Symptom assessment in children receiving cancer therapy: the parents’ perspective

Dupuis, L. Lee; Milne‐Wren, Cindy; Cassidy, Marilyn; Barrera, Maru; Portwine, Carol; Johnston, Donna L.; Silva, Mariana Pradier; Sibbald, Cathryn; Leaker, Michael; Routh, Stacey; Sung, Lillian

doi:10.1007/s00520-009-0651-1

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“…Thus, treatment-related sleepiness requires further investigation. A remaining question is the extent to which patients with cancer experience fatigue versus daytime sleepiness [30]. Davidson et al published a study where they found an enhanced association between radiation to the head and hypersomnolence [21], in agreement with a report by Faithfull [29].…”

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confidence: 72%

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in Moroccan Adult Patients with Cancer during Treatment

Echchikhi¹,

El-Abbassi²,

Touil³

et al. 2017

J Cancer Sci Ther

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 72%

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in Moroccan Adult Patients with Cancer during Treatment

Echchikhi¹,

El-Abbassi²,

Touil³

et al. 2017

J Cancer Sci Ther

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“…Fatigue has been reported as one of the most prevalent symptoms experienced by children and adolescents with cancer [41,48]. Nonetheless, others have suggested that fatigue in children and adolescents is under-recognized and under-reported [34].…”

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The lived experience of fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer: a systematic review

Tomlinson

Zupanec

Jones

et al. 2016

Support Care Cancer

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Purpose Objectives of this systematic review were to summarize how fatigue has been described from the perspective of children and adolescents with cancer, the impact of fatigue on quality of life, and child reported contributing factors and potential alleviators of fatigue. Methods We conducted electronic searches of Ovid Medline, EMBASE, PsycInfo, Science Citation, Social Science Citation (Web of Science), and CINAHL. We included studies of children and adolescents with cancer in which the experience of fatigue was described by the child/adolescent. The search was restricted to publications in English. Themes were summarized. Results Eleven studies were represented in 18 publications. Ages of included children ranged from 6 to 19 years. Majority of studies used semi-structured interviews to elicit participant's perceptions of fatigue. Terms used to describe fatigue included the following: tiredness, weary, loss of strength, dizziness, feeling drained, feeling drowsy, lacking motivation, exhaustion, and feeling emotional. Impact of fatigue related to not being able to participate in regular activities; needing to sleep or rest more; and impact on psychosocial health. Perceived alleviators of fatigue included exercise, distraction, rest, eating, and drinking. Conclusions Fatigue is impactful from the perspective of children and adolescents. Future research should focus on prospective exploration of the impact of fatigue on pediatric cancer patients and identifying approaches to reduce fatigue.

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“…Nausea and vomiting as a result of antineoplastic medication continue to be negative influences on the lives of children with cancer [1]. Although acute antineoplastic-induced vomiting (AIV) may improve over the course of treatment, antineoplastic-induced nausea (AIN) may actually become more problematic [2].…”

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Guideline for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting due to antineoplastic medication in pediatric cancer patients

Dupuis

Boodhan

Holdsworth

et al. 2013

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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This guideline provides an approach to the prevention of acute antineoplastic‐induced nausea and vomiting (AINV) in children. It was developed by an international, inter‐professional panel using AGREE and CAN‐IMPLEMENT methods. Evidence‐based interventions that provide optimal AINV control in children receiving antineoplastic agents of high, moderate, low, and minimal emetogenicity are recommended. Recommendations are also made regarding selection of antiemetic agents for children who are unable to receive corticosteroids for AINV control, the role of aprepitant and optimal doses of antiemetic agents. Gaps in the evidence used to support the recommendations were identified. The contribution of this guideline to AINV control in children requires prospective evaluation. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2013; 60: 1073–1082. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Symptom assessment in children receiving cancer therapy: the parents’ perspective

Abstract: This information can be used when explaining the effects of cancer treatment to patients/families, creating policies regarding pediatric cancer care and framing research hypotheses in pediatric supportive care.

Cited by 82 publications

References 24 publications

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in Moroccan Adult Patients with Cancer during Treatment

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in Moroccan Adult Patients with Cancer during Treatment

The lived experience of fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer: a systematic review

Guideline for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting due to antineoplastic medication in pediatric cancer patients

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