A5014330956- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
University of Toronto
2009-2024
Health Sciences Centre
2015-2024
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
2014-2024
Sunnybrook Research Institute
2018-2024
EVERSANA (Canada)
2023
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
2008-2022
Sunnybrook Hospital
2022
National Cancer Centre Japan
2020
University of Manchester
2011-2018
University Health Network
2008
To determine patient-reported financial and family burden associated with treatment of cancer in the previous 28 days across Canada.A self-administered questionnaire (P-SAFE v7.2.4) was completed by 901 patients from twenty centres nationally (344 breast, 183 colorectal, 158 lung, 216 prostate) measuring direct indirect costs related to foregone care. Monthly self-reported out-of-pocket-costs (OOPCs) included drugs, homecare, homemaking, complementary/ alternative medicines,...
This study examines the rate and prediction of referral for specialized psychosocial oncology care in 326 patients with metastatic GI or lung cancer.Referral information was abstracted from medical records hospital databases. Patients completed measures physical distress functioning.Routine occurred 33% patients, 42% 44%, respectively, those scoring high on depression (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]-II >or= 15) hopelessness Hopelessness Scale 8). Univariate analyses indicated that...
Background: Prostate cancer is the most common diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients’ needs are met, frequently assuming their with no formal training, which can contribute to high burden. The purpose of this study was pilot TEMPO—the first dyadic, Tailored, wEb-based, psychosocial and physical activity self-Management PrOgram for men prostate caregivers. Methods: 49 were randomized TEMPO or usual care. Baseline follow-up...
Healthcare workers are at risk of adverse mental health outcomes due to occupational stress. Many organizations introduced initiatives proactively support staff’s psychological well-being in the face COVID-19 pandemic. One example is STEADY wellness program, which was implemented a large trauma centre Toronto, Canada. Program implementors engaged teams peer sessions, psychoeducation workshops, critical incident stress debriefing, and community-building initiatives. As part project designed...
Extinction effects were evaluated in a multiple baseline across behaviors design with 2 boys after just one of several target problem was observed during functional analysis. Other emerged as extinction introduced sequentially all behaviors. Results demonstrated an efficient strategy for simultaneously assessing maintained by the same consequence.
To address the knowledge gap in practice of compassionate healthcare by elucidating patient perspectives on compassion, empathy, and sympathy.Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted at two time points with patients undergoing head neck cancer treatment. Questions explored participants' understanding sympathy, as they relate to each other healthcare. Interviewers manually recorded responses. Qualitative exploratory methods used analyze data; inductive line-by-line coding was...
Functional analyses produced inconclusive results regarding variables that maintained problem behavior for 2 students with developmental disabilities. Procedures were modified to include a contingent physical restraint condition based on in-class observations. Results indicated tinder conditions in which (i.e., basket-hold timeout) was applied behavior, rates of these behaviors increased across sessions both subjects. Implications the use classroom are discussed.
Introduction. A substantial proportion of the recently published cases dissociative disorders have a background immigration (Fujiwara et al., 2008). Among disorders, Ganser syndrome is an uncommon form that has as central symptom giving approximate answers to questions (vorbeireden). The predisposing and triggering factors are poorly defined. Furthermore, this condition might cooccur with other psychiatric disorders. Here we describe patient immigration, who, after objectively minor...
Background: Most individuals with brain tumours experience distress or cognitive impairment during the illness trajectory, potentially causing decreased quality of life, strain on interpersonal relationships and altered sense self world. Symptoms tumour treatment can cause increased reliance others in dignity. Dignity is an important consideration when caring for patients, as it influence decisions at end-of-life. therapy (DT) a therapeutic intervention that was developed patients near end...
Caregivers of men with prostate cancer report high burden, and there is a need to develop cost-effective programs support them in their roles. This study reports on the acceptability dyadic, Tailored, wEb-based, psychosocial physical activity (PA) self-Management PrOgram called TEMPO. TEMPO was accessed by convenience sample 19 caregivers (n = 18), as well six health care professionals (HCPs). User feedback gathered via semi-structured qualitative interviews. Data were analyzed using...
Abstract Aims To ascertain the level of support and training available to paediatric specialist registrars (SpRs) in breaking bad news their self‐reported confidence this task. Study design A questionnaire‐based survey. Participants Paediatric SpRs working North Thames region. Methods Specialist ( n = 206) were sent a questionnaire relating them attitudes repeat was out 2 weeks later. Results The response rate 54.9%. study sample included 78 females 34 males. median year qualification 1995...