The impact of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on the engagement of primary and community-based healthcare professionals in cancer care: a literature review

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1475-1482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moyez Jiwa ◽  
Alexandra McManus ◽  
Ann Dadich
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the oncologic care continuum: urgent need to restore patients care to pre-COVID-19 era

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ernest Osei ◽  
Ruth Francis ◽  
Ayan Mohamed ◽  
Lyba Sheraz ◽  
Fariba Soltani-Mayvan
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
System Level ◽  
Care Continuum ◽  
Cancer Services ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Screening And Prevention ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death, and it is estimated that over 18·1 million new cases are diagnosed annually. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted almost every aspect of the provision and management of cancer care worldwide. The time-critical nature of COVID-19 diagnosis and the large number of patients requiring hospitalisation necessitated the rerouting of already limited resources available for cancer services and programmes to the care of COVID-19 patients. Furthermore, the stringent social distancing, restricted in-hospital visits and lockdown measures instituted by various governments resulted in the disruption of the oncologic continuum including screening, diagnostic and prevention programmes, treatments and follow-up services as well as research and clinical trial programmes. Materials and Methods: We searched several databases from October 2020 to January 2021 for relevant studies published in English between 2020 and 2021 and reporting on the impact of COVID-19 on the cancer care continuum. This narrative review paper describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cancer patient care continuum from screening and prevention to treatments and ongoing management of patients. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted cancer care and the management of cancer services and patients. Nevertheless, the oncology healthcare communities worldwide have done phenomenal work with joint and collaborative efforts, utilising best available evidence-based guidelines to continue to give safe and effective treatments for cancer patients while maintaining the safety of patients, healthcare professionals and the general population. Nevertheless, several healthcare centres are now faced with significant challenges with the management of the backlog of screening, diagnosis and treatment cases. It is imperative that governments, leaders of healthcare centres and healthcare professionals take all necessary actions and policies focused on minimising further system-level delays to cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment initiation and clearing of all backlogs cases from the COVID-19 pandemic in order to mitigate the negative impact on cancer outcomes.

scholarly journals Story Telling as Therapeutic Intervention Toward Anxiety Level: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 705-712
Author(s):  
Dewi Srinatania ◽  
Agus Hendra ◽  
Kharisa Deskia ◽  
Agni Laili Perdani
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Story Telling ◽  
Distraction Effect ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact

Anxiety is one of the common psychological symptoms experienced by children while being treated in the hospital and can cause impairment in growth and development. Hospitalization is considered threatening and has traumatic effects, which can be mitigated using various therapies. Storytelling is one of the therapeutic intervention methods. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the effectiveness of storytelling among preschool children who undergo hospitalization. Literature research conducted on the five largest databases consists of PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Medline, and PsycINFO using keywords, “Story Telling,” “Hospitalization,” “Anxiety Level,” “Preschool,” and “Story Telling and Hospitalization.” The combination of keywords searches to find more specific literature. We found 25 articles, and five articles are analyzed further. Storytelling is proven effective for reducing the impact of hospitalization, especially anxiety levels for preschool children. It provides a distraction effect and opportunity to develop imagination, opening children mind it and perception or feelings of fear. It is suggested that healthcare professionals implement this intervention to minimize the physical and psychological effects of hospitalization.   Keywords: Preschool Children, Hospitalization and Storytelling

scholarly journals The impact of provider payment reforms and associated care delivery models on cost and quality in cancer care: A systematic literature review

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e0214382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Nejati ◽  
Moaven Razavi ◽  
Iraj Harirchi ◽  
Kazem Zendehdel ◽  
Parisa Nejati
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Provider Payment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Delivery Models

scholarly journals Cancer care for the homeless population: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gil-Salmerón ◽  
C Gutiérrez-Schiavon
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Homeless Population ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
Unequal Access

Abstract Background The last global survey in 2005 of the United Nations estimated that 100 million people were homeless. Cancer is becoming one of the most important public health problems worldwide, but specifically, the prevalence of cancer-related mortality for the homeless population has been reported to be double compared to the average adult population. To date, health research pays insufficient attention to studying cancer and improving the delivery of cancer care for the homeless population. Methods A systematic literature review of relevant databases was employed to identify all the quantitative studies addressing cancer care for the homeless population in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. A total of 11,740 publications were identified. Results A total of 17 studies were included in this literature review. The majority of the studies were based on the United States (n = 13; 76.5%). Nearly half of the studies targeted the general homeless population (n = 9; 52.9%), and most studies specifically targeted homeless women (n = 6; 35.3%). The majority of studies examined specific types of cancer (n = 13; 76,5%). By type of cancer explored, breast cancer (n = 4; 23.5%) and cervical cancer (n = 4; 23.5%) were the most researched. Screening is the most prevalent topic investigated (n = 14; 82.4%). Studies report unequal access and utilization of cancer screening services as well as advanced stages of cancer when diagnosed. Additionally, longer delays to treatment have been reported. On the other hand, community-based screening strategies have proven to be effective in increasing screening rates. Conclusions Currently, American researchers appear to be leading exponents of cancer research on the homeless population and most of the research is focused on cancer screening. In this regard, community-based screening strategies have proven to be effective in reducing health inequalities for this vulnerable group but less is known when a positive case is diagnosed for this population. Key messages Cancer is a major disease burden worldwide and evidence shows higher mortality rates among the homeless population but unequal access and utilization of cancer screening and treatment services. Community cancer screening programmes for the homeless population should be internationally adopted and specific cancer care pathways meeting their needs after cancer diagnose should be provided.

Reducing the impact of distance on hematopoietic cell therapy patients.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (30_suppl) ◽  
pp. 74-74
Author(s):  
Diane Burns ◽  
Vicky Simanovski ◽  
Victoria Karuna Hagens ◽  
Garth Matheson
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cell Therapy ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Hematopoietic Cell ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Travel Patterns ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Structured Input ◽  
Scoping Literature Review ◽  
The Impact

74 Background: Hematopoietic Cell Therapy (HCT) patients experience unique travel challenges and high out-of-pocket costs due to the highly specialized care required. We conducted a mixed methods study to understand current patient support programs in Ontario and other jurisdictions and a cost analysis to inform the development of recommendations to reduce the impact of remoteness on HCT patients and caregivers. Methods: Qualitative information on patient transportation and accommodation supports was gathered through informal and structured input from fourteen Ontario Regional Cancer Program Directors, Hematologists, Patient and Family Advisory Council and Aboriginal Navigators. An environmental scan of medical travel assistance programs within Ontario and in other jurisdictions was performed. A scoping literature review was conducted of published studies focused on inequities in receipt of cancer care in countries with Universal Health care. HCT patient travel patterns to each of the transplant facilities in Ontario were obtained from analysis of Cancer Care Ontario data holdings. Results: We concluded that travel assistance for cancer patients in Ontario varies considerably across the province, and that Ontario lags behind other jurisdictions in Canada and internationally. The scoping literature review revealed that patients who live far from specialist centres, for some diseases, have later stage at diagnosis, less timely access to specialist care, poorer outcomes, lower patient experience scores, and make treatment decisions based on distance. From the analysis of travel patterns for HCT patients, provincially 4 – 79% of patients travel for HCT based on their location (see table below). Conclusions: This study highlights the need to better support HCT patients in Ontario. As a result, a proposal to support accommodations for HCT patients was developed and approved by the Ontario government for implementation in 2018/19.[Table: see text]

scholarly journals The experience of children with parents diagnosed with young onset dementia: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-173
Author(s):  
Ning Wang ◽  
Joanne Brooke
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Family Role ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
The Third ◽  
Young Onset Dementia ◽  
The Impact

Background: Young onset dementia (YOD) may develop rapidly and affect those who have dependent children. There remains a lack of understanding of the impact on children living with a parent with YOD. Aims: To explore published literature in order to understand the impact on children living with a parent with YOD. Methods: A systematic search of the following databases—Medline; PsychINFO; CINAHL; and Scopus—for literature published from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2018. Findings: Three major themes were identified: first, coping, which comprised two sub-themes of avoiding the situation and being empowered. Second, change, which encompassed two sub-themes of change of personality and change of family role. The third was loss. Conclusions: There remains a need to raise awareness and develop support services for children of parents with YOD. Community nurses are the best place healthcare professionals to identify and support the needs of both the person with YOD and their children.

scholarly journals Association between Burnout Syndrome and the SARSCov-2 pandemic in healthcare professionals - a literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iara Ramos Tosta ◽  
Giulia Martini ◽  
Larissa Moreira Ribeiro ◽  
Vinicius Batista Corrêa da Silva ◽  
Amanda Cintra Pires ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

Background: The SARS-Cov-2 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to health systems. Exposure to stress scenarios by frontline workers has generated the exhaustion of this group as a response. Consequently, there was an increase in the incidence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) amongst these professionals. Objectives: Analysis of the correlation between BS in the healthcare professionals and the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic. Design and setting: Narrative literature review conducted by Centro Universitário de Mineiros, Campus Trindade. Methods: Articles selected from the PubMed and Scielo database between 2020 and 2021, with the descriptors “Burnout” AND “SARS-CoV-2”. 9 articles were analyzed. Results: The quantitative study carried out by the Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria with 94 nursing technicians working in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic indicated that 25% had BS (p ≤ 0.25). Another study carried out by the same magazine identified health problems as impaired mental health workers. The study was carried out with 123 professionals, using scores from the Self-Reporting Questionnaire, in which approximately 45% had a score compatible with BS (p <0.05). Amongst the causalities, the professionals’ lack of emotional preparation, extended shifts, limited resources, lack of access to updated information, disturbed sleep patterns, anxiety and depression stood out. The increase in these stressors during the pandemic exposed professionals to a greater risk of developing Burnout Conclusions: This study suggests a strong association between the SARSCov-2 pandemic and the development of BS among health professionals, emphasizing the importance of measures to minimize the impact on these professionals’ mental health.

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