Blar i HV - Institutt for sykepleie og helsefremmende arbeid på emneord "Cancer"
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Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
(Nursing Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-08)Aim: Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics and subjective and objective measures of cognitive function (CF) between younger older adults (YOA, 60–69 years) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years). ... -
Changes in subjective measures of cognitive function in older adults from the initiation through 12 months after the receipt of chemotherapy
(Cancer Nursing;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-01)Background: Cognitive impairment has a negative impact on older patients with cancer. Objective: Evaluate for inter-individual differences in two subjective measures of cognitive function in older patients (n = 112), ... -
Comparing two classifications of cancer cachexia and their association with survival in patients with unresected pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-24)Cancer cachexia is characterized by reduced weight and muscle mass, poor treatment tolerance and short survival. A universally accepted definition of this condition lacks. Two classifications have recently been proposed; ... -
Deterioration in Muscle Mass and Physical Function Differs According to Weight loss History in Cancer Cachexia
(Cancers;Volume 11, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-22)Background: Muscle mass and physical function (PF) are common co-primary endpoints in cancer cachexia trials, but there is a lack of data on how these outcomes interact over time. The aim of this secondary analysis of data ... -
Deterioration in muscle mass and physical function differs according to weight loss history in cancer cachexia
(Cancers 2019;11(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Muscle mass and physical function (PF) are common co-primary endpoints in cancer cachexia trials, but there is a lack of data on how these outcomes interact over time. The aim of this secondary analysis of data ... -
Dietary treatment of weight loss in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A systematic literature review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-08)Purpose A systematical literature review evaluating the effect of dietary counseling in treating weight loss and improving energy intake in patients with advanced cancer with different stages of cachexia. Principal ... -
Dignity and loss of dignity: Experiences of older women living with incurable cancer at home
(Health Care for Women International; Volume 41, 2020 - Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with 13 women, and participant observations ... -
Does the cancer patient’s disease stage matter? : a comparative study of caregivers’ mental health and health related quality of life
(Palliative & supportive care;FirstView, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: Cancer affects both patients and their caregivers. Caregiver burden may change during different stages of the patients’ cancer trajectory. Limited research has focused on the impact of being a caregiver, assessed ... -
Food intake by Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) corresponds to energy and protein intake as well as weight change in patients with advanced cancer
(Clinical Nutrition Experimental; Volume 25, June 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background & aims The aim of this study was to test how well the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) question about food intake correlates with a well-established measurement of food intake. Furthermore, ... -
The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(The Lancet Oncology;Volume 23, Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-29)Background: In estimating the global burden of cancer, adolescents and young adults with cancer are often overlooked, despite being a distinct subgroup with unique epidemiology, clinical care needs, and societal impact. ... -
The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
(Lancet Oncology;Volume 20, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Accurate childhood cancer burden data are crucial for resource planning and health policy prioritisation. Model-based estimates are necessary because cancer surveillance data are scarce or non-existent in many ... -
L1CAM as a prognostic marker in stage I endometrial cancer: A validation study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background L1 cell adhesion molecule (L1CAM) overexpression has been reported to be strongly associated with poor prognosis in early stage endometrial cancer (EC). We aimed at the validation of L1CAM as a marker of ... -
Pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in older home-dwelling people with cancer
(Nursing Open;Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-07)Aim: Globally, cancer incidence counts for more than 14 million cases and the number increases with age. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in association with ... -
Patients experiences with a welfare technology application for remote home care: A longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)To explore the longitudinal experiences using an application named remote home care for remote palliative care among patients with cancer living at home. Background: Introducing welfare technology in home-based care for ... -
Prevalence of Fatigue and Associated Factors Among Cancer Patients Attending Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Cancer Management and Research;volume 13, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-24)Background: Fatigue is a subjective and distressing symptom in cancer patients and has profound effects on daily life. The rates of fatigue during treatment are reported to be 25– 90%. Its causes are secondary to their ... -
A randomized phase II feasibility trial of a multimodal intervention for the management of cachexia in lung and pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Cancer cachexia is a syndrome of weight loss (including muscle and fat), anorexia, and decreased physical function. It has been suggested that the optimal treatment for cachexia should be a multimodal ... -
The Relationships between Mood Disturbances and Pain, Hope, and Quality of Life in Hospitalized Cancer Patients with Pain on Regularly Scheduled Opioid Analgesic
(Journal of Palliative Medicine;13 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-03)Objective: The study purposes were to describe the percentage of patients in one of four mood groups (i.e., neither anxiety nor depression [NEITHER], only anxiety [ANX], only depression [DEP], both anxiety and depression [BOTH]) ... -
Results from a randomized controlled trial testing StressProffen; an application‐based stress‐management intervention for cancer survivors
(Cancer Medicine;volume 9. issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-04-03)Background: In-person cognitive-behavioral stress-management interventions are consistently associated with reduced cancer distress. However, face-to-face delivery is an access barrier for many patients, and there is a ... -
Symptom experience of older oncology patients with low versus high levels of multimorbidity prior to chemotherapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics between older oncology patients with low multimorbidity (<2 multimorbidities) and high multimorbidity (≥2 multimorbidities) and evaluate for ... -
Symptoms in the cancer patient - Of importance for their caregivers’ quality of life and mental health?
(European Journal of Oncology Nursing;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Purpose: To examine the level of symptom burden in a sample of cancer patients in a curative and palliative phase, In addition, to determine a) whether the patients’ symptom burden and patients’ demographic variables, and ...