Staff Groups
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/15453
2024-03-29T02:31:23Z
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Interventions for healthcare professionals, organisations and patients to enhance quality of life for people diagnosed with palliative esophagogastric cancer: A systematic review
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/17489
Interventions for healthcare professionals, organisations and patients to enhance quality of life for people diagnosed with palliative esophagogastric cancer: A systematic review
Cowley, Alison; Cooper, Joanne
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background Esophagogastric (EG) cancer is the fifth most common malignancy, and its incidence is increasing. The disease is fast paced, and five-year survival rates are poor. Treatment with palliative intent is provided for the majority of patients but there remains a lack of empirical evidence into the most effective service models to support EG cancer patients. Objectives The overall objective of this quantitative systematic review was to establish best practice in relation to interventions targeted at healthcare professionals or the structures in which healthcare professionals deliver care (i.e. models of care and practice) and patients (diagnosed with palliative EG cancer) to enhance the quality of life for people diagnosed with palliative EG cancer. Inclusion criteria Search strategy A three-step search strategy was utilized. Sixteen databases were searched for papers from the year 2000 onward and followed by hand searching of reference lists. Methodological quality Methodological quality was not assessed as no articles were found that met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction Data extraction was not possible as no articles were found that met the inclusion criteria. Data synthesis It was not possible to complete data synthesis as no articles were found that met the inclusion criteria. Results Comprehensive searching and study selection process failed to identify any studies that were eligible for inclusion in the review. Conclusion There is currently a lack of published evidence to establish which interventions and strategies are most effective in delivering services to patients diagnosed with palliative EG cancer in terms of service structure, process and delivery.
2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Patient, nursing and medical staff experiences and perceptions of the care of people with palliative esophagogastric cancer: A systematic review of the qualitative evidence
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/17482
Patient, nursing and medical staff experiences and perceptions of the care of people with palliative esophagogastric cancer: A systematic review of the qualitative evidence
Cowley, Alison; Cooper, Joanne
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background Esophagogastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy and its incidence is increasing. The disease progresses quickly and five-year survival rates are poor. Treatment with palliative intent is provided for the majority of patients but there remains a lack of empirical evidence on the most effective service models to support esophagogastric cancer patients. Objectives The overall objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the best available evidence on the experiences and perceptions of patients and health professionals with regard to the care of people diagnosed with palliative esophagogastric cancer. Inclusion criteria Search strategy A three-step search strategy was utilized. A total 11 databases were searched for studies from 2000 onward, followed by hand searching of reference lists. Methodological quality Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument critical appraisal tool (JBI-QARI). Data extraction Qualitative findings were extracted using the JBI-QARI data extraction Instrument. Data synthesis Qualitative research findings were pooled using a pragmatic meta-aggregative approach. Results The review included two publications. There were 46 findings which were aggregated into four categories and one overall synthesized finding: "In addition to support for physical needs, patients need support that takes into account changing life situations to achieve the best quality of life." Conclusions The review shows that patients value services and support that addresses their complex, fluctuating and highly individual needs. No evidence was uncovered regarding how these services should be designed and delivered.
2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Clinical academic radiographers - A challenging but rewarding career
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/17235
Clinical academic radiographers - A challenging but rewarding career
Costigan, Carolyn
OBJECTIVES: To explain what a clinical academic career can be, what it can lead to for the individual, profession and most importantly the patient, and why these roles are so important to radiography. KEY FINDINGS: Multiple challenges to the adoption of clinical academic careers exist, including achievable measurable outcomes, visibility & senior support, and balancing different time demands. Equally the rewards are wide ranging and can advance both the individual and profession through role extension opportunities, increased career progression, patient benefits, and academic and research skills. CONCLUSION: Clinical academic careers can provide advantages for the individual, department, profession and most importantly the patient with advanced clinical practice through evidenced based research. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Improving clinical academic careers within Radiography will promote research participation and increase radiographic roles in patient-centred research delivery and development. Combining evidenced based research with academic skills will lead to improved patient care and better clinical outcomes. Copyright © 2021 The College of Radiographers. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Interventions for supporting parents of infants requiring neonatal inter-hospital transport: A systematic review
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/17135
Interventions for supporting parents of infants requiring neonatal inter-hospital transport: A systematic review
Mason, Libuse; Marufu, Takawira C.; Manning, Joseph C.
Background Neonatal inter-hospital transport is associated with heightened stress for parents whose needs may remain unmet around this time. Aim To identify interventions which are used to support parents whose infants require neonatal inter-hospital transport. Study Design A systematic literature review approach was used. Six online databases (CINAHL, EMBASE, EMCARE, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science) were searched up to February 2022. The eligibility criteria included interventional studies published in the English language. Methodological quality was assessed by the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. Data were extracted using a predefined framework and synthesized narratively because of heterogeneity of reported outcomes. Results A total of 671 articles were screened, with five meeting the eligibility criteria. Three interventions were reported within the five studies: a communication-based intervention before transport represented by 223 parents in one study, Kangaroo Care during transport, which was carried out with 136 infants in three studies, and video calls after transport evaluated by one study in seven parents versus a control group. The effectiveness of the interventions could not be reliably determined. Neonatal nurses were the main providers of all the interventions pre-, peri-, and post-transport. Conclusion Limited evidence of mixed quality and inconsistent outcome measurements is available. Future research should focus on developing a contemporary intervention, determining the optimum timing for its implementation, and evaluating it using a robust study design. Relevance to Clinical Practice Neonatal nurses need to be aware of the importance of their role in supporting parents through the distressing time of neonatal transport.
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z