Embedding Supportive Care as a Cornerstone of Excellent Cancer Services

Patient-reported outcomes in cancer survivors: a population-wide cross-sectional study

M Jefford, AC Ward, K Lisy, K Lacey, JD Emery, AW Glaser, H Cross, M Krishnasamy, SA McLachlan, J Bishop

2017-10-01

Purpose: There is a lack of robust population-based data regarding the lived experience of cancer survivors. This study assessed t..

Development and evaluation of an online educational resource about cancer survivorship for cancer nurses: a mixed-methods sequential study

T Shaw, P Yates, B Moore, K Ash, L Nolte, M Krishnasamy, J Nicholson, M Rynderman, J Avery, M Jefford

2017-07-01

Cancer survivorship is recognised globally as a key issue. In spite of the key role played by nurses in survivorship care, there i..

A qualitative study of the post-treatment experiences and support needs of survivors of lymphoma

L Monterosso, K Taylor, V Platt, E Lobb, M Krishnasamy, T Musiello, C Bulsara, K Stratton, D Joske

2017-06-01

Purpose To explore the post-treatment experiences and preferences for follow-up support of lymphoma survivors. Methods Two focus g..

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of audio-recordings and question prompt lists in cancer care consultations: A qualitative study

N Moloczij, M Krishnasamy, P Butow, TF Hack, L Stafford, M Jefford, P Schofield

2017-06-01

Objective Question prompt lists (QPLs) and consultation audio-recordings (CARs) are two communication strategies that can assist c..

Self-guided interventions for managing psychological distress in people with cancer – A systematic review

A Ugalde, K Haynes, A Boltong, V White, M Krishnasamy, P Schofield, S Aranda, P Livingston

2017-05-01

Objective People with cancer can experience psychological distress but do not always desire, or engage with, professional support ..

Individualised mindfulness-based stress reduction for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy of curative intent: a descriptive pilot study

A Pollard, JL Burchell, D Castle, K Neilson, M Ftanou, J Corry, D Rischin, DW Kissane, M Krishnasamy, LE Carlson, J Couper

2017-03-01

People with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience elevated symptom toxicity and co-morbidity as a result of treatment, which is as..

Interventions to improve patient understanding of cancer clinical trial participation: a systematic review

CY Kao, S Aranda, M Krishnasamy, B Hamilton

2017-03-01

Patient misunderstanding of cancer clinical trial participation is identified as a critical issue and researchers have developed a..

The Women's wellness after cancer program: A multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

D Anderson, C Seib, D Tjondronegoro, J Turner, L Monterosso, A McGuire, J Porter-Steele, W Song, P Yates, N King, L Young, K White, K Lee, S Hall, M Krishnasamy, K Wells, S Balaam, AL McCarthy

2017-02-03

Background: Despite advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment have significantly improved survival rates, patients post-treatment..

Exploring the Landscape of Palliative Care for People with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Do They Receive Quality End-of-Life Care?

Anna Collins, Jodie Burchell, David Ritchie, Brian Le, Vijaya Sundararajan, Peter Hudson, Sue-Anne McLachlan, Meinir Krishnasamy, Jeremy Millar, David Currow, Linda Mileshkin, Jennifer Philip

2016-12-01

Integration of Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Have We Achieved Quality End-of-Life Care?

Jennifer Philip, Anna Collins, Jodie Burchell, Meinir Krishnasamy, Linda Mileshkin, Sue-Anne McLachlan, Brian Le, Jeremy Millar, David Currow, Peter Hudson, Vijaya Sundararajan

2016-12-01

The cancer nurse coordinator service in western Australia: Perspectives of specialist cancer nurse coordinators

L Monterosso, V Platt, M Krishnasamy, P Yates, C Bulsara

2016-12-01

Objective In Western Australia the cancer nurse coordinator (CNC) role is unique, state wide and situated in nursing. It requires ..

Transition to Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer: How Well Have We Integrated?

Anna Collins, Jodie Burchell, Vijaya Sundararajan, Jeremy Millar, Brian Le, David Currow, Peter Hudson, Sue-Anne McLachlan, Linda Mileshkin, Meinir Krishnasamy

2016-12-01

Translational cancer nursing research: What will your contribution be?

M Krishnasamy, RJ Chan

2016-11-01

Early and Intensive Dietary Counseling in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving (Chemo)Radiotherapy—A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

N Kiss, E Isenring, K Gough, G Wheeler, A Wirth, BA Campbell, M Krishnasamy

2016-08-17

ABSTRACT: Malnutrition is prevalent in patients undergoing (chemo)radiotherapy (RT) for lung cancer. This pilot study tested the f..

Developing and evaluating Robocare; an innovative, nurse-led robotic prostatectomy care pathway

E Birch, S van Bruwaene, W Everaerts, K Schubach, M Bush, M Krishnasamy, DA Moon, J Goad, N Lawrentschuk, DG Murphy

2016-04-01

Purpose: A Robotic Prostatectomy Care Pathway ("Robocare"), aiming to prepare men for robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP..

Developing an evidence-based, nurse-led psychoeducational intervention with peer support in gynecologic oncology

RJ Bergin, SM Grogan, D Bernshaw, I Juraskova, S Penberthy, LR Mileshkin, M Krishnasamy, AC Hocking, SK Aranda, PE Schofield

2016-01-01

Background: The physical and psychosocial impact of radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer requires complex interventions to address ..

Psychological distress, quality of life, symptoms and unmet needs of colorectal cancer survivors near the end of treatment

L Russell, K Gough, A Drosdowsky, P Schofield, S Aranda, PN Butow, JA Westwood, M Krishnasamy, JM Young, J Phipps-Nelson, D King, M Jefford

2015-09-17

Purpose: This study investigated psychological morbidity, quality of life (QoL), colorectal cancer (CRC)-specific symptoms and sup..

A mixed method feasibility study of a patient- and family-centred advance care planning intervention for cancer patients

N Michael, C O'Callaghan, A Baird, K Gough, M Krishnasamy, N Hiscock, J Clayton

2015-05-16

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is a process whereby values and goals are sensitively explored and documented to uphold pat..

Cancer care coordination: Building a platform for the development of care coordinator roles and ongoing evaluation

L Freijser, L Naccarella, R Mckenzie, M Krishnasamy

2015-01-01

Continuity of care is integral to the quality and safety of care provided to people with cancer and their carers. Further evidence..

Supportive care in lung cancer: Milestones over the past 40 years

A Molassiotis, W Uyterlinde, PJ Hollen, L Sarna, P Palmer, M Krishnasamy

2015-01-01

The evolution of supportive care in lung cancer (LC) is the focus of this article, which aims to present an overall picture of the..

Dosimetric factors associated with weight loss during (chemo)radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer

N Kiss, M Krishnasamy, S Everitt, K Gough, M Duffy, E Isenring

2014-12-11

Background/Objectives:Thoracic radiotherapy (RT) is associated with acute toxicities, including oesophagitis, which can have an im..

The prevalence of weight loss during (chemo)radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer and associated patient- and treatment-related factors

N Kiss, E Isenring, K Gough, M Krishnasamy

2014-12-01

Background & aims: Thoracic radiotherapy is associated with toxicities that can adversely impact nutritional intake. This study ai..

The relationship between self-efficacy and anxiety and general distress in caregivers of people with advanced cancer

A Ugalde, M Krishnasamy, P Schofield

2014-08-01

Background: Informal caregivers take on an important role in supporting people with advanced cancer but experience significant psy..