scholarly journals Integrative care for children with cancer. Project design for the development of an integrative care programme for use in paediatric oncology

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 247-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiebke Stritter ◽  
Britta Rutert ◽  
Alfred Längler ◽  
Angelika Eggert ◽  
Christine Holmberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Project Design ◽  
Integrative Care ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Care Programme ◽  
Cancer Project

Mucositis reduction with probiotics in children with cancer: a randomised-controlled feasibility study

2021 ◽  
pp. archdischild-2020-319968
Author(s):  
Hadeel Hassan ◽  
Sally Kinsey ◽  
Bob Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Direct Contact ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Patient Diary ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
To Receive

BackgroundA recent systematic review and meta-analysis identified a paucity of randomised-controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the use of probiotics to reduce or prevent mucositis and infection in children with cancer.ObjectiveThis study evaluated the feasibility of undertaking an RCT and investigated the efficacy of probiotics for reducing or preventing mucositis and infection in children with cancers.SettingThe Paediatric Oncology and Haematology department at Leeds Teaching Hospital, UK.PatientsChildren aged 1 year or older, receiving chemotherapies likely to cause mucositis.InterventionsParticipants were randomised to receive the probiotic or placebo on day 1–14 of a chemotherapy cycle. Participants were also required to complete a patient diary for 21 days.Main outcome measuresTo assess whether it is feasible to recruit children diagnosed with cancer who are at risk of developing mucositis to an adequately powered RCT.ResultsBetween May and November 2019, 34 out of 39 eligible participants were approached. Ten patients were recruited (4 probiotic and 6 placebo) of which 2 participants withdrew. Seven participants partially completed the diary but only two participants completed 80% or more. Eligible participants appeared to prefer giving informal verbal feedback when in direct contact with research and healthcare professionals.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that recruitment needs to be improved prior to undertaking an adequately powered RCT.Trial registration numberNCT03785938.

Development of a shared care programme for children with cancer

1997 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Patel ◽  
Beth Sepion ◽  
Jacqueline Williams
Keyword(s):  
Shared Care ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Care Programme

Establishing integrative care for children with cancer – The impact of teamwork

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Wiebke Stritter ◽  
Christine Holmberg ◽  
Maja Messlin ◽  
Elisabeth Pohl ◽  
Angelika Eggert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Care ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Central line related blood stream infection in children with cancer, a five year experience from a tertiary paediatric oncology unit

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. S17
Author(s):  
N. Divya ◽  
Joshi Jayateertha ◽  
P. Sadashiva Rao ◽  
Andey Sirisha ◽  
Bhat KamalakshiG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Stream Infection ◽  
Blood Stream ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Oncology Unit

scholarly journals Acute Malnutrition among Children at Time of Cancer Diagnosis at a Paediatric Oncology Centre in South West Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndayisenga jeanine ◽  
Atwiine Barnabas ◽  
Francis Oriokot ◽  
Atwiine Daniel ◽  
Stella Kyoyagara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Diagnosis Of Cancer

Background: Acute malnutrition is a frequent comorbidity in children with cancer and is associated with poor cancer treatment outcomes.This study describes the prevalence of acute malnutrition and its predictors at time of cancer diagnosis at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of children <15 years of age at diagnosis of cancer seen at the Children’s Cancer Unit of MRRH between May 2017 and May 2019. Using a data extraction tool, information regarding demographics, anthropometry at admission and cancer diagnosis was extracted from the children’s medical records. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used to determine the prevalence and patterns of acute malnutrition among children at diagnosis of cancer and the factors associated with acute malnutrition, respectively. The study was approved by the Mbarara University of Science and Technology Research and Ethics Committee. Results: One hundred and thirty-three children were included in the study with a mean age of 6.6 years (SD 3.9).54.9% of the children were male. Overall, 46 (34.6%) of subjects had acute malnutrition at time of cancer diagnosis. Of these, 25 (54.3%) had moderate acute malnutrition and 21/46 (45.7%) had severe acute malnutrition.The factors independently associated with acute malnutrition after multivariate logistical regression analysis were age >5 years (p<0.0001) and reduced appetite (p=0.002). Conclusion: Acute malnutrition is common among children with cancer at diagnosis, especially in older children and those reporting poor appetite. Nutrition assessment and care should be incorporated into routine childhood cancer care to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Reflections on the experiences of attending peer support groups for fathers of children with cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110386
Author(s):  
Sarah-Jane Archibald ◽  
Diana Luk ◽  
Susan Potts ◽  
Sally Davis ◽  
Angela Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Group Structure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Set Up

Fathers appear to be less researched than mothers, in particular with regard to their emotional well-being during their child’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. This study investigates a small-scale service evaluation of a father’s support group for fathers of children with cancer in a paediatric oncology and haematology service. The group was set up in October 2017 to enable a safe and supportive reflective space for fathers of children with cancer. The group was open to fathers with a child on the ward on treatment, as well as fathers with children out of treatment, and in remission in the community. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. A number of themes are identified and discussed, including the emotional impact, ways of coping, gender roles, loss and feeling part of an oncology family. The fathers valued hearing each other’s stories about their child’s cancer diagnosis and experiences as this appeared to empower them in helping each other to feel a sense of normalisation for their feelings. They appreciated the group structure and discussed further ways for group improvement. Suggestions are made for developing services to meet emotional support needs of fathers of children with cancer.

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