A5052921712- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Educational and Social Studies
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Social Media in Health Education
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Ethics in medical practice
Centro di Riferimento Oncologico
2014-2023
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2013-2023
Ospedale Cristo Re
2019
Ospedali Riuniti San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona
2017
Tumori Foundation
2014
National Cancer Institute
2014
National Cancer Institute
2012
ANT Foundation Italy Onlus
2010
University of Bologna
2009
Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona
2009
Abstract BACKGROUND: Routine screening for distress is internationally recommended as a necessary standard good cancer care, given its high prevalence and negative consequences on quality of life. The objective the current study was to contribute Italian validation Distress Thermometer (DT) determine whether single item DT compared favorably with referent criterion measures. METHODS: In total, 1108 outpatients were recruited from 38 representative oncology centers in Italy. Each participant...
To examine the effectiveness of reflexology foot massage in hospitalized cancer patients undergoing second or third chemotherapy cycles.Since late-1970s, studies have been conducted to assess efficacy behavioural and relaxation approaches controlling nausea/vomiting, anxiety other side-effects associated with chemotherapy.The study consisted 30 being admitted oncology unit at a Scientific Research Hospital Italy. Only 15 participants received therapeutic massage. The subjects' self-reports...
Cancer survivors often report posttraumatic growth (PTG). The aims of this study were to assess the presence PTG in Italian long-term disease-free cancer (LCS) and explore association between dimensions clinical, demographic variables, various agents perceived social support psychological distress. Five hundred forty LCS assessed with Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale, State-Trait Anxiety...
Mental adjustment to cancer has been explored in a large body of the literature by using Adjustment Cancer (MAC) scale. Problems factor structure scale and need for refining instrument have determined development Mini-MAC. The aim this study was validate, according test-oriented approach, Italian version Four hundred thirty patients five centres Northern Italy completed Mini-MAC Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). A subgroup 153 filled out instruments again within 3 months first assessment....
Abstract Background Despite the possible traumatic significance of cancer and incidence, prevalence, survival young women with breast cancer, these patients are underrepresented in multidimensional research. In present survey, QoL psychological distress were studied a sample female during first year their disease. More detail, study was firstly aimed to assess if 18–45 years old different from general population it changed over time. Secondly, described its change Finally, assessed...
To estimate the level of burnout among nurses working on oncology wards and to identify risk factors strategies used prevent deal with stress.Descriptive study.Oncology in public hospitals a northeastern Italian region.100 wards.Head were personally informed about aims study asked distribute questionnaire staff collect them after completion. The had 58 items divided into three parts: sociodemographic job characteristics population, Maslach Burnout Inventory modified for healthcare workers,...
Aims and background The aim of the study was to evaluate impact information level on quality life in cancer patients previously studied for their level. Patients methods determined by means a questionnaire that explored degree diagnosis status disease, patient's interpretation his/her disease status, satisfaction with received. Quality evaluated, some months after evaluation level, Functional Living Index Cancer (FLIC) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI 1-2). Results A total 175 were...
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations are associated with a higher risk of breast ovarian tumors. This study evaluated the emotional states women 1 month after having received results genetic test assessed eventual associations type outcome, personal/familiar disease history major socio-demographic variables.The study, an observational retrospective one, involved 91 women, receiving their results. Patients were administered Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Profile Mood States Thermometers.Anxiety was...
Abstract Background and object : An accurate assessment of patients' needs is a core point in improving treatment adherence, satisfaction, quality life care receivers. The Needs Evaluation Questionnaire (NEQ) practical short instrument designed to record hospitalized necessities. present paper contribution its factorial definition, useful enhancing the understanding NEQ psychometric properties supporting use research as well current practice. Method Six hundred consecutive cancer patients...
Question Prompt Lists (QPLs) have proven very effective in encouraging cancer patients to ask questions, allowing them take up a more active role during visits with the oncologist. As no such tool has yet been validated for Italian-speaking users, we carried out cross-cultural adaptation and evaluation of an existing Australian List. Cross-cultural was performed accordance five steps described by Guillemin Beaton. Forward back translations original were out, products discussed Expert...