Quality of Life and Palliative Care in Rectal Cancer Patients

2001 ◽  
pp. 193-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Filiberti ◽  
A. Sbanotto ◽  
R. A. Audisio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients

scholarly journals OC-0244: Similar quality of life after short-course radiation versus chemoradiation in rectal cancer patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. S112
Author(s):  
A.M. Couwenberg ◽  
J.P.M. Burbach ◽  
M. Van Vulpen ◽  
M.P.W. Intven ◽  
O. Reerink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Course

scholarly journals Quality of life assessment by applying EORTC questionnaires to rectal cancer patients after surgery and neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 105 (5) ◽  
pp. 255-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Ignacio Arraras ◽  
Javier Suárez ◽  
Fernando Arias-de-la-Vega ◽  
Ruth Vera ◽  
Berta Ibáñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Adjuvant Treatment ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

scholarly journals Shifting Palliative Care Paradigm in Primary Care From Better Death to Better End-of-Life : A Swiss Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Sommer ◽  
Christopher Chung ◽  
Dagmar M. Haller ◽  
Sophie Pautex
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients

Abstract Background: Patients suffering from advanced cancer often loose contact with their primary care physician (PCP) during oncologic treatment and palliative care is introduced very late.The aim of this pilot study was to test the feasibility and procedures for a randomized trial of an intervention to teach PCPs a palliative care approach and communication skills to improve advanced cancer patients’ quality of life. Methods: Observational pilot study in 5 steps. 1) Recruitment of PCPs. 2) Intervention: training on palliative care competencies and communication skills addressing end-of-life issues.3) Recruitment of advanced cancer patients by PCPs. 4) Patients follow-up by PCPs, and assessment of their quality of life by a research assistant 5) Feedback from PCPs using a semi-structured focus group and three individual interviews with qualitative deductive theme analysis.Results: 8 PCPs were trained. PCPs failed to recruit patients for fear of imposing additional loads on their patients. PCPs changed their approach of advanced cancer patients. They became more conscious of their role and responsibility during oncologic treatments and felt empowered to take a more active role picking up patient’s cues and addressing advance directives. They developed interprofessional collaborations for advance care planning. Overall, they discovered the role to help patients to make decisions for a better end-of-life.Conclusions: PCPs failed to recruit advanced cancer patients, but reported a change in paradigm about palliative care. They moved from a focus on helping patients to die better, to a new role helping patients to define the conditions for a better end-of-life.Trial registration : The ethics committee of the canton of Geneva approved the study (2018-00077 Pilot Study) in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki

Development a Palliative Care Program for Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Mixed Methods Protocol study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Masoumy ◽  
Masoud Bahrami ◽  
Alireza sadeghi ◽  
Rohallah Mosavizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Palliative Care Program ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

BACKGROUND Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Iranian men and the second in Iranian women and it is a serious health problem in the Iran health system. OBJECTIVE Objective: The purpose is to develop a holistic palliative care program in order to improve the health and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. METHODS Methods: This is an exploratory mixed methods study which will be conducted using a sequential qualitative-quantitative design (QUAL quan) consists of four sequential steps using the approach proposed by Ewles & Sminett to develop the program. In the first step, a qualitative study (semi-structured interview), the researcher discovers the needs of colorectal cancer patients from the perspective of patients, family members and care providers. In the second step, the literature review will be performed with the aim of confirming and completing the discovering new needs. In the third step, a initial draft of the palliative care program will be developed based on data extracted from qualitative study and literature review, experts’ panel opinions. In the fourth step, according to the opinions of the panel of experts, the part of the developed program will be implemented as quasi-experimental intervention and the effect of intervention on quality of life will be evaluated. RESULTS This study can will provide a better understanding of the demands and problems of colorectal cancer patients and their families through providing a holistic care and improve their quality of life in the socio-cultural context of Iran. This program can be useful in providing care, education, policy making, future research and colorectal cancer patients' health promotion. CONCLUSIONS This study can will provide a better understanding of the demands and problems of colorectal cancer patients and their families through providing a holistic care and improve their quality of life in the socio-cultural context of Iran. This program can be useful in providing care, education, policy making, future research and colorectal cancer patients' health promotion.

scholarly journals Chemotherapy use and quality of life in cancer patients at the end of life: an integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Akhlaghi ◽  
Rebecca H. Lehto ◽  
Mohsen Torabikhah ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
Ahmad Taheri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Palliative Chemotherapy ◽  
Palliative Therapy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background When curative treatments are no longer available for cancer patients, the aim of treatment is palliative. The emphasis of palliative care is on optimizing quality of life and provided support for patients nearing end of life. However, chemotherapy is often offered as a palliative therapy for patients with advanced cancer nearing death. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the state of the science relative to use of palliative chemotherapy and maintenance of quality of life in patients with advanced cancer who were at end of life. Materials and methods Published research from January 2010 to December 2019 was reviewed using PRISMA guidelines using PubMed, Proquest, ISI web of science, Science Direct, and Scopus databases. MeSH keywords including quality of life, health related quality of life, cancer chemotherapy, drug therapy, end of life care, palliative care, palliative therapy, and palliative treatment. Findings 13 studies were evaluated based on inclusion criteria. Most of these studies identified that reduced quality of life was associated with receipt of palliative chemotherapy in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life. Conclusion Studies have primarily been conducted in European and American countries. Cultural background of patients may impact quality of life at end of life. More research is needed in developing countries including Mideastern and Asian countries.

scholarly journals Anal function and quality of life analysis after laparoscopic modified Parks for ultra-low rectal cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibo Ding ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Yuxiang Chen ◽  
Zhi Yang ◽  
Zha Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Low Rectal Cancer ◽  
Anal Function ◽  
Life Analysis

Changes in and correlates of individual quality of life in advanced cancer patients admitted to an academic unit for palliative care

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A Echteld ◽  
Lia van Zuylen ◽  
Marjolein Bannink ◽  
Erica Witkamp ◽  
Carin CD Van der Rijt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Individual Quality ◽  
Academic Unit ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients ◽  
Individual Quality Of Life

Spiritual Pain Is Associated with Decreased Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer Patients in Palliative Care: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 663-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro E. Pérez-Cruz ◽  
Paola Langer ◽  
Cecilia Carrasco ◽  
Pilar Bonati ◽  
Bogomila Batic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients
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