Publications by authors named "L F van de Water"
Purpose: Tobacco and alcohol use influence cancer risk as well as treatment outcomes, specifically for esophageal and gastric cancer patients. Therefore, it is an important topic to discuss during consultations. This study aims to uncover medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists' communication about substance use, i.
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- The study investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) on reducing anxiety in children undergoing plaster treatment for fractures, as traditional methods often cause anxiety.
- Conducted with 255 participants aged 5 to 17, children using VR goggles experienced significantly lower anxiety levels post-procedure compared to those receiving standard care.
- While the VR intervention showed a notable reduction in anxiety, other factors like pain and satisfaction levels did not differ significantly between the two groups.
The activity and durability of the Cu/ZnO/AlO (CZA) catalyst formulation for methanol synthesis from CO/CO/H feeds far exceed the sum of its individual components. As such, this ternary catalytic system is a prime example of synergy in catalysis, one that has been employed for the large scale commercial production of methanol since its inception in the mid 1960s with precious little alteration to its original formulation. Methanol is a key building block of the chemical industry.
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- The study investigated the potential negative impact of shared decision making (SDM) on patients with incurable cancer, focusing on outcomes like anxiety and hopelessness.
- Analyzing data from 194 patients and 31 oncologists, the research found that increased SDM in consultations was linked to higher levels of tension and decisional uncertainty.
- The specific SDM element of informing patients about their options was notably associated with feelings of helplessness and tension, indicating the need for oncologists to be cautious about how they implement SDM, despite no long-term adverse effects being observed.
Background: For cancer patients to effectively engage in decision making, they require comprehensive and understandable information regarding treatment options and their associated outcomes. We developed an online prediction tool and supporting communication skills training to assist healthcare providers (HCPs) in this complex task. This study aims to assess the impact of this combined intervention (prediction tool and training) on the communication practices of HCPs when discussing treatment options.
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