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Assessing palliative care needs in adult patients with hematological malignancies and their caregivers: implications for referral practice.

BackgroundPatients with hematological malignancies frequently experience complex physical, psychological, and spiritual concerns due to disease progression and intensive therapies. Despite these needs, palliative care services are often underutilized. This study aimed to assess the palliative care needs of adult patients with hematological malignancies and their caregivers in a tertiary care setting in India.MethodsA descriptive survey was conducted from October 2022 to February 2023, involving 200 patients and their caregivers in oncology wards. The Needs Assessment Tool for Progressive Disea

The influence of baseline characteristics, treatment and depression on health-related quality of life in patients with multiple myeloma: a prospective observational study.

BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma (MM) is the third most common hematologic malignancy with increasing importance due to improving treatment strategies and long-term outcomes in an aging population. This study aims to analyse influencing factors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), such as treatment strategies, participation in a clinical trial and patient characteristics like anxiety, depression, gender, and age. A better understanding of the individual factors in context with HRQoL could provide a helpful instrument for clinical decisions. METHODS: In this prospective observational study,

The patient experience of relapsed refractory multiple myeloma and perspectives on emerging therapies.

BACKGROUND: Relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a disease that is nonresponsive or progressive on therapy, and although patients can achieve remission, relapse is common. As more treatment options become available for multiple myeloma (MM), it is important to understand patients' experiences of current and emerging therapies. AIMS: This study aimed to better understand patient experiences with treatment and therapies for MM using qualitative interviews and patient-reported information (PRI) shared on social media. METHODS: Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with

Pre-transplant Dementia is Associated with Poor Survival After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Nationwide Cohort Study with Propensity Score Matched Control.

ObjectiveNo previous study examined impact of dementia in the outcome of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). We aimed to investigate overall survival (OS) of patients with dementia after receiving HSCT.MethodsAmong 8,230 patients who underwent HSCT between 2002 and 2018, 5,533 patients younger than 50 years were first excluded. Remaining patients were divided into those who were and were not diagnosed with dementia before HSCT (dementia group: n = 31; no dementia: n = 2,666). Thereafter, among 2,666 participants without dementia, 93 patients were selected via propensity-

Duke Cancer Care Experience: a longitudinal, multidisciplinary oncology curriculum for medical students.

BackgroundCancer prevalence continues to rise in the United States with a projected shortage of oncologists in the workforce. Despite this need, medical schools often lack oncology-focused education in their curriculum. Duke's Cancer Care Experience (CCE) is a multi-disciplinary elective designed to meet the growing demand for highly competent, compassionate, and diverse physicians of all medical specialties who are aware of the unique needs of patients diagnosed with cancer. CCE integrates principles of adult learning theory to increase learner engagement and prioritize knowledge retention of

Знания, отношение и практика у пациентов с множественной миеломой: перекрестное исследование с использованием моделей структурного уравнения в одной третичной больнице в Вэньчжоу, Китай.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Это исследование было направлено на оценку знаний, отношения и практики пациентов с множественной миеломой (ММ) в отношении этого заболевания. МЕТОДЫ: Это перекрестное исследование проводилось среди пациентов с MM в Руанской народной больнице в провинции Чжэцзян, Китай, в период с августа по ноябрь. 2024. Данные собирались с использованием структурированного вопросника, предназначенного для сбора демографической информации и оценки КПД участников. РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ: Всего 442 Были проанализированы действительные вопросники. Среди респондентов 226 (В тыс.51.1%) были мужчинами, и 298 (В тыс.6

The first hematopoietic stem cell transplantation centre in Iraqi Kurdistan: nursing perspectives and education.

AimTo describe the nursing capacity-building process within the foundation of a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) centre at the Hiwa Cancer Hospital (HCH), Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, referring to nursing education, empowerment and leadership.Methods1) Capacity building, the process by which individuals, organisations, institutions and societies develop abilities to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve objectives, was implemented; 2) Nurse intervention was based exclusively on training and coaching on site, which is an innovative approach, since more often expe

INPART - a psycho-oncological intervention for partners of patients with haemato-oncological disease - study protocol.

BackgroundSuffering from cancer confronts both the patient and their partner with a number of psychosocial challenges in various aspects of their life. These challenges may differentially impact on quality of life, coping ability and compliance to treatment. This especially holds true for haemato-oncological diseases. To date, psychological interventions have predominantly been developed for oncological patients however specific interventions for partners of haemato-oncological patients are rare. In this study we aim to conduct a psycho-oncological group-intervention for partners of patients w

Инвалидность и связанные со здоровьем качество жизни при множественном склерозе: перспективы 10-year Веб-исследование основанной на народонаселении модели реальной жизни в Нидерландах.

ЦЕЛЬ: Оценить на уровне населения долгосрочные изменения в показателях инвалидности и качества жизни, связанного со здоровьем (HRQOL), у лиц с множественным склерозом (PwMS) в Нидерландах. ПАТИЕНТЫ И МЕТОДЫ: перспективное исследование на базе Интернета в реальных группах населения на основе самопрокатов; 6- месячные оценки на основе Профильа воздействия склероза (MSIP) и Множественного склероза Life-54 (В тыс.MSQoL-54) вопросники; анализ общих линейных смешанных моделей (GLMM); предопределенные якорные точки 5, 8 и 10 :: последующие годы. РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ: Общенациональные 391 (начало лечения)2011-2

Real-World Data on Therapies for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Key Data from ASH 2023-A Podcast.

Immunotherapies have significantly improved outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma yet maintaining a durable response in heavily pretreated patients remains challenging. Therapies that target B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) provide additional treatment options in patients whose disease becomes refractory to several drug classes in early lines of therapy. Clinical trial data from selected patient populations and controlled settings are complemented by real-world data (RWD) from actual clinical practice. In this podcast, the authors reviewed and discussed seven abstracts presented at the 65

Burden of noncommunicable diseases among children and adolescents aged 10-24 years in China, 1990-2019: A population-based study.

China has hundreds of millions of children and adolescents aged 10-24 years, accounting for one-sixth of their total counterparts worldwide. We perform this study to clarify the priority of noncommunicable disease (NCD) control among youth in China via the Global Burden of Diseases Study 2019. The highest disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from NCDs among youth in China remain in mental disorders, while the most increasing incidence is from diabetes and kidney diseases during 1990-2019. Bullying victimization and high BMI are the top risk factors for DALYs from mental disorders and diabete

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… From the life course perspective, the early onset of NCDs in children and adolescents also impacts the risk of adverse health outcomes and healthcare costs in adulthood. 2 As one of the most populated countries, China has hundreds of million children and adolescents aged 10–24 years. 3 In recent decades … From a research perspective, public health providers and stakeholders need to understand the criticalness of NCD control among children and adolescents for NCD control among the whole population in China due to the chronic characteristics of NCDs and the life course perspective. …

The current trend of administering a patient-generated index in the oncological setting: a systematic review.

The patient-generated index (PGI) is a more novel approach to evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQOL) that allows patients to formulate their own responses in an open-ended format in order to measure HRQOL based on each patient's own stated goals and expectations. To date the use of PGI in the setting of patients diagnosed with cancer remains relatively less common compared to other health conditions. This systematic review primarily aims to identify current literature in which PGI has been used as a tool to assess quality of life in cancer patients. A systematic review using the MED

Moments of deep connection between clinicians and patients in oncology: a mixed-methods study of sacred moments.

PurposeSacred moments are periods of deep connection between clinicians and patients, associated with increased clinician career fulfillment and stronger therapeutic alliances in radiation oncology and internal medicine. Our study is the first to investigate sacred moments in medical oncology.MethodsWe conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with clinicians and patients at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive coding. Participants completed a closed-ended (Likert-style) questionnaire that assessed demographic

Chronic recurrent wheals - If not chronic spontaneous urticaria, what else?

Chronic urticarial rash, mostly due to chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), is seen in up to 1 - 4% of the general population. Urticarial vasculitis (UV) and autoinflammatory syndromes, i.e., cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) and Schnitzler syndrome (SchS), can mimic CSU-like rash but represent rare disorders with systemic symptoms including fever, headache, conjunctivitis, and arthralgia. Clinical and laboratory features can point to the presence of any of these diseases in patients initially presenting with chronic urticarial rash. These include long-lasting wheals (> 24 hours),

A Survey Study of Patient-Physician Communication and Treatment Decision-Making Preference at Treatment Initiation and After Disease Stabilization in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma.

INTRODUCTION: We present real-world evidence of patient-physician communication for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) who have not received hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. METHODS: An observational survey study was conducted in Japan (September‒November 2024). Patients with NDMM completed a self-reported 34-item survey (online or paper-based), and hematologists treating patients with multiple myeloma completed a self-reported 18-item survey online. Communication status between patients and physicians and information on patients' treatment expectations, values, emo

Caregiver's quality of life in advanced cancer: validation of the construct in a real-life setting of early palliative care.

IntroductionEarly palliative care (EPC) improves the quality of life (QoL) of advanced cancer patients and their caregivers. The increasingly widespread use of this care model requires the development of measures supporting its interventions. Although the construct of patient's QoL has been extensively investigated and several QoL measures have been further validated, there is a paucity of data concerning the QoL of the caregiver. In 2018, McDonald and colleagues addressed this issue by interviewing 23 primary caregivers of advanced cancer patients who participated in an EPC randomized clinica

Поддержка со стороны сверстников в хронических условиях с точки зрения сверстников: систематический обзор.

Цель: Поддержка со стороны сверстников может стать ценным дополнением к обычному уходу за пациентами с хроническими заболеваниями. Хотя выгоды, связанные с поддержкой со стороны сверстников, хорошо задокументированы, в большинстве исследований основное внимание уделяется интересам получателей помощи. Учитывая центральную роль, которую играют сторонники из числа сверстников, их опыт следует рассматривать как не менее важный. В рамках этого систематического обзора обобщается имеющаяся литература, посвященная опыту сочувствующих друг другу лиц с хроническими заболеваниями. Метод: Мы проводили сис

Empowering Patients in Clinical Research: A Narrative Review.

This narrative review focuses on the evolving shift toward patient centricity in Indian clinical research, highlighting persistent gaps in structured patient engagement. The review synthesizes existing literature on patient-centered clinical research and contextualizes these principles through two India-based initiatives: Patient Advocates for Clinical Research (PACER) and Patient Recommendations for Ethical Decentralized and Inclusive Clinical Trials (PREDICT). A targeted literature search was conducted across Medline (via PubMed), Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library to identify publishe

Towards a definition of an existential approach in cancer patients: a co-produced scoping review.

BackgroundAttention to existential needs has become part of daily treatment. Studies have described the concepts of existential experiences and existential interventions. However, a consensus or conceptual clarity regarding an existential approach in cancer patients is currently missing. This scoping review investigates the term existential approach and suggests a definition.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and PsycINFO databases until March 2024. We used the Joanna Briggs Institute guidance, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension

Oxidative Stress in Multiple Myeloma: Pathogenic Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Redox-Targeted Therapeutic Strategies.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable plasma cell malignancy characterized by high metabolic activity, chronic endoplasmic reticulum stress, and persistent redox imbalance. Excessive immunoglobulin synthesis and adaptation to the hypoxic bone marrow microenvironment lead to sustained production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Their excessive accumulation promotes genomic instability, disease progression, osteolytic bone disease, and resistance to therapy. Paradoxically, MM cells adapt to oxidative stress by activating antioxidant and metabolic defense mechanisms, including Nuclear factor ery