Publications by authors named "K Okane"

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  • Researchers created and validated a risk model for high-risk metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) patients treated with abiraterone acetate (ABI) to better predict patient outcomes.
  • The study involved 233 patients from three academic centers and validated the model on a separate group of 282 patients, analyzing factors that influence progression-free survival (PFS2) and overall survival (OS).
  • Key findings showed that the model effectively categorized patients into risk groups, with poor-risk patients having significantly lower median PFS2 and OS compared to favorable and intermediate groups, aiding in treatment planning.
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There is a critical gap in sex education such that many people lack access to evidence-based and accessible information about sexuality, putting them at risk for endorsing myths about sex and in turn having poorer sexual wellbeing. To address this gap, we developed a novel social media knowledge translation initiative-MisconSEXions-to debunk common myths about sexuality. The goal of this study was twofold.

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Background: The ability to cope with concussion symptoms and manage stress is an important determinant of risk for prolonged symptoms.

Objective: This open-label mixed-methods pilot study assessed the acceptability and credibility of a mindfulness-based intervention delivered through a digital therapeutic (DTx; therapeutic smartphone app) for pediatric concussion.

Methods: Participants aged 12 to 18 years were recruited from an emergency department within 48 hours of a concussion (acute cohort) or from a tertiary care clinic at least 1-month post-concussion (persisting symptoms cohort).

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Background: Despite the promising benefits of self-guided digital interventions for adolescents recovering from concussion, attrition rates for such interventions are high. Evidence suggests that adults can develop therapeutic alliance with self-guided digital interventions, which is in turn associated with intervention engagement. However, no research has examined whether adolescents develop therapeutic alliance with self-guided digital interventions and what factors are important to its development.

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