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Bravington A, Boland JW, Greenley S, Lind M, Murtagh FEM, Patterson M, Pearson M, Johnson MJ. Exploring pathways to optimise care in malignant bowel obstruction (EPOC): Protocol for a three-phase critical realist approach to theory-led intervention development for shared decision-making. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0294218. [PMID: 38271461 PMCID: PMC10810450 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Malignant bowel obstruction is a distressing complication of cancer, causing pain, nausea and vomiting, and often has a poor prognosis. Severe and rapidly developing symptoms, a lack of robust clinical guidelines and the need for multidisciplinary input make treatment decision-making challenging. Sharing decision-making with people with malignant bowel obstruction and their caregivers can be difficult, and inconsistent communication creates serious deficiencies in care by amplifying patients' distress and uncertainty. Little attention has been paid to the implicit influences on this process-for example, the role of discipline-related norms and the beliefs of decision-makers. This study will explore how these processes work and develop interventions to improve shared decision-making. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Exploring Pathways to Optimise Care (EPOC) is a three-phase study set within a critical realist framework: (i) realist review, to develop explanatory theory describing collaborative decision-making in the management of malignant bowel obstruction; (ii) an in-depth interview study using modified grounded theory to explore the active ingredients of this collaboration in practice settings; and (iii) the presentation to stakeholders (practitioners, patients and caregivers) of integrated results from Phase I (theory developed from the literature) and Phase II (theory developed from current practice) as a basis for intervention mapping. We aim to produce recommendations to address the challenges, and to develop a set of tools to (i) aid interaction around shared decision-making and (ii) aid interprofessional interaction around the management of this condition. Registration details: The realist review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022308251).
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- Alison Bravington
- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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Patterson M, Greenley S, Ma Y, Bullock A, Curry J, Smithson J, Lind M, Johnson MJ. Inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: palliative interventions outcomes - mixed-methods systematic review. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e515-e527. [PMID: 38557409 PMCID: PMC10850628 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parenteral nutrition (PN) and palliative venting gastrostomies (PVG) are two interventions used clinically to manage inoperable malignant bowel obstruction (MBO); however, little is known about their role in clinical and quality-of-life outcomes to inform clinical decision making. AIM To examine the impact of PN and PVG on clinical and quality-of-life outcomes in inoperable MBO. DESIGN A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis. DATA SOURCES The following databases were searched (from inception to 29 April 2021): MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, CINAHL, Bielefeld Academic Search Engine, Health Technology Assessment and CareSearch for qualitative or quantitative studies of MBO, and PN or PVG. Titles, abstracts and papers were independently screened and quality appraised. RESULTS A total of 47 studies representing 3538 participants were included. Current evidence cannot tell us whether these interventions improve MBO survival, but this was a firm belief by patients and clinicians informing their decision. Both interventions appear to allow patients valuable time at home. PVG provides relief from nausea and vomiting. Both interventions improve quality of life but not without significant burdens. Nutritional and performance status may be maintained or improved with PN. CONCLUSION PN and PVG seem to allow valuable time at home. We found no conclusive evidence to show either intervention prolonged survival, due to the lack of randomised controlled trials that have to date not been performed due to concerns about equipoise. Well-designed studies regarding survival for both interventions are needed. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020164170.
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- Michael Patterson
- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Institute of Clinical and Applied Health Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver services, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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Bravington A, Obita G, Baddeley E, Johnson MJ, Murtagh FEM, Currow DC, Boland EG, Nelson A, Seddon K, Oliver A, Noble SIR, Boland JW. Development of a Core Outcome Set for the research and assessment of inoperable malignant bowel obstruction. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289501. [PMID: 37607197 PMCID: PMC10443874 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malignant bowel obstruction is experienced by 15% of people with advanced cancer, preventing them from eating and drinking and causing pain, nausea and vomiting. Surgery is not always appropriate. Management options include tube or stent drainage of intestinal contents and symptom control using medication. Published literature describing palliative interventions uses a broad range of outcome measures, few of which are patient-relevant. This hinders evidence synthesis, and fails to consider the perspectives of people undergoing treatment. AIMS To develop a Core Outcome Set for the assessment of inoperable malignant bowel obstruction with clinician, patient and caregiver involvement, using COMET methodology (Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials). METHODS A systematic review of clinical trials and observational studies, a rapid review of the qualitative literature and in-depth patient and clinician interviews were conducted to identify a comprehensive list of outcomes. Outcomes were compared and consolidated by the study Steering Group and Patient and Public Involvement contributors, and presented to an international clinical Expert Panel for review. Outcomes from the finalised list were rated for importance in a three-round international Delphi process: results of two survey rounds were circulated to respondents, and two separate consensus meetings were conducted with clinicians and with patients and caregivers via virtual conferencing, using live polling to reach agreement on a Core Outcome Set. RESULTS 130 unique outcomes were identified. Following the independent Expert Panel review, 82 outcomes were taken into round 1 of the Delphi survey; 24 outcomes reached criteria for critical importance across all stakeholder groups and none reached criteria for dropping. All outcomes rated critically important were taken forward for re-rating in round 2 and all other outcomes dropped. In round 2, all outcomes were voted critically important by at least one stakeholder group. Round 2 outcomes were presented again at online consensus meetings, categorised as high ranking (n = 9), middle ranking (n = 7) or low ranking (n = 8). Stakeholders reached agreement on 16 core outcomes across four key domains: Symptom control, Life impact, Treatment outcomes, and Communication and patient preferences. CONCLUSION Use of this Core Outcome Set can help to address current challenges in making sense of the evidence around treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction to date, and underpin a more robust future approach. Clearer communication and an honest understanding between all stakeholders will help to provide a basis for responsible decision-making in this distressing situation in clinical practice.
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- Alison Bravington
- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Dove House Hospice, Hull, England, United Kingdom
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- National Cancer Research Institute, Consumer Liaison Group, Trans-Humber Consumer Research Panel, London, United Kingdom
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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Chang VT, Sandifer C, Zhong F. GI Symptoms in Pancreatic Cancer. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2023; 22:24-33. [PMID: 36623952 DOI: 10.1016/j.clcc.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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This review will apply a multidisciplinary approach to GI symptoms with attention to symptom assessment (instruments and qualitative aspects), differential diagnosis, and recent findings relevant to management of symptoms and underlying diseases. We conclude that further development of supportive interventions for GI symptoms for both patient and caregivers has the potential to reduce distress from GI symptoms, and anticipate better symptom control with advances in scientific knowledge and improvement of the evidence base.
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- Victor T Chang
- Section Hematology Oncology (111), VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ; Department of Medicine, Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.
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- Section Hematology Oncology (111), VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ; Department of Medicine, Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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Yan FH, Zhang Y, Bian CL, Liu XS, Chen BC, Wang Z, Wang H, Ji-Fu E, Yu ED. Self-expanding metal stent insertion by colorectal surgeons using a two-person approach colonoscopy without fluoroscopic monitoring in the management of acute colorectal obstruction: a 14-year experience. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:194. [PMID: 34215276 PMCID: PMC8254346 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02309-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Placement of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) in patients presenting with an acute colorectal obstruction (ACO) may obviate emergency surgery (ES), potentially effectively palliating incurable tumors, acting as a bridge to surgery (BTS) in patients with operable or potentially operable tumors and achieving effective decompression of other ACO. We present our experience with SEMS insertion by colorectal surgeons without fluoroscopic monitoring for ACO especially for acute malignant colorectal obstruction (AMCO) for nearly a 14-year period (2007-2020). AIM To explore the safety and effectiveness of SEMS insertion in the management of ACO by colorectal surgeons using a two-person approach colonoscopy without fluoroscopic monitoring. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of patients retrospectively to identify all patients presenting to our unit with ACO especially with AMCO who had stenting carried out to achieve colonic decompression. All 434 procedures were performed by colorectal surgeons using a two-person approach colonoscopy without fluoroscopic monitoring. RESULTS The overall technique success rate and clinic success rate by SEMS insertion were 428/434 (98.6%) and 412/434 (94.9%). The overall incidence of complications by SEMS insertion was 19/434 (4.4%). The complications included clinical perforation (6/434, 1.4%); stent migration (2/434, 0.5%), 1 of which re-stent; stent detachment (fell off) (3/434, 0.7%), none of them with re-stent; stool impaction (6/434, 1.4%), 1 of which re-stent; and abdominal or anal pain (2/434, 0.5%). There was no hemorrhage in any of the 434 patients. CONCLUSIONS SEMS insertion is a relatively safe and effective technique for colonic decompression in dealing with ACO as either a BTS or as a palliative measure. It is also a solution to other causes of ACO such as recurrent tumor, benign diseases, or extra-luminal compression. Therefore, ES was largely avoided.
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- Fei-Hu Yan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.,Department of Medical Statistics Faculty of Medical Services, PLA Navy Medical University, 200433, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Eastern Theater Naval Hospital, Zhoushan, 316000, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Malignant bowel obstruction is a challenging clinical problem encountered in patients with advanced abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Although medical therapies form the foundation of management, some patients may be suitable candidates for surgical and procedural interventions. The literature is composed primarily of retrospective single-institution experiences and the results of prospective trials are pending. Given the high symptom burden and limited life expectancy of these patients, management may be best informed by multidisciplinary teams with relevant expertise.
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- Caitlin T Yeo
- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Queen's University, Burr 2, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.
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Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Tortolero-Luna G, Torres-Cintrón CR, Zavala-Zegarra DE, Gierbolini-Bermúdez A, Ramos-Fernández MR. High-Intensity End-of-Life Care Among Patients With GI Cancer in Puerto Rico: A Population-Based Study. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 17:e168-e177. [PMID: 33567240 PMCID: PMC8202061 DOI: 10.1200/op.20.00541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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High-intensity care with undue suffering among patients with cancer at the end of life (EoL) is associated with poor quality of life. We examined the pattern and predictors of high-intensity care among patients with GI cancer in Puerto Rico.
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- Karen J Ortiz-Ortiz
- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico.,Department of Health Services Administration, Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Central Cancer Registry, University of Puerto Rico, Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Central Cancer Registry, University of Puerto Rico, Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Social Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Cusimano MC, Sajewycz K, Nelson M, Jivraj N, Lee YC, Bowering V, Oza A, Lheureux S, Ferguson SE. Supported self-management as a model for end-of-life care in the setting of malignant bowel obstruction: A qualitative study. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 157:745-753. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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