Publications by authors named "Sheila Gandhi"
Article Synopsis
- Spinal cord compression (SCC) is a critical issue in kids with advanced cancers, prompting a study on its presentation and treatment options, especially focusing on radiation therapy.
- A retrospective review of 28 patients revealed 34 cases of SCC, with neuroblastoma being the most common cancer; both preemptive and reactive treatments showed similar outcomes in survival and quality of life.
- The study suggests that proactive radiation therapy may not offer significantly better results than reactive approaches, indicating that treatment decisions should be personalized and more research is needed for better strategies in pediatric cancer care.
Purpose: Moral distress (MoD) is prevalent among health care professionals (HCPs) in oncology and is associated with burnout. The objectives of this study were to quantify MoD among pediatric oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs) at a Canadian quaternary care hospital, identify root causes, and evaluate change over time.
Methods: Eligible pediatric oncology HCPs were identified, and consenting participants completed the Measure of Moral Distress-Healthcare Professionals (MMD-HP) and MoD Thermometer (MDT) at baseline, followed by biweekly MDTs over 12 weeks.