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2017

Supportive care

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Multiple Myeloma Vaccination Patterns In A Large Health System: A Pilot Study, Andinet Alemu, Maharaj Singh, Chris Blumberg, John O. Richards, Martin K. Oaks, Michael A. Thompson Jun 2017

Multiple Myeloma Vaccination Patterns In A Large Health System: A Pilot Study, Andinet Alemu, Maharaj Singh, Chris Blumberg, John O. Richards, Martin K. Oaks, Michael A. Thompson

Aurora Internal Medicine Residents

Purpose Common reasons for hospitalization and death in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) are infections. As patients with MM are living longer and are treated with immunomodulatory drugs, there is a need to immunize against vaccine-preventable diseases and ultimately determine the efficacy of these vaccines. We evaluated vaccination practice patterns in MM patients at our health system using electronic medical records and data analytics. Methods This institutional review board-approved study retrospectively reviewed patients with MM who visited the health system from May 2012 to May 2014. Data collected included demographics, influenza vaccination (FV) and pneumonia vaccination (PV) history, hospitalization episodes …

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Multiple Myeloma Vaccination Patterns In A Large Health System: A Pilot Study, Andinet Alemu, Maharaj Singh, Chris Blumberg, John O. Richards, Martin K. Oaks, Michael A. Thompson Jun 2017

Multiple Myeloma Vaccination Patterns In A Large Health System: A Pilot Study, Andinet Alemu, Maharaj Singh, Chris Blumberg, John O. Richards, Martin K. Oaks, Michael A. Thompson

Maharaj Singh, PhD

Purpose

Common reasons for hospitalization and death in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) are infections. As patients with MM are living longer and are treated with immunomodulatory drugs, there is a need to immunize against vaccine-preventable diseases and ultimately determine the efficacy of these vaccines. We evaluated vaccination practice patterns in MM patients at our health system using electronic medical records and data analytics.

Methods

This institutional review board-approved study retrospectively reviewed patients with MM who visited the health system from May 2012 to May 2014. Data collected included demographics, influenza vaccination (FV) and pneumonia vaccination (PV) history, hospitalization episodes …

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Comparison Of Outcome Measures For Traditional And Online Support Groups For Breast Cancer Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Mary Clare Houlihan, Joseph D. Tariman Phd Apr 2017

Comparison Of Outcome Measures For Traditional And Online Support Groups For Breast Cancer Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Mary Clare Houlihan, Joseph D. Tariman Phd

Joseph D Tariman PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN

Despite widespread use of support groups in the breast cancer patient
population, there are heterogeneous outcome measurements and
inconsistencies in their perceived benefits. The purpose of this integrative
literature review is to compare the efficacies of traditional and
online support groups for breast cancer survivors through analysis of
outcome measurements and determination of strengths and weaknesses.
After examining the literature, it was found that online support
groups are ideal for women who require additional support or who are
unable to attend a traditional group. Alternatively, traditional support
groups allow for discussion and support tailored to specific cultures
and are especially …

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