Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manabu Kashiwagi, Toshiyasu Ojima, Keiji Hayata, Junya Kitadani, Akihiro Takeuchi, Akio Kuroi, Kosei Terada, Takashi Tanimoto, Atsushi Tanaka, Hiroki Yamaue
Summary: This study investigates the prognosis of patients with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), aiming to elucidate predictors of occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the chronic phase after esophagectomy. It found that the occurrence of POAF after esophagectomy is related with future development of AF and overall survival prognosis.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Chih-Hung Lin, Cheng-Yen Chuang, Jiunn-Liang Ko, Chung-Ping Hsu
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the experience of 192 patients who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. The results showed that the reverse sequence procedure had shorter operation times and similar postoperative complications, mortality, and oncological outcomes compared to the standard procedure.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Naomi C. A. van der Velden, Ellen M. A. Smets, Mariet Hagedoorn, Allison J. Applebaum, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven, Inge Henselmans
Summary: This study investigates the extent of patient-caregiver discordance in prognostic information preferences and perceptions among advanced cancer patients. The results show that there are discordances in patients' and caregivers' preferences and perceptions regarding the likelihood of cure and mortality risk. Discordant prognostic information preferences and better physical functioning of caregivers are associated with discordant perceptions of one-year mortality risk.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Tomo Horinouchi, Naoya Yoshida, Tasuku Toihata, Kazuto Harada, Kojiro Eto, Katsuhiro Ogawa, Hiroshi Sawayama, Masaaki Iwatsuki, Yoshifumi Baba, Yuji Miyamoto, Hideo Baba
Summary: Respiratory morbidities are associated with prognosis after thoracoscopic esophagectomy (TE) for esophageal cancer and may serve as an independent prognostic factor. Various prophylaxes can help improve the short-term and long-term outcomes of TE.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Keita Kouzu, Hironori Tsujimoto, Yusuke Ishibashi, Hanae Shinada, Isawo Oikawa, Yoji Kishi, Nariyoshi Shinomiya, Hideki Ueno
Summary: The study found that the preoperative fall risk assessment score (FRAS) is closely related to the clinicopathological features and prognoses of patients with esophageal cancer (EC), with higher FRAS associated with significantly lower survival rates in the high-risk group compared to the low-risk group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Brendan T. Heiden, Melanie P. Subramanian, Jingxia Liu, Angela Keith, Kathryn E. Engelhardt, Bryan F. Meyers, Varun Puri, Benjamin D. Kozower
Summary: In this pilot study assessing PROMIS scores after esophagectomy for cancer, it was found that pain is a persistently reported symptom up to 6 months after surgery, particularly among patients receiving transthoracic esophagectomy.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Eivind Gottlieb-Vedi, Joonas H. H. Kauppila, Fredrik Mattsson, Mats Lindblad, Magnus Nilsson, Pernilla Lagergren, Ioannis Rouvelas, Jesper Lagergren, FINEGO Grp
Summary: This study suggests that minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is associated with higher 5-year survival compared to open esophagectomy (OE) in patients with esophageal cancer, especially total MIE.
Article
Surgery
Shao-jun Xu, Lan-qin Lin, Ting-yu Chen, Cheng-xiong You, Chao Chen, Rui-qin Chen, Shu-chen Chen
Summary: This study developed new nomograms based on non-textbook outcome to predict mortality and recurrence in patients with esophageal squamous cell cancer after minimally invasive esophagectomy. Non-textbook outcome was identified as an independent prognostic factor, and the nomograms based on non-textbook outcome were able to accurately predict overall survival and disease-free survival.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca M. Saracino, Laura C. Polacek, Allison J. Applebaum, Barry Rosenfeld, Hayley Pessin, William Breitbart
Summary: In this study, most patients with advanced cancer preferred to know as many details as possible about their diagnosis, treatment, and disease outcome. There was no significant association between prognostic understanding and information preferences.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
De-Hao Tu, Rirong Qu, Qi Wang, Xiangning Fu
Summary: The study found that esophagectomies performed during later hours were associated with poorer surgical outcomes. It is recommended to cancel selective esophagectomies scheduled to commence after 17:00.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kefeng Shi, Rulin Qian, Xiao Zhang, Zhe Jin, Tao Lin, Baoping Lang, Guolei Wang, Dong Cui, Binbin Zhang, Xionghuai Hua
Summary: The VAME group showed superior outcomes in terms of operation time, number of dissected lymph nodes, intraoperative blood loss, incidence of pneumonia, and length of hospital stay compared to the VATE group. Chyle leak incidence appeared to be lower in the VAME group, but further studies are needed to confirm its significance.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amit Katz, Yehonatan Nevo, Jose Luis Ramirez Garcia Luna, Sonia Anchouche, James Tankel, Natasha Caminsky, Carmen Mueller, Jonathan Spicer, Jonathan Cools-Lartigue, Lorenzo Ferri
Summary: This study aimed to determine the long-term quality of life after esophagectomy. The analysis of a high-volume center's esophagectomy database found that patients' health-related quality of life gradually improved after surgery and did not differ from the general population.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yu-Xiang Sun, Tian-Yu Zhu, Guo-Jun Wang, Bu-Lang Gao, Rui-Xin Li, Jing-Tao Wang
Summary: The feasibility of using the mesangium or membrane anatomy theory to guide thoracolaparoscopic radical esophagectomy for esophageal cancer was explored. The mesoesophageal group showed significant advantages in terms of surgical duration, blood loss, lymph node harvest, complications, and postoperative recovery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Michael Latzko, Bestoun Ahmed, Ziad Awad
Summary: The increasing prevalence of morbid obesity in the United States has led to a rise in bariatric surgery. This report presents a case study of a 55-year-old woman with previous Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery who was diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma, highlighting the need for minimally invasive techniques and the safety and feasibility of esophagectomy in this patient population.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Stepan M. Esagian, Ioannis A. Ziogas, Konstantinos Skarentzos, Ioannis Katsaros, Georgios Tsoulfas, Daniela Molena, Michalis V. Karamouzis, Ioannis Rouvelas, Magnus Nilsson, Dimitrios Schizas
Summary: Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) is a safe and feasible procedure that can reduce cardiopulmonary complications, wound infections, blood loss, and hospital stays compared to open esophagectomy.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Niki M. Medendorp, Lieke M. van den Heuvel, Paul K. J. Han, Marij A. Hillen, Ellen M. A. Smets
Summary: This scoping review examines the content, effectiveness, and effective features of communication skills training (CST) for genetic and non-genetic healthcare professionals (HCPs). The study found that CST is effective in improving HCPs' attitudes and skills, but evidence on specific effective features is limited.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Danique W. Bos-van den Hoek, Maureen Thode, Irene P. Jongerden, Hanneke W. M. Van Laarhoven, Ellen M. A. Smets, Dorien Tange, Inge Henselmans, H. Roeline Pasman
Summary: Nurses play a crucial supportive role in shared decision-making about life-prolonging treatment, but not all nurses have the same level of involvement. By checking decision quality, complementing, and facilitating shared decision-making, nurses can enhance the decision-making process. Identified pre-conditions for nurses' involvement include information transfer, positive culture towards nurses' involvement, good relationship with physicians, knowledge and skills, sufficient time, and good relationship with patients.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Niki M. Medendorp, Marij A. Hillen, Leonie N. C. Visser, Cora M. Aalfs, Floor A. M. Duijkers, Klaartje van Engelen, Margreet G. E. M. Ausems, Senno Verhoef, Anne M. Stiggelbout, Ellen M. A. Smets
Summary: The impact of discussing uncertainty primarily depends on individual characteristics such as information-seeking behavior and uncertainty tolerance, suggesting that the discussion of uncertainty should be tailored to individual needs and characteristics.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vicky Lehmann, Ellen M. A. Smets, Maxime de Jong, Filip Y. F. de Vos, Jacqueline M. Stouthard, Marij A. Hillen
Summary: Communication between patients and oncologists during second opinions in oncology is insufficiently aligned, with specific topics such as treatment transfer expectations lacking explicit discussion. This can impact patient satisfaction.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chiara Jongerius, Jos W. R. Twisk, Johannes A. Romijn, Timothy Callemein, Toon Goedeme, Ellen M. A. Smets, Marij A. Hillen
Summary: Physicians' gaze towards patients can influence patient trust, especially for socially anxious patients. A longer gaze time on the patient's face was associated with lower trust in the physician.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aranka Akkermans, Joyce Lamerichs, Marcus Schultz, Thomas Cherpanath, Job van Woensel, Marc van Heerde, Anton van Kaam, Moniek van de Loo, Anne Stiggelbout, Ellen Smets, Mirjam de Vos
Summary: The study found that doctors in intensive care settings often communicate in a physician-driven or vacillating manner, rather than a shared approach, especially in adult intensive care. Doctors do not verify whether their chosen communication approach aligns with families' decision-making preferences.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jamie L. van Someren, Vicky Lehmann, Jacqueline M. Stouthard, Anne M. Stiggelbout, Ellen M. A. Smets, Marij A. Hillen
Summary: This study identified seven different approaches in which oncologists communicate uncertain issues during second opinion consultations, such as specifying the degree of uncertainty, explaining reasons, providing personalized estimates, and reducing uncertainty. These approaches may impact patients' perception of uncertainty, emotions, and subsequent behavior. Future research is needed to examine how these different communication strategies affect patients and to develop evidence-based guidance for clinicians.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Oncology
Inge Henselmans, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven, Pomme van Maarschalkerweerd, Hanneke C. J. M. de Haes, Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf, Dirkje W. Sommeijer, Petronella B. Ottevanger, Helle-Brit Fiebrich, Serge Dohmen, Geert-Jan Creemers, Filip Y. F. L. de Vos, Ellen M. A. Smets
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leonie N. C. Visser, Naomi C. A. van der Velden, Ellen M. A. Smets, Samantha van der Lelie, Eva Nieuwenbroek, Liesbeth M. van Vliet, Marij A. Hillen
Summary: The study aimed to test the effects of medical communication using experimental vignette designs. The findings showed that gender congruence and vignette modality did not have significant impacts on patient reported outcomes. Researchers do not need to create gender-congruent vignettes unnecessarily, and the assumed superiority of videos over other modalities may be inaccurate.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. Jongerius, H. G. van den Boorn, T. Callemein, N. T. Boeske, J. A. Romijn, E. M. A. Smets, M. A. Hillen
Summary: Research has shown that there is no association between the duration and frequency of facial gaze, while dwell time is correlated with both duration and frequency. Facial gaze in the first few seconds of a consultation can predict the facial gaze patterns for the remaining interaction time.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Vicky Lehmann, Marij A. Hillen, Mathilde G. E. Verdam, Arwen H. Pieterse, Nanon H. M. Labrie, Agnetha D. Fruijtier, Tom H. Oreel, Ellen M. A. Smets, Leonie N. C. Visser
Summary: This study improved the measurement properties of the Video Engagement Scale (VES) and proposed a more effective 2-factor structure (VES-sf). The reliability of both subscales (Immersion, Emotional Impact) was found to be very high. Furthermore, multi-group CFAs demonstrated measurement invariance among different subgroups. The study concludes that VES-sf is a reliable tool for assessing engagement/ecological validity in video-vignette research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Communication
Song L. L. Duimel, Annemiek J. Linn, Ellen M. A. Smets, Eline S. Smit, Julia C. M. van Weert
Summary: Understanding patients' motives for seeking informational and/or emotional support online is crucial for providing accurate and reliable support. This study used hierarchical cluster analysis to identify profiles of cancer patients with different motives and compared their psychological characteristics, background, and perception of healthcare services.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Naomi Cornelia Anna van der Velden, Paul K. J. Han, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven, Filip Y. F. L. de Vos, Lizza E. L. Hendriks, Sjaak A. Burgers, Anne-Marie C. Dingemans, Jan Maarten W. van Haarst, Joyce Dits, Ellen M. A. Smets, Inge Henselmans
Summary: Discordance between physicians' and patients' prognostic perceptions in advanced cancer care threatens informed medical decision-making and end-of-life preparation, yet this phenomenon is poorly understood. This study examines the extent and predictors of physician-patient discordance in prognostic perceptions.
Article
Cell Biology
Wiesje M. van der Flier, Marjolein E. de Vugt, Ellen M. A. Smets, Marco Blom, Charlotte E. Teunissen
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a significant healthcare challenge with no current cure. This perspective proposes a strategy to shift the focus towards the pre-dementia stages and invest in personalized medicine for diagnosis, prediction and prevention. It suggests empowering patients and the public to actively participate in managing their health and disease, and developing improved strategies for early intervention.
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Chiara Jongerius, T. Callemein, T. Goedeme, K. Van Beeck, J. A. Romijn, E. M. A. Smets, M. A. Hillen
Summary: The study compared the results of manual annotation with a computer vision algorithm for mobile eye-tracking data and found high interrater agreements between human annotators and the algorithm. The algorithm can reduce manual effort and produce comparable results to human annotators.
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS
(2021)
