Clinical Research Directory

Enhancing Cancer Care: Patient Navigation Through EORTC Quality-of-Life Insights at Sohag Oncology Center

This study investigates the use of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire to assess supportive care needs among cancer patients and align patient-identified needs with physician-assessed needs. The aim is to enhance care delivery and referral to supportive clinics, including pain management, physiotherapy, nutrition, and psychotherapy. Improved cancer care requires appropriate utilization of supportive clinics, particularly for patients with advanced or terminal disease. The study evaluated a navigation process for patients requiring supportive care services based on responses to the EORTC Quality of Life questionnaire, conducted as part of the "Evidence-Based Patient Navigation" initiative. The questionnaire assessed multiple domains relevant to supportive care needs. Approval to use the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire was obtained from the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer before study initiation. The study process included both the EORTC Quality of Life questionnaire, representing patient-identified needs, and physician-assessed needs across four supportive clinics: pain management, physiotherapy, nutrition, and psychotherapy. Clinic navigation was determined by a threshold score ranging from 0 to 4. Patients requiring specialized support were defined as having a score greater than 2, whereas patients with scores of 2 or lower were classified as not requiring specialized supportive clinic referral. The data collection phase ran from January 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, followed by data analysis. A consistency analysis was conducted to measure alignment between patient-identified needs and physician-assessed needs.

The State of Nebulizer Therapy in Russian Federation

It is known that the inhalation (nebulizer) use of drugs is of great importance in the intensive care of patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure of various origins. Searching PubMed data for the last 5 years (2017-2022) for the keywords "nebulizer therapy" revealed 533 publications, and "mesh nebulizer therapy" - only 25 sources. During the same period, the national database (E-Library) has 75 publications for the keywords "nebulizer therapy", and 4 sources for "mesh nebulizer therapy". It should be noted that almost all publications are devoted to the use of nebulizers for specific diseases and pathological syndromes. There are no works evaluating the adherence of specialists, systemic indications and actually used methods. The aim of trial is to study the current state of the use of nebulizer therapy in medical organizations and identify ways to improve its effectiveness This study is planned to be carried out using a questionnaire using a database based on the Internet electronic survey form.

Airway Approaches of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Physicians in Cervical Neck Trauma Patients in Turkey

Title: Airway Approaches of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Physicians in Cervical Neck Trauma Patients in Turkey: A Survey Study This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, awareness levels, and equipment adequacy of anesthesiology and reanimation physicians in Turkey regarding airway management in cervical neck trauma patients through a 32-question online survey. The findings will inform targeted improvements in training and resource allocation to enhance clinical outcomes in this patient population.