A5043458001- Cancer survivorship and care
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Family Support in Illness
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
University College Hospital
2013-2025
University College London
2016-2025
London Women's Clinic
2012-2025
University of Rijeka
2024
Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
2024
University College Lahore
2022
National Cancer Research Institute
2019-2021
Cancer Research UK
2021
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2015-2019
The London College
2017-2019
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Group has developed a new multidimensional instrument measuring cancer-related fatigue to be used in conjunction with the quality life core questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). module EORTC QLQ-FA13 assesses physical, cognitive, emotional aspects fatigue.The methodology follows guidelines phase IV validation modules. This paper focuses on results psychometric factorial structure module. For cross-validation confirmatory factor...
Please cite this paper as: Hunter M, Gentry‐Maharaj A, Ryan Burnell Lanceley Fraser L, Jacobs I, Menon U. Prevalence, frequency and problem rating of hot flushes persist in older postmenopausal women: impact age, body mass index, hysterectomy, hormone therapy use, lifestyle mood a cross‐sectional cohort study 10 418 British women aged 54–65. BJOG 2012;119:40–50. Objective Hot night sweats (HFs/NSs) are the main menopausal symptoms, but few studies have been adequately powered to examine...
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are captured within cancer trials to help future patients and their clinicians make more informed treatment decisions. However, variability in standards of PRO trial design reporting threaten the validity these endpoints for application clinical practice.We systematically investigated a cohort randomized controlled that included primary or secondary PRO. For each trial, an evaluation protocol quality was undertaken using standard checklists. General patterns...
The objective is to explore how clinical decisions are made in a cancer multidisciplinary team meeting (MDM). study design qualitative based on participant observation, depth interviews, and questionnaires. research setting was weekly MDM which provides forum for debate practitioners the field of women's health, working within one Cancer Network England. participants were 53 attending over 4-month period. Analysis nonparticipant observation data practitioner interview narratives identified...
Background Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings have been endorsed by the Department of Health as core model for managing chronic diseases. However, evidence their effectiveness is mixed and degree to which they absorbed into clinical practice varies widely across conditions settings. We aimed identify key characteristics disease MDT that are associated with decision implementation, a measure effectiveness, derive set feasible modifications improve decision-making. Methods undertook...
Abstract Do museums and other heritage organisations have something to offer the healthcare sector? they a role in improving health well-being? Increasingly both think do. A broader definition of including well-being an emphasis on preventative medicine multi-agency approaches care within UK's National Health Service has facilitated work galleries this area. However, there are still few specific programmes very little evaluation these. Here we present key findings from qualitative focused...
Objectives: The negative publicity about menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has led to increased use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) non-pharmacological interventions (NPI) for symptom relief. We report on the prevalence predictors CAM/NPI among UK postmenopausal women.Method: Postmenopausal women aged 50–74 years were invited participate in Collaborative Trial Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS). A total 202 638 recruited completed a baseline questionnaire. Of these, 136 020...
Abstract Background European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) has developed a new multidimensional instrument measuring cancer‐related fatigue that can be used in conjunction with the quality life core questionnaire, EORTC QLQ‐C30. The paper focuses on development phase III module, collaborating seven countries, including patient sample 318 patients. Methods methodology followed guidelines developing modules. Patients were assessed by questionnaires (EORTC QLQ‐C30...
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings are assumed to produce better decisions and extensively used manage chronic disease in the National Health Service (NHS). However, evidence for their effectiveness is mixed. Our objective was investigate determinants of MDT by examining factors influencing implementation treatment plans. This a proxy measure effectiveness, because it lies on pathway improvements health, reflects decision making which has taken account clinical non-clinical information....
PurposeTo explore public attitudes towards modifying frequency of mammography screening based on genetic risk.MethodsHome-based interviews were carried out with a population-based sample 942 women aged 18–74 years in the UK. Demographic characteristics and perceived breast cancer (BC) risk examined as predictors support for risk-stratified BC acceptability raised or lowered risk, using multivariate logistic regression.ResultsOver two-thirds respondents (65.8%) supported idea varying basis...
To develop and pretest an European Organization for the Research Treatment of Cancer Sexual Health Questionnaire (EORTC SHQ-22) assessment physical, psychological, social aspects sexual health (SH) in male female cancer patients survivors. construction started with creating a list relevant SH issues based on comprehensive literature review. Issues were subsequently evaluated relevance prioritization by 78 healthcare professionals (HCP) 107 from 12 countries during in-depth interviews (phase...
Background Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of death for women in UK. Up to 18% cases can be attributed germline mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Identifying patients who carry a BRCA mutation provides important information about potential response treatment eligibility therapies such as poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors. Implementation systematic genetic testing with ovarian via oncology clinics (mainstreamed testing, MGT) increasing. Methods results This service...
With rates of endometrial cancer survival increasing, there is growing interest about lifestyle behaviours that could improve quality life and reduce the risk for chronic diseases. This study aimed to explore attitudes, challenges needs survivors regarding diet physical activity. Sixteen UK-based participated in two focus groups (n = 5, n 3) or individual telephone interviews 8), using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were collectively analysed by researchers until consensus was...
Discussion rests on the notion that a paradox exists in techniques used by nurses during rehabilitation of elderly patients; and this can be identified language use interactions with their patients. This is seen as essentially controlling such contributing to sense helpless dependence rather than confident independence conducive patients' successful rehabilitation. Social physical antecedents are pertinence issues power control lives discussed. Supporting evidence drawn from studies...
Objective The Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG)-Symptom Benefit Study was designed to evaluate the effects of chemotherapy on symptoms and health-related quality life (HRQL) in women having for platinum resistant/refractory recurrent ovarian cancer (PRR-ROC) potentially sensitive with ≥3 lines (PPS-ROC ≥3). Methods Participants completed Measure Ovarian Symptoms Treatment (MOST) European Organization Research (EORTC) Quality Life Questionnaire QLQ-C30 questionnaires at baseline every 3–4...
Abstract The benefits of a heritage-in-health intervention were assessed using clinically accepted psychometric measures wellbeing and happiness. Positive outcomes arts-in-health activities are well documented reviewed yet little empirical research has been conducted to determine the effectiveness activities. drew upon art therapy, psychology education for conceptual framework. General healthcare patients participated in one-to-one, facilitated sessions around 40 minutes that involved...
Background: This study sought to determine the effects of a heritage-in-health intervention on well-being. Benefits arts-in-health interventions are relatively well-documented yet little robust research has been conducted using interventions, such as those involving museum objects. Methods: Hospital patients (n = 57) participated in semi-structured, 30–40 minute facilitated interview sessions, discussing and handling objects comprising selections six artefacts specimens loaned from...
Objective Healthy eating and physical activity may help endometrial cancer survivors (ECS) improve their quality of life. However, most ECS do not meet the relevant guidelines. This pilot trial aimed to test study feasibility procedures for a definitive behavioural lifestyle programme. Design setting 24-week parallel two-arm randomised took place in two hospitals London, UK (April 2015–June 2016). Participants Sixty disease-free within 3 years diagnosis. Interventions were using minimisation...