scholarly journals Surgical management of brain metastases

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moksha G. Ranasinghe ◽  
Jonas M. Sheehan
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Postoperative Management ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Metastatic Brain Tumors ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Proper Patient Selection ◽  
Positive Effect

✓Metastatic brain tumors continue to increase in incidence as patients with cancer live longer. The options for management continue to evolve as well, with advances in radiation-based treatment, chemotherapy, and surgery. Although metastatic brain tumors are frequently treated without surgical intervention, there continues to be a significant role for surgery in caring for patients with these lesions. Study data have proven that surgery has a positive effect on survival and quality of life in properly selected patients. Those with a suitable age, functional status, systemic disease control, and several metastases may be suitable for surgical treatment. Advances in preoperative imaging and planning as well as intraoperative surgical adjuncts have lowered the morbidity associated with resection. With proper patient selection and operative and postoperative management, resection continues to play a significant and evolving role in the care of patients with metastatic brain tumor.

scholarly journals Region’s Financial Accounting Information System and the Quality of Local Government Financial Reports

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman ◽  
Zulkifli Fachri
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Accounting Information System ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aimed to analyze the use of region’s financial accounting information system to the quality of local government financial reports. The quality of the financial statements includes the relevance, reliable, comparable, and understandable. The dependent variable in this study is the quality of local government financial reports, while the independent variable in this study is the region’s financial accounting information system. This research method is qualitative research with this type of approach theoretical studies that the methods used to collect data or resources related to the topics in a study. Data obtained from journals, thesis, books, and various other literatures related to the study. The results showed that the use of local financial information systems positive effect on the quality of local government financial reports.

How Do Online Reviews Affect Business Travelers' Accommodation Choices?

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Faranak Memarzadeh ◽  
Shane Blum ◽  
Charlie Adams
Keyword(s):  
Online Reviews ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Business Travelers ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Value Of Money ◽  
Positive Effect

This research focused on parameters of online reviews that affect business travelers` attitude and subjective norm on intention to purchase. The sub-constructs of attitude include: the quality of offered service, the value of money, hotel business facility, hotel security, food and beverage, and service recovery. Panel database, which was provided by Qualtrics, was used to examine the hypotheses of this study. Data was collected from 275 business travelers who stayed at a hotel in the last six months and read e-comments in advance of the purchase. Results of hypotheses testing indicated that quality of offered service, the value of money, and subjective norm have a positive effect on business travelers` intention to purchase. The findings of this research can help both hoteliers and online-review website operators. Since business travelers are considered an important target market in the hotel industry, hoteliers need to put more emphasis on these factors to attract more business travelers.

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life and psychoemotional state of patients with psoriasis against the background of standard medicamentous therapy and the differentiated photochromotherapy use

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
E. V. Petrova ◽  
V. V. Kir'yanova ◽  
Yu. S. Egorova ◽  
O. D. Tsyganova ◽  
G. L. Mar'yekha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Optical Radiation ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Psychoemotional State ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Red Radiation

Background. Psoriasis is a systemic disease with the presence of comorbid pathology, which is the cause of serious psychological problems. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life and psychoemotional status of patients with psoriasis against the background of standard drug therapy with the inclusion of photochromotherapy (PCT). Methods. The randomized controlled study included 144 patients (mean age 48.34 13.51 years) with psoriasis in the advanced stage. Patients, depending on the method of treatment, were divided into 4 groups, comparable by clinical and functional characteristics. For all groups, standard drug treatment was prescribed, including antiinflammatory, hyposensitizing, detoxification and external therapy, while additionally for 10 days, patients of the 2nd group (n = 47) received PCT with narrow-band optical radiation (NOR) 540 nm, patients of the 3rd group (n = 48) PCT with NOR 650 nm, patients of the 4th group (n = 21) imitation of PCT (placebo). Patients of the 1st group (n = 28) received only standard treatment. Results. The positive effect of NOR 540 nm on the psychoemotional state and NOR 650 nm on the quality of life of patients with psoriasis has been demonstrated. Conclusion. Thus, taking into account the significant positive effect of green radiation (NOR 540 nm) on the indicators of the psychoemotional state of patients with psoriasis in the advanced stage and the positive effect of red radiation (NOR 650 nm) on the indices of integral dermatological index of quality of life (improving the quality of life), NOR with these wavelengths can be recommended in the complex therapy of patients with exacerbation of psoriasis to increase the overall effectiveness of treatment.

scholarly journals Treatment of epilepsy associated with primary and metastatic brain tumors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-304
Author(s):  
A V. Lebedeva ◽  
S. G. Burd ◽  
P. N. Vlasov ◽  
N. A. Ermolenko ◽  
I. A. Zhidkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Metastatic Brain Tumors ◽  
First Line ◽  
Hepatic Microsomal Enzyme ◽  
Elevated Rate ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
Microsomal Enzyme Inducers ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents

There is a number of unsolved issues in management of epilepsy associated with primary and metastatic brain tumors (BTs). In particular, no consensus approaches to treatment of patients with epilepsy associated with BTs have been proposed regarding use of current anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). The review presents the relevant data on epidemiology, features of clinically manifested epilepsy at varying stages of BTs, aspects of drug-drug interaction between AEDs and anti-tumor agents, AED-related effects on cognitive functions as well as quality of life in patients with epilepsy associated with BTs. Levetiracetam and valproic acid comprise the first-line drugs for treating seizures in patients with BTs. It is unreasonable to use AEDs acting as hepatic microsomal enzyme inducers for therapy of epileptic seizures in BTs, because it may decrease efficacy of chemotherapy agents and glucocorticoids along with elevated rate of side effects. Perampanel acting as a selective noncompetitive AMPA receptor antagonist, may be one of the drugs of choice for the adjunctive therapy of epileptic seizures associated with BTs.

How Do Online Reviews Affect Business Travelers' Accommodation Choices?

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-31
Author(s):  
Faranak Memarzadeh ◽  
Shane Blum ◽  
Charlie Adams
Keyword(s):  
Online Reviews ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Business Travelers ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Value Of Money ◽  
Positive Effect

This research focused on parameters of online reviews that affect business travelers` attitude and subjective norm on intention to purchase. The sub-constructs of attitude include: the quality of offered service, the value of money, hotel business facility, hotel security, food and beverage, and service recovery. Panel database, which was provided by Qualtrics, was used to examine the hypotheses of this study. Data was collected from 275 business travelers who stayed at a hotel in the last six months and read e-comments in advance of the purchase. Results of hypotheses testing indicated that quality of offered service, the value of money, and subjective norm have a positive effect on business travelers` intention to purchase. The findings of this research can help both hoteliers and online-review website operators. Since business travelers are considered an important target market in the hotel industry, hoteliers need to put more emphasis on these factors to attract more business travelers.

Camouflage makeup improves quality of life in cancer patients with treatment-related skin changes

2019 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
Takako Wakeda ◽  
Tsuyoshi Okamura ◽  
Takuya Kawahara ◽  
Yuji Heike
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Appearance Changes

Background: Cancer treatment causes various skin appearance changes, which affect quality of life (QoL) in patients with cancer. We examined whether camouflage makeup improves QoL in these patients. Methods: Skindex-16 and visual analogue scale scores of 39 female patients with cancer treatment–related skin changes were compared before and 2–3 months after self-administration of camouflage makeup. Results: Camouflage makeup was able to conceal almost all skin changes, improving QoL scores regardless of age, diagnosis, and site of skin changes. Use frequency was significantly higher in patients with skin changes on exposed sites compared with patients with unexposed sites. Conclusions: Even though the patients applied the makeup only when required, they were satisfied with its effect, which improved their QoL. Moreover, the makeup had a positive effect even in patients with changes in unexposed sites, suggesting that clinicians can recommend camouflage makeup to all patients to improve QoL.

scholarly journals Pengelolaan Aktivitas Ekstrakurikuler Seni Musik di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-138
Author(s):  
Itot Bian Raharjo ◽  
Dema Yulianto
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Positive Effect

  This study provides an overview of the management of the implementation of music extracurricular activities in early childhood education (PAUD). The background is the constraints or problems in the management system. Therefore, the implementation of music extracurricular activities in PAUD must be managed seriously. Good and suitable management of extracurricular music implementation will have a positive effect on the quality of education in PAUD. This research method is literature study. Data collection is by collecting main and supporting reference data. The data analysis technique is content analysis. The results of the assessment on the management of the implementation of music extracurricular activities in early childhood education are carried out using 4 stages, namely: 1) planning needs analysis, types, the background, implementation objectives, materials, evaluation tools, outputs, sarpras, criteria for trainers (instructors), 2) organizing in division of tasks, authorities, and responsibilities for executing extra activities, 3) implementation of activities in accordance with the implementation plan and organizing process, and 4) evaluation of activities. Keyword: management, extracurricular, music art, PAUD.

scholarly journals THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WITH CHEMOTHERAPY: A PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fajar Firdaus A ◽  
Neni Nuraeni ◽  
Hani Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Patients Experience

Breast cancer patients experience physical and psychological changes. Psychic changes include sadness, worry, and fear related to the future and death. This psychological change would affect the quality of life. Data in the SMC Hospital Tasikmalaya District in 2017, the number of cancer cases reached 142, and 75% of them were stadium II and III with therapy namely chemotherapy. This study aimed to explore more deeply the quality of life of patients with cancer mammae who had chemotherapy. This qualitative research applied the phenomenology approach. Participants were selected by purposive sampling technique, 4 patients participated in this study. Data were analyzed by Collaizi methods. The results of the study found themes including the causes of physical limitations of breast cancer sufferers, sleep disorders of breast cancer patients, psychological problems of breast cancer sufferers and sexual relations of breast cancer sufferers. Nurses are advised to provide motivation and support for breast cancer patients by providing optimal nursing care to improve the quality of life of patients.Keywords: Breast cancer, hope, Quality of life

scholarly journals The Effect of Palliative Care And Training On The Quality of Life of Terminal Stage Cancer Patients And Their Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kıymet Yeşilçiçek Çalık ◽  
Ebru Küçük ◽  
Büşra Halimoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
And Training

Abstract Purpose The study aims to determine the effect of palliative care and training provided to caregivers of hospitalized patients with terminal cancer theoretically, practically and visually on their own and patients’ quality of life.Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted at a palliative care unit in Turkey between January and June 2019. The study included 35 hospitalized patients with cancer and 35 caregivers. Caregivers were provided with palliative care and training three times a week apart. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Friedman test and iterative analysis of variance.Results After the palliative care and training, there was an increase in cancer patients’ emotional function sub-scale and global health and decrease in their fatigue and nausea-vomiting symptoms (p<0.05). The mean scores of caregivers from role difficulty, pain, vitality, social function, emotional and mental health sub-scales were high (positively) (p<0.001).Conclusions Palliative care and training have a positive effect on caregiver burden and recovery in some quality of life sub-scales of both patients and caregivers.

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