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View article: Impact of treatment credibility and expectancy on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia outcomes among cancer survivors
Impact of treatment credibility and expectancy on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia outcomes among cancer survivors Open
CBT-I is effective regardless of pre-existing beliefs and expectations. While these factors may play a role in the decision to pursue CBT-I, our results suggest that clients are likely to see benefits if they engage in the therapy.
View article: Exploring the Experiences of Individuals Diagnosed with Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Qualitative Study
Exploring the Experiences of Individuals Diagnosed with Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Qualitative Study Open
Advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies have improved survival for individuals with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), creating a growing population of Canadians living long-term with the disease. These individu…
View article: Investigating the Pre‐Implementation Facilitators and Barriers of the Implementation of the Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) Intervention in Canadian Cancer Centers
Investigating the Pre‐Implementation Facilitators and Barriers of the Implementation of the Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) Intervention in Canadian Cancer Centers Open
Objectives Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the number one unmet psychosocial need of cancer survivors. Fortunately, several interventions have demonstrated their efficacy in reducing FCR in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), including…
View article: Developing a Health System Literacy Measure for Chinese Immigrants in Canada: Adapting the HLS19–NAV Scale
Developing a Health System Literacy Measure for Chinese Immigrants in Canada: Adapting the HLS19–NAV Scale Open
Background: Health system literacy is crucial for immigrants to navigate health care systems and access necessary services. Little is known about how well immigrants understand and use the healthcare system in Canada. This study aimed to a…
View article: Recommendations for studying the association of the cancer diagnosis to treatment interval with overall survival: a modified Delphi process
Recommendations for studying the association of the cancer diagnosis to treatment interval with overall survival: a modified Delphi process Open
View article: Assessment of psychometric properties of instruments for measuring health system literacy: A systematic review study protocol using COSMIN guidelines
Assessment of psychometric properties of instruments for measuring health system literacy: A systematic review study protocol using COSMIN guidelines Open
Introduction The healthcare system is complex, involving multiple interactions among individuals, organisations and systems. Many patients, particularly those with limited health system literacy, struggle to navigate it. A reliable instrum…
View article: Variations in Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates: Investigating Equity and Prognostic Factors Throughout Nova Scotia
Variations in Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates: Investigating Equity and Prognostic Factors Throughout Nova Scotia Open
Introduction There is large inter- and intra-country variability in ovarian cancer outcomes. Individuals diagnosed with advanced stage cancer in Nova Scotia have a 3-year net survival of 31.9%, the lowest in the country. This study aimed t…
View article: Developing a Health System Literacy Measure for Chinese Immigrants in Canada: Adapting the HLS19-NAV Scale
Developing a Health System Literacy Measure for Chinese Immigrants in Canada: Adapting the HLS19-NAV Scale Open
Background: Health system literacy is crucial for immigrants to navigate health care systems and access necessary services. Little is known about how well immigrants understand and use the healthcare system in Canada. This study aimed to a…
View article: Physical Activity Discussions as the First Step Towards Movement in Non-Curative Cancer Care: A Qualitative Study
Physical Activity Discussions as the First Step Towards Movement in Non-Curative Cancer Care: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Due to advances in technology, non-curative cancer patients are living longer with the burden of the disease. Physical activity (PA) has value as a supportive service for individuals at any point on the cancer care continuum, i…
View article: Authors’ Reply: Equity-Centered Optimization of Virtual Cancer Survivorship Care
Authors’ Reply: Equity-Centered Optimization of Virtual Cancer Survivorship Care Open
View article: How does integrated knowledge translation work? A realist review
How does integrated knowledge translation work? A realist review Open
View article: Real‐world comparative effectiveness and safety of Pertuzumab in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: A pan‐Canadian population‐based cohort study
Real‐world comparative effectiveness and safety of Pertuzumab in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer: A pan‐Canadian population‐based cohort study Open
We assessed the comparative effectiveness and safety of pertuzumab plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy versus trastuzumab and chemotherapy for patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in Canada. We conducted a population‐based retr…
View article: How Can We Engage Oncology Care Providers and Glioblastoma Patients in Conversations About Physical Activity: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framework
How Can We Engage Oncology Care Providers and Glioblastoma Patients in Conversations About Physical Activity: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framework Open
Glioblastoma (GB) is the most common primary malignant brain tumour in adults. Physical activity (PA) has value as a supportive service for individuals living with a GB diagnosis to help maintain quality of life and physical functioning. T…
View article: Provincial Variation in Adherence to Breast Cancer Screening in Canada: Evidence From the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health
Provincial Variation in Adherence to Breast Cancer Screening in Canada: Evidence From the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health Open
Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada. Screening is effective in reducing breast cancer mortality through early cancer detection. However, data on individual social and medical characteristics…
View article: Fear of cancer recurrence is associated with higher primary care use after cancer treatment: a survey-administrative health data linkage study
Fear of cancer recurrence is associated with higher primary care use after cancer treatment: a survey-administrative health data linkage study Open
View article: Impact and Mechanisms of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia on Fatigue among Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact and Mechanisms of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia on Fatigue among Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
STUDY OBJECTIVES Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in cancer survivors. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve fatigue, but mechanisms are unclear. This secondary analysis of a randomized con…
View article: Optimizing Virtual Follow-Up Care: Realist Evaluation of Experiences and Perspectives of Patients With Breast and Prostate Cancer
Optimizing Virtual Follow-Up Care: Realist Evaluation of Experiences and Perspectives of Patients With Breast and Prostate Cancer Open
Background Virtual follow-up (VFU) has the potential to enhance cancer survivorship care. However, a greater understanding is needed of how VFU can be optimized. Objective This study aims to examine how, for whom, and in what contexts VFU …
View article: Development of a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Research Agenda: An Initiative of the Canadian Screening for Colorectal Cancer Research Network (CanSCCRN)
Development of a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Research Agenda: An Initiative of the Canadian Screening for Colorectal Cancer Research Network (CanSCCRN) Open
The Canadian Screening for Colorectal Cancer Research Network (CanSCCRN) recently set out to develop a national CRC screening research agenda and identify priority research areas. The specific objectives were to (1) identify evidence gaps …
View article: Associations Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Healthcare Use During Cancer Follow-Up Care: A Survey-Administrative Health Data Linkage Study
Associations Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Healthcare Use During Cancer Follow-Up Care: A Survey-Administrative Health Data Linkage Study Open
Little is known about the impacts of fatigue after cancer treatment, including whether cancer-related fatigue impacts people’s use of healthcare. This study sought to examine how cancer-related fatigue impacts healthcare use after completi…
View article: The relationship between repeated measurements of HbA1c and risk of coronary events among the common haptoglobin phenotype groups: the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) study
The relationship between repeated measurements of HbA1c and risk of coronary events among the common haptoglobin phenotype groups: the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) study Open
Background In the ACCORD study, participants with the haptoglobin (Hp) 2–2 phenotype and glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c ) ≥ 8.0% had a higher risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to those with HbA 1c 7.0–7.9%. However, this associat…
View article: The CanPath-HDRN Canada Collaboration: Enabling Multi-jurisdictional Research in Canada
The CanPath-HDRN Canada Collaboration: Enabling Multi-jurisdictional Research in Canada Open
ObjectiveTo highlight the partnership between the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath) and Health Data Research Network (HDRN Canada), which enables researchers to link CanPath’s health and lifestyle survey data to health r…
View article: Delayed Access to Medical Care and Psychological Distress among Chinese Immigrants in Canada during the Pandemic
Delayed Access to Medical Care and Psychological Distress among Chinese Immigrants in Canada during the Pandemic Open
The psychological impact of medical care accessibility during the pandemic has been widely studied, but little attention has been given to Asian immigrants in Canada. This study aimed to fill this literature gap by using a cross-sectional …
View article: Chasing cancer: does the social-to-medical spending ratio relate to cancer incidence and mortality in Canadian provinces? A retrospective cohort study
Chasing cancer: does the social-to-medical spending ratio relate to cancer incidence and mortality in Canadian provinces? A retrospective cohort study Open
Introduction Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, and cases are expected to rise by 83% between 2012 and 2042. Jurisdictions with higher ratios of social-to-medical spending exhibit better population health outcomes; however, th…
View article: The Impact of Delayed Access to Care on Psychological Distress Among Chinese Immigrants in Canada During the Second Wave of the Pandemic
The Impact of Delayed Access to Care on Psychological Distress Among Chinese Immigrants in Canada During the Second Wave of the Pandemic Open
It is unclear whether delayed access to treatment/health assessment impacted psychological distress for these populations. This study aimed to fill this literature gap by using a cross-sectional survey, which aimed to evaluate the impact o…
View article: Does the relationship between time-varying achieved HbA1c and risk of coronary events depend on haptoglobin phenotype within the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) study?
Does the relationship between time-varying achieved HbA1c and risk of coronary events depend on haptoglobin phenotype within the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) study? Open
Background Our previous research has identified the haptoglobin (Hp) phenotype as a potential biomarker that could be used to personalize glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to prevent coronary artery disease (CAD), the mos…
View article: Impact of no publicly accessible prenatal education programming on patients and their care providers: a descriptive qualitative study in Nova Scotia, Canada
Impact of no publicly accessible prenatal education programming on patients and their care providers: a descriptive qualitative study in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Objective Patients in Nova Scotia do not have access to public prenatal education programming. This study aimed to explore whether care providers find patients are uninformed or misinformed, and the impact of that on patients and their car…
View article: Virtual follow‐up care among breast and prostate cancer patients during and beyond the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: Association with distress
Virtual follow‐up care among breast and prostate cancer patients during and beyond the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: Association with distress Open
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between self‐reported distress (anxiety/depression) and satisfaction with and desire for virtual follow‐up (VFU) care among cancer patients during and beyond the COVID‐19…
View article: Navigation programs to support community-dwelling individuals with life-limiting illness: determinants of implementation
Navigation programs to support community-dwelling individuals with life-limiting illness: determinants of implementation Open
Background As the Canadian population ages and the prevalence of chronic illnesses increases, delivering high-quality care to individuals with advanced life limiting illnesses becomes more challenging. Community-based navigation programs a…
View article: Family and emergency physicians’ knowledge and attitudes toward organ donation and deemed consent
Family and emergency physicians’ knowledge and attitudes toward organ donation and deemed consent Open
Family physicians and ED physicians had positive attitudes toward organ donation, including high support for a deemed consent model. However, specific knowledge gaps and training topics were identified that should be addressed within the c…
View article: Barriers to and facilitators of successful implementation of a palliative approach to care in primary care practices: a mixed methods study
Barriers to and facilitators of successful implementation of a palliative approach to care in primary care practices: a mixed methods study Open
Objective Integrating a palliative approach to care into primary care is an emerging evidence-based practice. Despite the evidence, this type of care has not been widely adopted into primary care settings. The objective of this study was t…