Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2011
ReviewImplementation of an evidence-based order set to impact initial antibiotic time intervals in adult febrile neutropenia.
To evaluate the impact of the implementation of a standardized order set on the time interval in initiation of antibiotic therapy for adult patients with cancer and febrile neutropenia. ⋯ The use of an evidence-based approach to nursing care is essential to achieving the best outcomes for patients with febrile neutropenia. Incorporation of current evidence into an order set to guide clinical practice and comprehensive nurse, pharmacy, and physician education are needed for the successful implementation of evidence-based practice changes.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2011
Engaging in medical vigilance: understanding the personal meaning of breast surveillance.
To explore how women with a hereditary risk of breast cancer experience living with and managing that risk through surveillance. ⋯ Nurses should be aware of the high level of knowledge among women living with hereditary risk and respect their knowledge by providing accurate and informed care. That can occur only through proper education of nurses and all healthcare professionals working with women at risk for hereditary breast cancer so that they understand current standards of care and how hereditary breast cancer risk is defined and managed.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2011
Nausea, pain, fatigue, and multiple symptoms in hospitalized children with cancer.
To describe the prevalence, frequency, severity, and distress of multiple symptoms in hospitalized children with cancer and to examine the overall symptom scores and global distress in patients reporting nausea, pain, and fatigue. ⋯ Additional examination of symptom management is needed. Nausea and its related symptoms have received little attention and more effective interventions are warranted. Multidimensional scales and the use of handheld electronic devices to track symptoms may be used to provide a more comprehensive assessment and treatment of symptoms.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2011
Comparative StudyNurse and physician perspectives on patients with cancer having online access to their laboratory results.
To compare the perspectives of oncology nurses and physicians regarding online access to laboratory results for patients with cancer pre- and postimplementation, and to evaluate the impact on workload. ⋯ Providing patients with online access to their laboratory results is a growing trend. Understanding the perspectives of oncology nurses can inform future directions for increasing health-record transparency for patients with cancer. Future research may explore the impact on the nurse-patient relationship.