Publications by authors named "S van der Mierden"
Health related quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly assessed in oncology research and routine care, which has led to the inclusion of HRQoL in prediction models. This review aims to describe the current state of oncological prediction models incorporating HRQoL. A systematic literature search for the inclusion of HRQoL in prediction models in oncology was conducted.
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- - The review investigates the role of pharyngeal high-resolution manometry (HRM/HRIM) in assessing swallowing issues in patients with head and neck cancer, highlighting its clinical relevance and usefulness.
- - Eight studies were included, showing that head and neck cancer patients with swallowing difficulties have lower pressure in the pharynx and upper esophagus compared to healthy individuals, which may be linked to their cancer and treatment.
- - While HRM/HRIM is not commonly used in clinical practice for these patients, the review suggests it could improve diagnosis and management of swallowing problems, potentially leading to better treatment outcomes.
The immediate, intermediate, and long-term effectiveness of audiovisuals for providing pre-treatment information to patients with cancer: A systematic review.
Patient Educ Couns
January 2025
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of audiovisuals in providing pre-treatment information to patients with cancer. Following the Six Function Model of Medical Communication, we distinguish between immediate, intermediate, and long-term outcomes.
Methods: A systematic search was performed in five electronic databases for quantitative studies comparing the addition of audiovisuals with standard care or alternative interventions.
Background And Objective: The implementation of quality assurance programs (QAPs) within urological practice has gained prominence; yet, their impact on outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP) remains uncertain. This paper aims to systematically review the current literature regarding the implementation of QAPs and their impact on outcomes after robot-assisted RP, laparoscopic RP, and open prostatectomy, collectively referred to as RP.
Methods: A systematic Embase, Medline (OvidSP), and Scopus search was conducted, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) process, on January 12, 2024.
Background: This systematic review evaluates reporting of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) within randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) patients.
Methods: A systematic literature search from January 2000 - August 2022 was conducted for phase II/III RCTs evaluating systemic treatments in adult patients with advanced STS. Quality of PRO reporting was assessed using the CONSORT PRO extension.