Publications by authors named "Yehudit Tapiro"
Objective: Nurses are increasingly becoming involved in integrative oncology (IO) programs. This study examined the additive effect of nurse-provided guidance for self-administered IO therapies on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life (QoL).
Methods: The study was randomized and controlled, enrolling patients undergoing active oncology treatment with IO interventions for fatigue and other QoL-related outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the views of healthcare providers in creating a multi-disciplinary care model to address skin issues caused by monoclonal antibody therapies in cancer patients.
- It used a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing the experiences of patients undergoing treatment and highlighting significant dermatology-related cases to seek input from a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
- Key findings revealed three main themes: the importance of considering both biophysical and psycho-social aspects of care, the necessity for integrated treatment strategies, and the need for clear designation of primary case managers for better patient support.
Integrative oncology for palliative care nurses: pre-post training evaluation.
BMJ Support Palliat Care
May 2024
Objectives: Integrative oncology (IO) is increasingly being incorporated in supportive and palliative cancer care. This study examined an IO-palliative care training programme for nurses from community and hospital settings.
Methods: A 120-hour course, attended by 24 palliative care nurses without IO training, included precourse/postcourse questionnaires examining knowledge, attitudes and level of IO-palliative care skills.
Objective: We examined the qualitative impact of an online integrative oncology (IO) treatment program, designed in response to the restrictions created by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Patients undergoing chemotherapy were seen by an integrative physician (IP), together co-designing an IO treatment program of ≥ 6 weekly treatments to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). IO practitioners guided patients and their caregivers online in self-treatment with manual/touch, movement, and/or mind-body modalities.