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Article ; Online: Fentanyl buccal tablet for breakthrough cancer pain in clinical practice: results of the non-interventional prospective study ErkentNIS.

Masel, Eva Katharina / Landthaler, Robert / Gneist, Margit / Watzke, Herbert Hans

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

2017 Volume 26, Issue 2, Page(s) 491–497

Abstract: Purpose: Several patients with advanced cancer suffer from breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP). BTcP is pain exacerbation despite opioid baseline therapy. Fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT) is a rapid-onset opioid for the treatment of BTcP. The aim of this study ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: Several patients with advanced cancer suffer from breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP). BTcP is pain exacerbation despite opioid baseline therapy. Fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT) is a rapid-onset opioid for the treatment of BTcP. The aim of this study is to document the feasibility of FBT in patients with BTcP. Methods: The study was performed in 64 centers. Basic pain score was rated on a numeric rating scale (NRS) before and after treatment. BTcP episodes, baseline opioid therapy, and FBT dose were rated as well as individual dose titration, findings on tolerability, patient satisfaction, and safety of the drug. Results: Two hundred sixty-three patients were available for analysis. Patients rated a basic pain score of 6 (range 2-10) points on an NRS and described an average of 2 to 5 BTcP episodes per day. After titration of FBT, BTcP control was achieved within 5 min in 36%, within 10 min in 68%, and within 15 min in 95%. Basic pain score decreased to a mean NRS of 4 and BTcP episodes decreased to < 1 to 3 episodes per day. BTcP control, onset of action of FBT, potency of FBT, tolerability of FBT, and safety of FBT were rated as excellent or good by 89 to 99% of the patients. Adverse drug reactions were registered in 3%. Conclusions: Treatment with FBT led to rapid pain relief and reductions in the number of BTcP episodes and patient satisfaction was rated as excellent or good.
MeSH term(s)	Administration, Buccal ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage ; Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use ; Breakthrough Pain/drug therapy ; Cancer Pain/drug therapy ; Data Collection ; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/drug therapy ; Female ; Fentanyl/administration & dosage ; Fentanyl/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Pain Management ; Pain Measurement ; Patient Satisfaction ; Prospective Studies ; Tablets/therapeutic use
Chemical Substances	Analgesics, Opioid ; Tablets ; Fentanyl (UF599785JZ)
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-08-28
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	1134446-5
ISSN	1433-7339 ; 0941-4355
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DOI	10.1007/s00520-017-3853-y
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Article ; Online: Using medical comics to explore challenging everyday topics in medicine: lessons learned from teaching medical humanities.

Masel, Eva Katharina / Adamidis, Feroniki / Kitta, Anna / Gruebl, Andreas / Unseld, Matthias / Pavelka, Philipp / Watzke, Herbert Hans / Zlabinger, Gerhard / Praschinger, Andrea

Annals of palliative medicine

2020 Volume 9, Issue 4, Page(s) 1841–1846

Abstract: Background: Studying medicine requires an extensive acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes. At the MedUni Vienna, this wide range of skills is strengthened by discussing aspects of medical humanities (MH) with medical students in their pre- ... ...

Abstract	Background: Studying medicine requires an extensive acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes. At the MedUni Vienna, this wide range of skills is strengthened by discussing aspects of medical humanities (MH) with medical students in their pre-clinical fifth study year. Medical comics (MCs), as a part of MH, offer the possibility to address challenging situations within medical settings through the use of graphic illustrations. Thus, patient stories as well as different perspectives of patients, caregivers, and medical staff can be addressed. Methods: A total of 506 medical students were randomly assigned to one of three MCs within a blended learning setting via the Moodle online learning platform. The medical students were instructed to reflect on the MC by answering three questions within one week. Depending on the MC assigned, the learning objectives were to (I) comprehend demands on a young doctor during a night shift, (II) reflect on a patient examination situation, or (III) recognize patients' physical and/or emotional needs. The word counts of the answers and the time spent online answering the questions in the learning platform were analyzed. This was followed by an analysis in which the answers and their content were rated on a three-point Likert scale (insufficient, sufficient, exceptional). Subsequently, an MH and MCs lecture was held that incorporated the medical students' reflections. After the lecture, a one-minute paper (OMP) survey comprising two questions was conducted on the learning platform. Results: Of the 506 medical students assigned the online task, 505 completed it. On average, each medical student wrote 110.87 words (SD: 78.54; range, 4.00-602.00) and spent 12.75 minutes (SD: 11.60) on the task. Of all the answers, 84% were rated as sufficient or exceptional. Two OMP questions: (I) "What was the most important thing you learned today?", and (II) "What questions remain unanswered?" were answered by the medical students. "What was the most important thing you learned today?" was answered by 78% (n=393) of the medical students with a profound statement. When asked "What questions remain unanswered?", 85% (n=429) of the medical students stated that nothing was left unanswered. All the answers included 154 positive and 28 negative comments on the lecture. Conclusions: The study results indicate that medical students saw great potential in the use of MCs in medical teaching in terms of addressing challenging topics and reflecting on them deeply. This kind of blended learning (a form of learning in which the advantages of face-to-face events and e-learning are combined) successfully showed that medical students can gain a deeper understanding of MH and be inspired through the use of MCs.
MeSH term(s)	Education, Distance ; Humanities ; Humans ; Medicine ; Teaching
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-05-27
Publishing country	China
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2828544-X
ISSN	2224-5839 ; 2224-5839
ISSN (online)	2224-5839
ISSN	2224-5839
DOI	10.21037/apm-20-261
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Article: Heart rate variability during treatment of breakthrough pain in patients with advanced cancer: a pilot study.

Masel, Eva Katharina / Huber, Patrick / Engler, Tobias / Watzke, Herbert Hans

Journal of pain research

2016 Volume 9, Page(s) 1215–1220

Abstract: Background: Decisions on the intensity of analgesic therapy and judgments regarding its efficacy are difficult at the end of life, when many patients are not fully conscious and pain is a very common symptom. In healthy individuals and in postoperative ... ...

Abstract	Background: Decisions on the intensity of analgesic therapy and judgments regarding its efficacy are difficult at the end of life, when many patients are not fully conscious and pain is a very common symptom. In healthy individuals and in postoperative settings, nociception and subsequent pain relief have been shown to induce changes in the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which can be detected by measuring heart rate variability (HRV). Objectives: The changes in the ANS were studied by measuring HRV during opioid therapy for cancer breakthrough pain (CBTP) in palliative-care patients with cancer and compared these changes with patient-reported pain levels on a numeric rating scale (NRS). Patients and methods: The study included ten patients with advanced cancer and baseline opioid therapy. In each patient, a 24-hour peak-to-peak HRV measurement with a sampling rate of 4,000 Hz was performed. High frequency (HF), low frequency (LF), total power, pNN50 (indicating parasympathetic activity), and log LF/HF were obtained in two intervals prior to therapy and in four intervals thereafter. Intensity of CBTP was recorded using a patient-reported NRS prior to therapy and 30 minutes afterward. Results: CBTP occurred in seven patients (three males and four females; mean age: 62 ± 5.2 years) and was treated with opioids. A highly significant positive correlation was found between opioid-induced reduction in patient-reported pain intensity based on NRS and changes in log LF/HF ( Conclusion: Our data suggest that log LF/HF may be a useful surrogate marker for alleviation of CBTP in patients with advanced cancer and might allow detection of pain without active contribution from patients.
Language	English
Publishing date	2016-12-12
Publishing country	New Zealand
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2495284-9
ISSN	1178-7090
ISSN	1178-7090
DOI	10.2147/JPR.S120343
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Article ; Online: Palliative care units in lung cancer in the real-world setting: a single institution's experience and its implications.

Masel, Eva Katharina / Schur, Sophie / Nemecek, Romina / Mayrhofer, Michael / Huber, Patrick / Adamidis, Feroniki / Maehr, Bruno / Unseld, Matthias / Watzke, Herbert Hans / Pirker, Robert

Annals of palliative medicine

2017 Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 6–13

Abstract: Objective: Palliative care plays a crucial role in the overall management of patients with advanced lung cancer and was shown to lead to clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life, less aggressive endof-life care, and potentially prolonged ... ...

Abstract	Objective: Palliative care plays a crucial role in the overall management of patients with advanced lung cancer and was shown to lead to clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life, less aggressive endof-life care, and potentially prolonged survival. Here we summarize our single institution experience on palliative care in patients with lung cancer. Methods: The data of patients with lung cancer treated at the palliative care unit of the Medical University of Vienna between June 2010 and March 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient characteristics, reasons for admissions, treatment as well as interventions during hospitalization, and clinical outcomes were determined. Results: The study enrolled 91 lung cancer patients, who represented 19.8% of the 460 patients admitted to the palliative care unit. They had the following clinical characteristics: 39% females, 61% males; median age 62 years; median Karnofsky performance status 50%, 92% metastatic disease, 74% non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), 19% small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), 7% neuroendocrine carcinomas of the lung. Primary reasons for admission were deterioration of performance status in 40%, uncontrolled cancer-related pain in 38%, dyspnea in 13%, and psychosocial factors in 8% of the patients. Median duration of hospitalization was 16 days (range, 1-101 days). Improvement or stabilisation of tumor-related symptoms was achieved in 25% of the patients. Seventy-five percent of all patients died during their first admission. Their median survival from primary diagnosis until death was 16 months (95% confidence interval, 13.7-18.3 months). Conclusions: Patients with lung cancer admitted to the palliative care unit had late-stage disease. In order to provide early palliative care, the management of lung cancer patients should guarantee access to ambulatory care, inpatient care and home care as well as cooperation and communication between oncologists and palliative care physicians.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Neoplasms/secondary ; Bone Neoplasms/therapy ; Brain Neoplasms/secondary ; Brain Neoplasms/therapy ; Cancer Pain/etiology ; Cancer Pain/therapy ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/complications ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/secondary ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/therapy ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/complications ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/secondary ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/therapy ; Disease Management ; Dyspnea/etiology ; Dyspnea/therapy ; Female ; Hospital Units ; Humans ; Karnofsky Performance Status ; Length of Stay ; Liver Neoplasms/secondary ; Liver Neoplasms/therapy ; Lung Neoplasms/complications ; Lung Neoplasms/pathology ; Lung Neoplasms/therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Palliative Care ; Quality of Life ; Retrospective Studies ; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma/complications ; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma/secondary ; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma/therapy ; Terminal Care
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-01
Publishing country	China
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2828544-X
ISSN	2224-5839 ; 2224-5820
ISSN (online)	2224-5839
ISSN	2224-5820
DOI	10.21037/apm.2016.08.06
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Article ; Online: Vitamin "G"arden: a qualitative study exploring perception/s of horticultural therapy on a palliative care ward.

Masel, Eva Katharina / Trinczek, Helena / Adamidis, Feroniki / Schur, Sophie / Unseld, Matthias / Kitta, Anna / Kirchheiner, Kathrin / Steininger, Birgit / Meixner-Katzmann, Karoline / Watzke, Herbert Hans

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

2017 Volume 26, Issue 6, Page(s) 1799–1805

Abstract: Purpose: In a palliative care setting, the preservation of quality of life is of particular importance. Horticultural therapy (HT) is reported as an excellent way to improve physical as well as psychological well-being, reduce levels of anxiety and ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: In a palliative care setting, the preservation of quality of life is of particular importance. Horticultural therapy (HT) is reported as an excellent way to improve physical as well as psychological well-being, reduce levels of anxiety and depression, and promote social interaction. The use of horticultural interventions in palliative care has not yet been explored. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of HT in patients and team members on a palliative care ward. Methods: This study was based on a qualitative methodology, comprising 20 semistructured interviews with 15 advanced cancer patients participating in HT and with 5 members of the palliative care team. Interviews were analyzed using NVivo 10 software based on thematic analysis. Results: The results revealed the following themes: (1) well-being, (2) variation of clinical routine, (3) creation, and (4) building relationships. Patients experienced positive stimulation through HT, were distracted from daily clinical routines, enjoyed creative work, and were able to build relationships with other patients. HT was also welcomed by the members of the palliative care team. Thirty-six percent of the patients did not meet the inclusion criteria, and 45% could not participate in the second or third HT session. Conclusions: Our study showed that the availability of HT was highly appreciated by the patients as well as by the palliative care team. Nevertheless, the dropout rate was high, and therefore, it might be more feasible to integrate green spaces into palliative care wards.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Horticultural Therapy/methods ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Palliative Care/methods ; Qualitative Research ; Quality of Life/psychology
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-12-19
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1134446-5
ISSN	1433-7339 ; 0941-4355
ISSN (online)	1433-7339
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DOI	10.1007/s00520-017-3978-z
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Article ; Online: Sedation at the end of life - a nation-wide study in palliative care units in Austria.

Schur, Sophie / Weixler, Dietmar / Gabl, Christoph / Kreye, Gudrun / Likar, Rudolf / Masel, Eva Katharina / Mayrhofer, Michael / Reiner, Franz / Schmidmayr, Barbara / Kirchheiner, Kathrin / Watzke, Herbert Hans

BMC palliative care

2016 Volume 15, Page(s) 50

Abstract: Background: Sedation is used to an increasing extent in end-of-life care. Definitions and indications in this field are based on expert opinions and case series. Little is known about this practice at palliative care units in Austria.: Methods: ... ...

Abstract	Background: Sedation is used to an increasing extent in end-of-life care. Definitions and indications in this field are based on expert opinions and case series. Little is known about this practice at palliative care units in Austria. Methods: Patients who died in Austrian palliative care units between June 2012 and June 2013 were identified. A predefined set of baseline characteristics and information on sedation during the last two weeks before death were obtained by reviewing the patients' charts. Results: The data of 2414 patients from 23 palliative care units were available for analysis. Five hundred two (21 %) patients received sedation in the last two weeks preceding their death, 356 (71 %) received continuous sedation until death, and 119 (24 %) received intermittent sedation. The median duration of sedation was 48 h (IQR 10-72 h); 168 patients (34 %) were sedated for less than 24 h. Indications for sedation were delirium (51 %), existential distress (32 %), dyspnea (30 %), and pain (20 %). Midazolam was the most frequently used drug (79 %), followed by lorazepam (13 %), and haloperidol (10 %). Sedated patients were significantly younger (median age 67 years vs. 74 years, p ≤ 0.001, r = 0.22), suffered more often from an oncological disease (92 % vs. 82 %, p ≤ 0.001, φ = 0.107), and were hospitalized more frequently (94 % vs. 76 %, p ≤ 0.001, φ = 0.175). The median number of days between admission to a palliative care ward/mobile palliative care team and death did not differ significantly in sedated versus non-sedated patients (10 vs. 9 days; p = 0.491). Conclusion: This study provides insights into the practice of end-of-life sedation in Austria. Critical appraisal of these data will serve as a starting point for the development of nation-wide guidelines for palliative sedation in Austria.
MeSH term(s)	Age Factors ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Austria ; Deep Sedation/methods ; Deep Sedation/statistics & numerical data ; Delirium/drug therapy ; Dyspnea ; Female ; Humans ; Hypnotics and Sedatives/therapeutic use ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pain/drug therapy ; Palliative Care/methods ; Patient Comfort ; Retrospective Studies ; Sex Factors ; Stress, Psychological/drug therapy ; Terminal Care/methods ; Time Factors
Chemical Substances	Hypnotics and Sedatives
Language	English
Publishing date	2016-05-14
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	1472-684X
ISSN (online)	1472-684X
DOI	10.1186/s12904-016-0121-8
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Article ; Online: Fentanyl buccal tablet for breakthrough cancer pain in clinical practice: results of the non-interventional prospective study ErkentNIS.

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