scholarly journals Report from the Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference Virtual Education Series—Transition from Local to System Therapy and Optimal Sequencing of Systemic Therapy for HCC

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 4317-4327
Author(s):  
Adnan Zaidi ◽  
Shahid Ahmed ◽  
Shahida Ahmed ◽  
Bryan Brunet ◽  
Janine Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Hepatocellular Cancer ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Optimal Sequencing ◽  
System Therapy ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (WC-5) convened virtually on 10 February 2021. The WC-5 is an interactive multidisciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and allied health care professionals participated in presentation and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Recommendations have been made for the transition from local to systemic therapy and the optimal sequencing of systemic regimens in the management of HCC.

scholarly journals Report from the 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; 28–29 September 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Le ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
B. Brunet ◽  
J. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Colorectal Cancers ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancers ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 28–29 September 2018. This interactive multidisciplinary conference is attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. In addition, invited speakers from other provinces participate. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, and allied health care professionals participated in presentations and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of colorectal cancers.

scholarly journals Report from the 17th Annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Edmonton, Alberta; 11–12 September 2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 425 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.E. Mulder ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
J. Davies ◽  
C.M. Doll ◽  
S. Dowden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The 17th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (wcgccc) was held in Edmonton, Alberta, 11–12 September 2015. The wcgccc is an interactive multidisciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and allied health care professionals participated in presentation and discussion sessions for the purposes of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of gastric cancer.

scholarly journals Report from the 19th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Winnipeg, Manitoba; 29–30 September 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C.A. Kim ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
B. Brunet ◽  
H. Chalchal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The 19th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (wcgccc) was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 29–30 September 2017. The wcgccc is an interactive multidisciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and allied health care professionals participated in presentation and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals Consensus statement: the 16th Annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; September 5–6, 2014

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
S. Ahmed ◽  
O. Bathe ◽  
S. Berry ◽  
D. Buie ◽  
J. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Allied Health Care

The 16th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 4–5, 2014. The Consensus Conference is an interactive, multidisciplinary event attended by health care professionals from across western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) involved in the care of gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and allied health care professionals participated in presentation and discussion sessions for the purposes of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals Report from the 21st Annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Calgary, Alberta; 20–21 September 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 3629-3648
Author(s):  
Richard Lee-Ying ◽  
Osama Ahmed ◽  
Shahid Ahmed ◽  
Shahida Ahmed ◽  
Oliver F. Bathe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Radiation Oncologists

The 21st annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (WCGCCC) was held in Calgary, Alberta, 20–21 September 2019. The WCGCCC is an interactive multi-disciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and allied health care professionals such as dietitians and nurses participated in presentation and discussion sessions to develop the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) cancers.

scholarly journals Eastern Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J. Hyde ◽  
R. Nassabein ◽  
A. AlShareef ◽  
D. Armstrong ◽  
S. Babak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumours ◽  
Hepatocellular Cancer ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Gastrointestinal Malignancies ◽  
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours

The annual Eastern Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 20–22 September 2018. Experts in radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and pathology who are involved in the management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies participated in presentations and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses multiple topics in the management of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, hepatocellular cancer, and rectal and colon cancer, including■ surgical management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma,■ adjuvant and metastatic systemic therapy options in pancreatic adenocarcinoma,■ the role of radiotherapy in the management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma,■ systemic therapy in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours,■ updates in systemic therapy for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma,■ optimum duration of adjuvant systemic therapy for colorectal cancer, and■ sequence of therapy in oligometastatic colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals Preventive Measures for Health Professionals in COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 757-764
Author(s):  
Subhendu Pradhan, Dr. Swaroopa Chakole
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Front Line Workers

BACKGROUND COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is affecting all inhabitants on the earth and most affected section of the society which is also a crucial aspect of the mitigation measures is health care professionals. SUMMARY COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is raging across the world with increasing number of infected cases and associated case fatalities. Health care professionals are among worst hit section and several of them laid their live in the line of duty of COVID-19 mitigation. It is therefore importantto safeguard them through this pandemic and ensure proper care of them is taken. CONCLUSION Best practices must be followed in order to ensure the safety of the front-line workers such as doctors and allied health care givers. More study can be done to broaden the base of available empirical data of factors affecting the safety of them.

scholarly journals Identity Matters- Perceptions of Inter-Professional Feedback in the Context of Workplace-based Assessment in Diabetology Training: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Feller ◽  
Christoph Berendonk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Workplace Based Assessment

Abstract Background: Inter-professional collaboration is acknowledged as essential for quality patient-care. However, little is known about receptiveness to inter-professional feedback in the postgraduate training. This study explores, in light of social identity theory, the perceptions of residents, supervising physicians and allied health care professionals regarding inter-professional feedback in the context of workplace-based assessment. Methods: For six months, residents in diabetology at the University Hospital of Bern performed formative workplace-based assessments under direct observation of a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Feedback from both observers was given to the resident after every assessment. Subsequently, focus group discussions were conducted to collect the participants’ perceptions of inter- and intra-professional feedback. Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively using a thematic analysis approach. Results: We identified four main themes: (1) Identity and hierarchy; (2) Interdependence of feedback source and feedback content; (3) Impact on collaboration and patient-care; (4) Logistical and organizational requirements. While different social identities are the source of inter-professional hierarchies, they did not impede the receptiveness to feedback. Perceived trustworthiness of the feedback was attributed with more importance than professional affiliations, whereas intra-professional hierarchies between physicians led to the perception of a more summative nature of the feedback and rather impeded receptiveness. According to the participants, inter-professional feedback raised awareness of the working reality of other team members and had a positive impact on communication between the different professional groups. Moreover, participants reported positive response from patients regarding the inter-professional collaboration they experienced. Considerable organizational effort is required to enable the parallel observation of a resident’s consultation by a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Conclusions: Feedback from allied health care professionals can be a valuable learning resource for residents, given its role outside the sometimes conflicting area of intra-professional hierarchies. Inter-professional feedback in the context of workplace-based assessment carries the potential to strengthen collaboration between the different professional groups.

scholarly journals Identity Matters - Perceptions of Inter- and Intra-Professional Feedback in the Context of Workplace-based Assessment in Diabetology Training: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Feller ◽  
Christoph Berendonk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Workplace Based Assessment

Abstract Background: Inter-professional collaboration is acknowledged as essential for quality patient-care. However, little is known about receptiveness to inter-professional feedback in the postgraduate training. This study explores, in light of social identity theory, the perceptions of residents, supervising physicians and allied health care professionals regarding inter- and intra-professional feedback in the context of workplace-based assessment. Methods: For six months, residents in diabetology at the University Hospital of Bern performed formative workplace-based assessments under direct observation of a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Feedback from both observers was given to the resident after every assessment. Subsequently, focus group discussions were conducted to collect the participants’ perceptions of inter- and intra-professional feedback. Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively using a thematic analysis approach. Results: We identified four main themes: (1) Identity and hierarchy; (2) Interdependence of feedback source and feedback content; (3) Impact on collaboration and patient-care; (4) Logistical and organizational requirements. While different social identities are the source of inter-professional hierarchies, they did not impede the receptiveness to feedback. Perceived trustworthiness of the feedback was attributed with more importance than professional affiliations, whereas intra-professional hierarchies between physicians led to the perception of a more summative nature of the feedback and rather impeded receptiveness. According to the participants, inter-professional feedback raised awareness of the working reality of other team members and had a positive impact on communication between the different professional groups. Moreover, participants reported positive response from patients regarding the inter-professional collaboration they experienced. Considerable organizational effort is required to enable the parallel observation of a resident’s consultation by a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Conclusions: Feedback from allied health care professionals can be a powerful learning resource for residents, given its role outside the sometimes conflicting area of intra-professional hierarchies. Inter-professional feedback in the context of workplace based assessment carries the potential to strengthen collaboration between the different professional groups and to improve patient care.

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