Browsing Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap (MH) by Author "Kaasa, Stein"
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A cross-sectional study examining the prevalence of cachexia and areas of unmet need in patients with cancer
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Almberg, Sigrun Saur; Brunelli, Cinzia; Knudsen, Anne Kari; Kaasa, Stein; Thronæs, Morten; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose The semantics of defining cancer cachexia over the last decade has resulted in uncertainty as to the prevalence. This has further hindered the recognition and subsequent treatment of this condition. Following the ... -
A prospective study examining cachexia predictors in patients with incurable cancer
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Brunelli, Cinzia; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Strasser, Florian; Baracos, Vickie; Wilcock, Andrew; Nabal, María; Kaasa, Stein; Laird, Barry J; Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Early intervention against cachexia necessitates a predictive model. The aims of this study were to identify predictors of cachexia development and to create and evaluate accuracy of a predictive model based ... -
A randomized phase II feasibility trial of a multimodal intervention for the management of cachexia in lung and pancreatic cancer
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Bye, Asta; Johns, Neil; Pettersen, Caroline Hild Hakvåg; Fallon, Marie; Fayers, Peter; Fearon, Kenneth; Kaasa, Stein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Cancer cachexia is a syndrome of weight loss (including muscle and fat), anorexia, and decreased physical function. It has been suggested that the optimal treatment for cachexia should be a multimodal intervention. ... -
A systematic review on the role of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other supplements for the treatment of cachexia in cancer: a European Palliative Care Research Centre cachexia project
Mochamat, *; Cuhls, Henning; Marinova, Milka; Kaasa, Stein; Stieber, Christiane; Conrad, Rupert; Radbruch, Lukas; Mucke, Martin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)We provide a systematic review to support the European Palliative Care Research Collaboration development of clinical guidelines for cancer patients suffering from cachexia. CENTRAL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ClinicalTrials.gov, ... -
An in-hospital clinical care pathway with integrated decision support for cancer pain management reduced pain intensity and needs for hospital stay
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn; Thronæs, Morten; Brunelli, Cinzia; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose A clinical care pathway for pain management in a palliative care unit was studied with outcomes related to patients, physicians, and health care service. Mandatory use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) ... -
Appetite and dietary intake endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 2 of the cachexia endpoints series
Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Ottestad, Inger; Bye, Asta; Greil, Christine; Arends, Jann; Baracos, Vickie; Brown, Leo R.; Dajani, Olav; Dolan, Ross D.; Fallon, Marie; Fraser, Eilidh; Grzyb, Aleksandra; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Jakobsen, Gunnhild; Kaasa, Stein; McDonald, James; Philips, Iain; Sayers, Judith; Simpson, Melanie Rae; Sousa, Mariana S.; Skipworth, Richard J.E.; Laird, Barry J.A.; Solheim, Tora S (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)There is no consensus on the optimal endpoint(s) in cancer cachexia trials. Endpoint variation is an obstacle when comparing interventions and their clinical value. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and ... -
Aspects of assessment, classification and treatment of cancer pain
Løhre, Erik Torbjørn (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:31, Doctoral thesis, 2020) -
Barriers and Facilitators When Implementing Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at a Municipal Cancer Care Unit: A Qualitative Study
Skåre, Terese Solvoll; Midtbust, May Helen; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Dreyer, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Few qualitative studies of barriers and facilitators when implementing electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) in municipal cancer care exist within the large body of symptom assessment research. ... -
Barriers to and facilitators for implementing quality improvements in palliative care – results from a qualitative interview study in Norway
Sommerbakk, Ragni; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Tjora, Aksel; Kaasa, Stein; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Implementation of quality improvements in palliative care (PC) is challenging, and detailed knowledge about factors that may facilitate or hinder implementation is essential for success. One part of the ... -
Benefits of Study Participation for Patients with Advanced Cancer Receiving Radiotherapy: A Prospective Observational Study
Bye, Asta; Bjerkeset, Ellen; Stensheim, Hanne; Loge, Jon Håvard; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Klepstad, Pål; Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Kaasa, Stein; Aass, Nina Kathrine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Patients with advanced cancer and bone metastases may have unmet palliative care (PC) needs that go unnoticed during clinical oncological practice. This observational study describes interventions that were ... -
Can variability in the effect of opioids on refractory breathlessness be explained by genetic factors?
Currow, David C.; Quinn, Stephen; Ekström, Magnus; Kaasa, Stein; Johnson, Miriam J.; Somogyi, Andrew A.; Klepstad, Pål (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objectives: Opioids modulate the perception of breathlessness with a considerable variation in response, with poor correlation between the required opioid dose and symptom severity. The objective of this hypothesis-generating, ... -
Cancer cachexia associates with a systemic autophagy-inducing activity mimicked by cancer cell-derived IL-6 trans-signaling
Pettersen, Kristine; Andersen, Sonja Benedikte; Degen, simone; Tadini, Valentina; Grosjean, Joel; Hatakeyama, Shinji; Tesfahun, Almaz Nigatu; Moestue, Siver Andreas; Kim, Jana; Nonstad, Unni; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Skorpen, Frank; Sørhaug, Sveinung; Amundsen, Tore; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Strasser, Florian; Stephens, Nathan; Hoem, Dag; Molven, Anders; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Kenneth; Jacobi, Carsten; Bjørkøy, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The majority of cancer patients with advanced disease experience weight loss, including loss of lean body mass. Severe weight loss is characteristic for cancer cachexia, a condition that significantly impairs functional ... -
Cancer cachexia: Rationale for the MENAC (Multimodal - Exercise, Nutrition and Anti-inflammatory medication for Cachexia) trial
Solheim, Tora Skeidsvoll; Laird, Barry J. A.; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bye, Asta; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Baracos, Vickie; Strasser, Florian; Griffiths, Gareth; Maddocks, Matthew; Fallon, Marie; Kaasa, Stein; Fearon, Kenneth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial syndrome characterised by an ongoing loss of skeletal muscle mass that cannot be fully reversed by conventional nutritional support alone. Cachexia has a high prevalence in cancer and a ... -
Cancer induced bone pain
Habberstad, Ragnhild (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:38, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Bone metastases causing cancer induced bone pain (CIBP) is one of the most frequent reasons for pain in patients with cancer. Although pain is a common consequence of bone metastases, not all patients with bone metastases ... -
Cancer pain assessment, classification and patient reported outcomes in the evaluation of treatment effect
Brunelli, Cinzia (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2016:328, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Pain is common in patients with cancer and it has a strong impact on quality of life. Despite the development of guidelines, cancer pain treatment is suboptimal. This is often due to lack of efficient, standardized and ... -
Cancer pain – clinical studies on prevalence and treatment with nasal fentanyl
Thronæs, Morten (Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2016:81, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Summary in English: Pain is one of the most feared symptoms among cancer patients. Studies show that about 50% of all cancer patients experience pain and these numbers are increasing for patients with advanced disease. ... -
Cancer patients' knowledge about their disease and treatment before, during and after treatment: a prospective, longitudinal study
Berger, Ola; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Loge, Jon Håvard; Kaasa, Stein; Sand, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Knowledge about disease and treatment is necessary before patients can consent to treatment. One of the few established instruments for evaluating whether sufficient information has been provided, is the EORTC ... -
Clinical Predictors for Analgesic Response to Radiotherapy in Patients with Painful Bone Metastases
Habberstad, Ragnhild H; Frøseth, Trude Camilla Salvesen; Aass, Nina Kathrine; Bjerkeset, Gunnhild; Abramova, Tatiana Mikhailovna; Garcia-Alonso, Elena; Caputo, Mariangela; Rossi, Romina; Boland, Jason W.; Brunelli, Cinzia; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Kaasa, Stein; Klepstad, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Radiotherapy (RT) reduces pain in about 60% of patients with painful bone metastases, leaving many patients without clinical benefit. This study assesses predictors for RT effectiveness in patients with painful ... -
Comorbidity and outcomes of concurrent chemo- and radiotherapy in limited disease small cell lung cancer
Halvorsen, Tarje Onsøien; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Fløtten, Øystein; Brustugun, Odd Terje; Brunsvig, Paal Fr.; Aasebø, Ulf; Bremnes, Roy M.; Kaasa, Stein; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Many patients with limited disease small cell lung cancer (LD SCLC) suffer from comorbidity. Not all patients with comorbidity are offered standard treatment, though there is little evidence for such a policy. ... -
Computerized Decision Support Systems for Evaluation and Treatment of Pain and Other Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Raj, Sunil Xavier (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:411, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Norsk sammendrag - Summary in Norwegian Det er kjent at kreftpasienter har en rekke symptomer på grunn av kreftsykdommen. Det er anslått at omtrent 30-50% av kreftpasientene har kreftsmerter som ikke er tilfredsstillende ...