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| Alison RichardsonSummaryAffiliation: Cross Cancer Institute Country: Canada Publications
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A proposed taxonomy of terms to guide the clinical trial recruitment processNeil A Hagen
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
J Pain Symptom Manage 40:102-10. 2010..But what has been learned about improving the feasibility of palliative care research studies?..- The Birmingham International Workshop on Supportive, Palliative, and End-of-Life Care ResearchNeil A Hagen
Division of Palliative Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cancer 107:874-81. 2006 - An open-label, multi-dose efficacy and safety study of intramuscular tetrodotoxin in patients with severe cancer-related painNeil A Hagen
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
J Pain Symptom Manage 34:171-82. 2007..It effectively relieved severe, treatment-resistant cancer pain in the majority of patients and often for prolonged periods after treatment. It may have a novel mechanism of analgesic effect. Further study is warranted... - The Alberta Breakthrough Pain Assessment Tool for cancer patients: a validation study using a delphi process and patient think-aloud interviewsNeil A Hagen
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
J Pain Symptom Manage 35:136-52. 2008..Further validation of this tool as an assessment measure within clinical trials research is warranted... - Tetrodotoxin for moderate to severe cancer pain: a randomized, double blind, parallel design multicenter studyNeil A Hagen
Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology, University of Calgary and Alberta Cancer Board, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
J Pain Symptom Manage 35:420-9. 2008.... - A titration strategy is needed to manage breakthrough cancer pain effectively: observations from data pooled from three clinical trialsNeil A Hagen
Department of Medicine, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
J Palliat Med 10:47-55. 2007..Breakthrough pain is a prevalent and serious problem in patients with cancer. However, it is not known how best to predict the effective dose of breakthrough opioid for any given patient... - Assessment and management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients: current approaches and emerging researchNeil A Hagen
Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Cancer Board Division of Palliative Medicine, University of Calgary, 1331 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2, Canada
Curr Pain Headache Rep 12:241-8. 2008..We describe current approaches to assess, define, characterize, and treat breakthrough cancer pain, and summarize recent clinical research on novel agents, novel routes of drug delivery, and other advances in its management... - Improving generalist end of life care: national consultation with practitioners, commissioners, academics, and service user groupsCathy Shipman
King s College London, Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Weston Education Centre, London SE5 9RJ
BMJ 337:a1720. 2008..To identify major concerns of national and local importance in the provision, commissioning, research, and use of generalist end of life care... - Does the patient-held record improve continuity and related outcomes in cancer care: a systematic reviewMarjolein Gysels
Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine at Guy s, King s College, London, UK
Health Expect 10:75-91. 2007..To assess the effectiveness of the patient-held record (PHR) in cancer care... - A review of long-term follow-up for survivors of childhood cancerHelen Aslett
Department of Psychology, London Metropolitan University, Calcutta House, Old Castle Street, London E1 7NT, United Kingdom
Eur J Cancer 43:1781-90. 2007..Although young people and professionals had a shared view on many aspects of follow-up care, these preferences were not consistently mirrored in service provision... - A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief, behaviorally oriented intervention for cancer-related fatigueJo Armes
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, Waterloo Bridge Wing, Franklin Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London, United Kingdom
Cancer 110:1385-95. 2007..In this study, the authors tested the effectiveness of a brief behaviorally oriented intervention in reducing CRF and improving physical function and associated distress in individuals who were receiving chemotherapy... - A systematic review and meta-analysis of the pharmacological treatment of cancer-related fatigueOllie Minton
Division of Mental Health, St George s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK
J Natl Cancer Inst 100:1155-66. 2008..This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to review the available evidence and make recommendations for practice and research... - Supportive and palliative care research collaboratives in the United Kingdom: an unnatural experiment?Sheila Payne
Palliat Med 21:663-5. 2007 - Methodological issues when using the draw and write technique with children aged 6 to 12 yearsMaire Horstman
London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom
Qual Health Res 18:1001-11. 2008..The participating children's verbal and artistic contributions illustrate how children are able to convey their opinions when there is an enabling climate created... - Exploring the work of nurses who administer chemotherapyRebecca Verity
King s College London, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, London SE1 8WA, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 12:244-52. 2008..Wide variations in educational preparation and practice exist and a co-ordinated education and training strategy for chemotherapy practice is warranted to underpin safe and effective practice in this area... - Patients' needs assessment in cancer care: a review of assessment toolsAlison Richardson
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, 5th Floor Waterloo Bridge Wing, Franklin Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NN, UK
Support Care Cancer 15:1125-44. 2007..Tools can be used to assess needs and inform care planning. This review discusses the importance of systematic assessment of needs in routine care and the contribution tools can make to this process... - Experience of fatigue in adolescents living with cancerEmma Ream
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, England
Cancer Nurs 29:317-26. 2006..These preliminary findings suggest that research into management of fatigue in this adolescent group is warranted, along with research and development to determine how best to provide supportive care once treatment finishes... - Developing, delivering, and evaluating cancer nursing services: searching for a United Kingdom evidence base for practiceAlison Richardson
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery King s College London, London
Cancer Nurs 25:404-15. 2002..Through such endeavors, cancer nurses should realize their potential, support the strategic development of cancer nursing research, and so generate an evidence base that supports their unique contribution to patient outcomes... - Improving supportive and palliative care for adults with cancerAlison Richardson
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College, London
Nurs Times 99:49. 2003..The national cancer patient survey (Department of Health, 2002), for example, showed wide variations in the quality of care delivered across the country... - Communication training for health professionals who care for patients with cancer: a systematic review of effectivenessMarjolein Gysels
Department of Palliative Care and Policy, King s College, London, UK
Support Care Cancer 12:692-700. 2004..Effective communication is increasingly recognised as a core clinical skill. However, there is evidence that health and social care professionals still lack basic communication skills... - Creating a culture of compassion: developing supportive care for people with cancerAlison Richardson
Palliative Nursing Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London SE1 9NN, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 8:293-305. 2004..We can become what we dream, let us live that dream outside and really drive forward the care we provide for people with cancer and their families... - Communication training for health professionals who care for patients with cancer: a systematic review of training methodsMarjolein Gysels
Department of Palliative Care and Policy, King s College, London, UK
Support Care Cancer 13:356-66. 2005..Many health and social care professionals, however, do not feel adequately trained in communicating and in handling interpersonal issues that arise in the care of patients with cancer... - Heavy to carry: a survey of parents' and healthcare professionals' perceptions of cancer-related fatigue in children and young peopleFaith Gibson
Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
Cancer Nurs 28:27-35. 2005..Recognition of the significance of this symptom is a crucial first step in improving future management and offering strategies that can help both child and family... - "Reduced to nods and smiles": experiences of professionals caring for people with cancer from black and ethnic minority groupsAlison Richardson
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, 5th Floor Franklin Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 10:93-101; discussion 102-5. 2006..Some staff felt they would benefit from training in working with interpreters... - 'Working the system'. Achieving change through partnership working: an evaluation of cancer partnership groupsAlison Richardson
Chair of Cancer and Palliative Nursing Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, London, UK
Health Expect 8:210-20. 2005.... - Palliative care services in England: a survey of district nurses' viewsCathy Shipman
King s College London, Department of Palliative Care and Policy, London
Br J Community Nurs 10:381-6. 2005..Primary care trusts, cancer networks and strategic health authorities must work together to ensure minimum standards of access nationally if the recommendations of the NICE guidance on supportive and palliative care are to be achieved... - A study to assess the existence of the symptom cluster of breathlessness, fatigue and anxiety in patients with advanced lung cancerCarmen W H Chan
Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Eur J Oncol Nurs 9:325-33. 2005..The high prevalence and moderate intensity of the symptom cluster demonstrates a need for an intervention to manage these symptoms simultaneously... - Cancer-related fatigue in children and young people: survey of healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudesFaith Gibson
Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust and Kings College London, Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WCIN 3JH, UK
Eur J Oncol Nurs 10:311-6. 2006 - Supportive intervention for fatigue in patients undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trialEmma Ream
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College London, UK
J Pain Symptom Manage 31:148-61. 2006..05) and displayed more adaptive coping (P < 0.05). The intervention enabled patients to adapt to living with fatigue and contributed to their psychological/emotional well-being and ability to cope with their illness and treatment... - Facilitating patients' coping with fatigue during chemotherapy-pilot outcomesEmma Ream
Florence Nightingale of School of Nursing and Midwifery, King s College, London, United Kingdom
Cancer Nurs 25:300-8. 2002..The approach appeared both feasible and practical. Although numeric data were limited, there was some evidence that the approach had the capacity to lessen fatigue and enhance emotional well-being...