Article
Oncology
Dominique Tremblay, Nassera Touati, Karine Bilodeau, Catherine Prady, Susan Usher, Yves Leblanc
Summary: Risk-stratified pathways of survivorship care aim to enhance coordination between cancer specialists and primary care physicians based on individual needs, but face challenges due to lack of clarity on risk stratification, uncertainties around model expectations, and health system structures hindering communication.
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Oncology
Silvia Francisci, Francesco Tursini, Luigino Dal Maso, Anna Gigli, Stefano Guzzinati
Summary: This study proposes a new method to estimate cancer prevalence by phase of care based on cancer registry data and linear regression models. The results show that the prevalence of various cancers is expected to increase in the coming years, and the majority of patients are in the continuing phase of care. This method can provide valuable information for policymakers to plan future cancer care.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Minoh Ko, Sunghwan Kim, Sung Yun Suh, Yoon Sook Cho, In-Wha Kim, Shin Hye Yoo, Ju-Yeun Lee, Jung Mi Oh
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical outcomes of a pharmacist-led deprescribing service for terminal cancer patients. The results showed that the service effectively reduced the use of preventive medications and resolved medication-related problems. Pharmacists' interventions were well accepted.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anita M. Y. Goh, Meg Polacsek, Sue Malta, Colleen Doyle, Brendan Hallam, Luke Gahan, Lee Fay Low, Claudia Cooper, Gill Livingston, Anita Panayiotou, Samantha M. Loi, Maho Omori, Steven Savvas, Jason Burton, David Ames, Samuel C. Scherer, Nadia Chau, Stefanie Roberts, Margaret Winbolt, Frances Batchelor, Briony Dow
Summary: This study aimed to explore the definition of 'good' in-home care for people living with dementia from the perspectives of those receiving and providing care. The results identified five key themes considered important for good in-home dementia care: home care workers' understanding of dementia, person-centred care and empathy, relationships and communication, knowledge of positive strategies for changed behaviors, and effective workplace policies and culture. These findings can inform the development of training programs and service design for home care workers, ultimately improving the delivery of home care services for people with dementia.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ya-Ling Chiu, Jying-Nan Wang, Haiyan Yu, Yuan-Teng Hsu
Summary: This study examines the determinants of consulting prices in online health care services and finds that factors such as a doctor's clinic title, hospital level, online reputation, and past sales influence prices. Additionally, the wage level in the city where the doctor practices affects opportunity cost and consultation fees.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Veronica Gutman, Federico Frank, Adrian Monjeau, Pablo L. Peri, Daniel Ryan, Jose Volante, Luciana Apaza, Virginia Scardamaglia
Summary: The development of long-term scenarios and stakeholder dialogues play a significant role in climate policy planning. In Argentina, a modelling process was conducted to achieve carbon neutrality in the AFOLU sector by 2050. The modelling results demonstrate the feasibility, but aligning with current sectoral priorities is identified as a challenge. The process highlights the importance of inclusive collaboration with the private sector and NGOs in addressing climate challenges effectively.
Article
Primary Health Care
Jatinderpreet Singh, Gary E. Garber, Erin Keely, Sheena Guglani, Clare Liddy
Summary: The study examined the usage patterns and impact of electronic consultation (eConsult) services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed that eConsults had a significant impact on response times and referrals. Content analysis revealed common themes in the clinical questions being asked. The study highlights the potential of eConsults in providing rapid and accessible specialist input during a pandemic.
ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Annelize van Niekerk
Summary: This study explores the impact of stakeholder consultation on employee engagement during a cross-border acquisition in a multicultural context, shedding light on the psychosocial factors at play. The results suggest the importance of creating a transitional space and establishing a multicultural team to enhance employee participation and knowledge sharing, while addressing the challenges posed by diversity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Andrea E. Daddato, Elizabeth W. Staton, Brianne M. Bettcher, Prajakta Shanbhag, Hillary D. Lum
Summary: This article describes the iterative design of a group visit-based intervention for individuals with MCI and evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. Despite positive ratings of acceptability from participants, there is a need to enhance recruitment feasibility to support implementation in clinical settings.
Article
Oncology
Katherine C. Smith, Sharon White, Jennifer DeSanto, Susan Hannum, Nancy Mayonado, Nita Ahuja, Janice Bowie, David Cowall, Joan Mischtschuk, Kimberly Peairs, Elissa Thorner, Phuoc Tran, Antonio Wolff, Claire Snyder
Summary: The study found that providing SCPs was challenging. Patients were interested in SCPs but did not necessarily require additional survivorship visits, especially in urban academic hospitals. Patients believed that careful consideration of healthcare needs during the transition out of treatment is important, and SCP documents are a key element of this. Many patients may prefer models without additional visits and dynamic SCPs.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Stephanie J. Sohl, Rajani S. Sadasivam, Carol Kittel, Emily V. Dressler, Stacy Wentworth, Kavitha Balakrishnan, Kathryn E. Weaver, Rebecca Ann Dellinger, Nicole Puccinelli-Ortega, Sarah L. Cutrona, Kristie L. Foley, Thomas Houston
Summary: We designed the SHARE-S program to enhance the implementation of cancer survivorship guidelines by supporting patient self-management. The program successfully engaged cancer survivor patients and showed promising improvements in their health outcomes.
Article
Oncology
Aisha Lofters, Ielaf Khalil, Nicolette Sopcak, Melissa Shea-Budgell, Christopher Meaney, Carolina Fernandes, Rahim Moineddin, Denise Campbell-Scherer, Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Donna Patricia Manca, Eva Grunfeld
Summary: The BETTER WISE intervention is an evidence-based approach to prevention and screening for cancers and chronic diseases in primary care, with a focus on breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors. The study evaluates the impact of the intervention, taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that BETTER WISE has potential in providing comprehensive care for cancer survivors in primary care settings.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kain Phansuwon, Sim Yee (Cindy)Tan, Kim Kerin-Ayres, Ashanya Malalasekera, Janette L. Vardy
Summary: The study found that while most survivors found SCP useful, they did not share them with other healthcare providers, raising questions about their effectiveness in coordinating care. Additionally, there were challenges with SCP delivery. Survivors reported compliance with SCP lifestyle recommendations. Further research is needed to assess the utility of SCP among other stakeholders such as general practitioners.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Victoria Stanhope, Daniel Baslock, Janis Tondora, Lauren Jessell, Abigail M. Ross, Steven C. Marcus
Summary: The study presented the validity and reliability of the PCCP-AM tool, demonstrating it as a reliable objective measure of person-centered care. The tool showed good internal consistency and inter-rater reliability, making it a valuable tool for informing clinical supervision and quality improvement. Further psychometric testing is needed to strengthen the measure for research purposes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Adela Wu, Gabriela Ruiz Colon, Rebecca Aslakson, Erqi Pollom, Chirag B. Patel
Summary: Glioblastoma is the most common primary brain malignancy in adults, with a devastating prognosis despite standard treatments. Advance care planning and palliative care are critical for these patients, yet many do not pursue it or have access to these services. More focused and high-quality studies on end-of-life care are needed to address gaps in palliative care resource utilization for glioblastoma patients.