scholarly journals Prevalence and prognostic impact of cachexia among older patients with cancer: a nationwide cross‐sectional survey (NutriAgeCancer)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanne Poisson ◽  
Claudia Martinez‐Tapia ◽  
Damien Heitz ◽  
Romain Geiss ◽  
Gilles Albrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer

PT10.3: Nutritional Status Assessment in Older Patients with Cancer: A National Cross-Sectional Survey (Nutriagecancer)

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. S54-S55
Author(s):  
E. Paillaud ◽  
C. Martinez-Tapia ◽  
R. Boulahssass ◽  
A.-L. Couderc ◽  
R. Guess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Status Assessment

scholarly journals Older Patients’ Enthusiasm to Use Electronic Mail to Communicate With Their Physicians: Cross-Sectional Survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardeep Singh ◽  
Sarah A Fox ◽  
Nancy J Petersen ◽  
Anila Shethia ◽  
Richard L Street
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Electronic Mail ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Developing a Community for Patients With Cancer Through Longer-Term Art Therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. OP.20.00419
Author(s):  
Sam Brondfield ◽  
Naike Bochatay ◽  
Cynthia Perlis
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Median Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Directed Content Analysis

PURPOSE: Art therapy (AT) improves quality of life and symptoms in patients with cancer. However, previous studies that have demonstrated these effects focused on time-limited interventions. The benefits of longer-term AT interventions for patients with cancer remain unexplored. We aimed to delineate the benefits of one such intervention for patients with cancer. METHODS: The Art for Recovery open art studio (OAS) is a weekly experience that provides patients the opportunity to express themselves through art and discussion. In April 2019, we sent a cross-sectional survey with closed- and open-ended components to all patients attending the OAS. We analyzed the closed-ended results using descriptive statistics and the open-ended results using directed content analysis through the theoretical framework of community-based development (CBD). RESULTS: The response rate was 82% (18 of 22 patients). The median duration of OAS attendance was 2 years, and the median frequency of attendance was three times per month. All respondents found the OAS very helpful, and 17 (94%) of 18 believed that the friendships they had made were very valuable. Directed content analysis revealed three themes: togetherness, active engagement, and familiar surroundings. These themes and our closed-ended results aligned well with the CBD framework. CONCLUSION: Longer-term AT experiences may provide benefits, such as community development, that briefer interventions lack. Medical centers should consider providing longer-term AT experiences for patients with cancer to give them access to these benefits.

scholarly journals Managing Cancer Pain - Simple Rules, Major Benefits

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-180
Author(s):  
Dwight E Moulin
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Opioid Analgesic ◽  
Good News ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Developed World

In the developed world, approximately one in three individuals will be diagnosed with cancer and one-half of those will die of progressive disease (1). At least 75% of patients with cancer develop pain before death. It is therefore not surprising that pain is one of the most feared consequences of cancer for both patients and families (2). The good news is that cancer pain can be controlled with relatively simple means in more than 80% of cases based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (3). Mild pain can be treated with acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Step 1 of the analgesic ladder). Moderate pain requires the addition of a 'minor' opioid such as codeine (Step 2), and severe pain mandates the use of a major opioid analgesic such as morphine (Step 3). In this issue of Pain Research & Management, Gallagher et al (pages 188-194) highlight some of the barriers to adequate cancer pain management based on a cross-sectional survey of British Columbian physicians. The survey response rate of 69% attests to the validity of their findings.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care Delivery in Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Oncology Providers in Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 368-377
Author(s):  
Yehoda M. Martei ◽  
Tara J. Rick ◽  
Temidayo Fadelu ◽  
Mohammed S. Ezzi ◽  
Nazik Hammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Income Groups ◽  
Oncology Providers

PURPOSE The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted cancer care globally. There are limited data of its impact in Africa. This study aims to characterize COVID-19 response strategies and impact of COVID-19 on cancer care and explore misconceptions in Africa. METHODS We conducted a web-based cross-sectional survey of oncology providers in Africa between June and August 2020. Descriptive statistics and comparative analysis by income groups were performed. RESULTS One hundred twenty-two participants initiated the survey, of which 79 respondents from 18 African countries contributed data. Ninety-four percent (66 of 70) reported country mitigation and suppression strategies, similar across income groups. Unique strategies included courier service and drones for delivery of cancer medications (9 of 70 and 6 of 70, respectively). Most cancer centers remained open, but > 75% providers reported a decrease in patient volume. Not previously reported is the fear of infectivity leading to staff shortages and decrease in patient volumes. Approximately one third reported modifications of all cancer treatment modalities, resulting in treatment delays. A majority of participants reported ≤ 25 confirmed cases (44 of 68, 64%) and ≤ 5 deaths because of COVID-19 (26 of 45, 58%) among patients with cancer. Common misconceptions were that Africans were less susceptible to the virus (53 of 70, 75.7%) and decreased transmission of the virus in the African heat (44 of 70, 62.9%). CONCLUSION Few COVID-19 cases and deaths were reported among patients with cancer. However, disruptions and delays in cancer care because of the pandemic were noted. The pandemic has inspired tailored innovative solutions in clinical care delivery for patients with cancer, which may serve as a blueprint for expanding care and preparing for future pandemics. Ongoing public education should address COVID-19 misconceptions. The results may not be generalizable to the entire African continent because of the small sample size.

scholarly journals AGEISM IN HEALTH CARE: 72 IS NOT A DIAGNOSIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S79-S79
Author(s):  
Phyllis A Greenberg ◽  
Tarynn Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Accepted Part ◽  
Perceptions Of Aging ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
Mental Slowness

Abstract This poster examines what value, if any, there is in using age as a predictor or impetus for testing, examining and diagnosing older adults. In a cross sectional survey (Davis et al. (2011) used the Expectations Regarding Aging Scale to assess primary care clinicians perceptions of aging in the domains of physical/mental health and cognitive functioning. Sixty-four percent of respondents agreed with the statement “Having more aches and pains is an accepted part of aging while 61% agreed that the “Human body is like a car when it gets old it gets worn out. And 51% agreed that one should expect to become more forgetful with age while 17% agreed that mental slowness is impossible to escape. How might these attitudes and biases effect how older adults are diagnosed, heard, spoken to, and treated (medical treatment as well as patient/professional interaction)? Are older patients/clients underserved or over served? Is forgetting where you put your keys always or even usually a sign of dementia? How helpful then is the use of age and are there other factors that should and can take precedence? What do we know and what don’t we know if we know someone’s age? Successful and innovative tools are explored that acknowledge age biases and strategies are presented to change age biases in education, training and practice.

scholarly journals Oncology Guidelines Usage in a Low- and Middle-Income Country

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nofisat Ismaila ◽  
Omolola Salako ◽  
Jimoh Mutiu ◽  
Oladeji Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Guideline Implementation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Radiation Oncologists ◽  
Local Setting ◽  
American Society ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Purpose There is a paucity of data about current usage of oncology guidelines in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), specifically in terms of the availability and quality of those guidelines. Our objective was to determine usage of oncology guidelines and the barriers and facilitators to their usage among radiation oncologists in LMICs. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among practicing radiation oncologists in Nigeria via e-mail and the social media database of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria. In addition, paper questionnaires were administered at regional clinical meetings. Results The survey response rate was 53.4% in a sample of 101 radiation oncologists from the database. Sixty-nine percent of respondents were consultants and 30% were residents. Approximately 43% had < 5 years’ experience. All of the respondents were involved in administering chemotherapy during the treatment of patients with cancer, whereas approximately half were involved in diagnosing cancer. Ninety-three percent reported using guidelines in treating patients, the top two guidelines being those from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (90%) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (50%). The two major barriers to guideline usage were that facilities were inadequate for proper guideline implementation and that the information in guidelines were too complex to understand. Potential facilitators included providing adequate facilities, developing local guidelines, and increasing awareness of guideline usage. Conclusion Our study shows that clinicians involved in the treatment of patients with cancer in LMICs are aware of cancer treatment guidelines. However, implementation of these guidelines hinders their usage because the facilities are inadequate, guidelines are not applicable to the local setting, and the information in the guidelines is too complex.

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