Risk Factors for Chemotherapy-Related Toxicity and Adverse Events in Elderly Thai Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study

Oncology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekkamol Phaibulvatanapong ◽  
Varalak Srinonprasert ◽  
Suthinee Ithimakin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
A Prospective Study

Risk Factors Associated with Adverse Events of Acupuncture: A Prospective Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 455-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-Fai Chung ◽  
Wing-Fai Yeung ◽  
Chi-Wa Kwok ◽  
Yee-Man Yu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Past History ◽  
Sham Acupuncture ◽  
Chronic Medical Condition ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
A Prospective Study

Objective Mild adverse events (AEs) are common with acupuncture, but the risk factors remain unclear. A prospective study using a standardised AE assessment and acupuncture protocol was undertaken to address the question. Methods A 20-item AE report form investigated local and systemic AEs in 150 adults with insomnia randomised to receive traditional, minimal and non-invasive sham acupuncture. Sociodemographic, clinical and psychological variables at baseline and past history and perceived credibility of acupuncture were assessed. Results The incidence of any AEs per patient was 42.4% with traditional acupuncture, 40.7% with minimal acupuncture and 16.7% with non-invasive sham acupuncture. Traditional and minimal acupuncture were associated with a greater number of local AEs, while the presence of a chronic medical condition was predictive of fewer local and systemic AEs. Greater severity of insomnia, anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and pain catastrophising thoughts were associated with lower risk, but most of the significant correlations disappeared after logistic regression. Divorce and widowhood were the only significant sociodemographic variables, while previous acupuncture treatment and perceived credibility of acupuncture were found to be unrelated. The risk of any AEs was higher in participants receiving traditional acupuncture (OR 4.26) and minimal acupuncture (OR 4.27) and in those without medical comorbidity (OR 3.39). Conclusions The prevalence of AEs was higher than usual, probably due to the low threshold in our definition of AEs and the systematic collection from the patients’ perspective. Baseline variables were largely unable to predict AEs associated with acupuncture. Further studies should explore the roles of practitioners, patients’ anxiety during treatment and patient–practitioner interactions. Trial Registration Number NCT01707706.

Risk Factors for the Development of Adverse Events in Spinal Surgery: A Prospective Study of 1,815 Patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. S95
Author(s):  
Raja Y. Rampersaud ◽  
Angela M. Sarro ◽  
Rosalie Magtoto ◽  
Mary Ann Neary ◽  
Eric M. Massicotte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
A Prospective Study

A prospective study on genetic risk factors in an unselected sample of breast cancer patients who receive adjuvant radiotherapy

1998 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. S118-S119
Author(s):  
C.C. Wárlám-Rodenhuis ◽  
C.H.F. Gimbrère ◽  
R.P. van Helvoirt ◽  
K.E. van der Wiele ◽  
H.F.A. Vasen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Genetic Risk ◽  
Adjuvant Radiotherapy ◽  
Genetic Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Unselected Sample ◽  
A Prospective Study
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