[HTML][HTML] Are there differences in the prevalence of palliative care-related problems in people living with advanced cancer and eight non-cancer conditions? A …
K Moens, IJ Higginson, R Harding, S Brearley… - Journal of pain and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Context If access to effective palliative care is to extend beyond cancer patients, an
understanding of the comparative prevalence of palliative care problems among cancer and …
understanding of the comparative prevalence of palliative care problems among cancer and …
[HTML][HTML] Symptom prevalence in patients with incurable cancer: a systematic review
SCCM Teunissen, W Wesker, C Kruitwagen… - Journal of pain and …, 2007 - Elsevier
The suffering of patients with incurable cancer is determined to a large degree by the
presence and intensity of the symptoms of their disease. Knowledge of symptom prevalence …
presence and intensity of the symptoms of their disease. Knowledge of symptom prevalence …
Cognitive rehabilitation in patients with gliomas: a randomized, controlled trial
K Gehring, MM Sitskoorn, CM Gundy… - Journal of clinical …, 2009 - ascopubs.org
Purpose Patients with gliomas often experience cognitive deficits, including problems with
attention and memory. This randomized, controlled trial evaluated the effects of a …
attention and memory. This randomized, controlled trial evaluated the effects of a …
High prevalence of pain in patients with cancer in a large population-based study in The Netherlands
MHJ van den Beuken-van, JM de Rijke, AG Kessels… - Pain, 2007 - Elsevier
At present, no definite conclusions can be drawn about the real extent of the pain suffered by
cancer patients. A population-based study was conducted to obtain reliable information …
cancer patients. A population-based study was conducted to obtain reliable information …
Haematological malignancy: are patients appropriately referred for specialist palliative and hospice care? A systematic review and meta-analysis of published data
Haematological malignancies are complex diseases, affecting the entire age spectrum, and
having marked differences in presentation, treatment, progression and outcome. Patients …
having marked differences in presentation, treatment, progression and outcome. Patients …
[HTML][HTML] Pilot randomized controlled trial of a patient-controlled cognitive-behavioral intervention for the pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance symptom cluster in cancer
KL Kwekkeboom, K Abbott-Anderson… - Journal of pain and …, 2012 - Elsevier
CONTEXT: Pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance commonly co-occur in patients receiving
treatment for advanced cancer. OBJECTIVES: A pilot randomized controlled trial was …
treatment for advanced cancer. OBJECTIVES: A pilot randomized controlled trial was …
Patients' needs assessment in cancer care: a review of assessment tools
A Richardson, J Medina, V Brown, J Sitzia - Supportive Care in Cancer, 2007 - Springer
Background The assessment of patients' needs for care is a critical step in achieving patient-
centred cancer care. Tools can be used to assess needs and inform care planning. This …
centred cancer care. Tools can be used to assess needs and inform care planning. This …
Phase II study of an outpatient palliative care intervention in patients with metastatic cancer
M Follwell, D Burman, LW Le, K Wakimoto… - Journal of Clinical …, 2009 - ascopubs.org
Purpose Although there is increasing advocacy for timely symptom control in patients with
cancer, few studies have assessed outpatient palliative care clinics. This study assessed …
cancer, few studies have assessed outpatient palliative care clinics. This study assessed …
Psychosocial and supportive-care needs in high-grade glioma
S Catt, A Chalmers, L Fallowfield - The lancet oncology, 2008 - thelancet.com
The diagnosis and management of high-grade glioma has profound effects on patients and
their families. Guidance issued by the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence …
their families. Guidance issued by the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence …
Symptom clusters in patients with advanced cancers
Goals of work It has been observed that certain cancer symptoms frequently occur together.
Prior research on symptom patterns has focused mainly on inpatients, early stage cancers …
Prior research on symptom patterns has focused mainly on inpatients, early stage cancers …