Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Valeria Moriconi, Maria Cantero-Garcia
Summary: This study aims to explore the needs of bereaved parents and the most effective interventions for this group. Through content analysis of parents in grief groups, several themes such as emotional relief, tools, legacy, and unfinished business were identified. The results indicate that the experiences of parents in the grieving process and their needs for social responses are diverse. However, there is a lack of specific research on this problem currently.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Katherine Kenny, Leah Williams Veazey, Alex Broom, Michelle Peterie, Alexander Page, Barbara Prainsack, Claire E. Wakefield, Malinda Itchins, Mustafa Khasraw, Zarnie Lwin
Summary: This study explored informal caregivers' perspectives on precision medicine in cancer care through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that hope is a key component of precision therapies for caregivers, and it is a collective practice among patients, caregivers, clinicians, and others. Furthermore, hope is linked to expectations of further scientific progress, even without immediate personal benefits. Therefore, understanding the experiences of informal caregivers in caring for patients receiving precision therapies is crucial for providing better support to patients and their caregivers.
Article
Oncology
Bryan A. Sisk, Ginny L. Schulz, Lindsay J. Blazin, Justin N. Baker, Jennifer W. Mack, James M. DuBois
Summary: This study identified 6 distinct functions of communication between children and clinicians through interviews with 80 parents of pediatric oncology patients. These functions include building relationships, promoting patient engagement, addressing emotions, exchanging information, managing uncertainty, and fostering hope. These functions apply to children of all ages, with specific manifestations potentially varying by age.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Kate Young, Alison Bowers, Natalie Bradford
Summary: The study found that family members of brain tumor patients have different psychosocial needs that require attention and resolution in healthcare, education, and public policy. The research calls for not only focusing on the biological aspects of brain tumors, but also providing services across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and bereavement.
Editorial Material
Psychology, Biological
Veli-Matti Karhulahti
Summary: The lack of incentives discourages researchers from conducting urgently needed qualitative research, and Veli-Matti Karhulahti proposes the adoption of registered reports as a remedy.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Stuart M. Lichtman
Summary: The field of geriatric oncology has made progress, but there are missed opportunities in research due to underrepresentation of older patients in clinical trials, lack of data collection from older patients, and inadequate analysis and reporting of trial data. To advance research, it is necessary to include older patients in trials, gather essential information, and thoroughly analyze and communicate results.
Article
Oncology
Sebastian B. B. Bon, Roel H. P. Wouters, Janna A. Hol, Marjolijn C. J. Jongmans, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Martha A. Grootenhuis
Summary: This qualitative study examines the motives, knowledge, and views of families regarding germline genetic sequencing in pediatric oncology. The findings suggest that while most families have positive experiences with sequencing, there is room for improvement in the timing of consent and parents' understanding of genetic concepts.
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Nardia-Rose Klem, Samantha Bunzli, Anne Smith, Nora Shields
Summary: This article explores the concepts of rigor in qualitative research, including the use of quality appraisal tools and reporting checklists. It discusses the issues of applying a one-size fits-all approach to these tools and checklists and describes trustworthiness criteria applied to different qualitative paradigms and methodological approaches.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Mary-Keara Boss
Summary: Canine translational models of radiation research serve as a valuable bridge between rodent and human studies, providing important clinical results for human cancer patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Alexus Bazen, Frances K. Barg, Junko Takeshita
Summary: Qualitative research is increasingly used in dermatology for understanding patients' perspectives, behaviors, and motivations, as many skin diseases have significant impacts on individuals' lives. Dermatologists need to understand the basic principles of qualitative methodology to effectively utilize qualitative methods in clinical practice and research. This article provides an overview of qualitative research and aims to raise awareness of the benefits of qualitative studies in dermatology.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Mingzhu Su, Nengliang Yao, Li Liu, Joyce Cheng, Xiaojie Sun, Hanlin Yue, Jiajun Zhang
Summary: This study explored the financial hardship experienced by older cancer survivors in China, revealing their lack of ability to address cancer-related costs, the common practice of adult children transferring financial support to their parents after a cancer diagnosis, and the pervasive financial worries and stress affecting the entire family. Traditional Confucian culture and the Chinese health care system significantly influenced the interpretation of financial hardship in this context.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia Wei Chun Tang, Wendy Wing Tak Lam, Ava Kwong, Anson Shin Ying Ma, Richard Fielding
Summary: This study explores the dietary practices and decision-making process among Chinese breast cancer survivors. The majority of participants reported making long-term diet modifications and were motivated by evaluations of past dietary habits and social expectations. Social influences and traditional Chinese beliefs also played a role in their dietary decisions. However, the lack of awareness of dietary guidelines was a significant barrier to adopting healthy eating. Additionally, both self-efficacy and social support were found to impact the maintenance of newly formed dietary habits.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Azize Atli Ozbas, Mustafa Sabri Kovanci, Arif Hudai Koken
Summary: The study identified four main themes related to moral distress in oncology nurses, including failures in care quality, biomedical ethical issues, treatment and care practices, and problems arising from the healthcare system and institution's management. Oncology nurses face ethical challenges in providing care, especially in end-of-life situations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Gabriel Levin, Ross Harrison, Jonathan Ledermann, Raanan Meyer, Robert L. Coleman, Pedro T. Ramirez
Summary: This study evaluated whether open access (OA) publications in gynecologic oncology have a citation advantage. The results showed that OA articles had a higher number of citations per year (CPY) than non-OA articles, and there was a strong positive correlation between the proportion of OA articles and the impact factor. However, authors from low/middle-income countries were underrepresented in OA publications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Daniel John Hubik, Clare O'Callaghan, Justin Dwyer
Summary: Doctors working in specialist palliative care services experience a variety of strong emotions in their daily work, including distress from patients, families, staff, and organizational issues. These strong emotional reactions can impact clinical behaviors, patient care, and doctors' personal lives. Various strategies are developed to manage these emotions, including debriefing, setting boundaries, avoidance, self-reflection, and non-work related activities such as spending time with family.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Richard Wagland, Lucy Brindle, Sean Ewings, Elizabeth James, Mike Moore, Carol Rivas, Ana Ibanez Esqueda, Jessica Corner
Review
Oncology
Carol Rivas, Lauren Matheson, Johana Nayoan, Adam Glaser, Anna Gavin, Penny Wright, Richard Wagland, Eila Watson
Article
Oncology
Richard Wagland, Alison Richardson, Sean Ewings, Jo Armes, Elaine Lennan, Matthew Hankins, Peter Griffiths
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2016)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amy Downing, Penny Wright, Richard Wagland, Eila Watson, Therese Kearney, Rebecca Mottram, Majorie Allen, Victoria Cairnduff, Oonagh McSorley, Hugh Butcher, Luke Hounsome, Conan Donnelly, Peter Selby, Paul Kind, William Cross, James W. H. Catto, Dyfed Huws, David H. Brewster, Emma McNair, Lauren Matheson, Carol Rivas, Johana Nayoan, Mike Horton, Jessica Corner, Julia Verne, Anna Gavin, Adam W. Glaser
Review
Oncology
L. Matheson, E. K. Watson, J. Nayoan, R. Wagland, A. Glaser, A. Gavin, P. Wright, C. Rivas
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2017)
Article
Oncology
R. Wagland, L. Brindle, E. James, M. Moore, A. I. Esqueda, J. Corner
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2017)
Article
Oncology
L. Batehup, K. Porter, H. Gage, P. Williams, P. Simmonds, E. Lowson, L. Dodson, N. J. Davies, R. Wagland, J. D. Winter, A. Richardson, A. Turner, J. L. Corner
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2017)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Richard Wagland, Mike Bracher, Allison Drosdowsky, Alison Richardson, John Symons, Linda Mileshkin, Penny Schofield
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Richard Wagland, Johana Nayoan, Lauren Matheson, Carol Rivas, Jo Brett, Amy Downing, Sarah Wilding, Hugh Butcher, Anna Gavin, Adam W. Glaser, Eila Watson
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Nicole Collaco, Richard Wagland, Obrey Alexis, Anna Gavin, Adam Glaser, Eila K. Watson
Article
Oncology
Richard Wagland, Johana Nayoan, Lauren Matheson, Carol Rivas, Jo Brett, Nicole Collaco, Obrey Alexis, Anna Gavin, Adam W. Glaser, Eila Watson
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Lynn Calman, Eloise Radcliffe, Richard Berman, Sara Demain, Susan Restorick-Banks, Alison Richardson, Richard Wagland, Claire Foster
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Holly Blake, Jessica Corner, Cecilia Cirelli, Juliet Hassard, Lydia Briggs, Janet M. Daly, Malcolm Bennett, Joseph G. Chappell, Lucy Fairclough, C. Patrick McClure, Alexander Tarr, Patrick Tighe, Alex Favier, William Irving, Jonathan Ball
Summary: The study found that students and staff in a university campus setting highly accept asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. They participate in testing to keep campus safe, contribute to national efforts to control COVID-19, and protect others. Clear communication and strategies to reduce anxiety are crucial for testing acceptance and adherence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lynn Batehup, Heather Gage, Peter Williams, Alison Richardson, Katya Porter, Peter Simmonds, Elizabeth Lowson, Lynne Dodson, Nicola Davies, Richard Wagland, Jane Winter, Andrew Turner, Jessica Corner
Summary: This study explored the supportive care needs of cancer survivors, characteristics of patients with high levels of unmet need, changes in unmet needs after treatment ends, and differences in unmet needs among breast, colorectal, and testicular survivors. Most survivors reported few unmet needs, but a small proportion had persisting or emerging needs, indicating the need for routine monitoring of unmet needs for personalized care delivery.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicole Collaco, Richard Wagland, Obrey Alexis, Anna Gavin, Adam Glaser, Eila K. Watson
Summary: This article discusses the qualitative methodology for dyadic analysis and shares the novel research approach used to study the impact of prostate cancer on younger men and their partners. The challenges of this type of analysis are examined and described, emphasizing the importance of analyzing interview data from a dyadic point of view.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2021)