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
Improved outcomes after successful implementation of a pediatric early warning system (PEWS) in a resource‐limited pediatric oncology hospital
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30664
Abstract: Hospitalized pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical decline and mortality, particularly in resource‐limited settings. Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) aid in the early identification of clinical deterioration; however, there are limited data… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; pediatric oncology; pediatric early; early warning ... 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
Cost‐benefit analysis of implementing a pediatric early warning system at a pediatric oncology hospital in a low‐middle income country
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32436
Abstract: Hospitalized pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical decline and mortality, particularly in low‐income and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) assist with the early identification of deterioration. To the authors'… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric oncology; middle income; pediatric early; early warning ... See more keywords
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on pediatric oncology providers globally: A mixed‐methods study
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34090
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) disrupted pediatric oncology care globally, increasing demands on health care providers (HCPs) who adapted to continue care. This study sought to characterize the pandemic's impact on pediatric oncology HCPs worldwide. read more here.
Keywords: oncology; impact covid; pediatric oncology; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Top advances of the year: Pediatric oncology
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34425
Abstract: Accelerated discovery and collaborative research continue to highlight the remarkable progress that has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancers. This manuscript highlights important discoveries on how precision oncology is being incorporated… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; top advances; pediatric oncology; advances year ... See more keywords
Germline whole genome sequencing in pediatric oncology in Denmark—Practitioner perspectives
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DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1276
Abstract: Abstract Background With the implementation of a research project providing whole genome sequencing (WGS) to all pediatric cancer patients in Denmark (2016–2019), we sought to investigate healthcare professionals' views on WGS as it was actively… read more here.
Keywords: approach families; pediatric oncology; whole genome; healthcare professionals ... See more keywords
Pilot randomized psychosocial trial of a screening intervention in pediatric oncology.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.5857
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Psychosocial screening is a standard of care in pediatric oncology, but there is limited information about how to intervene after screening. This pilot trial aimed to determine feasibility of the novel Enhanced Psychosocial Screening… read more here.
Keywords: screening intervention; trial; pediatric oncology; efficacy ... See more keywords
Parental views on communication between children and clinicians in pediatric oncology: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06047-6
Abstract: Communication is essential to providing family-centered care in pediatric oncology. Previously, we developed a functional model of communication between parents and clinicians. Prior research has not examined the domains and purposes of communication between children… read more here.
Keywords: communication children; pediatric oncology; communication; model ... 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
Central-line–associated bloodstream infections and central-line–associated non-CLABSI complications among pediatric oncology patients
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.91
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To assess central venous catheter (CVC) harm in pediatric oncology patients, we explored risks for central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and central-line–associated non-CLABSI complications (CLANCs). Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Midwestern US pediatric oncology… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; oncology patients; pediatric oncology; central line ... See more keywords