A5072160131- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Social Media in Health Education
University of Minnesota
2023-2024
Huntsman Cancer Institute
2022-2023
University of Utah
2020-2023
University of Colorado Denver
2020
NIHR Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre
1996
Abstract Background In qualitative work, patients report that seemingly short trips to clinic (eg, a supposed 10-minute blood draw) often turn into “all-day affairs.” We sought quantify the time with cancer spend attending ambulatory appointments. Methods conducted retrospective study of scheduled for oncology-related care labs, imaging, procedures, infusions, and clinician visits) at an academic center over 1 week. The primary exposure was service type(s) visit only, labs infusion, etc.)....
Alternative cancer therapy is associated with increased mortality, but little known about those who pursue it.We aimed to describe individuals' motivations for using alternative therapies and determine whether differ based on timing of seeking therapies.We used data from 649 campaigns posted the website GoFundMe between 2011 2019 beneficiaries pursuing therapy. The were analyzed a mixed methods approach. Campaigns categorized by (either before or after experiencing conventional therapy)....
Previous research has found that individuals may travel outside their home countries in pursuit of alternative cancer therapies (ACT). The goal this study is to compare the United States who propose plans for abroad ACT, compared with seek ACT domestically.Clinical and treatment data were extracted from campaign descriptions 615 GoFundMe® campaigns fundraising seeking between 2011 2019. We examined modalities, location, metrics, online engagement within profiles. Clinical demographic...
This case report illustrates a potentially common cause for the inhibition of iron absorption that can be overlooked at initial consultation and may lead to extensive investigation patient with deficiency. The shows early questioning regarding their beverage intake positive outcome avoid unnecessary or treatment.
324 Background: Health care-related time burdens faced by persons with cancer can be substantial. In qualitative work, patients report that ‘’seemingly short clinic visits (e.g., a supposed 10-minute blood draw) often turn into all-day affairs.” We sought to estimate the total spent (home-to-home) on ambulatory services at an urban center. Methods: conducted retrospective study of all scheduled for any care laboratory testing, imaging, procedures, infusions, clinician visits) Midwestern...
e14044 Background: The use of alternative cancer treatments has been associated with decreased survival. However, little is known about the types individuals who seek out these therapies, therapies pursued, and costs. We utilized GoFundMe campaigns to characterize patients sought treatments, Methods: queried ( www.gofundme.com ) for English language using term “alternative treatment” custom code web scraping on 10/25/2019. identified 1000 between 2011-2019, which, 795 had received donations...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Alternative cancer therapy is associated with increased mortality, but little known about those who pursue it. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We aimed to describe individuals’ motivations for using alternative therapies and determine whether differ based on timing of seeking therapies. <title>METHODS</title> used data from 649 campaigns posted the website GoFundMe between 2011 2019 beneficiaries pursuing therapy. The were analyzed a mixed methods approach....