Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lei Yu, Feiyang Zheng, Jie Xiong, Xiang Wu
Summary: The study found a significant negative correlation between patient-centered communication and cancer risk information avoidance, with self-efficacy mediating the relationship. Improving patient-centered communication can enhance patients' self-efficacy and reduce their avoidance of cancer risk information.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Joao Pedrosa, Guilherme Aresta, Carlos Ferreira, Gurraj Atwal, Hady Ahmady Phoulady, Xiaoyu Chen, Rongzhen Chen, Jiaoliang Li, Liansheng Wang, Adrian Galdran, Hamid Bouchachia, Krishna Chaitanya Kaluva, Kiran Vaidhya, Abhijith Chunduru, Sambit Tarai, Sai Prasad Pranav Nadimpalli, Suthirth Vaidya, Ildoo Kim, Alexandr Rassadin, Zhenhuan Tian, Zhongwei Sun, Yizhuan Jia, Xuejun Men, Isabel Ramos, Antonio Cunha, Aurelio Campilho
Summary: This study summarizes the application of automatic methods in lung cancer patient management, as well as the results of the challenge on lung nodule detection, segmentation, and characterization, providing important reference for future disease diagnosis and treatment.
MEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Serena Oliveri, Lucilla Lanzoni, Jorien Veldwijk, G. Ardine de Wit, Serena Petrocchi, Rosanne Janssens, Elise Schoefs, Meredith Y. Smith, Ian Smith, Kristiaan Nackaerts, Marie Vandevelde, Evelyne Louis, Herbert Decaluwe, Paul De Leyn, Hanne Declerck, Francesco Petrella, Monica Casiraghi, Giulia Galli, Marina Chiara Garassino, Charis Girvalaki, Isabelle Huys, Gabriella Pravettoni
Summary: The combination of Immuno-Oncotherapy (IO) and chemotherapy (CT) has been found to be superior to IO or CT alone for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). This study aimed to quantify patients' preferences for treatment attributes and evaluate their maximum acceptable risk/benefit. An online preference survey using a discrete-choice experiment (DCE) was conducted among NSCLC patients from two hospitals in Italy and Belgium.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xinyi Lu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of patients' health information-seeking behavior on compliance with physicians from the perspectives of patients' perceived social support, social presence, and responsiveness. The findings suggest that patients' health information-seeking behavior in online health communities positively influences their compliance with physicians, and this can be improved through guiding patient health information-seeking behavior from a social perspective.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ilaria Durosini, Rosanne Janssens, Reinhard Arnou, Jorien Veldwijk, Meredith Y. Smith, Dario Monzani, Ian Smith, Giulia Galli, Marina Garassino, Eva G. Katz, Luca Bailo, Evelyne Louis, Marie Vandevelde, Kristiaan Nackaerts, G. Ardine de Wit, Gabriella Pravettoni, Isabelle Huys
Summary: This protocol outlines a four-phased approach to conduct a qualitative study aiming to understand the treatment characteristics most important to lung cancer patients and develop attributes for a subsequent quantitative preference survey. The study involves literature review, focus group discussions, nominal group discussions, and multi-stakeholder discussions to inform decision-making across the drug life cycle. The results of this study will be used to design a quantitative preference survey assessing patient trade-offs regarding lung cancer treatment options.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Julia Walter, Laura Sellmer, Kathrin Kahnert, Rosemarie Kiefl, Zulfiya Syunyaeva, Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero, Farkhad Manapov, Christian Schneider, Juergen Behr, Amanda Tufman
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 measures on access to care and behavior of patients with thoracic malignancies in Munich, Germany. Most patients reported no negative changes to cancer treatments or general health, but allied health services were greatly affected. Patients reported gaps in social distancing, but were willing to wear masks.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Angela J. Frank, Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, Ioana A. Dobre, Sarah Tait, Lana Schumacher, Florian J. Fintelmann, Leah M. Fingerman, Florence K. Keane, Sydney B. Montesi
Summary: Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), especially those with pulmonary fibrosis, are at increased risk of developing lung cancer. Managing lung cancer in these patients is challenging as diagnosis can be complicated, surgical resection can exacerbate ILD, radiotherapy and systemic therapies carry increased risk of pneumonitis, and the safety of immunotherapy remains unclear. This review summarizes evidence and discusses considerations for tissue diagnosis, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery in this patient population, as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and monitoring ILD progression during lung cancer treatment.
Review
Oncology
Jennifer S. Temel, Laura A. Petrillo, Joseph A. Greer
Summary: The evidence base supports the benefits of early palliative care for patients with serious cancers, including advanced lung cancer. Involving specialty-trained palliative care clinicians early in the care of these patients improves patient-reported outcomes and healthcare delivery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Anna Holman, Erin Kross, Kristina Crothers, Allison Cole, Karen Wernli, Matthew Triplette
Summary: This study aimed to understand patients' perspectives on barriers and facilitators to adherence to annual lung cancer screening. Through semi-structured interviews with 40 participants, the study identified seven themes and highlighted key facilitators (such as patient reminders and provider recommendations) to improve long-term screening behavior, as well as barriers that could be addressed through patient navigation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sergey P. Primakov, Abdalla Ibrahim, Janita E. van Timmeren, Guangyao Wu, Simon A. Keek, Manon Beuque, Renee W. Y. Granzier, Elizaveta Lavrova, Madeleine Scrivener, Sebastian Sanduleanu, Esma Kayan, Iva Halilaj, Anouk Lenaers, Jianlin Wu, Rene Monshouwer, Xavier Geets, Hester A. Gietema, Lizza E. L. Hendriks, Olivier Morin, Arthur Jochems, Henry C. Woodruff, Philippe Lambin
Summary: Accurate interpretation of CT scans is crucial for assessing a patient's disease. This study presents a system that automatically segments non-small cell lung cancer on CT images, demonstrating faster and more reproducible results compared to clinicians.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Anna Rauzi, Lauren E. Powell, McKenzie White, Saranya Prathibha, Jane Yuet Ching Hui
Summary: This study evaluates the readability of patient education materials on breast cancer surgery from National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers and top Internet search results. The findings show that these materials are generally written at a higher reading level than the recommended level by the National Institutes of Health.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Jordi Remon, Benjamin Lacas, Roy Herbst, Martin Reck, Edward B. Garon, Giorgio V. Scagliotti, Rodryg Ramlau, Nasser Hanna, Johan Vansteenkiste, Kiyotaka Yoh, Harry J. M. Groen, John V. Heymach, Sumithra J. Mandrekar, Isamu Okamoto, Joel W. Neal, Rebecca S. Heist, David Planchard, Jean-Pierre Pignon, Benjamin Besse
Summary: This study validates the efficacy of combining angiogenesis inhibitors with second-line treatment in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, showing significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival, particularly in younger patients and those who started the first-line therapy more recently.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yichen Zhang, Michael J. Simoff, David Ost, Oliver J. Wagner, James Lavin, Beth Nauman, Mei-Chin Hsieh, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Brian Pettiford, Lizheng Shi
Summary: This research analyzed the clinical pathway and characteristics of patients with lung cancer and solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN). The study found that the majority of lung cancer patients were in stages III or IV, and some SPN patients did not receive diagnostic work-up.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Onkar V. Khullar, Jane W. Wei, Kaustabh Wagh, Jose N. Binongo, Allan Pickens, Manu S. Sancheti, Seth D. Force, Theresa W. Gillespie, Felix G. Fernandez
Summary: This study aimed to determine which clinical factors predict differences in quality of life (QOL) among patients undergoing minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. The research found that lower diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) was associated with significant decreases in QOL after surgery, suggesting DLCO could help identify patients with greater decline in QOL post-surgery.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Colin Barton, Morhaf Al Achkar, Jennifer A. Blender, Summer Hall Farmen, Raymond B. Hall, Afroditi Maria Konidari, Debbi Martinez, Nancee Pronsati, Marc Rosenzweig, Carla Vass, Emily S. Venanzi, William Westlake, Marc A. T. Muskavitch
Summary: Patient-led advocacy organizations, such as ALK Positive, have gained increasing influence in the ALK-positive lung cancer community. Originally formed as a Facebook support group, ALK Positive transitioned into a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the lives of ALK-positive cancer patients worldwide. This review highlights the growth, activities, and goals of ALK Positive in advocating for patients and advancing therapies.
TRANSLATIONAL LUNG CANCER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rebecca L. Morris, Kay Gallacher, Mark Hann, Carly Rolfe, Nicola Small, Sally J. Giles, Caroline Sanders, Stephen M. Campbell
Summary: This study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a multicomponent intervention involving patients and/or carers in patient safety in primary care in the UK.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexander Bulcock, Lamiece Hassan, Sally Giles, Caroline Sanders, Goran Nenadic, Stephen Campbell, Will Dixon
Summary: Participants in the study demonstrated low awareness of pharmacovigilance methods and ADR reporting, but showed willingness to share health-related social media data with researchers and regulators. However, they were cautious about the use of automated text mining methods to detect and report ADRs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Louise Laverty, Julie Gandrup, Charlotte A. Sharp, Angelo Ercia, Caroline Sanders, Dawn Dowding, William G. Dixon, Sabine N. van der Veer
Summary: This study explores the discussion of daily PGHD in outpatient consultations between patients with RA and rheumatologists. Clinicians decide when and how to use PGHD during consultations, which can influence the collaborative nature of the interaction. Educating patients and clinicians on the timing and strategies of using PGHD may enhance shared decision-making in clinical practice.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sally J. Giles, Maria Panagioti, Lisa Riste, Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi, Penny Lewis, Isabel Adeyemi, Karen Davies, Rebecca Morris, Denham Phipps, Christine Dickenson, Darren Ashcroft, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This review aims to understand medication safety issues for individuals with visual impairment by searching electronic bibliographic databases and including empirical studies. Researchers will collect data on study and participant characteristics, as well as medication safety incident types.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah-Jayne Leonard, Caroline Sanders, Jennifer J. Shaw
Summary: External factors such as commissioning criteria and legal status play a key role in discharge decision-making for prisoners admitted to medium-secure services. There is a lack of resources to meet the mental health needs of prisoners, indicating a need for a reevaluation of criteria for prolonged treatment in medium-secure services.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aaron Poppleton, Kelly Howells, Isabel Adeyemi, Carolyn Chew-Graham, Lisa Dikomitis, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This study explores the use and perceptions of UK general practice among the Central and Eastern European (CEE) community in the UK. The findings suggest that CEE community members have low levels of registration with general practitioners (GPs), and their ability, desire, and need to engage with GP services are influenced by cultural and sociodemographic factors. Many face difficulties accessing and receiving satisfactory healthcare, leading to distrust and dissatisfaction with general practice. Marginalized subgroups, including Roma, trafficked individuals, and homeless individuals, have particularly poor engagement with GPs. Limited data are available on the impact of Brexit and COVID-19.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mark Jeffries, Richard N. Keers, Hilary Belither, Caroline Sanders, Kay Gallacher, Fatema Alqenae, Darren M. Ashcroft
Summary: The study evaluated the adoption and implications of a TCAM service in Salford, UK. The findings identified the effectiveness of the TCAM intervention in providing community pharmacists with timely and accurate information, leading to enhanced medication safety activities. It was recommended that opportunities be explored to fully integrate the network to further enhance the reach and impact of the TCAM service.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen Davies, Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi, Bie Nio Ong, Katherine Perryman, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This study aims to evaluate a mobile app designed to support people with dementia in improving their communication, safety, and well-being. It will use participatory qualitative methods and collaborate with co-designers to ensure diverse experiences are considered in case selection. The results will focus on supporting vulnerable individuals in the community and addressing the challenges of social isolation faced by people living with dementia.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2021)
Article
Primary Health Care
Kelly Howells, Mat Amp, Martin Burrows, Jo Brown, Rachel Brennan, Joanne Dickinson, Shaun Jackson, Wan-Ley Yeung, Darren Ashcroft, Stephen Campbell, Thomas Blakeman, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This study explores the impact of COVID-19 on access to healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. Findings suggest that remote telephone consultations have increased the difficulties faced by this population in accessing healthcare, highlighting the importance of addressing practical and technological barriers.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ruth Elizabeth Watkinson, Richard Williams, Stephanie Gillibrand, Caroline Sanders, Matt Sutton
Summary: COVID-19 vaccine uptake is lower among most minority ethnic groups compared to the White British group in England. Ethnic inequalities in vaccine uptake exist and are wider for COVID-19 vaccination than influenza vaccination. Further research and policy action are needed to remove barriers and build trust among minority ethnic communities.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
John Chatwin, Katherine Ludwin, Isabelle Latham
Summary: This article discusses the application of ethnography and conversation analysis in care work and dementia care settings, and proposes the possibility of integrating the two methods. The authors argue that in order to further promote the professionalization of care work, a comprehensive understanding of the micro-level descriptions of care work practice is needed, while considering the wider social context. The importance of engaging with the public, care workers, and people living with dementia in research and design is also emphasized.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Review
Ophthalmology
Katharine Fisher, Caroline Sanders, Emma Stanmore
Summary: This scoping review aimed to explore the impact of Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) on older adults' engagement in physical activities. The findings suggested that CBS may interfere with older adults' ability to move and jeopardize their safety while walking. Further empirical research is needed to comprehensively understand the impact of CBS on older adults' participation in physical activities, considering the limited evidence available.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kelly Howells, Martin Burrows, Mat Amp, Rachel Brennan, Wan-Ley Yeung, Shaun Jackson, Joanne Dickinson, Julie Draper, Stephen Campbell, Darren Ashcroft, Tom Blakeman, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of recent changes in primary care delivery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on the safety and health outcomes of people experiencing homelessness. An action-led and participatory research methodology will be employed, with interviews conducted with individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as health professionals and stakeholders involved in care delivery. The findings could have implications for how healthcare is provided to homeless individuals not only during the pandemic, but also in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Charlotte A. Sharp, Mike Bresnen, Lynn Austin, Jillian McCarthy, William G. Dixon, Caroline Sanders
Summary: This paper explores the challenges of achieving effective collaboration in the development and use of a novel healthcare innovation in the English healthcare system by examining a case study of a smart phone application for rheumatoid arthritis patients. The analysis shows how knowledge sharing between patients and clinicians was enhanced, altering the nature of clinical consultation, and how certain conditions both enabled the innovation's development and inhibited its wider scale-up.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bie Nio Ong, Caroline Sanders
Summary: Health service settings are increasingly adopting digital devices to promote patient engagement and improve service responsiveness. However, limited understanding of the mechanisms and contexts for digital engagement remains, highlighting the need for further research. Digital inequalities can impact the design and development of digital innovations in healthcare and contribute to inequalities associated with the implementation of new digital technologies.