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Healthcare provider experiences during COVID-19 redeployment
Purpose of review Among the myriad traumatic impacts of COVID-19, the need for redeployment served as a significant stressor for healthcare providers (HCPs). This narrative review summarizes the current literature on HCP redeployment experiences and institutional support for staff, while proposing a theoretical approach to mitigating the negative impact on HCP mental health. Recent findings Redeployment was a strong predictor of negative emotions in HCP during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas reflections on benefit-finding associated with redeployment were reported more frequently during later...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PROVISION AND MODELS OF DELIVERING SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Janet Ellis, Sarah Hales and Madeline Li Source Type: research

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care and psychological impact on cancer patients
Purpose of review To summarize the current literature on the psychological impact of COVID-19 on patients with cancer, both in terms of the impact of the virus itself and of changes in the healthcare system; and to describe current recommendations for supporting patients with cancer during the pandemic. Recent findings Multiple studies have shown that patients with cancer experience high levels of psychological distress during COVID-19. Factors of greater vulnerability have been described as: being young, being female, low socioeconomic status, lower educational level, having low levels of hope or optimism, lowe...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PROVISION AND MODELS OF DELIVERING SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Janet Ellis, Sarah Hales and Madeline Li Source Type: research

Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on delivery of and models for supportive and palliative care for oncology patients
Purpose of review Supportive and palliative care services have been an important component of the overall COVID-19 pandemic response. However, significant changes in the provision and models of care were needed in order to optimize the care delivered to vulnerable cancer patients. This review discusses the evolution of palliative and supportive care service in response to the pandemic, and highlights remaining challenges. Recent findings Direct competition for resources, as well as widespread implementation of safety measures resulted in major shifts in the mode of assessment and communication with cancer patien...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PROVISION AND MODELS OF DELIVERING SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Janet Ellis, Sarah Hales and Madeline Li Source Type: research

The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on medical assistance in dying
Purpose of review The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to contain its impact are drastically altering end-of-life and grief experiences around the world, including the practice and experience of medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Recent findings Recent published literature on the impact of COVID-19 on MAiD can be described under the following categories: studies investigating the impact of COVID-19 on MAiD from the healthcare providers’ perspective; studies investigating the impact of COVID-19 on MAiD from the patient/family perspective; and opinion papers that review the impact of COVID-19 on MAiD from a legal...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PROVISION AND MODELS OF DELIVERING SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Janet Ellis, Sarah Hales and Madeline Li Source Type: research

Editorial: The principles of quality supportive and palliative care highlighted in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PROVISION AND MODELS OF DELIVERING SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: Edited by Janet Ellis, Sarah Hales and Madeline Li Source Type: research

Virtual oncology research-different models and lessons learned
Purpose of review The COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges to cancer research including halting of trials, reduced recruitment and protocol violations related to inflexible processes followed in clinical trials. Researchers adopted innovative measures to mitigate these problems and continue studies without compromising their quality. This review collates these adaptations that could well continue after the pandemic. Recent findings The COVID-19 pandemic forced researchers globally to adopt innovative measures to overcome the challenges of the pandemic. These included protocol amendments to adjust to the pa...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: THE POST COVID NEW PATTERNS OF PRACTICE: Edited by Janet Ellis and Ines B. Menjak Source Type: research

The evolving scenario of cancer care provision across the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
This article aims to provide an overview on the evolving scenario of cancer care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, focusing on the particular features that characterized the pandemic course as well as the main differences that were observed across it. (Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care)
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: THE POST COVID NEW PATTERNS OF PRACTICE: Edited by Janet Ellis and Ines B. Menjak Source Type: research

Impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening: a global perspective
Purpose of review Cancer screening disruption due to COVID-19 may have a significant impact on patients, healthcare practitioners, and healthcare systems. In this present review, we aim to offer a comprehensive view of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer screening programs worldwide. Recent findings The present review comprised 33 publications. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rates of cancer screening investigations were drastically reduced worldwide. Screening rates plummeted for all types of cancer, all ages, and racial/ethnic groups. Reductions in screening percentages were higher in several under...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: THE POST COVID NEW PATTERNS OF PRACTICE: Edited by Janet Ellis and Ines B. Menjak Source Type: research

Palliative care delivery changes during COVID-19 and enduring implications in oncology nursing: a rapid review
Purpose of review A rapid review was conducted to synthesize evidence of palliative care delivery changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes were synthesized according to the eight domains of high-quality palliative care and enduring implications for oncology nurses beyond the pandemic discussed. Recent findings The most significant changes occurred in the structure and processes of palliative care (Domain 1), where increased utilization of telehealth was critical in circumventing barriers imposed by COVID-19 mitigation. The suboptimal availability of community-based psychosocial supports for patients and car...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: THE POST COVID NEW PATTERNS OF PRACTICE: Edited by Janet Ellis and Ines B. Menjak Source Type: research

Editorial: The post-covid new patterns of practice in supportive and palliative care
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: THE POST COVID NEW PATTERNS OF PRACTICE: Edited by Janet Ellis and Ines B. Menjak Source Type: research

Editorial introductions
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Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - August 11, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: EDITORIAL INTRODUCTIONS Source Type: research

Sexual dysfunction among adolescent and young adult cancer patients: diagnostic and therapeutic approach
We present a review for healthcare professionals, formulated by a multidisciplinary team, for screening and interventions, describing common sexual impairments encountered by adolescent and young adult cancer patients (AYACP), and suggest a comprehensive evidence-based assessment approach and interventions for treatment of sexual dysfunction (SD). Recent findings We discuss the various aspects of SD in AYACP, including causes, challenges and etiologies, and then go on to recommend increased awareness and guidance in healthcare workers, in order to optimize diagnosis and treatment of SD. Summary Although the e...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - June 1, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: SPECIAL COMMENTARIES Source Type: research

Noninvasive respiratory supports for the relief of terminal breathlessness
Purpose of review Breathlessness is a common symptom in patients with respiratory failure in the terminal phase of their illness. Noninvasive methods of oxygen delivery are frequently used in the palliative setting. We review the evidence supporting noninvasive respiratory supports for the relief of terminal breathlessness in those with life-limiting illnesses. Recent findings There is limited evidence to support the use of supplemental oxygen for patients without hypoxia. It is unclear whether the symptomatic benefit of oxygen therapy relates to the oxygen delivery and/or airflow across the nasal mucosa. Early ...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - June 1, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: SPECIAL COMMENTARIES Source Type: research

The pain conductor: brainstem modulation in acute and chronic pain
Purpose of review It is well established in experimental settings that brainstem circuits powerfully modulate the multidimensional experience of pain. This review summarizes current understanding of the roles of brainstem nuclei in modulating the intensity of pain, and how these circuits might be recruited therapeutically for pain relief in chronic and palliative settings. Recent findings The development of ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging and more robust statistical analyses has led to a more integrated understanding of brainstem function during pain. It is clear that a number of brainstem nuclei and...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - June 1, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: PAIN: NON-MALIGNANT DISEASES: Edited by Anthony H. Dickenson and Kirsty Bannister Source Type: research

New updates on transcranial magnetic stimulation in chronic pain
Purpose of review Chronic pain is the most prevalent symptomatic disease worldwide. Nonpharmacological interventions, such as noninvasive neuromodulation (NIN), have gained scientific evidence to support their use as an add-on strategy to pharmacological pain management. The most studied NIN technique is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). This review aims to identify the current indications for rTMS in the treatment of chronic pain and its new perspectives. Recent findings High-frequency rTMS delivered to the primary motor cortex (M1) is currently a treatment strategy with the most literature s...
Source: Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care - June 1, 2022 Category: Palliative Care Tags: PAIN: NON-MALIGNANT DISEASES: Edited by Anthony H. Dickenson and Kirsty Bannister Source Type: research