Hope-enhancement workshops in the SWOG Cancer Research Network: Feasibility of an online intervention.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 210-210
Author(s):  
David B. Feldman ◽  
Mark Allen O'Rourke ◽  
Dvora Corn ◽  
Ishwaria Mohan Subbiah ◽  
Michal Manasseh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Life Goal ◽  
Patient Advocates ◽  
Hope Intervention

210 Background: Research shows that healthcare professionals’ personal hopefulness is associated with burnout and life satisfaction, highlighting the value of hope-enhancement interventions. Feldman and Dreher developed a single-session hope intervention, but this has been used rarely with oncology professionals, and only in in-person format (Shah, Ferguson, Corn et al.). Given SWOG Cancer Research Network’s commitment to assessing hope-enhancement approaches and the need for online interventions given COVID-19, we report a feasibility study of a virtual hope workshop in SWOG members. Methods: The workshop was a single 2-hour session delivered live via Zoom to 6-8 participants at a time. The workshop comprises 3 components: A brief lecture on hope and two exercises—a “hope mapping” exercise (aided by a smartphone app created for the workshop) and a hope visualization exercise—both designed to build hope for a life goal of each participant’s choosing. 29 SWOG members participated. A link to post-workshop measures was sent to participants, which they were given a week to complete. Measures included Thanarajasingamet al’s 5-item Was-it-Worth-it (WIWI) measure; Kirkpatrick’s 4-item Training Evaluation Model (TEM; reaction, learning, behavior, results); and an item assessing the degree to which participants believe concepts from the workshop should be integrated into SWOG studies. Results: In all, 25 participants (86%) completed measures. Participants were physicians (n = 8), nurses (n = 4), patient advocates (n = 3), research staff (n = 3), and others (n = 7); mostly female (n = 17), mostly white (n = 18), with a mean age of 55.5 (SD = 13.95). Results for the WIWI items are as follows: “Was it worthwhile to participate in the Hope Workshop?” (23 Yes, 2 No/Undecided/Missing Answer); “If you had to do over, would you participate in the Hope Workshop again?” (22 Yes, 3 No/Undecided/Missing Answer); “Would you recommend participating in the Hope Workshop to others?” (22 Yes, 3 No/Undecided/Missing Answer). Two additional items on the WIWI asked participants to rate on a 3-point scale the degree to which they believe their quality of life had increased due to the workshop (M = 2.52, SD =.51) and their overall experience in the workshop (M = 2.70, SD =.64). Ratings for Kirkpatrick’s TEM items likewise were high, ranging from 6.91 (SD = 1.31) to 7.70 (SD =.70) on an 8-point scale. Finally, participants gave a mean rating of 4.44 (SD =.59) on a 5-point scale to the item “To what degree do you believe it may be useful to integrate concepts from this workshop into SWOG trials/studies?” Conclusions: It is feasible to implement hope-enhancement workshops in an online platform that includes a smartphone app. Data obtained from two validated tools (WIWI instrument and Kirkpatrick’s TEM) attest to an array of positive outcomes. Participants also overwhelmingly advocated integrating hope concepts into SWOG’s research.

scholarly journals The possibility of using lactic additives and sonochemical technology in the production of preserves

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 06012
Author(s):  
Vera Demchenko ◽  
Irina Asfondiarova ◽  
Nina Katkova ◽  
Marina Ivanova ◽  
Elena Belokurova
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Treatment ◽  
Storage Temperature ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Resource Saving ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Processing Power ◽  
Fish Product

The priority in improving the existing methods of processing fish is salting with the use of food additives with different functional orientations. The aim of the study was the development of preserves with the introduction of lactate-containing additives and using sonochemical technologies; examination of the quality of the products obtained according to organoleptic and microbiological safety indicators. The article proposes a resource-saving technology for the production of fish products with prolonged shelf life due to the use of a complex food additive consisting of lactic, acetic, propionic acids and their salts in different proportions with subsequent ultrasonic treatment using the ultrasonic generator of the Wave series model UZTA-0 2/22-OM. There was established the optimal mode of using the ultrasonic processing power of 75 W / m2 in the manufacture of fish preserves from herring. Organoleptic and microbiological quality indicators were studied during storage of preserved products with the addition of additives and ultrasonic treatment compared to the control. Organoleptic assessment was carried out on a five-point scale, microbiological indicators were studied by standard methods. The Dilactin Forte Plus dietary supplement in the composition of preserves in the amount of 3% and in combination with the use of sonochemical technologies makes it possible to obtain a safe high-quality fish product. Manufactured preserves at a storage temperature of 0 ± 2 ° C can maintain their high quality for 5 months.

scholarly journals PS1-23: Capitalizing on the HMO Cancer Research Network (CRN): The Optimal Setting to Conduct Studies of Rare Complex Diseases

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-128
Author(s):  
C. C. Johnson ◽  
C. Chao ◽  
L. Engel ◽  
H. Feigelson ◽  
J. Fortuny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Complex Diseases ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Cancer Research Network ◽  
Optimal Setting

scholarly journals Fuzzy Evaluation Model of Process Improvement Capability with Costs Consideration

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4344
Author(s):  
Kuen-Suan Chen ◽  
Shui-Chuan Chen ◽  
Ting-Hsin Hsu ◽  
Min-Yi Lin ◽  
Chih-Feng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Process Improvement ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Fuzzy Evaluation ◽  
Sampling Errors ◽  
Capability Index ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Improvement Potential ◽  
Testing Accuracy

The Taguchi capability index, which reflects the expected loss and the yield of a process, is a useful index for evaluating the quality of a process. Several scholars have proposed a process improvement capability index based on the expected value of the Taguchi loss function as well as the corresponding cost of process improvement. There have been a number of studies using the Taguchi capability index to develop suppliers’ process quality evaluation models, whereas models for evaluating suppliers’ process improvement potential have been relatively lacking. Thus, this study applies the process improvement capability index to develop an evaluation model of the supplier’s process improvement capability, which can be provided to the industry for application. Besides, owing to the current need to respond quickly, coupled with cost considerations and the limits of technical capabilities, the sample size for sampling testing is usually not large. Consequently, the evaluation model of the process improvement capability developed in this study adopts a fuzzy testing method based on the confidence interval. This method reduces the risk of misjudgment due to sampling errors and improves the testing accuracy because it can incorporate experts and their accumulated experiences.

scholarly journals The kidney cancer research priority-setting partnership: Identifying the top 10 research priorities as defined by patients, caregivers, and expert clinicians

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 379-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jones ◽  
Jaimin Bhatt ◽  
Jonathan Avery ◽  
Andreas Laupacis ◽  
Katherine Cowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Kidney Cancer ◽  
Priority Setting ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Cancer Research Network ◽  
Research Priority ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
James Lind Alliance ◽  
Priority Setting Partnership

It is critically important to define disease-specific research priorities to better allocate limited resources. There is growing recognition of the value of involving patients and caregivers, as well as expert clinicians in this process. To our knowledge, this has not been done this way for kidney cancer. Using the transparent and inclusive process established by the James Lind Alliance, the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada (KCRNC) sponsored a collaborative consensus-based priority-setting partnership (PSP) to identify research priorities in the management of kidney cancer. The final result was identification of 10 research priorities for kidney cancer, which are discussed in the context of current initiatives and gaps in knowledge. This process provided a systematic and effective way to collaboratively establish research priorities with patients, caregivers, and clinicians, and provides a valuable resource for researchers and funding agencies.

166: Searching for MARS-2: The North Trent Cancer Research Network Specialist Mesothelioma MDT screening experience

Lung Cancer ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. S76-S77
Author(s):  
S. Ajab ◽  
S.S.S. Begum ◽  
H. Stanley ◽  
S. Matthews ◽  
P.M. Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Cancer Research Network ◽  
The North

scholarly journals A common goal to CARE: Cancer Advocates, Researchers, and Clinicians Explore current treatments and clinical trials for breast cancer brain metastases

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie S. Joe ◽  
Christine Hodgdon ◽  
Lianne Kraemer ◽  
Kristin J. Redmond ◽  
Vered Stearns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Brain Metastases ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis ◽  
Patient Advocates ◽  
Breast Cancer Brain Metastases ◽  
The Brain

AbstractBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Approximately one-tenth of all patients with advanced breast cancer develop brain metastases resulting in an overall survival rate of fewer than 2 years. The challenges lie in developing new approaches to treat, monitor, and prevent breast cancer brain metastasis (BCBM). This review will provide an overview of BCBM from the integrated perspective of clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates. We will summarize the current management of BCBM, including diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. We will highlight ongoing translational research for BCBM, including clinical trials and improved detection methods that can become the mainstay for BCBM treatment if they demonstrate efficacy. We will discuss preclinical BCBM research that focuses on the intrinsic properties of breast cancer cells and the influence of the brain microenvironment. Finally, we will spotlight emerging studies and future research needs to improve survival outcomes and preserve the quality of life for patients with BCBM.

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