Assessment of Integrative Therapeutic Methods for Improving the Quality of Life and Functioning in Cancer Patients—A Systematic Review
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1190 - 1190
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Background:
Cancer
rehabilitation
represents
a
series
of
measures
adopted
for
the
recovery
psychological,
emotional,
social,
and
financial
functioning
in
case
cancer
patients.
The
purpose
this
study
is
to
identify
main
elements
therapeutic
management
field
medical
rehabilitation,
as
well
integrative,
complementary
medicine
holistic
approaches
that
can
be
performed
on
oncological
patient.
Methods:
This
systematic
literature
review
follows
methodology
outlined
“Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analysis”
(“PRISMA”)
statement,
which
an
internationally
recognized
widely
accepted
standard.
Results:
Active
rehabilitative
therapies
offer
options
improving
quality
life
patients;
these
comprehensively
address
both
physical
psychological
aspects
disease.
also
includes
latest
novelties
nanotechnologies
applied
example,
drugs
(or
supplements)
inspired
by
nature.
Conclusions:
Physical
medicine,
mostly
using
stimulating
methods,
was
recently
added
list
contraindications
patients,
approach
pathological
concept
itself
clinical
consequences
functional
therapies.
Integrative,
presents
important
resource
Advanced
studies
are
needed
future
further
ascertain
role
Language: Английский
Enhancing Patient Communication Through Health Professionals’ Digital Literacy
Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72 E, P. 5 - 20
Published: June 21, 2024
Digital
health
literacy
has
been
defined
as
the
‘ability
to
seek,
find,
understand,
and
appraise
information
from
electronic
sources
apply
knowledge
gained
address
or
solve
a
problem’
(Norman
Skinner,
2006).
Health
digital
are
essential
in
order
reach
universal
coverage
reform
processes
of
healthcare
systems
(WHO,
2018).
Healthcare
professionals
need
treat
patients
continuous
evolving
structure
2013).
The
research
question
that
guided
paper
is
‘How
can
Romanian
professionals’
be
used
improve
communication
with
their
patients?’.
aim
study
explore
level
literacy,
identify
how
it
patients.
20
interviews
resident
senior
medical
doctors,
students
nurses
were
conducted.
audio
recorded,
transcribed
then
stored
Word
documents
password-secured
environment.
From
data
gathered
four
major
themes
emerged:
(a)
literacy;
(b)
patients;
(c)
improvements
for
National
Strategy
2014-2020;
(d)
time
barrier
communication.
Data
was
analyzed
using
thematic
analysis
through
MAXQDA2018
software.
Language: Английский
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Brief Interventions for Smoking Cessation Performed by Family Doctors
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(12), P. 1985 - 1985
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Tobacco
smoking
is
the
most
important
cause
of
chronic
diseases
and
premature
death
worldwide.
Very
brief
advice
(VBA)
(BA)
represent
evidence-based
interventions
designed
to
increase
quit
attempts.
These
are
appropriate
for
all
smokers,
regardless
their
motivation
quit,
involve
several
steps
regarding
assessment,
advice,
action.
This
review
aimed
evaluate
effectiveness
these
offered
by
general
practitioners
(GPs)
in
cessation.
Methods:
A
systematic
search
articles
that
presented
as
an
aid
support
cessation
was
conducted.
The
rate
successful
evaluated
following
practitioners,
patients’
present
quit.
Results:
We
have
checked
if
can
be
used
innovative
method
help
active
smokers
make
informed
decision
behaviour.
Assisted/supported/guided
a
practitioner,
current
cigarette
decide
identify
best
way
processed
relevant
data
where
were
main
counselling
cessation,
using
nicotine
replacement
therapy
(NRT),
heated
tobacco
products
(HTPs),
or
vaping.
Language: Английский
Applying a “medical deserts” lens to cancer care services in the North-West region of Romania – a mixed-methods analysis
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Medical
deserts
pose
significant
challenges
to
healthcare
systems
worldwide,
leading
unmet
needs
and
exacerbated
health
issues,
particularly
in
underserved
regions.
Methods
This
study
aims
characterise
cancer
care
services
the
North-West
region
of
Romania
through
lens
medical
desertification,
employing
a
mixed-methods
approach.
Quantitative
analysis
secondary
data
from
2009
2022,
along
with
qualitative
interviews
patients
professionals,
reveals
disparities
access
across
counties
within
region.
Results
While
Cluj-Napoca
exhibited
robust
infrastructure,
areas
like
Satu-Mare
Sălaj
faced
limitations
accessing
services,
contributing
desertification.
The
highlighted
prevalence
oncology,
inadequate
human
resources,
facility
deficiencies,
prolonged
waiting
times,
high
costs,
socio-cultural
barriers
hindering
care.
Recommendations
for
improvement
include
revising
treatment
protocols,
enhancing
palliative
care,
implementing
prevention
strategies,
promoting
collaboration
among
digitalizing
system.
However,
persist,
including
shortage
oncology
specialists,
geographical
prevalence,
limited
advanced
modalities
rural
areas.
Conclusions
Addressing
these
requires
comprehensive
approaches,
strategic
resource
allocation,
workforce
development,
infrastructure
investments,
innovative
treatments,
digital
technologies.
Collaboration
policymakers,
providers,
communities
is
crucial
mitigating
improving
outcomes.
Despite
limitations,
this
provides
valuable
insights
into
underscores
need
concerted
efforts
overcome
desertification
ensure
equitable
high-quality
Language: Английский
Applying a “medical deserts” lens to cancer care services in the North-West region of Romania from 2009 to 2022 – a mixed-methods analysis
Archives of Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82(1)
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Language: Английский
Editorial: Advances in the potential treatments of gastrointestinal and liver diseases: addressing the public health burden
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: July 13, 2023
The
present
Research
Topic
consists
of
twenty
articles:
3
systematic
reviews
with
meta-analysis,
reviews,
and
14
original
research
articles.
These
articles
provide
a
diverse
range
innovative
viewpoints
on
the
significance
comprehending
genetic,
molecular,
cellular
mechanisms
associated
gastrointestinal
complications
diseases.
Such
understanding
has
potential
to
guide
advancement
therapies
in
areas
where
clinical
problems
remain
unsolved.Regarding
molecular
mechanisms,
Sui
C
et
al.
examined
relationship
between
various
immune
cells
postoperative
ileus,
aiming
therapeutic
solutions
for
this
unresolved
issue.
Jiang
N
analyzed
antifibrotic
effects
salvianolic
acid
B
autophagy
liver
fibrosis.
Their
findings
revealed
that
inducing
TGF-β1
resulted
significant
increase
autophagosome
formation
autophagic
flux
different
cascades.
Another
studied
by
Jia
Q
demonstrated
vivo
efficacy
hesperidin
promoting
gastric
motility
rats
functional
dyspepsia,
suggesting
treatment
approach
condition.Screening
early
detection
are
among
primary
priorities
current
European
anticancer
plan
should
be
implemented
at
national
level
(Pana
al.,
2023)
Language: Английский