Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2007
Relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender in persons with lung cancer.
To examine the relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender while controlling for age, comorbidities, and stage of cancer in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer within 56 days of receiving chemotherapy. ⋯ By understanding this symptom cluster, healthcare providers can target specific troublesome symptoms to optimize symptom management and achieve the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
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To explore oncology nurses' perceptions about palliative care. ⋯ Palliative care teams and oncology nurses need to develop partnership models that clearly illustrate how both partners contribute to palliative care across the continuum of oncology care. Furthermore, the partnership models must address barriers that the acute care context poses to quality palliative care.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2007
Comparative StudyFeasibility of a reflexology and guided imagery intervention during chemotherapy: results of a quasi-experimental study.
To evaluate patient characteristics to predict selection and maintenance of a complementary therapy and the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of complementary therapies. ⋯ An RCT of reflexology as a single therapy for females with breast cancer is most feasible compared to other complementary therapies.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2007
Alignment of pain reassessment practices and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines.
To improve nursing pain reassessment practices using a research utilization model and advanced practice nurses (APNs). ⋯ Research utilization models bring about desired practice changes under APN leadership. Aligning pain reassessment practices with clinical pain guideline recommendations promotes improved pain management through better reassessment documentation.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2007
A qualitative study of caregivers' experiences with newly diagnosed advanced colorectal cancer.
To report on a descriptive, qualitative study of 14 caregivers of patients newly diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. ⋯ Targeted assessment of caregivers' needs is important in the three dimensions of the study domains. Clinicians who work with caregivers of patients with cancer should offer direct support because caregivers cope with the care of their loved one and struggle with their own distress and with maintaining normal family life. Findings suggest the importance of offering psychosocial support to caregivers and providing guidance to caregivers for support of their children and families.