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View article: Optimizing Postoperative Glucose Management in CABG Patients: Exploring Early Transition to Subcutaneous Insulin
Optimizing Postoperative Glucose Management in CABG Patients: Exploring Early Transition to Subcutaneous Insulin Open
Introduction: Tight glycemic control is essential for optimal outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, regardless of pre-operative diabetes status. The ideal timing for transitioning from intravenous (IV) to subcutaneous…
View article: Predictors of Healthcare Utilization in Family Caregivers of Persons With a Primary Malignant Brain Tumor
Predictors of Healthcare Utilization in Family Caregivers of Persons With a Primary Malignant Brain Tumor Open
BACKGROUND: Negative physical health results from the emotional stress of providing care to a family member with a primary malignant brain tumor; however, the downstream effects on caregivers' healthcare utilization (HCU) are unknown. This…
View article: QOLP-29. THE EFFECTS OF AN ONLINE, NURSE-LED NEEDS-BASED SUPPORT PROGRAM ON NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS' DISTRESS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
QOLP-29. THE EFFECTS OF AN ONLINE, NURSE-LED NEEDS-BASED SUPPORT PROGRAM ON NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS' DISTRESS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Open
BACKGROUND Patients with primary malignant brain tumors have high symptom burden and commonly rely on family caregivers for practical and emotional support. This can lead to negative mental and physical consequences for caregivers. We inve…
View article: The Added Value of Family Caregivers' Level of Mastery in Predicting Survival of Glioblastoma Patients
The Added Value of Family Caregivers' Level of Mastery in Predicting Survival of Glioblastoma Patients Open
Background Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor. Patients commonly rely on family caregivers for physical and emotional support. We previously demonstrated that caregiver mastery measured shortly after diagnosis was p…
View article: OS10.4.A The effects of SmartCare on neuro-oncology family caregivers’ distress: a randomized controlled trial
OS10.4.A The effects of SmartCare on neuro-oncology family caregivers’ distress: a randomized controlled trial Open
BACKGROUND Patients with primary malignant brain tumors have high symptom burden and commonly rely on family caregivers for practical and emotional support. This can lead to negative mental and physical consequences for caregivers. We inve…
View article: Neuro-oncology family caregivers’ view on keeping track of care issues using eHealth systems: it’s a question of time
Neuro-oncology family caregivers’ view on keeping track of care issues using eHealth systems: it’s a question of time Open
BACKGROUND: Primary brain tumors (PBTs) are rare but have a great impact on both patient and family caregiver wellbeing. Supporting caregivers can help them to continue their caregiving activities to maintain the patients’ best possible le…
View article: Psychometric evaluation of the Caregiver Needs Screen in neuro-oncology family caregivers
Psychometric evaluation of the Caregiver Needs Screen in neuro-oncology family caregivers Open
INTRODUCTION: The informal care demands of brain tumour patients include various issues associated with neurological and cognitive symptoms. Caregiver needs questionnaires developed for cancer populations do not include these disease-speci…
View article: Mediating burden and stress over time: Caregivers of patients with primary brain tumor
Mediating burden and stress over time: Caregivers of patients with primary brain tumor Open
There is a growing literature on the effects of cancer caregiving on the well‐being of informal family caregivers. However, there has been little longitudinal research on caregivers of patients with the complex, rapidly‐changing disease of…
View article: Neuro-oncology family caregivers’ view on keeping track of care issues using eHealth systems: it’s a question of time
Neuro-oncology family caregivers’ view on keeping track of care issues using eHealth systems: it’s a question of time Open
Primary brain tumors (PBTs) are rare but have a great impact on both patient and family caregiver wellbeing. Supporting caregivers can help them to continue their caregiving activities to maintain the patients' best possible level of quali…
View article: QLIF-01. PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES USED BY NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS
QLIF-01. PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES USED BY NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS Open
Family caregivers (CG’s) of patients with primary malignant brain tumors (PMBT) face psychological and physical health challenges as a consequence of providing this level of care. These CG’s are high-risk for poor outcomes as they manage b…
View article: QLIF-25. PHYSICAL HEALTH RISKS IN NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS
QLIF-25. PHYSICAL HEALTH RISKS IN NEURO-ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAREGIVERS Open
Family caregivers of persons with a primary malignant brain tumor have reported extremely high levels of emotional distress compared to similarly aged adults who do not identify as caregivers or to caregivers of persons with other health c…
View article: NCOG-16. IDENTIFYING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMORS (PBMT)
NCOG-16. IDENTIFYING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMORS (PBMT) Open
Cognitive impairment is one of the most disabling symptoms for individuals with PBMTs and has been identified as a major source of psychological distress by caregivers. Domain specific data regarding cognitive dysfunction following surgery…
View article: NCOG-13. THE IMPACT OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY PATIENTS’ NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTION ON FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ EMOTIONAL HEALTH
NCOG-13. THE IMPACT OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY PATIENTS’ NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTION ON FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ EMOTIONAL HEALTH Open
It has been shown that family caregivers of persons with a primary malignant brain tumor (PMBT) report high levels of depressive symptoms and burden and that caregivers’ emotional health is closely linked to the patient’s overall neuropsyc…
View article: Prednisone/prednisolone and deflazacort regimens in the CINRG Duchenne Natural History Study
Prednisone/prednisolone and deflazacort regimens in the CINRG Duchenne Natural History Study Open
This study provides Class IV evidence that GCs are effective in delaying LoA in patients with DMD.