Browsing School of Medicine by Author "WALSH, THOMAS"
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Cancer Symptom Clusters: An Exploratory Analysis of Eight Statistical Techniques
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)PURPOSE: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels have been linked to both cancer incidence and poor prognosis. The frequency of 25(OH)D tests and clinical factors associated with low levels in cancer patients are ... -
Cancer-related insomnia
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)Insomnia increases cancer symptom burden and impairs quality of life. The lack of standard definitions and treatment guidelines makes management difficult. Insomnia is common in most cancers but appears particularly so in ... -
Communication in Palliative Medicine: A Clinical Review of Family Conferences
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)AIM: Family conferences are an important forum for communication, particularly for those with serious illnesses. DESIGN: The strength of evidence was assessed by patient, intervention, comparator, and outcome ... -
Evidence of Significant Central Fatigue in Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue during Repetitive Elbow Flexions till Perceived Exhaustion
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether fatigue induced by an intermittent motor task in patients with cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is more central or peripheral. METHODS: Ten patients with CRF who were off chemo and ... -
Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in peopel with a solid tumor cancer diagnosis: the tip of the iceberg?
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)PURPOSE: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels have been linked to both cancer incidence and poor prognosis. The frequency of 25(OH)D tests and clinical factors associated with low levels in cancer patients are ... -
Nausea and Vomiting in Advanced Cancer
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A Prospective Study of the Clinical Content of Palliative Medicine Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)Structured interprofessional communication should improve the structure and clarity of the plan of care. The interdisciplinary team meeting (IDTM) is an opportunity for shared information on patients' and family care needs. ... -
Symptoms and problem clusters in cancer and non cancer patients in specialized palliative care - is there a difference?
WALSH, THOMAS (2014)CONTEXT: In clinical practice, some symptoms and problems frequently occur in combination, which may have consequences for symptom management. OBJECTIVES: Facing a growing number of non-cancer patients in palliative ...