2022
DOI: 10.1177/02692163221122352
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The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Malignant bowel obstruction, a complication of certain advanced cancers, causes severe symptoms which profoundly affect quality of life. Clinical management remains complex, and outcome assessment is inconsistent. Aim: To identify outcomes evaluating palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction, as part of a four-phase study developing a core outcome set. Design: The review is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRIS… Show more

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“…Reproduced from Bravington et al 2023. 33 Within the broad categories of surgical, procedural, and medical treatment options, there are a variety of pathways that have remained fairly stable over time. [31][32][33][34] Surgeries can involve resection, bypass, and ostomy formation.…”
Section: Malignant Bowel Obstructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Reproduced from Bravington et al 2023. 33 Within the broad categories of surgical, procedural, and medical treatment options, there are a variety of pathways that have remained fairly stable over time. [31][32][33][34] Surgeries can involve resection, bypass, and ostomy formation.…”
Section: Malignant Bowel Obstructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…33 Within the broad categories of surgical, procedural, and medical treatment options, there are a variety of pathways that have remained fairly stable over time. [31][32][33][34] Surgeries can involve resection, bypass, and ostomy formation. Procedural interventions include stents and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement for decompression.…”
Section: Malignant Bowel Obstructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…While some local NHS Trusts have produced guidelines for management of the condition, these emerge from clinical experience rather than a broad evidence-base including patient perspectives. There are variations in clinical practice between units, and attention to quality of life is lacking [ 5 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%