scholarly journals 786P The impact of urine bladder catheterization after radical hysterectomy: Understanding patients’ experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. S757
Author(s):  
N. Schuur ◽  
M. Vrijhof ◽  
C.B. Van de Berg ◽  
H.J. Beekhuizen ◽  
H.C. van Doorn
Keyword(s):  
Radical Hysterectomy ◽  
Bladder Catheterization ◽  
Urine Bladder ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Delivering an efficient and effective support group for patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs): patient perspectives of key concerns and predictors of inclination to attend

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Murray ◽  
Kelly Buttigieg ◽  
Michelle Todd ◽  
Vicky McKechnie
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Patient Concerns

Abstract Background A subset of patients experience psychological distress following insertion of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and ICD support groups are recommended, however access to these groups is limited. This study aimed: to gauge a better understanding of patients’ key ICD-related concerns; to determine patient interest in a support group and topics deemed helpful to address in a support group; and to examine factors which affect patient inclination to attend. Methods One hundred and thirty nine patients completed the ICD Patient Concerns Questionnaire – Brief (ICDC-B) and a semi-structured survey. Non-parametric tests were used to examine associations and differences in the quantitative data. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results 42% of respondents said they would attend a support group and inclination to attend was associated with higher ICD concerns and a shorter time since implant. Topics considered important to address in a group were information about heart conditions and devices, the impact of an ICD on daily life and coping with fear of shocks. Conclusion We concluded that there is interest in further support amongst many patients and that ICD support groups may be delivered efficiently by targeting patients who have higher levels of ICD concerns and within the first few years after implant.

The impact of aborted radical hysterectomy in patients with cervical carcinoma

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles A. Leath ◽  
J. Michael Straughn ◽  
Jacob M. Estes ◽  
Tyler O. Kirby ◽  
Snehal M. Bhoola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Carcinoma ◽  
Radical Hysterectomy ◽  
The Impact

Subjective experience of cognitive function in affective disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 234-234
Author(s):  
K. Miskowiak ◽  
M. Vinberg ◽  
E.M. Christensen ◽  
L.V. Kessing
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Unipolar Depression ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Attention And Memory ◽  
Cognitive Difficulties ◽  
Affective Symptoms ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionCognitive dysfunction in unipolar depression (UD) and bipolar disorder (BD) may persist into periods of remission and affect psychosocial function. Attention and memory deficits may be more pronounced during remission in BD compared with UD. However, patients’ subjective experience of cognitive difficulties is poorly understood, and it is unclear whether this differs between BD and UD.Aims and objectivesTo examine self-reported cognitive function in remitted patients with BD and UD.MethodsPatients with BD (n = 54) and UD (n = 45) were referred to the outpatient clinic at Department of Psychiatry, Copenhagen University Hospital, following hospital discharge.Affective symptoms and patients’ experience of cognitive symptoms were assessed at their initial consultation at the clinic.ResultsPatients in remission experienced mild to moderate impairment of cognitive function with greatest difficulties in motivation, energy, attention and memory. Subjective experience of cognitive function were similar for BD and UD and were predicted by affective symptoms rather than by diagnosis, age, gender or comorbid alcohol misuse.ConclusionsThe absence of differences between UD and BD in the subjective experience of cognitive difficulties contrasts with evidence of greater objective cognitive dysfunction in BD. This highlights a potential discord between subjective and objective measures of cognitive function. The impact of affective symptoms on the subjectively experienced cognitive difficulties suggests that they reflect mood symptoms rather than objective cognitive deficits. Further investigation of the relation between objective and subjective measures of cognitive function and the influence of affective symptoms is warranted.

Patient experience of an intervention combining nurse navigators and e-Health technologies for use of oral anticancer agents.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e23149-e23149
Author(s):  
Marie Ferrua ◽  
FATIMA YATIM ◽  
Aude Fourcade ◽  
Marilène Guillet Lacaze ◽  
Etienne Minvielle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Secure Messaging ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Human Contact ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oral Anticancer Agents

e23149 Background: An intervention (named CAPRI) combining Nurse Navigators (NN) and a mobile application dedicated to patients treated with oral anticancer agents was implemented in 2016 at Gustave Roussy (Villejuif, France). NN provide regular telephone follow-ups to manage patients' symptoms and assess toxicities, adherence to treatment and supportive care needs. Patients can have access to a mobile application to record tracking data, contact NN via secure messaging, view therapy and side effect information or store documents. Methods: A questionnaire was addressed to patients after using for 5 months the CAPRI intervention in order to assess their experience with the device. In parallel, interviews were conducted with patients. To determine patient utilization of the mobile application, data were extracted over a 24-month period. Results: 148 patients completed the evaluation (response rate = 81%). 15 interviews were conducted. Patients' experience with CAPRI intervention is very positive: The open-ended comments on the questionnaires and interviews with patients highlighted the importance of listening, having a contact person who is easily reachable, available and empathetic. 83% of patients preferred contacting NN by phone rather than through the mobile application. Only 50% (n = 74) of patients reported having tried to connect to the mobile application and 38% reported monitoring data at least once. Conclusions: Patients' experience is highly positive about the intervention. However, the application is poorly used, patients seems to prefer human contact. In perspective, results from the randomized trial currently conducted will evaluate the impact of the intervention on clinical criteria.[Table: see text]

scholarly journals The impact of close surgical margins after radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer

2013 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia A. McCann ◽  
Susanne K. Taege ◽  
Christina E. Boutsicaris ◽  
Gary S. Phillips ◽  
Eric L. Eisenhauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Radical Hysterectomy ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Surgical Margins ◽  
Early Stage Cervical Cancer ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Versus Open Surgery for Radical Hysterectomy Followed By Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Intermediate- or High-Risk Early-Stage Cancer of The Cervix: A Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi-ying Zhang ◽  
Zi Liu ◽  
Ya-li Wang ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Radical Hysterectomy ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Postoperative radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) improves outcomes of cervical cancer patients with risk factors. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has an inferior survival than open radical hysterectomy (ORH), however, the impact of MIS on postoperative RT remains uncertain. The study compared the impacts of MIS versus ORH on delivering of adjuvant RT or CRT for intermediate- or high-risk early-stage cervical cancer. Methods Data on stage IB1-IIA2 patients who underwent radical hysterectomy and postoperative RT/CRT in our institution, from 2014 to 2017, were retrospectively collected. Patients with high or intermediate-risk factors who met the Sedlis criteria received postoperative pelvic external beam radiotherapy (50Gy/25f) with platinum-based chemotherapy (0–6 cycles) according to guidelines. Disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared in the two surgical groups. Results One hundred and twenty-nine patients eligible for the study (68 in ORH; 61 in MIS groups) had similar clinicopathologic features except for the stage (highest in MIS was IB1; IIA1 in ORH) and presence of lymph vascular space invasion (higher in MIS group). The median time interval from surgery to chemotherapy and to RT was shorter in the MIS group. Three-year DFS and OS were similar in both groups. Further sub-analysis indicated that the DFS and OS in intermediate/high-risk groups had no significant difference. Cox-multivariate analyses found that tumor size > 4 cm and time interval from surgery to RT beyond seven weeks were adverse independent prognostic factors for DFS. Conclusions In early-stage (IB1-IIA2) cervical cancer patients with intermediate or high-risk factors who received postoperative RT or CRT, no matter they received ORH or MIS as their primary treatment, the DFS and OS had no significant difference, despite TI from surgery to postoperative adjuvant therapy being shorter in the MIS group than ORH.

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