Surgical treatment decision making: how Chinese women with breast cancer choose treatment

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Evidence-based psychosocial clinical practice guidelines for women with breast cancer

Women diagnosed with breast cancer suffer significant emotional morbidity in addition to the medical aspects of the disease. Research shows that up to 45% of women suffer from anxiety or depressive disorders that can impact their own functioning, as well as that of their family. Therefore, the psychosocial needs for women diagnosed with breast cancer are an important consideration in providing medical care. Based on the best available evidence on the psychosocial aspects of breast cancer management, the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) National Breast Cancer Centre Psychosocial Working Group developed clinical practice guidelines for application by all members of the treatment team. This multi-disciplinary working group included oncologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, general practitioners (GP's), nurses and consumers. These guidelines are simple, patient specific and user friendly. The aim of this paper is to introduce these evidence-based psychosocial clinical guidelines to health professionals involved in the care of women with breast cancer. The ultimate goal of introducing these guidelines is to improve psychosocial and quality of life outcomes for these women and their families.published_or_final_versio

Surgical treatment decision making in breast cancer among Chinese women: participation and satisfaction

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Real-time interactive learning through smart mobile devices

Smart phones and tablet PCs are very popular nowadays. Many schools use these new tools for teaching and learning. The e-Learning Technology Development Laboratory of the EEE Department had developed a mobile application called iClass. This tool can facilitate teachers to conduct interactive classes through different mobile devices. Students can share their ideas and express their views by drawing pictures or entering keywords. The students' works can be instantly sent to the lecture screen through the WiFi. Students can then learn from their peers through the peer review function. The iClass system also supports an editable e-book for assignment submission and 2D barcode to facilitate field trip or technical visit. Examples on how teachers can use iClass for in-class interactive teaching are carefully considered. Lastly, innovative pedagogy models are also being evolved to cope with many possible new changes.published_or_final_versio

Psychosocial and physical outcomes after surgery for breast cancer: a 5-to-6 year follow-up

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Physical and psychosocial adjustment of Chinese women and their significant others to the impact of breast cancer and treatments

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Surgical treatment decision making in breast cancer among Chinese women: predicting psychological morbidity

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Hong Kong Chinese parental attitudes towards vaccination and associated socio-demographic disparities

Background: Most previous studies on parental attitudes towards vaccination focused on a disease-specific vaccine. In this study we describe general attitudes towards vaccination in Chinese parents and associated socio-demographic disparities. Methods: Data were collected from a random sample of 1996 Hong Kong Chinese parents by telephone interviews (response rate 60%). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: Most parents believed vaccination to be effective (91.6%) and beneficial (78.7%), though many considered optional vaccines unimportant (39.5%) and unnecessary (62.1%). Demographic characteristics associated with parental negative attitudes to vaccination included being female, born in Hong Kong, married, having fewer children, and children ever experienced vaccination side effects. Lower personal income and religious affiliation were associated with more hesitant attitudes towards optional vaccines. Conclusion: Segments of the population hold significantly negative attitudes towards vaccination and optional vaccines, suggesting a need for targeted efforts on vaccination communication in these groups.postprin

Health-related quality of life assessment for Hong Kong Chinese children with cancer

Key Messages 1. The direct measurement of quality of life in young children aged 30 to 72 months is feasible and valid. 2. An interactive storybook was developed to help inform young children with cancer of the medical procedures and consequences. The storybook had good construct, convergent, and criterion validity.published_or_final_versio

Cervical cancer prevention practices through screening and vaccination: A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong Chinese women

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