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Siwik CJ, Jhaveri K, Cohen JA, Barulich M, Chang A, Levin AO, Goyal NG, Melisko M, Chesney MA, Shumay D. Survivorship wellness: a multidisciplinary group program for cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:655. [PMID: 37882860 PMCID: PMC10602945 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08117-3] [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: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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PURPOSE National mandates require cancer centers provide comprehensive survivorship care. We created an 8-session, group intervention, the Survivorship Wellness Group Program (SWGP), that covered 8 topics: nutrition, physical activity, stress, sleep/fatigue, sexuality/body image, emotional wellbeing/fear of cancer recurrence, spirituality/meaning, and health promotion/goal setting. This study examined the acceptability and preliminary outcomes of SWGP. METHODS We evaluated SWGP using questionnaire data collected at program entry and 15-week follow-up. Questionnaires assessed acceptability and impact on anxiety, depression, quality of life, and perceived knowledge of topics. Enrollees who consented to participate in research and completed the baseline and 15-week follow-up were included in the analysis (N = 53). We assessed acceptability and preliminary outcomes using paired-samples t-tests. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SWGP transitioned to telehealth partway through data collection. Post-hoc analyses compared outcomes by intervention delivery. RESULTS Participants completed an average of 7.44/8 classes. Participants reported a mean response of 3.42/4 regarding overall program satisfaction and 90.6% reported being "very likely" to recommend SWGP. SWGP was associated with decreases in anxiety and depression; increases in physical, emotional, functional, and overall quality of life; and increases in knowledge of all health behavior domains. No outcomes differed significantly between delivery in person versus telehealth. CONCLUSIONS SWGP offers an acceptable and replicable model for cancer centers to meet national survivorship care guidelines. IMPLICATION FOR CANCER SURVIVORS SWGP provides a comprehensive service for cancer survivors post-treatment, and was associated with better quality of life, fewer mental health symptoms, and increased knowledge in multiple domains of wellness.
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- Chelsea J Siwik
- Osher Center for Integrative Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Osher Center for Integrative Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA.
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, 1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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Sedani AE, Campbell JE, Beebe LA. Cannabis use among cancer survivors in 22 states: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020. Cancer 2023; 129:2499-2513. [PMID: 37029457 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study identified factors associated with recent cannabis use and cannabis use for medical purposes among cancer survivors relative to individuals without a history of cancer. METHODS Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were analyzed for the 22 states completing the optional cannabis module in 2020. Weighted multiple logistic regression was performed to explore variables associated with past 30-day cannabis use and cannabis use for medical purposes, stratified by history of cancer. Covariates included state-level cannabis policy, sociodemographic characteristics, health status indicators, and substance use. RESULTS Cannabis use was lower among cancer survivors compared to individuals with no history of cancer (7.57% vs. 10.83%). However, a higher proportion of cancer survivors reported use for medical purposes (82.23% vs. 62.58%). After adjusting for state-level policy, biological sex, age, educational attainment, self-reported race/ethnicity, home ownership, mental health status and physical health status, current smoking (odds ratio [OR], 5.14 vs. 3.74) and binge drinking (OR, 2.71 vs. 2.69) were associated with cannabis use in both groups. Characteristics associated with medical cannabis use varied for the two groups; however, daily use (20-30 days; OR, 1.72 vs. 2.43) was associated with cannabis use for medical purposes in both groups after adjusting for other variables in the model. CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of individuals report cannabis use for medical purposes with higher rates among cancer survivors. Findings support the urgent need for ongoing cannabis research to better understand and inform its use for medical purposes, as well as the development of high-quality standardized education materials and clinical practice guidelines.
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- Ami E Sedani
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Hudson College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Hudson College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Hudson College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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TUTAN D, ESKİN F. Role of systemic immune-inflammation index in predicting mortality in cancer patients in palliative care units. JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.32322/jhsm.1227572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Aim: In our study, we aimed to investigate whether the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) can evaluate mortality in cancer patients treated in the palliative care unit (PCU).
Material and Method: Cancer patients who received palliative care treatments in the PCU were screened retrospectively, and 309 patients were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups; hospitalizations ending with discharge as Group 1 (n=154) and hospitalizations ending with exitus as Group 2 (n=155). SII values of the two groups were compared. SII was calculated with the formula of neutrophil count x platelet count / lymphocyte count. To determine the best cut-off value for the mortality distinction ability of the SII, a Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) analysis was used.
Results: The mean age and distribution of genders of the two groups were similar (p=0.706, p=0.964). There was a statistically significant difference between the SII values of the two groups (p
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- Duygu TUTAN
- Çorum Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Clinic, Çorum
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- HITIT UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
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Martínez C, Castellano Y, Fu M, Riccobene A, Enríquez M, Narváez M, Saura J, Feliu A, Fernández E. Long-term effectiveness of a nurse-led smoking cessation clinic at a comprehensive cancer center. J Nurs Scholarsh 2023; 55:681-691. [PMID: 36916452 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12891] [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: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Smoking cessation interventions should be promoted in cancer centers to improve clinical outcomes among cancer patients and the quality of life of cancer-free patients and survivors. The aim of the present study was to examine long-term abstinence (1, 3, and 5 years) among smokers who received an intensive nurse-led smoking cessation intervention. DESIGN A prospective follow-up study was conducted in a smoking cessation clinic in Barcelona. METHODS The study included 479 smokers who received a nurse-led smoking cessation intervention that included motivational interviewing, psychological support, behavioral change counseling, promotion of smoke-free policies, and relapse-prevention strategies, as well as pharmacotherapy if necessary, for 12 months. We calculated overall and sex-specific 1-, 3-, and 5-year abstinence probabilities (Kaplan-Meier curves) and adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) of relapse with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using Cox regression. FINDINGS The overall probability of abstinence at 1 and 5 years was 0.561 (95% CI: 0.516-0.606) and 0.364 (95% CI: 0.311-0.417), respectively. Females had a higher, but not significant, hazard ratio for relapse compared to males (aHR = 1.180; 95% CI: 0.905-1.538). Attending <5 visits was the most remarkable determinant of relapsing compared to attending 5-9 visits or ≥10 visits, both overall and by sex (p for trend: overall, p < 0.001; males, p = 0.007; and females, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Abstinence probability decreased over the 5-year follow-up but was relatively high. Males had higher abstinence rates than females in all follow-up periods. Completeness of the intensive intervention was the main predictor of cessation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Smoking cessation interventions should consider sex and incorporate strategies to increase adherence to obtain higher long-term abstinence rates.
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- Cristina Martínez
- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Nursing Public Health, Maternal and Mental Health, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.,Consortium for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBER en Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Nursing Public Health, Maternal and Mental Health, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Consortium for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBER en Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain.,Consortium for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBER en Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain.,Consortium for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBER en Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Program, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, Barcelona, Spain.,Cancer Control and Prevention Group, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain.,Consortium for Biomedical Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBER en Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.,Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Edlund K, Dahlström LA, Ekström AM, van der Kop ML. Patients' perspectives on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to cancer care and social contacts in Sweden and the UK: a cross-sectional study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:9101-9108. [PMID: 35984510 PMCID: PMC9388965 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07298-7] [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: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to determine whether there was a difference in access to cancer-related healthcare between people living in Sweden and the United Kingdom (UK) during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also describe how the pandemic affected social contact of patients undergoing treatment. METHODS This cross-sectional study used survey data collected through the War on Cancer mobile phone application between September 5, 2020, and January 6, 2021. We included individuals with cancer diagnoses living in Sweden or the UK. The association between difficulty accessing cancer-related healthcare and country was examined using logistic regression. Frequencies were used to describe the effect of the pandemic on social contact. RESULTS Of 491 individuals included in the study, 183 were living in the UK and 308 in Sweden. Living in the UK was associated with greater difficulty accessing cancer-related healthcare (n = 99/183, 54.1%) than living in Sweden (n = 100/308, 32.5%) (odds ratio 2.12, 95% CI 1.39-3.23, p < 0.001). The pandemic affected social contact for almost all patients (n = 218/238, 91.6%) undergoing treatment. CONCLUSION This study highlights the differential impact that the pandemic may have had on patients' access to cancer-related care in the UK and Sweden. In both countries, the pandemic overwhelmingly affected social contact of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. New ways must be found to improve access to cancer-related care and reduce social isolation for patients with cancer during a pandemic.
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- Karolina Edlund
- grid.258533.a0000 0001 0719 5427Department of Anthropology, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH USA
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden ,Department of Infectious Diseases, South Central Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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Wickline MM, Berry DL, Belza B. Bearing Witness in Oncology Nursing: Sharing in Suffering Across the Cancer Care Trajectory. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2021; 25:470-473. [PMID: 34269345 DOI: 10.1188/21.cjon.470-473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bearing witness in oncology nursing is a critical practice for supporting patients with cancer, and yet it is an understudied phenomenon most described at the end of life. A literature review was performed to better understand the importance of bearing witness across the cancer care trajectory and to elucidate how the practicing oncology nurse can operationalize this skill in the clinical setting. Studies suggest that oncology nurses who successfully bear witness in their practice not only assist patients and families in meaning-finding, but also sustain themselves for the difficult work of oncology through the deeply gratifying gift they receive from the experience.
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Moraitis AM, Seven M, Walker RK. Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review. Oncol Nurs Forum 2021; 48:184-194. [PMID: 33600391 DOI: 10.1188/21.onf.184-194] [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: 11/17/2022]
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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION Physical activity, a precision health strategy, positively affects biopsychosocial health in adult cancer survivors. However, understanding its effects among young adult (YA) cancer survivors is limited. The purpose of this scoping review was to explore existing research on physical activity in YA cancer survivors. LITERATURE SEARCH CINAHL®, PubMed®, PsycINFO®, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched, producing 63 articles and 28 grey materials. DATA EVALUATION Data extraction, guided by the revised symptom management model, included research aims, sample, design, primary outcome measures, and effects of physical activity. SYNTHESIS Findings of 35 review articles were reported under three main categories. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Lack of clinical guidelines and limited research specific to YA cancer survivors hinders physical activity's use as a symptom management strategy. Research is needed that addresses the development and clinical implementation of physical activity guidelines.
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Saeidzadeh S, Gilbertson-White S, Babaieasl F, DeBerg J, Seaman AT. An Integrative Review of Self-Management Interventions for Treatment Sequelae in Adult Survivors. Oncol Nurs Forum 2021; 48:94-111. [PMID: 33337439 DOI: 10.1188/21.onf.94-111] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION Self-management interventions support cancer survivors in addressing the consequences of treatment. With post-treatment survivors living longer, it is critical to know how research responds to their changing needs. LITERATURE SEARCH A comprehensive search of the CINAHL®, PsycINFO®, and PubMed® databases was performed. Articles were included if the self-management intervention was conducted on cancer-free adult survivors after completing primary treatment. DATA EVALUATION Each study was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist. SYNTHESIS 38 articles were included. The majority of the interventions were designed for short-term survivors, with limited interventions found to support the self-management of long-term cancer survivors. When implementing self-management support, there is a need to use theoretical frameworks that can respond to the changing needs of cancer survivors over time. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Future research should provide support for long-term survivors. Oncology nurses can use the results of this review to identify gaps in the self-management education provided to cancer survivors.
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Henderson W, Friedman D, Parker M. Partners in Oncology Care: Coordinated Follicular Lymphoma Management. Fed Pract 2019; 36:S21-S23. [PMID: 31507309 PMCID: PMC6719805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Four case examples illustrate the important role of multidisciplinary medical care for the optimal long-term care of patients with follicular lymphoma.
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- Wendy Henderson
- is Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care; is a Staff Physician, Hematology-Oncology; and is 1F/1D Ambulatory Care Clinics-Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; all at Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. Wendy Henderson is an Assistant Professor, general internal medicine; and Daphne Friedman is an Associate Professor, medical oncology, both at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina
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- is Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care; is a Staff Physician, Hematology-Oncology; and is 1F/1D Ambulatory Care Clinics-Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; all at Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. Wendy Henderson is an Assistant Professor, general internal medicine; and Daphne Friedman is an Associate Professor, medical oncology, both at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina
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- is Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care; is a Staff Physician, Hematology-Oncology; and is 1F/1D Ambulatory Care Clinics-Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; all at Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. Wendy Henderson is an Assistant Professor, general internal medicine; and Daphne Friedman is an Associate Professor, medical oncology, both at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina
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Introduction A main goals of palliative care is to improve the health-related quality of life (QOL) of patients with advanced illnesses. The objective of this narrative review is to provide an updated synopsis on the use of QOL questionnaires in the palliative care setting. Areas covers Focusing on the palliative cares setting, we will define QOL, discuss how QOL instruments can be used clinically and in research, review approaches to validate these questionnaires, and how they can be used in utility analyses. Expert opinion/commentary Several QOL questionnaires, such as EORTC-QLQ-C30, McGill QOL questionnaire and EQ-5D have been validated in the palliative care setting. However, significant gaps impede their application, including lack of determination of their responsiveness to change and minimal clinically important differences, the need to conduct more psychometric validation on QOL questionnaires among patients at various stages of disease trajectory, and the paucity of studies examining utility and cost-effectiveness. Further research is needed to address these knowledge gaps so QOL questionnaires can be better used to inform clinical practice and research.
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- Department of Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, MD D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA, 77030
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