Relation between Spiritual Intelligence and Depression Coping Style in Patients with Cancer in University Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Science

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Style ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Patients With Cancer

Retrospective Analysis of the Prognostic Factors That Influence Treatment Response and Survival of Patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Abdlelhafeez ◽  
Dina Ragab ◽  
Nervana Hussien ◽  
Fatma El – Tabakh
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Clinical Oncology ◽  
Cancer Registries ◽  
Cancer Of Unknown Primary ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Patients With Cancer

Abstract Background Cancers of unknown primary site (CUPs) are heterogeneous group of metastatic tumors for which a standardized diagnostic work-up could not recognize the site of origin at the time of diagnosis. Cancer registries around the world report the incidence of CUP in the range of 3%–5% of all malignancies, worldwide the overall age-standardized incidence per 100.000 people per year is 4–19 cases. CUP therefore ranks among the top 10 commonest malignancies. CUP occurs equally in both males and females, at average age 60 years old. Incidence of CUP in Egypt is 6.1%in males and 5.5% in females. Aim of the Work to retrospectively identify the prognostic factors that influence treatment outcome and survival of patients diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary treated patients at Clinical Oncology departments at Ain Shams University Hospitals (ASUH) and Helwan University Hospitals by retrospective analysis. Patients and Methods At the department of clinical oncology, Ain Shams University, 102 patients with cancer of unknown primary were identified in the period between January 2012 and December 2017, all patients data was collected and reviewed. The primary end point of this study is to identify different prognostic factors that influence treatment response and OS in 102 patients with CUP in the period from January 2012 to December 2017. Results Patients with PS 1, with no comorbidities showed better treatment response, also Patients younger than 65year, presented with PS1, with no comorbidity had longer survival. Conclusion CUP has a poor prognosis. Some prognostic factors that affect response to treatment and survival in these patients, which may be identified.

scholarly journals Interest and Attitudes of Patients With Advanced Cancer With Regard to Secondary Germline Findings From Tumor Genomic Profiling

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. e590-e601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jada G. Hamilton ◽  
Elyse Shuk ◽  
Margaux C. Genoff ◽  
Vivian M. Rodríguez ◽  
Jennifer L. Hay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Genomic Profiling ◽  
Inherited Disease ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Secondary Findings ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Disease Risks

Purpose: Tumor genomic profiling (TGP) can reveal secondary findings about inherited disease risks in a patient with cancer. Little is known about how patients with advanced cancer, currently the primary users of TGP, perceive the benefits and harms of secondary germline findings. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 40 patients with advanced breast, bladder, colorectal, or lung cancer who had TGP. Qualitative interview data were evaluated by using a thematic content analysis approach. Results: Most participants expressed interest in the prospect of learning their secondary germline findings (57%), although a minority was equivocal (29%) or disinterested (14%). Reasons for these preferences varied but were influenced by participants’ perceptions of diverse benefits and harms of this information, which they regarded as relevant to themselves; their families; and other patients with cancer, medical science, and society. These attitudes were uniquely shaped by participants’ personal disease experiences and health status. Conclusion: Many patients with advanced cancer are interested in learning secondary germline findings and hold optimistic and perhaps unrealistic beliefs about the potential health benefits. Patients also have important concerns about clinical and emotional implications of this information. These perceptions are necessary to address to ensure that patients make informed decisions about learning secondary germline findings.

The relationship between spiritual intelligence and aggression in medical science students in the southeast of Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Baloochi ◽  
Farokh Abazari ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Due to their presence in clinical educational settings when dealing with patients, medical science students are more affected by mental disorders than other students. Some experts believe that spiritual intelligence enhances people adaptability and compatibility and creates calm in humans, especially in stressful situations. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence and aggression among students of medical sciences in the southeast of Iran. Methods This analytical-descriptive study was conducted among bachelor students of Medical Sciences in the Southeast of Iran and examples of the research were selected from the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health, Paramedical and Management by a stratified random sampling method. To examine samples questionnaires were used which examined students’ demographic information, and included King’s 24-item Questionnaire of Spiritual Intelligence and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ). After completing the questionnaires, data were analyzed using statistical analysis software (SPSS version18) with a significance level (p < 0.05). Results The results showed that there is a significant negative correlation between spiritual intelligence and aggression of students (r = −0/19, p = 0/001). Results also showed that Students of Medical Sciences in the Southeast of Iran with a spiritual intelligence average score of 52.28 have an average spiritual intelligence and those with an aggression average score of 78.57 have higher aggression than average. Conclusion The results showed that with increasing spiritual intelligence, aggression decreases. The results can be used by policymakers and managers to take steps to reduce aggressive behaviors and mental disorders and for the promotion of spiritual intelligence of students of medical sciences.

scholarly journals Out of Pocket Payment by Inpatients After Health Sector Evolution Plan and Its Effecting Factors: A Report of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesam Seyedin ◽  
Mahnaz Afshari ◽  
Parvaneh Isfahani ◽  
Kobra Sharifkazemi ◽  
Malihe Morshedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Science Methods ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Out Of Pocket Payments ◽  
Random Approach

Background: The health transformation plan (HTP) was implemented in April 2014 in university hospitals to provide equitable access to healthcare, improve the quality of care, and protect patients against high costs of hospitals. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate out of pocket (OOP) payment by inpatients after the health sector evolution plan (HSEP) and its effective factors in hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Science. Methods: In this study, descriptive and cross-sectional research design was utilized. 277 patients at 5 hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences were selected via simple random approach. Checklists and hospital bills were used to collect data. Then the data were analyzed by SPSS 19.0. Results: The results indicated that OOP was 18.71% of the total hospitals expenditure. There was a significant relationship among insurance status, location, and OOP (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The OOP rate of hospitalized patients was not in accordance with the goal set in the HSEP. Thus, policymakers and managers should take serious measures to decrease out-of-pocket payments.

scholarly journals A Study of Nurses’ Perception of Professional Values in the University Hospitals Affiliated with Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, 2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Marzieh Kargar Jahromi ◽  
Afifeh Rahmanian Koshkaki ◽  
Farzad Poorgholami ◽  
Malihe Talebizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The University

Objectives: In order to deal with professional ethical issues successfully, nurses and other providers of clinical care need to rely on professional values that are meant to guide their professional decision-making, actions and behaviors .These values form the basis of nursing. Accordingly, the present study aims to investigate nurses’ perception of professional values in the hospitals affiliated with Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.Method: In this descriptiveanalytical study, 100 nurses employed at the university hospitals of Jahrom were selected through simple convenience sampling. To examine the subjects’ perception of professional values, the researchers used a two-part questionnaire: part one consisted of questions about the personal and social characteristics of the subjects; part two was the Nurses Professional Values Scale-Revised. The latter consists of 26 items based on American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and addresses the following areas: caring (9 items), activism (5 items), trust (5 items), professionalism (4 items) and justice (3 items).Answers are scored based on a 5-point Likert scale: the answer choices “Not important” and “Very important” are assigned 1 point and 5 points respectively. The score range is between 26 and 130—higher scores indicate the respondent’s greater familiarity with professional values.Findings: The participants of the study consisted of 99 nurses who were selected from the various parts of the university hospitals of Jahrom. The participants’ mean scores for caring, activism, trust, professionalism, justice and total perception of professional values were found to be 32.15,15.47, 17.37, 13.32,10.66 and 88.98 respectively. The results of the study showed that there was not a significant relationship between the age, gender and marital status of nurses on one hand and their professional values scores on the other (P=0.7).Conclusion: There is need for effective programs to enhance nurses’ awareness of certain of their professional duties and improve their professional performance in a wide range of professional areas alongside their duties as care-givers.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(1) 2018 p.47-51

scholarly journals Web-based MINDfulness and Skills-based distress reduction in cancer (MINDS): study protocol for a multicentre observational healthcare study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. e036466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Bäuerle ◽  
Martin Teufel ◽  
Caterina Schug ◽  
Eva-Maria Skoda ◽  
Mingo Beckmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
It Training ◽  
Ehealth Intervention ◽  
Cancer Experience

IntroductionAlthough a high percentage of patients with cancer experience severe psychological distress, few of them receive psycho-oncological care, largely due to barriers on the side of patients and healthcare providers that pose great challenges to delivering such care. In response, low-threshold, self-guided eHealth interventions can enable patients with cancer to deal independently and effectively with disease-related challenges and distress. Mindfulness and Skills-Based Distress Reduction in Oncology Training, nicknamed Make It Training, is one such innovative, self-guided eHealth intervention. In our study, we propose to assess different characteristics of such patients in order to define target populations for Make It Training, evaluate the intervention in terms of its usability, feasibility and sustainability and gather longitudinal data concerning the intervention’s efficacy.Methods and analysisSelf-guided and web-based Make It Training consists of eight 30 min modules involving the use of techniques of mindfulness therapy, cognitive–behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to be completed in a 4-month period. In our observational study, adult patients with cancer who possess adequate German language skills and provide their informed consent will be recruited at Essen, Erlangen and Tübingen University Hospitals at outpatient oncological institutions and via online channels. Patients will undergo a baseline online assessment (T0), an assessment directly after completing the intervention (T1) and assessments 3 and 6 months later (T2 and T3, respectively). With the results of those assessments, we will perform descriptive analyses of their sociodemographic and medical data, compare means and conduct regression analyses.Ethics and disseminationThe Ethics Committees of the University Hospitals Essen, Erlangen and Tübingen have approved the study (19-8643-BO, 27_19 B, 293/2018BO1). Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.Trial registration numberDRKS00017119.

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