Knowledge and attitudes of Italian medical oncologists and palliative care physicians toward medical use of cannabis in cancer care: a national survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Filetti ◽  
Dario Trapani ◽  
Alessio Cortellini ◽  
Vincenza Cofini ◽  
Stefano Necozione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Medical Oncologists

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian medical oncologists and cancer care: Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists survey report

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gill ◽  
D. Hao ◽  
H. Hirte ◽  
A. Campbell ◽  
B. Colwell
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
English Language ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Cancer Prognosis ◽  
Canadian Association ◽  
Medical Oncologists ◽  
Personal Challenges ◽  
The Impact

  Background  The covid-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented professional and personal challenges for the oncology community. Under the auspices of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists, we conducted an online national survey to better understand the impact of the pandemic on the medical oncology community in Canada. Methods  An English-language multiple-choice survey, including questions about demographics, covid-19 risk, use of personal protective equipment (ppe), personal challenges, and chemotherapy management was distributed to Canadian medical oncologists. The survey was open from 30 March to 4 April 2020, and attracted 159 responses. Results  More than 70% of medical oncologists expressed moderate-to-extreme concern about personally contracting covid-19 and about family members or patients (or both) contracting covid-19 from them. Despite that high level of concern, considerable variability in the use of ppe in direct cancer care was reported at the time of this survey, with 33% of respondents indicating no routine ppe use at their institutions and 69% indicating uncertainty about access to adequate ppe. Of the respondents, 54% were experiencing feelings of nervousness or anxiety on most days, and 52% were having feelings of depression or hopelessness on at least some days. Concern about aging parents or family and individual wellness represented the top personal challenges identified. The management of cancer patients has been affected, with adoption of telemedicine reported by 82% of respondents, and cessation of clinical trial accrual reported by 54%. The 3 factors deemed most important for treatment decision-making were cancer prognosis and anticipated benefit from treatment, risk of treatment toxicity during scarce health care access, and patient risk of contracting covid-19. Conclusions This report describes the results of the first national survey assessing the impact of the covid-19 on Canadian medical oncologists and how they deliver systemic anticancer therapies. We hope that these data will provide a framework to address the challenges identified.

scholarly journals Correction to: Survivorship Care Plan Implementation in US Cancer Programs: a National Survey of Cancer Care Providers

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 623-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Birken ◽  
Sarah Raskin ◽  
Yuqing Zhang ◽  
Gema Lane ◽  
Alexandra Zizzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Survivorship Care Plan ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Plan Implementation

scholarly journals Evaluating Barriers and Opportunities in Delivering High-Quality Oncology Care in a Resource-Limited Setting Using a Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Chika R. Nwachukwu ◽  
Omobola Mudasiru ◽  
Lynn Million ◽  
Shruti Sheth ◽  
Hope Qamoos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Quality Cancer Care ◽  
Oncology Care

Purpose Despite recognition of both the growing cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries and the disproportionately high mortality rates in these settings, delivery of high-quality cancer care remains a challenge. The disparities in cancer care outcomes for many geographic regions result from barriers that are likely complex and understudied. This study describes the development and use of a streamlined needs assessment questionnaire (NAQ) to understand the barriers to providing quality cancer care, identifies areas for improvement, and formulates recommendations for implementation. Methods Using a comprehensive NAQ, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 hospital staff involved in cancer care at two teaching hospitals in Nigeria. Data were analyzed using content analysis and organized into a framework with preset codes and emergent codes, where applicable. Results Data from the interviews were organized into six broad themes: staff, stuff, system, space, lack of palliative care, and provider bias, with key barriers within themes including: financial, infrastructural, lack of awareness, limited human capacity resources, lack of palliative care, and provider perspective on patient-related barriers to cancer care. Specific solutions based on ability to reasonably implement were subcategorized into short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Conclusion This study provides a framework for a streamlined initial needs assessment and a unique discussion on the barriers to high-quality oncology care that are prevalent in resource-constrained settings. We report the feasibility of collecting and organizing data using a streamlined NAQ and provide a thorough and in-depth understanding of the challenges in this setting. Knowledge gained from the assessments will inform steps to improve oncology cancer in these settings.

scholarly journals Differences in Performance Status Assessment Among Palliative Care Specialists, Nurses, and Medical Oncologists

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 1050-1058.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Jung Kim ◽  
David Hui ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Ji Chan Park ◽  
Gary Chisholm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Medical Oncologists ◽  
Status Assessment

scholarly journals Comprehensive metastatic lung cancer care must include palliative care

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 192 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Rosenblum ◽  
M. Chasen
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Metastatic Lung Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Lung

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Palliative care education in neonatal units: impact on knowledge and attitudes

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Twamley ◽  
Paula Kelly ◽  
Rebecca Moss ◽  
Alexandra Mancini ◽  
Finella Craig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Palliative Care Education
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