How Sleep Disturbance Impacts Cognition and Physical Function In Older Cancer Patients

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kah Poh Loh (Melissa)
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Educating older cancer patients about chemotherapy: What they want is what they get?

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Jansen ◽  
J. van Weert ◽  
S. van Dulmen ◽  
T. Heeren ◽  
J. M. Bensing
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Radiation therapy for older cancer patients

Aging Health ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 919-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Sandhu ◽  
Arno J Mundt
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Evaluation of Sleep Disturbance and Mood Status of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mastaneh Sanei ◽  
Mohsen Najafi ◽  
Pouya Pourasghar ◽  
Mahshid Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

The burden of polypharmacy and drug–drug interactions in older cancer patients treated with immunotherapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110120
Author(s):  
Deniz C Guven ◽  
Gozde Kavgaci ◽  
Oktay H Aktepe ◽  
Hasan C Yildirim ◽  
Taha K Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Potentially Inappropriate Medications ◽  
Inappropriate Prescription ◽  
Prescription Practices ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Introduction Polypharmacy is a common problem in older cancer patients, although the data about polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescription practices is limited in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the polypharmacy frequency and drug-drug interactions in older cancer patients (≥65 years) treated with ICIs. Methods A total of 70 geriatric patients with advanced cancer were included. The polypharmacy was defined as regular use of 5 or more drugs. The START/STOPP Criteria Version 2 was used for the potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) and potential prescription omissions (PPO). The Medscape Drug Interaction Checker was used for potential drug-drug interactions. Results The patients had a median of 6 regular drugs, and polypharmacy was present in 77.1%. The polypharmacy risk was significantly increased in patients over 75 years of age (p = 0.028) and with opioid use (p = 0.048). The 50% of patients had category D or X interactions. Patients with higher Charlson Comorbidity Index had significantly increased risk for drug interactions (CCI ≤10 vs. >10, p = 0.017). The PIMs were present in 44.3% and the PPOs in 68.6% of the patients. While the overall survival and immune related adverse events were similar according to polypharmacy, in patients using seven or more drugs, the acute kidney injury risk was increased (HR: 4.667, p = 0.038). Conclusion In this study, we observed a high rate of polypharmacy and inappropriate prescription practices in ICI-treated patients. These issues pointed out the need for improved general medical care and attention for better comedication management in ICI-treated patients.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Willingness of Palliative Care Utilization among the Older Population with Active Cancers: A Case Study in Mandalay, Myanmar

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7887
Author(s):  
Aye Tinzar Myint ◽  
Sariyamon Tiraphat ◽  
Isareethika Jayasvasti ◽  
Seo Ah Hong ◽  
Vijj Kasemsup
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Palliative care is an effective, multidisciplinary healthcare service to alleviate severe illness patients from physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. However, global palliative care has been underutilized, especially in developing countries. This cross-sectional survey aimed to examine the factors associated with older cancer patients’ willingness to utilize palliative care services in Myanmar. The final sample was composed of 141 older adults, 50-years of age and above who suffered from cancers at any stage. Simple random sampling was applied to choose the participants by purposively selecting three oncology clinics with daycare chemotherapy centers in Mandalay. We collected data using structured questionnaires composed of five sections. The sections include the participant’s socio-economic information, disease status, knowledge of palliative care, psychosocial and spiritual need, practical need, and willingness to utilize palliative care services. The study found that approximately 85% of older cancer patients are willing to receive palliative care services. The significant predictors of willingness to utilize palliative care services include place of living, better palliative care knowledge, more need for spiritual and psychosocial support, and practical support. This study can guide health policymakers in increasing the rate of palliative care utilization. The suggested policies include developing community-level palliative care services in Myanmar, especially in rural areas, promoting palliative care knowledge, applying appropriate religious and spiritual traditions at palliative treatment, and developing suitable medicines for the critically ill.

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