FACT-G Assessment of the Quality of Life for Palestinian Patients with Cancer.

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Palestine. The number of cancer cases is increasing, whereas the late stage of diagnosis is common for the majority of cases. Modern diagnostics and medicine are contributing to more positive outcomes for patients when diagnosed early; however, the holistic approach to patient care, patient satisfaction, quality of life (QOL), and survivorship are often overlooked.

Health information systems in Jordan and Palestine: the need for health informatics training.

Background: Some Arab countries have health information systems (HIS) in place but they lack well trained IT staff. Poor management and lack of appreciation of the importance of HIS are major barriers to development and adoption of HIS in Arab hospitals.

Aims: This research is part of a survey carried out to determine health informatics (HI) use and to assess the training needs of health professionals in Jordan and Palestine.

Practice nurses' workload, career intentions and the impact of professional isolation: A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Practice nurses have a key role within UK general practice, especially since the 2004 GMS contract. This study aimed to describe that role, identify how professionally supported they felt and their career intentions. An additional aim was to explore whether they felt isolated and identify contributory factors.

Impact of the 2004 GMS contract on practice nurses: a qualitative study.

Background: The new GMS contract has led to practice nurses playing an important role in the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

Aim: This study investigated how practice nurses perceive the changes in their work since the contract's inception.

Design Of Study: A qualitative approach, sampling practice nurses from practices in areas of high and low deprivation, with a range of QOF scores.