A5052332702- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Social Media in Health Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research
National Cancer Center
2015-2024
National Cancer Center
2013-2024
Ajou University
2023
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2023
Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
2021
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
2020
Catholic University of Korea
2020
Korea University
2020
New Generation University College
2020
Yonsei University
2020
Diabetes is an established risk factor for developing cancer. A limited body of evidence also suggests that cancer can increase the new cases diabetes, but inconclusive.To evaluate whether development associated with increasing subsequent diabetes.This cohort study included a nationally representative sample Korean general population observed up to 10 years (January 1, 2003, December 31, 2013). total 524 089 men and women 20 70 age without diabetes no history at baseline were...
Considering the high morbidity and mortality of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with malignancy, they are regarded as a priority for COVID-19 vaccination. However, general vaccine uptake rates among cancer known to be lower than their healthy counterparts. Thus, we aimed investigate attitude acceptance identify predictive factors vaccination that could modified increase rates, via paper-based survey (58 items over six domains). A total 1001 participated this nationwide,...
The effects of vegetable preference and leisure-time physical activity (LPA) on cancer have been inconsistent. We examined the dietary activity, as well their combined effect risk.This prospective cohort study included 444,963 men, older than 40 years, who participated in a national health examination program begun 1996. Based answer to question "What kind do you have?" we categorized (1) vegetables, (2) mixture vegetables meat, (3) meats. LPA low (< 4 times/wk, < 30 min/session), moderate...
To investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) related to hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) following primary or interval cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer.Between 2010 and 2016, a total 184 patients were randomly assigned receive with HIPEC (n=92) without (n=92). Quality (QOL) assessment was evaluated at baseline (before surgery); on postoperative day 7; after 3rd 6th cycle adjuvant chemotherapy; 3, 6, 9, 12 months randomization. Patient-reported QOL...
We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of quality life (QOL) for predicting survival among disease-free survivors surgically-treated lung cancer after completion treatment. administered European Organization Research and Treatment Cancer Quality Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), Lung Module (QLQ-LC13), Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) 809 who were at two hospitals from 2001 through 2006. gathered mortality data by linkage National...
Objectives In Uganda, infection-related cancers have made the greatest contribution to cancer burden in past; however, from lifestyle-related has increased recently. Using Kampala Cancer Registry data, we projected incidence of top five cancers, namely, Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cervical, breast and prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) Uganda. Design Trend analysis registry data. Setting Registry, Main outcome measure data 2001 2015 were used 2030. Population obtained Uganda Bureau...
Background Over 90% of patients with cancer experience 1 or more symptoms caused directly by its treatment. These negatively impact on the completion planned treatment as well patients’ health-related quality life (HRQoL). It often results in serious complications and even life-threatening outcomes. Thus, it has been recommended that surveillance symptom burden should be performed managed during However, differences profiles various have not fully elucidated for use performing real world....
A knowledge gap exists between the list of required actions and action plan for countering cancer misinformation on social media. Little attention has been paid to a media strategy disseminating factual information while also disrupting networks.The aim this study was to, first, identify spread structure YouTube. We asked question, "How do YouTube videos play an important role in spreading about self-administration anthelmintics dogs as medicine humans?" Second, aimed suggest diffusion by...
Most dietary and exercise interventions developed to date for cancer survivors have employed intensive clinic-based face-to-face counseling sessions. However, when the intervention ends, participants cannot receive feedback from experts, motivation regular diet practices decreases. One way overcome shortcomings of is employ Internet this end. To maximize effectiveness providing Web-based interventions, action planning should be able start at right time, education tailored motivational...
Purpose We tried to evaluate the association of self-leadership, effective health behaviors, and posttraumatic growth with health-related quality life (HRQOL). Methods recruited survivors cancer from seven hospitals in Korea between 2011 2012. The patients completed Seven Habits Profile (7HP) leadership competency, 10 rules for highly behavior behavior, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) growth, Short Form 36 (SF-36) HRQOL, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) anxiety depression....
We compared the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) disease-free lung cancer survivors with those from general population.Although clinical research usually is focused on how to better identify patients most likely benefit surgery in terms survival, few studies have concentrated specifically HRQOL that population.We enrolled 830 (median time since diagnosis, 4.11 years) who had a past diagnosis and treated curative (stage 0 III) at either 2 hospitals between 2001 2006, 1000 subjects...
In Brief Objective: To investigate the employment status of lung cancer survivors and work-related problems they face. Background: Although number is increasing, little known about their issues. Methods: We enrolled 830 12 months after curative surgery (median time diagnosis, 4.11 years) 1000 volunteers from general population. All participants completed European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer Quality Life Questionnaire, Core 30-item a questionnaire that included items relating...
<i>Objectives:</i> Symptoms other than their primary disease can interfere in the lives of terminal cancer patients. We sought to identify which these symptoms is most important. <i>Methods:</i> administered a questionnaire, including M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI), 142 patients at National Cancer Center, Korea. The validity MDASI was tested by principal-axis factor analysis and Cronbach’s α coefficient. Stepwise multiple regression used determine that...
Bereaved family members of cancer patient are at risk having psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. However, prevalence associated factors depressive symptoms among this population have not been explored in Korea.We conducted a nation-wide cross-sectional questionnaire survey 3522 bereaved patients who died 44 hospice palliative care unit (HPCU) Korea 2012. The comprised the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) Good Death Inventory (GDI). Deceased patient's age, sex,...
In Korea, the Hospice, Palliative Care, and Life-sustaining Treatment Decision-making Act was enacted in February 2016 order to ensure that patient's self-determination end-of-life care processes is respected. To enhance physicians' understanding of this act provide proper criteria for medical judgment variety clinical settings, consensus guidelines were published November 2016. article, characteristics these related issues regarding definitions 'the end stage disease' 'last days life' are...