Victoria Allinson

Development of a patient-reported outcome measure for gastrointestinal recovery after surgery (PRO-diGI)

Matthew J. Lee, Daniel Baker, Sue Blackwell, Robert Arnott et autres

BACKGROUND: After major abdominal surgery, patients may experience significant gastrointestinal dysfunction, including postoperative ileus. Many clinical tools are used to measure this dysfunction, but there is no patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) specific to this group. The aim of this study was to …

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Fluid Optimisation in Emergency Laparotomy (FLO-ELA) Trial: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised trial of cardiac output-guided fluid therapy compared to usual care in patients undergoing major emergency gastrointestinal surgery

Mark Edwards, Gordon Forbes, Neil Walker, Dion Morton et autres

INTRODUCTION: Postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major emergency gastrointestinal surgery are a major burden on healthcare systems. Optimal management of perioperative intravenous fluids may reduce mortality rates and improve outcomes from surgery. Previous small trials of cardiac-output guided haemodynamic therapy …

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Open access follow-up care for early breast cancer: a randomised controlled quality of life analysis

Marilyn Kirshbaum, John Dent, John Stephenson, Annie Topping et autres

This study evaluated the acceptability of a supportive model of follow-up. One hundred and twelve women recovering from breast cancer were randomised to receive standard breast clinic aftercare (Control n = 56) or on demand by open access aftercare by breast care …

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To follow up or not? A new model of supportive care for early breast cancer.

John Dent, Annie Topping, Chantal Ferguson, Joan Stephenson et autres

9098 Background: Routine follow-up after curative treatment for early breast cancer exists to monitor for local recurrence and provide support for patients. Hospital visits can be stressful for patients and evidence indicates most recurrences are first identified by the patient. The value …

Evaluation of the breast-care nursing service in Yorkshire

Victoria Allinson

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