Complex Cancer Pain Assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2018.01.001
Abstract: Pain is widespread, multidimensional, and one of the most distressing symptoms patients with cancer face. Pain assessment is the foundation to optimal pain management. Despite evidence-based practice guidelines, inadequate pain assessment is a barrier. Patients… read more here.
Keywords: hematology; cancer pain; pain assessment; complex cancer ... See more keywords
Quality Versus Quantity: The Potential Impact of Public Reporting of Hospital Safety for Complex Cancer Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002762
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To estimate the potential mortality reduction if patients chose the safest hospitals for complex cancer surgery. BACKGROUND Mortality after complex oncologic surgery is highly variable across hospitals, and directing patients away from unsafe hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: cancer surgery; volume; complex cancer; hospital ... See more keywords
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Impact of Combined Volume of Complex Cancer Operations on Surgical Outcomes in a Low-Volume Setting.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000228
Abstract: BACKGROUND Centralization for complex cancer surgery may not always be feasible owing to socioeconomic disparities, geographic constraints, or patient preference. The present study investigates how the combined volume of complex cancer operations impacts postoperative outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: complex cancer; combined volume; operation; low volume ... See more keywords
Where the Other Half Dies: Analysis of Mortalities Occurring More Than 30 Days After Complex Cancer Surgery
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09080-7
Abstract: Nearly half of operative mortalities occur outside the traditionally studied 30-day period after surgery. To identify additional opportunities to improve surgical safety, the circumstances of deaths occurring 31–90 days after complex cancer surgery are analyzed.… read more here.
Keywords: cancer surgery; surgery; death; complex cancer ... See more keywords
Communicating with complex cancer patients in the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2021.19.5.28
Abstract: COVID-19 has necessitated significant modifications to usual cancer care delivery. A major consideration from the outset has been maintaining effective communication with cancer patients to keep them informed and engaged, as well as safe. One… read more here.
Keywords: complex cancer; communicating complex; patients covid; cancer ... See more keywords