Publications by authors named "G Ferraris"
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- - This study explored the impact of AI-assisted contouring on radiation oncologists' (ROs) efficiency and accuracy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), addressing a gap in previously concentrated research from high-income nations.
- - Ninety-seven ROs were divided into groups using either manual or AI-assisted methods for contouring organs-at-risk (OARs) in two head-and-neck cancer cases, with teaching sessions evaluating their effects on contour quality and time.
- - Findings showed that AI-assisted contouring improved contour quality for several OARs and significantly reduced contouring time, suggesting that it is a safe and effective method, although further clinical trials are needed to fully validate these results.
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- Despite advancements in cancer treatment, Central and Eastern European countries, like Slovakia and Croatia, face high mortality rates and significant disparities in cancer care access, prompting a study on patients' experiences and perspectives.
- The study involved 26 cancer patients (15 from Croatia, 11 from Slovakia) who participated in online discussions about barriers they faced during their cancer journey; the data were analyzed through Thematic analysis.
- Key findings revealed common themes like lack of information and societal taboos around cancer, as well as specific needs for each group, highlighting the necessity for urgent interventions to reduce disparities and enhance cancer care in the region.
Background: The second leading cause of death in Italy is cancer. Substantial disparities persist in the level of care and outcomes for cancer patients across various communities, hospitals, and regions in Italy. While substantial progress has been made in medical research and treatment options, these advancements tend to disproportionately benefit the wealthier, better-educated, and more privileged areas and portions of the population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is well known as a serious health problem worldwide, especially in low-income countries or those with limited resources, such as most countries in Latin America. International guidelines cannot always be applied to a population from a large region with specific conditions. This study established a Latin American guideline for care of patients with head and neck cancer and presented evidence of HNSCC management considering availability and oncologic benefit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Globally, economically developed countries face similar ageing demographics and the challenge of a 'care gap', yet they vary due to different care and formal support systems, and different cultural and societal norms around illness and care. The aim of this exploratory study was to examine cross-country variations in caregiver motivations, willingness, values, meaning in life, illness beliefs, and experiences of wellbeing, gain, health-related quality of life, burden and depression, across 6 European countries and Israel. Cross-country differences in the above-mentioned informal caregiver experiences are rarely described.
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