clinical practice. Structural barriers such as time pressure and a lack of focus on mental distress in nursing are present. Barriers on the side of nurses are primarily a lack of knowledge and communication insecurities when dealing with patients. CONCLUSIONS There is a need for training and implementation of a disciplinary screening approach. The structural and organizational barriers, which are a challenge for the successful screening process due to unfavorable interdisciplinary team communication and clinical daily structure, should be addressed in further studies. Implications for Practice: In order to establish an interdisciplinary screening process and to overcome the barriers, trainings to deal with knowledge deficits and insecurities seem to be useful.
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- Lara Dreismann
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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Fallowfield DL. Enhancing your ‘webside’ manner: communication during
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Virtual communication and interacting with patients while partially hidden behind a mask are now part of everyday clinical practice as a result of COVID‐19. Healthcare professionals need to develop new strategies to ensure that non‐verbal cues and the reassurance that subtle body language can provide are not compromised.
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Kurkowski S, Radon J, Vogt AR, Weber M, Stiel S, Ostgathe C, Heckel M. Hospital end-of-life care: families' free-text notes. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2020:bmjspcare-2020-00239. [PMID: 33243824 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Palliative care strives to improve quality of life for patients with incurable diseases. This approach includes adequate support of the patients' loved ones. Consequently, loved ones have personal experiences of providing end-of-life care for their next. This is a resource for information and may help to investigate the loved ones' perspectives on need for improvements. AIM To identify further quality aspects considered important by loved ones to improve the quality of care at the end of life as an addition to quantitative results from the Care of the Dying Evaluation for the German-speaking area (CODE-GER) questionnaire. DESIGN Within the validation study of the questionnaire 'Care of the Dying Evaluation' (CODETM) GER, loved ones were asked to comment (free text) in parallel on each item of the CODE-GER. These free-text notes were analysed with the qualitative content analysis method by Philipp Mayring. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Loved ones of patients (n=237), who had died an expected death in two university hospitals (palliative and non-palliative care units) during the period from April 2016 to March 2017. RESULTS 993 relevant paragraphs were extracted out of 1261 free-text notes. For loved ones, important aspects of quality of care are information/communication, respect of the patient's and/or loved one's will, involvement in decision-making at the end of life (patient's volition) and having the possibility to say goodbye. CONCLUSIONS It is important for loved ones to be taken seriously in their sorrows, to be informed, that the caregivers respect the patients' will and to be emotionally supported. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER This study was registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00013916).
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- Sandra Kurkowski
- Department of Palliative Medicine, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Unit, III. Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Unit, III. Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Unit, III. Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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The Behavioural Display of Compassion in Radiation Therapy: Purpose, Meaning and Interpretation. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2020; 51:S59-S71. [PMID: 33199246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Providing high quality patient care is a worldwide standard of proficiency across the radiographic workforce. As compassion and compassionate behaviours are considered synonymous with patient-centred care, the focus of professional practice throughout healthcare should be on a system that places compassion at its heart. Inadequate care and dispassionate practice have been blamed for failings within the National Health Service. United Kingdom healthcare legislation has been criticised for its failure to provide meaning or clarity to practical compassionate care. Consequently, it has hindered the ability of National Health Service Trusts, service delivery managers and Medical Radiation Technologists to interpret and implement policy recommendations regarding compassionate practice at a local level. AIMS To support the implementation of compassionate legislation, the study sought to understand the perspectives of those in receipt and those delivering compassionate practice. The research aimed to develop a context specific definition of compassion and identify commonly recognised compassionate behaviours. This article reports on the display of compassion through the behaviours of Medical Radiation Technologists. METHODS/MATERIALS Co-production underpinned the qualitative methodological inquiry and design of the research. Eleven focus groups were conducted, five with Medical Radiation Technologists three with cancer patients and care-givers and three with student Medical Radiation Technologists. On completion of thematic analysis from those groups, three co-production workshops were conducted, integrating the data to ensure the co-produced findings were equally representative of the perspectives of the three participant groups. RESULTS An understanding of compassionate display is illustrated through the construction of a conceptual framework. The findings established observable behaviours which a Medical Radiation Technologist must engage in to undertake compassionate display. Three compassionate behavioural classifications were established through the analysis; 'embodied connection', 'characteristic expression' and 'indicative communication'. A Medical Radiation Technologist must engage in all the three core behaviours to gain comprehension of the patient and person. Comprehension enables the Medical Radiation Technologist to establish practices that aim to address the compassionate needs of the patient. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION Adoption of the behaviours by Medical Radiation Technologists should enhance compassionate care received by patients within clinical practice. The conceptual framework provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of compassionate display, making it a valuable tool for training and assessment.
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Radiation therapist health literacy training: Does learning alternate communication methods translate into improved confidence in patient interactions? Radiography (Lond) 2020; 26:220-226. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kim SH, Kim JH, Shim EJ, Hahm BJ, Yu ES. Patients' communication preferences for receiving a cancer diagnosis: Differences depending on cancer stage. Psychooncology 2020; 29:1540-1548. [PMID: 32567081 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify communication preferences for receiving a cancer diagnosis in South Korean patients and explore differences depending on cancer stage-with or without recurrence/metastasis. METHODS A total of 312 patients from five cancer centers in South Korea completed the Korean version of the Measure of Patients' Preferences questionnaire, Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer scale, Insomnia Severity Index, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS Among patients without recurrence/metastasis, four factors were indicated: "additional information," "medical information," "emotional support," and "supportive environment." Among patients with recurrence/metastasis, five factors were indicated: "medical information and explanation," "emotional support," "supportive environment," "additional information," and "informing family." In the group without recurrence/metastasis, a positive attitude was a significant predictor of the preference for all four factors and a lower anxiety level was a predictor of the preference for additional information. Patients who reported a high level of anxious preoccupation preferred supportive environments. In the group with recurrence/metastasis, patients who showed a high level of cognitive avoidance preferred to receive medical and additional information and emotional support. CONCLUSIONS Cancer patients' preferences for communication when receiving bad news differ whether recurrence/metastasis or not in South Korea. Especially, patients with recurrence/metastasis preferred a clear explanation of medical information, and physicians informing patients' families about their diagnosis and prognosis. Thus, physicians should take patients' medical and psychological characteristics into consideration when delivering the news regarding their condition.
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- Soo-Hyun Kim
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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Malhotra H, Kowtal P, Mehra N, Pramank R, Sarin R, Rajkumar T, Gupta S, Bapna A, Bhattacharyya GS, Gupta S, Maheshwari A, Mannan AU, Reddy Kundur R, Sekhon R, Singhal M, Smruti B, SP S, Suryavanshi M, Verma A. Genetic Counseling, Testing, and Management of HBOC in India: An Expert Consensus Document from Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology. JCO Glob Oncol 2020; 6:991-1008. [PMID: 32628584 PMCID: PMC7392772 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome is primarily characterized by mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes. There are several barriers to the implementation of genetic testing and counseling in India that may affect clinical decisions. These consensus recommendations were therefore convened as a collaborative effort to improve testing and management of HBOC in India. DESIGN Recommendations were developed by a multidisciplinary group of experts from the Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology and some invited experts on the basis of graded evidence from the literature and using a formal Delphi process to help reach consensus. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched to source relevant articles. RESULTS This consensus statement provides practical insight into identifying patients who should undergo genetic counseling and testing on the basis of assessments of family and ancestry and personal history of HBOC. It discusses the need and significance of genetic counselors and medical professionals who have the necessary expertise in genetic counseling and testing. Recommendations elucidate requirements of pretest counseling, including discussions on genetic variants of uncertain significance and risk reduction options. The group of experts recommended single-site mutation testing in families with a known mutation and next-generation sequencing coupled with multiplex ligation probe amplification for the detection of large genomic rearrangements for unknown mutations. Recommendations for surgical and lifestyle-related risk reduction approaches and management using poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors are also detailed. CONCLUSION With rapid strides being made in the field of genetic testing/counseling in India, more oncologists are expected to include genetic testing/counseling as part of their clinical practice. These consensus recommendations are anticipated to help homogenize genetic testing and management of HBOC in India for improved patient care.
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- Hemant Malhotra
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sri Ram Cancer Center, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Hospital, Jaipur, India
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- Sarin Laboratory and OIC Sanger Sequencing Facility, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research, and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Radiation Oncology, Cancer Genetics Unit, Tata Memorial Centre and PI Sarin Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital Research Center, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Gynae Oncology, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Clinical Diagnostics, Strand Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, Strand Life Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Gynae Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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- Molecular Diagnostics, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Oncology and Cancer Genetics, Max Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Abu-Odah H, Molassiotis A, Liu J. Challenges on the provision of palliative care for patients with cancer in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of reviews. BMC Palliat Care 2020; 19:55. [PMID: 32321487 PMCID: PMC7178566 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-020-00558-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the significant benefits of palliative care (PC) services for cancer patients, multiple challenges hinder the provision of PC services for these patients. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing a sharp growth in the burden of non-communicable diseases. There is a significant gap between demand and supply of PC in LMICs in current health services. This review aims to synthesise evidence from previous reviews and deliver a more comprehensive mapping of the existing literature about personal, system, policy, and organisational challenges and possible facilitators on the provision of PC services for cancer patients in LMICs. METHODS A systematic review of reviews was performed following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, Web of Sciences, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify review papers published between 2000 and 2018 that considered challenges and possible facilitators to PC provision. A modified socioecological model was used as a framework for analysing and summarising findings. RESULTS Fourteen reviews were included. The reviews varied in terms of aim, settings, and detail of the challenges and possible facilitators. The main challenges of personal and health care systems included knowledge deficits and misunderstandings from patients, families, the general public, and health care providers about PC; and inadequate number of trained workforce. Besides, limited physical infrastructure, insufficient drugs for symptom relief and lack of a comprehensive national plan for implementing PC were the core organisational and policy level challenges that were recognised. Furthermore, the main possible facilitators that were identified included provision of adequate training for health care providers and health education for patients, families and the general public to enhance their knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes to PC. Finally, involvement of policymakers and making drugs available for symptom relief should also be in place to improve the health care systems. CONCLUSIONS Understanding challenges to the provision of PC for people with cancer could help in the development of a PC pathway in LMICs. This knowledge could be used as a guide to develop an intervention programme to improve PC. Political influence and support are also required to ensure the sustainability and the provision of high-quality PC.
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- Hammoda Abu-Odah
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Fernandes DT, Prado-Ribeiro AC, Markman RL, Morais K, Moutinho K, Tonaki JO, Brandão TB, Rivera C, Santos-Silva AR, Lopes MA. The impact of an educational video about radiotherapy and its toxicities in head and neck cancer patients. Evaluation of patients' understanding, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Oral Oncol 2020; 106:104712. [PMID: 32305650 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Head and neck radiotherapy can cause several toxicities, and its management has important treatment implications. Proper information about treatment is crucial to assist patients by preparing them and enhancing their ability to manage their illness. Thus, this study aimed to verify the impact of an educational video on the improvement of the patient's understanding, satisfaction, quality of life, and influence on their emotional state in different moments of treatment. METHODS A 10 min video about head and neck radiotherapy and its toxicities was produced. A prospective randomized clinical trial was performed in two groups: a control group (n = 65), which received standard verbal and written information, and an experimental group (n = 65), which received standard information and the video. Appropriated questionnaires (HADS, UW-QOLv4, IRTU, and Post-RTU) were applied in four different moments in order to evaluate patients' understanding, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. RESULTS The video improved the understanding of treatment and its side effects. Also, the video group reported better awareness about oral health care during the treatment. Osteoradionecrosis and radiation-related caries were the most unknown side effects. On the other hand, the educational video did not modify the patients' anxiety, depression, and quality of life. All patients reported high satisfaction with the video. CONCLUSIONS Audiovisual tools may improve patients' understanding of radiotherapy and were shown to be a useful tool when used in association with verbal and written information in cancer centers. In addition, information about osteoradionecrosis and radiation-related caries must be reinforced to patients.
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- Diego Tetzner Fernandes
- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil; Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, ICESP-FMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil; Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, ICESP-FMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology and Oncology, Faculdade de Medicina, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, ICESP-FMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, ICESP-FMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dental Oncology Service, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, ICESP-FMUSP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology and Medicine Research Group, Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Talca, Chile
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Edmonds MC, Sutton AL, He J, Perera RA, Sheppard VB. Correlates of Adjuvant Therapy Attitudes in African American Breast Cancer Patients. J Natl Med Assoc 2020; 112:167-175. [PMID: 32197898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2020.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Black breast cancer patients delay and underutilize adjuvant breast cancer therapies; yet, very few studies have specifically examined Black women's attitudes toward breast cancer therapy. This study observed the influence of self-reported interpersonal processes of care (e.g. self-efficacy) clinical and sociodemographic factors and sociocultural (e.g. religiosity), related to Black breast cancer patients' attitudes toward radiation and systemic therapies (chemotherapy and adjuvant endocrine therapy - "AET"). METHODS This was a secondary analysis of data from the Narrowing Gaps in Adjuvant Therapy Study (2006-2011). The analysis included 210 Black women who were newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Bivariate and multiple regression analyses were performed between independent variables (e.g., demographics) and three outcome variables (chemotherapy, AET, and radiation therapy) to asses women's perceptions of therapy type. The lasso method was used to select variables correlated with therapy attitudes. RESULTS Most women reported negative attitudes toward AET (56%) and radiation (54%); fewer negative attitudes were observed toward chemotherapy (47%). Higher education and greater perceived susceptibility of a recurrence were associated with more positive attitudes toward chemotherapy. Regarding radiation therapy, women with greater patient satisfaction were more likely to have more positive attitudes. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings may aid in the development of behavioral interventions targeted to mitigate Black women breast cancer treatment disparities. We found modifiable factors (e.g. communication, satisfaction ratings) that support opportunities for clinicians to better address Black women's needs regarding adjuvant treatment options. The development of tailored interventions for newly diagnosed Black breast cancer patients on patient related factors in health care are warranted for Black women with lower educational levels.
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- Megan C Edmonds
- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, USA; VCU Massey Cancer Center Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research, 830 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, USA; VCU Massey Cancer Center Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research, 830 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, USA; VCU Massey Cancer Center Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research, 830 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
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OBJECTIVES Forecasting survival in cancer is a particularly challenging facet of oncological work and can involve complex interactions with patients and their families. While there is considerable research on patient experiences of being provided with, or becoming aware of, their prognosis, there has been much less emphasis placed on the experiences of caregivers. The aim of this paper was to examine caregivers' experiences of prognosis. DESIGN This study used semistructured interviews; transcripts were analysed thematically using the framework approach. These data are part of a larger research project focused on experiences of cancer survivorship. SETTING Recruitment was from two metropolitan hospitals in Queensland, Australia. PARTICIPANTS 50 caregivers of patients living with cancer and receiving treatment at two metropolitan hospitals (32% male, 68% female) participated in this study. RESULTS Four main themes were identified: (1) caregivers' uncertainty around the meaning and implications of prognosis, (2) caregivers' sense of exclusion in prognostic conversations, (3) the practice of situating prognosis within a context of hope and (4) the precarious balance between realism, optimism and strategic 'ignorance'. CONCLUSIONS Caregivers are in many respects the unseen third party of prognostic communication. Developing a better understanding of caregivers' perceptions of prognosis, including how this may be challenged, accepted or otherwise, is important in engaging caregivers in the process of communicating prognostic information. Facilitating greater participation by caregivers in prognostic conversations could potentially address evident complexities and even improve the experiences of all stakeholders in cancer care settings.
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- Sophie Lewis
- Centre for Social Research in Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Social Research in Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Park HN, Yeon S, Min J, Byeon JY, Min JJ, Song SY, Lee DW, Jeon JY. Exercise Barriers and Facilitators After Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction. ASIAN ONCOLOGY NURSING 2020. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2020.20.1.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Ha-Nui Park
- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Exercise Medicine Center for Diabetes and Cancer Patients, ICONS, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Cancer Prevention Center, Yonsei Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Psychometric properties of the Persian questionnaire health action process approach on the effective communication between nurses and the patient. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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