Article
Urology & Nephrology
Mitchell M. Huang, Ridwan Alam, Andrew T. Gabrielson, Zhuo T. Su, Borna Kassiri, Sean A. Fletcher, Michael J. Biles, Hiten D. Patel, Christian P. Pavlovich, Zeyad R. Schwen
Summary: The study examined the clinical criteria for transitioning from active surveillance (AS) to watchful waiting (WW) in men with prostate cancer (PCa). The findings showed that a significant proportion of patients had a higher risk of non-PCa death compared to untreated PCa death. For older men with multiple comorbidities and lower grade PCa, the need for curative treatment should be reconsidered.
EUROPEAN UROLOGY FOCUS
(2022)
Article
Andrology
Xiangkun Wu, Daojun Lv, Md Eftekhar, Chao Cai, Zhijian Zhao, Di Gu, Yongda Liu
Summary: In this study, a competing risk nomogram was established based on the SEER program data to predict prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) in low-risk and selective intermediate-risk PCa patients undergoing active surveillance or watchful waiting (AS/WW). The nomogram showed good performance in identifying subgroups of patients at higher risk of PCSM and potential candidates for AS/WW.
TRANSLATIONAL ANDROLOGY AND UROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Pawel Rajwa, Preston C. Sprenkle, Michael S. Leapman
Summary: The article reviewed the evidence on transitioning from active monitoring to observation, suggesting a gradual decrease in monitoring intensity based on age, other medical problems, and patient preferences.
EUROPEAN UROLOGY FOCUS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Dariusz Krok, Ewa Telka, Beata Zarzycka
Summary: This study examines the relationship between total pain and psychological well-being in abdominal and pelvic cancer patients, and finds that meaning in life and coping play a serial mediating role in this relationship. The results suggest that a holistic examination of pain among cancer patients is crucial for their psychological well-being.
Review
Oncology
Timothy S. Sannes, Miryam Yusufov, Hermioni L. Amonoo, Elizabeth G. Broden, Darcy E. Burgers, Paul Bain, Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, Damien M. Miran, Timothy S. Smith, Ilana M. Braun, William F. Pirl
Summary: This systematic review examined the agreement of proxy ratings of depression and anxiety in neuro-oncology patients. The findings were mixed in terms of whether patient and proxy ratings were accurate, with many of the selected studies suggesting moderate level of agreement for several of the selected studies.
Article
Oncology
Da Huang, Xiaohao Ruan, Jingyi Huang, Ning Zhang, Guangliang Jiang, Yi Gao, Danfeng Xu, Rong Na
Summary: Unmarried or urban patients were more likely to choose active surveillance/watchful waiting. The utilization and efficacy of conservative management were affected by socioeconomic factors, which might serve as a barrier of treatment decision-making and targeted a population in need of social support.
Article
Andrology
Jia-Kun Li, Chi-Chen Zhang, Shi Qiu, Kun Jin, Bo-Yu Cai, Qi-Ming Yuan, Xing-Yu Xiong, Lian-Sha Tang, Di Jin, Xiang-Hong Zhou, Yi-Ge Bao, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei
Summary: This study compared the effects of active surveillance or watchful waiting (AS/WW) and focal laser ablation (FLA) in patients with low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) based on overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS. The results showed that AS/WW provided more survival benefits for low-risk PCa patients compared to FLA.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Olga Grabowska-Chenczke, Sandra Wajchman-switalska, Marcin Wozniak
Summary: The way people perceive contact with nature may impact their environmental attitudes and psychological well-being. The study found a significant relationship between nature relatedness and psychological well-being, as well as correlations between specific aspects of nature relatedness and well-being subscales. Additionally, a correlation between nature relatedness and self-control was identified, with gender differences observed in these relationships.
Article
Andrology
Qi-Ming Yuan, Tian-Hai Lin, Kun Jin, Shi Qiu, Xiang-Hong Zhou, Di Jin, Jia-Kun Li, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei
Summary: This study compared long-term survival outcomes between focal therapy and active surveillance/watchful waiting in low-risk prostate cancer patients and found that active surveillance/watchful waiting can bring more overall survival benefits.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Lynda Appleton, Helen Poole, Courtney Atkins, Sarah Watmough, Margaret Gemma Cherry
Summary: This study aims to explore how healthcare professionals in a cancer setting maintain their psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers used diaries and interviews to collect data and analyzed them using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The results showed that most participants adjusted to the challenges of the pandemic using positive coping strategies, but difficult days required additional resources. Managing emotions was facilitated through peer relationships, professional roles, and the workplace, sustained through communities of practice. Maintaining high-quality patient care provided job satisfaction but was juxtaposed with threats to well-being from busy workloads and organizational responsiveness. Work routines and peer networks were important for well-being. The study highlights the dynamic nature of well-being among healthcare professionals during the pandemic and suggests interventions should focus on preferred coping strategies and peer support.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Megan McIntosh, Melissa J. Opozda, Michael O'Callaghan, Andrew D. Vincent, Daniel A. Galvao, Camille E. Short
Summary: This study explored the reasons why patients on active surveillance for prostate cancer may discontinue the treatment. The findings suggest that both medical and personal factors play a role in the decision to discontinue treatment. Identifying predictors of discontinuation is crucial for improving supportive care services for active surveillance management.
Review
Oncology
Maggie Cunningham, Mike Murphy, Paul Sweeney, Helen L. Richards
Summary: Men's decision-making process regarding choosing Active Surveillance (AS) or Active Treatment for localized prostate cancer is influenced by various factors, including cognitive representations, diagnostic experiences, patient decision making, and emotional adjustment to AS. When deciding whether to opt for AS, men balance their desire for quality of life against their fear of cancer progression.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chloe Grimmett, Andrew Bates, Malcolm West, Samantha Leggett, Judit Varkonyi-Sepp, Anna Campbell, June Davis, Stephen Wootton, Clare Shaw, Rachael Barlow, Joanna Ashcroft, Andrew Scott, Helen Moyes, Lesley Hawkins, Denny Z. H. Levett, Fran Williams, Michael P. W. Grocott, Sandy Jack
Summary: The study aims to investigate whether a multimodal intervention delivered virtually by cancer exercise specialists can improve physical and emotional functionings of individuals with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Lourdes Mourelle, Carmen P. Gomez, Jose L. Legido
Summary: Cancer treatments have advanced, but have side effects on the skin. Skin care can reduce inflammation, dryness, rash, and radiodermatitis in cancer patients. Research is being conducted on cosmeceutical ingredients for oncological skin care. Thalassotherapy techniques and the marine environment can improve patient well-being. This article reviews publications on skin care after cancer treatment and highlights the benefits of thalassotherapy.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, Xian Wu, Daniel A. Barocas, Kelvin A. Moses, Richard M. Hoffman, Spyridon P. Basourakos, Patrick Lewicki, Woodson W. Smelser, Camilo Arenas-Gallo, Jonathan E. Shoag
Summary: This study aimed to identify men on active surveillance (AS) or watchful waiting (WW) for prostate cancer and explore possible predictors of follow-up intensity. The results showed that Black men and men with lower incomes underwent less rigorous monitoring.
PROSTATE CANCER AND PROSTATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
James W. F. Catto, Amy Downing, Samantha Mason, Penny Wright, Kate Absolom, Sarah Bottomley, Luke Hounsome, Syed Hussain, Mohini Varughese, Caroline Raw, Phil Kelly, Adam W. Glaser
Summary: This study investigated the health-related quality of life following treatment for bladder cancer, revealing that most participants experienced problems in generic HRQOL, with age and long-term conditions affecting HRQOL. Sexual problems were commonly reported in men, especially in younger age groups and those who received radical treatment.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noor M. Wadi, Summor Asantewa-Ampaduh, Carol Rivas, Louise M. Goff
Summary: This study evaluated the cultural tailoring methods used in T2D interventions for populations of Black African ancestry and found that these interventions were effective in improving measures of glycaemia. The interventions that aligned with the FiLLM framework in terms of location, facilitators, messaging, and language showed the greatest benefits in terms of HbA1c improvement.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Elizabeth Ball, Carol Rivas
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
A. Lorenc, M. Wells, T. Fulton-Lieuw, P. Nankivell, H. Mehanna, M. Jepson
Summary: Current follow-up for head and neck cancer (HNC) is ineffective and expensive. The PETNECK2 trial aims to compare patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) with routine scheduled follow-up. In this study, UK clinicians' views about HNC follow-up and PIFU were explored. The results showed that clinicians acknowledged the limitations of current follow-up and supported the evaluation of PIFU. However, they expressed concerns about the suitability of PIFU for disengaged patients and its potential impact on patient anxiety and the detection of recurrence. Implementation issues, such as ensuring a reliable route back to clinic and managing workload burden, were also discussed.
Article
Oncology
Samantha J. Mason, Amy Downing, Sarah Wilding, Luke Hounsome, Penny Wright, Eila Watson, Richard Wagland, Hugh Butcher, Paul Kind, Peter Selby, Anna Gavin, Adam W. Glaser
Summary: A study on men diagnosed with prostate cancer found that the majority of those who did not receive further treatment within 12 months after diagnosis experienced stable health-related quality of life and specific morbidity outcomes over time. Those who reported receiving their first active treatment between surveys showed the largest declines in quality of life and functional outcomes.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Education, Special
L. Paulauskaite, C. Rivas, A. Paris, V Totsika
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the existing research on outcomes of relationships and sex education (RSE) for students with intellectual disability, and proposed the development of a core outcome set (COS) for this population. The findings revealed that RSE outcomes for students with intellectual disability are mainly knowledge-based, with limited focus on skills and attitudes development. Additionally, there were differences in perceptions of RSE outcomes among students with intellectual disability, parents, and teachers. Currently, there is a lack of standardized assessment tools for students with intellectual disability.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Amanda P. Moore, Carol A. Rivas, Seeromanie Harding, Louise M. Goff
Summary: The study examines the perspective of individuals living with type 2 diabetes in UK Black African and Caribbean communities and explores how cultural salience of self-management advice can be improved. Findings reveal a misalignment between care provision and cultural norms, reducing trust and accessibility of advice. The need to reconcile cultural norms and healthcare advice poses challenges for self-management. Establishing personal relationships with healthcare teams can enhance trust and engagement.
HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Karen L. Schucan Bird, Nicola Stokes, Carol Rivas, Martha Tomlinson
Summary: This article presents the protocol for a Campbell Evidence Gap Map, which aims to establish the nature and extent of primary empirical evidence on informal social support interventions. The objectives are to identify interventions and clusters of evidence suitable for systematic review/evidence synthesis and to identify gaps in the evidence on informal social support interventions.
CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jo Brett, Zoe Davey, Fiona Matley, Hugh Butcher, John Keenan, Darryl Catton, Eila Watson, Penny Wright, Anna Gavin, Adam W. Glaser
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of patient and public involvement (PPI) in the LAPCD study and explore facilitating factors and challenges. The results showed that PPI had the greatest impact on improving survey design, patient-facing materials, and data collection. Facilitating factors included clear objectives, dedicated time and resources, and support from researchers and UAG members, while hindering factors included time commitment, geographical distance, and lack of standardized feedback mechanisms.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura Paulauskaite, Vasiliki Totsika, Carol Rivas
Summary: This study aims to develop a stakeholder consensus-based core outcome set of relationships and sex education for students with intellectual disability. The first stage has completed a systematic review and stakeholder recruitment, and the second stage will commence in November 2022. The study is expected to be completed by October 2023 and the results published by the end of 2024.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
N. A. M. Cooper, C. Rivas, M. G. Munro, H. O. D. Critchley, T. J. Clark, K. A. Matteson, R. Papadantonaki, S. Yorke, A. Tan, M. Bofill Rodriguez, M. Bongers, A. Al-Hendy, L. Bahamondes, A. Connolly, C. Farquhar, T. Gray Valbrun, M. Hickey, H. S. Taylor, D. Toub, S. Vannuccini, S. Iliodromiti, K. Khan
Summary: The study aimed to develop a core outcome set (COS) for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Through a systematic review and qualitative studies, 10 most important outcomes were identified, including subjective blood loss, menstrual cycle metrics, severity of dysmenorrhoea, quality of life, etc. These outcomes are applicable to clinical trials and guideline development, and are of great significance in informing policy-making.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Karen Schucan Bird, Nicola Stokes, Martha Tomlinson, Carol Rivas
Summary: This paper aims to identify a set of ethical and methodological priorities to guide and enhance review practices specifically in the field of domestic abuse. These priorities include ensuring safety and wellbeing, promoting transparency and accountability, promoting equality, human rights, and social justice, fostering engagement with stakeholders and individuals with lived experience, and incorporating independent ethical scrutiny in systematic review proposals.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charlotte Sturley, Paul Norman, Michelle Morris, Amy Downing
Summary: This study found an association between socio-economic status (SES) and colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and survival, both at the individual and area levels. Individual-level factors such as educational attainment, social class, and housing tenure, as well as area-level deprivation, were found to be related to CRC incidence and survival. These findings highlight the importance of considering SES in public health interventions for CRC.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natalie Ann MacKinnon Cooper, Sarah Yorke, Alex Tan, Khalid Saeed Khan, Carol Rivas
Summary: This study aimed to develop a core outcome set (COS) for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), determining the research outcomes that best reflect its impact on women's lives and identifying previously unreported outcomes. Patient workshop discussions and interviews were conducted to record participants' prioritization of outcomes. The study identified various important themes related to HMB and proposed new outcomes for potential inclusion in the COS. The findings highlight the significant impact of HMB on women's lives and the societal and economic costs associated with this condition.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carol Rivas, Kusha Anand, Alison Fang-Wei Wu, Louise Goff, Ruth Dobson, Jessica Eccles, Elizabeth Ball, Sarabajaya Kumar, Jenny Camaradou, Victoria Redclift, Bilal Nasim, Ozan Aksoy
Summary: The study aims to understand the interplay between disabled people and minority ethnic groups, improve support networks and access to care for these underserved groups, reduce inequalities, and enhance social, health, and well-being outcomes during and beyond the pandemic.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
