Search Results - "STEFFEN, T"
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Benzodiazepines for the relief of breathlessness in advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases in adults
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (20-10-2016)“…This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 1, 2010, on 'Benzodiazepines for the relief of breathlessness in advanced…”
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A brief, patient- and proxy-reported outcome measure in advanced illness: Validity, reliability and responsiveness of the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS)
Published in Palliative medicine (01-09-2019)“…Background: Few measures capture the complex symptoms and concerns of those receiving palliative care. Aim: To validate the Integrated Palliative care Outcome…”
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Meta-analysis of the predictive value of C-reactive protein for infectious complications in abdominal surgery
Published in British journal of surgery (01-05-2015)“…Background The aim of this analysis was to assess the predictive value of C‐reactive protein (CRP) for the early detection of postoperative infectious…”
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Managing the supportive care needs of those affected by COVID-19
Published in The European respiratory journal (01-04-2020)“…Globally, the number of people affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is rapidly increasing. In most (>80%), the illness is relatively mild and can be…”
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Safety stock placement in supply chains with expediting
Published in European journal of operational research (01-06-2023)“…•We extend the guaranteed-service model (GSM) to include expediting.•Our model addresses demand variability beyond the usual safety stock demand bound.•We…”
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Palliative care for people living with heart failure: European Association for Palliative Care Task Force expert position statement
Published in Cardiovascular research (01-01-2020)“…Abstract Contrary to common perception, modern palliative care (PC) is applicable to all people with an incurable disease, not only cancer. PC is appropriate…”
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Should Benzodiazepines be Used for Reducing Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Illnesses?
Published in Journal of pain and symptom management (01-03-2023)“…Dyspnea is a common and highly distressing symptom in patients with advanced illnesses. Many patients continue to experience chronic dyspnea despite optimal…”
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"Saying goodbye all alone with no close support was difficult"- Dying during the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey among bereaved relatives about end-of-life care for patients with or without SARS-CoV2 infection
Published in BMC health services research (22-09-2021)“…During the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, protection measures, as well as visiting restrictions, had a severe impact on seriously ill and dying patients and their…”
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Development of a Brief Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention for the Management of Episodic Breathlessness—A Delphi Survey With International Experts
Published in Journal of pain and symptom management (01-05-2021)“…Episodic breathlessness is characterized by a severe worsening of breathlessness intensity that goes beyond usual fluctuations. Episodes are usually short;…”
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Facing life-threat during youth: a qualitative study on challenges, coping, and needs among adolescents and young adults with cancer
Published in Supportive care in cancer (01-03-2024)“…Purpose While the unique situation of adolescents and young adults with cancer (AYAs) has become the focus of research and clinical practice, little is known…”
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Control of a continuous production inventory system with production quantity restrictions
Published in European journal of operational research (16-07-2018)“…•A real-life production-inventory control problem at a chemical plant is considered.•We show the analytical equivalence to an inventory model with an order…”
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'It felt like a black hole, great uncertainty, but we have to take care for our patients'-Qualitative findings on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on specialist palliative home care
Published in PloS one (15-12-2021)“…The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care systems worldwide. Multidisciplinary teams provide specialist palliative home care (SPHC) for patients with…”
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The X-Ray Properties of the Most Luminous Quasars from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
Published in The Astrophysical journal (20-08-2007)“…Utilizing 21 new Chandra observations as well as archival Chandra, ROSAT, and XMM-Newton data, we study the X-ray properties of a representative sample of 59…”
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Experiences, challenges and perspectives for ensuring end-of-life patient care: A national online survey with general practitioners in Germany
Published in PloS one (27-07-2021)“…Background The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic is posing major challenges for health care systems. In Germany, one such challenge has been that adequate…”
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The Palliative Care of Patients With Incurable Cancer
Published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (14-02-2020)“…The purpose of palliative medicine is to optimize the quality of life of patients with incurable, progressive diseases. The care delivered in actual clinical…”
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It’s like standing in front of a prison fence – Dying during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic: A qualitative study of bereaved relatives’ experiences
Published in Palliative medicine (01-04-2022)“…Background: Since the onset of the SARS CoV2 pandemic, protective and isolation measures had a strong impact on the care and support provided to seriously ill…”
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Fentanyl for the Relief of Refractory Breathlessness: A Systematic Review
Published in Journal of pain and symptom management (01-12-2013)“…Abstract Context Fentanyl is a potent opioid that has been proven to provide effective treatment for breakthrough cancer pain. Although opioids are the only…”
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The life threat in hematopoietic allogeneic stem cell transplantation - an interview and focus group study on health care professionals’ perspectives
Published in Annals of hematology (01-10-2024)“…Understanding healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) experiences with patients undergoing hematopoietic allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is crucial,…”
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Breathlessness, Functional Status, Distress, and Palliative Care Needs Over Time in Patients With Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Lung Cancer: A Cohort Study
Published in Journal of pain and symptom management (01-10-2014)“…Abstract Context Breathlessness is a distressing symptom in advanced disease. Understanding its patterns, burden, and palliative care (PC) needs over time is…”
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Management of breathlessness in patients with cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Published in ESMO open (10-12-2020)Get full text
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