Quality of Life in the Neuro-Oncology Patient: A Symposium

1995 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Stewart-Amidei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oncology Patient

scholarly journals Physician Perspective on Incorporation of Oncology Patient Quality-of-Life, Fatigue, and Pain Assessment Into Clinical Practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joleen M. Hubbard ◽  
Axel F. Grothey ◽  
Robert R. McWilliams ◽  
Jan C. Buckner ◽  
Jeff A. Sloan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Physician Perspective ◽  
Work Burden

The authors conclude that single-item measures of pain, fatigue, and QOL can be incorporated into oncology clinical practice with positive implications for patients and physicians without increasing duration of visits or work burden.

Preliminary evidence of relationship between genetic markers and oncology patient quality of life (QOL)

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (14_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Sloan ◽  
H. McLeod ◽  
D. Sargent ◽  
X. Zhao ◽  
C. Fuchs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Oncology Patient

Preliminary evidence of relationship between genetic markers and oncology patient quality of life (QOL)

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (14_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Sloan ◽  
H. McLeod ◽  
D. Sargent ◽  
X. Zhao ◽  
C. Fuchs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Oncology Patient

The integration of palliative care into treatment of oncology patients at the Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IOV): The interdisciplinary clinic of simultaneous care.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 150-150
Author(s):  
Antonella Galiano ◽  
Stefania Schiavon ◽  
Antonella Brunello ◽  
Michela Michielotto ◽  
Irene Guglieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Early Integration ◽  
Symptomatic Disease ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

150 Background: WHO defines palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (pts) and their families facing problems associated with life threatening illnesses. This occurs by means of early identification, assessment and treatment of pain and other problems physical, psychosocial, and spiritual. Recently, palliative care has been incorporated into the treatment of oncology pts earlier in the course of their disease. We aimed to explore this approach at our institution. Methods: We established an interdisciplinary clinic at IOV with the goal of promoting pts’ comprehensive support by integrating palliative care into active oncology treatments. Our primary objectives were to: optimize the quality of life of pts at every stage of their disease, ensure continuity of care through proper coordination of available services and avoid a sense of abandonment at the end of life. Pts included were those with advanced disease who had a life expectancy of less than one year, pts who had symptomatic disease regardless of prognosis, and pts who were considered frail, because of clinical, social, psychological, spiritual, logistical, and economical criteria. The multidisciplinary team consisted of a medical oncologist, a palliative care physician, a psychologist, a nurse and a nutritionist. Results: Between March 2014 and March 2016, 337 pts were visited, with different types of cancer. Median age was 69 (range: 34-93), 44% were men, median PS (ECOG) was 1.5, 47% were undergoing anti-cancer treatment. Reasons for referral included: physical complaints (71%), psychosocial issues (30.3%), nutritional problems (38%) and social problems (7%). For the 46% of patients, domiciliary health care was activated directly by the Local Health Department or through the General Practitioner; specific action have been made in relations to the problems encountered. Conclusions: The Interdisciplinary Clinic of Simultaneous Care carried out at IOV represents a successful pilot experience that proposes an organizational model for early integration of palliative care as an integral part of treating the oncology patient.

Assessing Clinical Significance in Measuring Oncology Patient Quality of Life: Introduction to the Symposium, Content Overview, and Definition of Terms

2002 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff A. Sloan ◽  
David Cella ◽  
Marlene H. Frost ◽  
Gordon H. Guyatt ◽  
Mirjam A.G. Sprangers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Definition Of

scholarly journals Reversible Valproate Induced Pisa Syndrome and Parkinsonism in a Neuro-Oncology Patient with Depression and Epilepsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Botturi ◽  
Antonio Silvani ◽  
Gabriella Pravettoni ◽  
Riccardo Augusto Paoli ◽  
Claudio Lucchiari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Pisa Syndrome ◽  
Recurrent Brain Tumor ◽  
Symptomatic Epilepsy ◽  
Psychiatric Conditions ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Neurological and psychiatric conditions frequently overlap in neuro-oncology. This overlapping negatively affects patients’ quality of life and decreases the ability of providers to manage specific symptoms by therapy modulation, especially when psychopharmacotherapy needs to be prescribed. We describe here a patient with recurrent brain tumor, symptomatic epilepsy and depression who developed Pisa syndrome and parkinsonism after several months of valproic acid use. An accurate recognition of symptoms and treatment side effect allowed an appropriate clinical approach so as to rapidly improve both movement disorder and depression without increasing the risk of developing seizure. This has improved the autonomy and quality of life in a patient with poor prognosis.

Integrative therapies for symptom management in cancer survivors: Assessment of an on-site integrative medicine (IM) program.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 142-142
Author(s):  
Asma Ali Dilawari ◽  
Leatt Gilboa ◽  
Renee Kakareka ◽  
Emily Ratner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Oncology Patients ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
Chief Complaints ◽  
Integrative Therapies

142 Background: Up to 89% of oncology patients utilize integrative therapies with reported improvements in quality of life. However, less than half of patients report IM use to providers, potentially impeding optimal care. In September 2016, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC), part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Network, opened the Center for Integrative Medicine (CIM) with support from MedStar’s Institute for Innovation (MI2). This clinical program offers IM consultation, acupuncture, mindfulness, psychology services, nutrition, and reiki. The purpose of this analysis is to examine oncology patient utilization of the CIM. Methods: Medical records of 174 patients seen September 2016 - October 2017 were reviewed, and 39 patients with a cancer diagnosis identified. Data regarding chief complaints, treatments, number of visits, and outcomes were analyzed. Results: 39 (22%) of 174 patients had a cancer diagnosis. After initial consultation, 29 of these patients received IM treatment; 14 returned for ≥5 treatments. Most common chief complaints were pain, stress/anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, and arthralgias (Table 1). The majority of CIM’s oncology patients was female and referred from in-network clinicians. The CIM referred 7 patients to other medical providers for unexpected medical issues and 2 required same-day appointments arranged by the CIM. Conclusions: These data illustrate oncology patients’ utilization and benefit of IM services within a hospital network. Communication between IM and referring providers may address unexpected clinical situations, potentially avoiding care delays and facilitating transparency with the use of IM services. Unpleasant symptom treatment may improve therapy adherence and quality of life. This review illustrates feasibility for an on-site CIM and the benefit to cancer survivors when IM services are offered collaboratively.[Table: see text]

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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