Oncology nursing forum
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To examine distress and coping self-efficacy in inpatient oncology nurses. . ⋯ Interventions aimed at coping self-efficacy may prepare oncology nurses to cope better with their professional demands. Future research should explore how nurse distress affects patients.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAssessing the Impact of Acupuncture on Pain, Nausea, Anxiety, and Coping in Women Undergoing a Mastectomy.
To compare the effect of acupuncture to a standard-of-care (control) group on pain, nausea, anxiety, and ability to cope. . ⋯ Acupuncture adds a nonpharmacologic intervention for symptom management in women undergoing mastectomies for breast cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2016
Comparative StudyExperiences of Family Members of Dying Patients Receiving Palliative Sedation.
To describe the experience of family members of patients receiving palliative sedation at the initiation of treatment and after the patient has died and to compare these experiences over time. . ⋯ Nurses should attempt to initiate discussions of the possible role of sedation in the event of refractory symptoms and follow through with continued discussions. The management of refractory symptoms at the end of life, the role of sedation, and communication skills associated with decision making related to palliative sedation should be a part of the core nursing curriculum. Nursing administrators in areas that use palliative sedation should enforce good nursing clinical practice as recommended by international practice guidelines, such as those of the European Association for Palliative Care.
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Being a member-and the only nurse-of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Vice President Joe Biden's National Cancer Moonshot Initiative, announced during President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address, I have been asked to share my experience. I will do that, along with sharing how I became prepared for that role and discussing how you, too, can become involved in similar activities. .
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialUsing Survivorship Care Plans to Enhance Communication and Cancer Care Coordination: Results of a Pilot Study.
To compare a structured cancer survivorship care plan (SCP) transition visit versus an SCP transition visit coupled with a coordinated follow-up visit from the primary care provider (PCP). . ⋯ Nurses can be instrumental in facilitating the development and delivery of SCP to survivors and PCPs.