Search Results - "Webber, Colleen"
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Factors contributing to time to diagnosis in symptomatic colorectal cancer: A scoping review
Published in European journal of cancer care (01-05-2021)“…Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide (Ferlay et al., 2015, International Journal of Cancer, 136, E359), and delayed…”
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Improving the TNM classification: Findings from a 10‐year continuous literature review
Published in International journal of cancer (15-07-2014)“…The Union for International Cancer Control's (UICC) TNM classification is a globally accepted system to describe the anatomic extent of malignant tumors. Since…”
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Identifying predictors of cognitive decline in long-term care: a scoping review
Published in BMC geriatrics (05-09-2023)“…Abstract Background Cognitive impairment can cause social, emotional, and financial burdens on individuals, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This is…”
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Involvement of Palliative Care in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Patients and Associations with Survival and End-of-Life Outcomes
Published in Current oncology (Toronto) (01-02-2024)“…Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive, and incurable cancer with a poor prognosis and high symptom burden. For these patients, little is known…”
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Burnout and resilience among Canadian palliative care physicians
Published in BMC palliative care (06-11-2020)“…Abstract Background Physicians experience high rates of burnout, which may negatively impact patient care. Palliative care is an emotionally demanding…”
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Describing the characteristics and healthcare use of high-cost acute care users at the end of life: a pan-Canadian population-based study
Published in BMC health services research (31-10-2020)“…Abstract Background A minority of individuals use a large portion of health system resources, incurring considerable costs, especially in acute-care hospitals…”
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Advancing the Care Experience for patients receiving Palliative care as they Transition from hospital to Home (ACEPATH): Codesigning an intervention to improve patient and family caregiver experiences
Published in Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (01-04-2024)“…Background Returning home from the hospital for palliative‐focused care is a common transition, but the process can be emotionally distressing and logistically…”
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Explaining regional variations in colon cancer survival in Ontario, Canada: a population-based retrospective cohort study
Published in BMJ open (19-09-2022)“…ObjectivesRegional variation in cancer survival is an important health system performance measurement. We evaluated if regional variation in colon cancer…”
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Postsurgery paths and outcomes for hip fracture patients (POST-OP HIP PATHS): a population-based retrospective cohort study protocol
Published in BMJ open (29-12-2022)“…Hip fracture patients receive varying levels of support posthip fracture surgery and often experience significant disability and increased risk of mortality…”
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The impact of dementia and language on hospitalizations: a retrospective cohort of long-term care residents
Published in BMC geriatrics (08-10-2020)“…Hospitalizations carry considerable risks for frail, elderly patients; this is especially true for patients with dementia, who are more likely to experience…”
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The association between varying levels of palliative care involvement on costs during terminal hospitalizations in Canada from 2012 to 2015
Published in BMC health services research (13-04-2021)“…Inpatient palliative care is associated with lower inpatient costs; however, this has yet to be studied using a more nuanced, multi-tiered measure of inpatient…”
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Assessing research methodologies used to evaluate inequalities in end-of-life cancer care research: a scoping review protocol
Published in BMJ open (20-07-2022)“…IntroductionTo provide equitable cancer care at the end of life, it is essential to first understand the evidence underpinning the existence of unequal cancer…”
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Delirium and Associated Length of Stay and Costs in Critically Ill Patients
Published in Critical care research and practice (2021)“…Purpose. Delirium frequently affects critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of delirium…”
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Bridging the gap in genetics: a progressive model for primary to specialist care
Published in BMC medical education (11-06-2019)“…The rapid expansion of genetic knowledge, and the implications for healthcare has resulted in an increased role for Primary Care Providers (PCPs) to…”
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A population‐based study of factors associated with systemic treatment in advanced prostate cancer decedents
Published in Cancer medicine (Malden, MA) (01-03-2023)“…Introduction Life‐prolonging therapies (LPTs) are rapidly evolving for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, although factors associated with real‐world…”
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Comorbidities, symptoms and end-of-life medication use in hospitalised decedents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective regional cohort study in Ottawa, Canada
Published in BMJ open (05-09-2023)“…Objective To compare comorbidities, symptoms and end-of-life (EoL) palliative medication (antisecretories, opioids, antipsychotics and sedatives) use among…”
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Barriers to Discharge of Hip Fracture Patients From An Academic Hospital: A Retrospective Data Analysis
Published in Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (01-08-2024)“…Adherence to best practices for care of hip fracture patients is fundamental to decreasing morbidity and mortality in older adults. This includes timely…”
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Describing settings of care in the last 100 days of life for cancer decedents: a population‐based descriptive study
Published in Cancer medicine (Malden, MA) (01-02-2023)“…Background Few studies have described the settings cancer decedents spend their end‐of‐life stage, with none considering homecare specifically. We describe the…”
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Regional variations and associations between colonoscopy resource availability and colonoscopy utilisation: a population-based descriptive study in Ontario, Canada
Published in BMJ open gastroenterology (01-06-2022)“…ObjectiveThere is substantial variation in colonoscopy use and evidence of long wait times for the procedure. Understanding the role of system-level resources…”
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Does Inpatient Palliative Care Facilitate Home-Based Palliative Care Postdischarge? A Retrospective Cohort Study
Published in Palliative medicine reports (01-02-2021)“…Introduction: Evidence of the impact of inpatient palliative care on receiving home-based palliative care remains limited. Objectives: The objective of this…”
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