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The influence of pediatric cancer treatment on taste perception and food hedonics: a systematic review Open
Context Children with cancer are at risk of poor nutritional status during treatment and into survivorship. Objectively measured taste perception and self-reported food hedonics are 2 factors that may influence food intake. Objective This …
‘Share your views’—international consultation informs a patient engagement strategy for the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Open
Introduction Engaging with patients and the public (consumers and community) enhances the relevance of cancer control developments; however, challenges remain to integrate into processes. Medical and other professional societies are well-p…
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position statement on <span>cancer‐related</span> malnutrition and sarcopenia Open
This position statement describes the recommendations of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) regarding management of cancer‐related malnutrition and sarcopenia. A multidisciplinary working group completed a review of the lite…
Chemosensory Changes from Cancer Treatment and Their Effects on Patients’ Food Behavior: A Scoping Review Open
Individuals undergoing treatment for cancer can experience changes in taste or smell that are often assumed to affect constructs related to food behavior, although this relationship is rarely measured directly. To ascertain the extent to w…
Understanding rural caregivers’ experiences of cancer care when accessing metropolitan cancer services: a qualitative study Open
Objective To explore the experiences of cancer caregivers who live in rural Australia and travel to a metropolitan cancer health service to access cancer treatment. Design A qualitative study using semistructured, audio-recorded interviews…
View article: Implementing Systematic Screening and Structured Care for Distressed Callers Using Cancer Council’s Telephone Services: Protocol for a Randomized Stepped-Wedge Trial
Implementing Systematic Screening and Structured Care for Distressed Callers Using Cancer Council’s Telephone Services: Protocol for a Randomized Stepped-Wedge Trial Open
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A systematic review of cancer caregiver interventions: Appraising the potential for implementation of evidence into practice Open
Objective nformal caregivers provide substantial support for people living with cancer. Previous systematic reviews report on the efficacy of cancer caregiver interventions but not their potential to be implemented. The aim of this systema…
Identifying priorities for cancer caregiver interventions: protocol for a three-round modified Delphi study Open
Introduction Cancer is often considered a chronic disease, and most people with cancer have a caregiver, often a family member or friend who provides a significant amount of care during the illness trajectory. Caregivers are frequently in …
Missing Evidence: Exploring Unpublished Trials in Victoria, Australia Open
Background: Clinical trial registries were established to improve the transparency and completeness of clinical trial reporting and a number of policies have been introduced to encourage or mandate their use. While prospective trial regist…
EX-MED cancer: A best practice exercise medicine program for people with cancer Open
Aim: COSA considers the level of evidence sufficient to recognise exercise as an adjunct therapy but only one in 10 people with cancer adhere with exercise guidelines. This project aims to develop, implement and evaluate a sustainable and …
View article: Translating Research into Community Practice: The Healthy Living after Cancer Partnership Project
Translating Research into Community Practice: The Healthy Living after Cancer Partnership Project Open
There is now considerable evidence for physical activity and, increasingly, for weight control interventions in survivors of the more prevalent cancers, especially breast cancer. However, in\nAustralia, as in most developed countries, such…
Exploring the provision of alcohol advice by clinicians to breast cancer patients Open
Interactions between clinicians and patients along the cancer trajectory provide an opportunity to deliver key messages regarding drinking behaviours and long-term health. This study aimed to explore the extent and nature of clinician-pati…
Self-guided interventions for managing psychological distress in people with cancer – A systematic review Open
There is a need to generate evidence to understand the impact of self-guided interventions for: i) the ideal delivery point in the disease trajectory, ii) patient groups, iii) intervention content and iv) type and mode of delivery.
Exploring the rationale, experience and impact of using Cancer Information and Support (CIS) services: an international qualitative study Open
Cancer Information and Support nurses internationally act as expert navigators, educators and compassionate communicators who 'listen between the lines' to enable callers to better understand and contextualise their situation and discuss i…