Palliative care initiation in pediatric oncology patients: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1907
Abstract: Palliative care (PC) aims to improve quality of life for patients and their families. The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that PC starts at diagnosis for children with cancer. This systematic… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric oncology; initiation; palliative care; oncology patients ... See more keywords
Validation of a pediatric early warning system for hospitalized pediatric oncology patients in a resource‐limited setting
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30951
Abstract: Pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical deterioration, particularly in hospitals with resource limitations. The performance of pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) to identify deterioration has not been assessed in these settings. This… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric oncology; pediatric early; early warning; oncology patients ... See more keywords
Surgical oncology during the post‐COVID‐19 era: What is next?
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27104
Abstract: During first outburst of COVID‐19, several strategies had been applied for surgical oncology patients to minimize COVID‐19 transmission. COVID‐19 infection seemed to compromise survival and major complication rates of surgical oncology patients. However, survival, tumor… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; oncology patients; oncology post; surgical oncology ... See more keywords
Religious attitude, spirituality and mental adjustment in Turkish geriatric oncology patients.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.6144
Abstract: AIM This study was conducted to determine the relationship between religious attitudes and spirituality levels of geriatric oncology patients and their psychological reactions to cancer. METHODS The sample consisted of 261 geriatric oncology patients who… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; oncology patients; relationship; religious attitude ... See more keywords
Differential expression of genes and differentially perturbed pathways associated with very high evening fatigue in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3883-5
Abstract: PurposeFatigue is the most common symptom associated with cancer and its treatment. Investigation of molecular mechanisms associated with fatigue in oncology patients may identify new therapeutic targets. The objectives of this study were to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: fatigue oncology; expression; evening fatigue; oncology patients ... See more keywords
Assessment of anaerobic blood cultures in pediatric oncology patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.04.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The routine use of a single aerobic bottle for blood culture in pediatric patients has become commonplace, as anaerobic bacteria are not frequently involved in clinically significant infections. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric oncology; blood cultures; blood; oncology patients ... See more keywords
Congruence Between Latent Class and K-Modes Analyses in the Identification of Oncology Patients With Distinct Symptom Experiences.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.08.020
Abstract: CONTEXT Risk profiling of oncology patients based on their symptom experience assists clinicians to provide more personalized symptom management interventions. Recent findings suggest that oncology patients with distinct symptom profiles can be identified using a… read more here.
Keywords: patients distinct; analytic methods; latent class; distinct symptom ... See more keywords
Determination of Cutpoints for Symptom Burden in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.07.018
Abstract: CONTEXT Cutpoints can be used as a threshold for screening symptom(s) that warrant intervention(s) and for monitoring patients' responses to these interventions. OBJECTIVES In a sample of oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy, study purposes were to… read more here.
Keywords: low moderate; symptom burden; determination cutpoints; moderate high ... See more keywords
Evaluation of cystatin C in malignancy and comparability of estimates of GFR in oncology patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.plabm.2017.05.005
Abstract: Objectives Creatinine is the biomarker of choice for use in estimates of kidney function in oncology patients. However as non-renal factors such as muscle mass can influence creatinine concentrations, we evaluated cystatin C as an… read more here.
Keywords: gfr; cystatin; ckd epi; oncology patients ... See more keywords
[Determining factors in the sedation of geriatric and oncology patients treated at home].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2016.04.022
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Sedation, used as a therapeutic measure in the field of Palliative Care, continues to present difficulties for many professionals in its management and indications. Is varied existing literature in this regard, often exclusive cancer… read more here.
Keywords: home; determining factors; sedation; sedated patients ... See more keywords
Ongoing strategies and updates on pain management in gynecologic oncology patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.01.034
Abstract: The opioid crisis in the United States has been declared a public health emergency. Various governmental agencies, cancer care organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidelines in hopes of managing… read more here.
Keywords: oncology patients; gynecologic oncology; oncology; pain management ... See more keywords