Publications by authors named "Diane P Hecht"
Purpose: A structured pharmacy grand rounds (PGR) learning experience that incorporates all aspects of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) continuing pharmacy education (CPE) development process for postgraduate year 1 and 2 pharmacy residents is described.
Summary: Pharmacy residents at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center participate in a structured PGR learning experience as part of the residency completion requirements. Residents are involved in all aspects of educational activity development, including (1) conducting a needs assessment; (2) developing learning objectives; (3) implementing learning assessment methodologies; (4) constructing assessment questions; and (5) applying ACPE standards in the development of CPE activities.
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review analyzed 60 studies to assess the safety and efficacy of dosing strategies for obese cancer patients, concluding that they can tolerate full doses just like non-obese patients.
- The recommendations include using full weight-based doses for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies in obese patients while suggesting that dose adjustments for side effects should be similar to those for non-obese patients; further research on body composition effects is also encouraged.