A marked knowledge gap exists concerning the information needs of hepato-pancreato-biliary
(HPB) surgical oncology patients. We investigated the comprehensive information needs …

The high incidence of delirium in surgical units is a serious quality concern, given its impact
on morbidity and mortality. While successful delirium management depends upon …

130 Background: Pancreas cancer is the 4th cause of cancer death. Surgical resection is the
optimal treatment. But pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is complex with high perioperative …

Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been shown to increase
recovery, decrease complications, and reduce length of stay. However, they are difficult …

Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal evidence-based
approach to patient care that has become the standard in elective colorectal surgery. …

Background Increasing use is now made of modalities other than surgery (including endoscopy
and interventional radiology) in the care of patients with hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) …

In our study, we examined the effect of perceived social support on psychological resilience
and surgical fear in surgical oncology patients. This study was performed with 139 patients …

Background Understanding what information patients want and need is an important step in
optimizing care. Therefore, we set out to collect all available evidence about the information …

Lifelong learning (LLL) is a core training competency across the learner continuum and
motivation to learn is one factor influencing the development of lifelong learners. The purpose of …

Introduction Following a cancer diagnosis, patients and their caregivers face crucial
decisions regarding goals of care and treatment, which have consequences that can persist …