Relationship Between Quality of Life of Children With Cancer and Caregiving Competence of Main Family Caregivers

The study was to describe the caregiver's proxy report of the quality of life of children with cancer. Caregiver's competence, marital status, and time as a caregiver were found to influence the proxy report. Nurses should consider the caregivers' sociodemographic characteristics.

A collaborative health care model for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Collaborative treatment with psychologist and gastroenterologist is more effective than medical treatment in relieving symptoms in patients with chronic irritable bowel syndrome

Propofol sedation in outpatient colonoscopy by trained practice nurses supervised by the gastroenterologist: a prospective evaluation of over 3000 cases

Propofol has several advantages for sedation in endoscopic procedures. Sedation administered by anaesthesiologists is associated with high costs. In this study, the safety of propofol sedation was evaluated in a cohort of outpatients of an ambulatory practice for gastroenterology in Germany over a period of 21 months.

Effect of a community screening for Helicobacter pylori: a 5-Yr follow-up study

H. pylori screening and eradication may reduce the incidence of gastric cancer, AND AIMS: peptic ulcer, and ulcer complications. A small effect was found for dyspepsia-related consultations and sick leave days, but not on the prescription rate of ulcer drugs.

Rates of dyspepsia one year after Helicobacter pylori screening and eradication in a Danish population

Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is strongly correlated with peptic ulcer and is a risk factor for gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to assess whether screening and eradication of Hp in a general population would reduce the prevalence of dyspepsia and the incidence of peptic Ulcer and thus save health care resources and improve quality of life

Effectiveness and patient satisfaction with screening flexible sigmoidoscopy performed by registered nurses

Method: Outpatients referred for sigmoidoscopy were assigned to have the procedure performed by the first available provider. Depth of insertion, complications, duration of the procedure, and percentage of patients with adenomas were recorded

Training with a computer-based simulator achieves basic manual skills required for upper endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial

Study compared efficacy of a computer-based simulator for training in upper endoscopy. The computer-trained group performed more complete procedures and required less assistance.

A randomized survey of the preference of gastroenterologists for a Cochrane review versus a traditional narrative review

Clinicians often rely on review material rather than analysis of primary research to guide therapy. Systematic reviews use methods to ensure thoroughness and to minimize bias.

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