Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2003
Comparative StudyKnowledge and attitudes about cancer pain management: a comparison of oncology and nononcology nurses.
To obtain information about the knowledge and attitudes of Utah nurses concerning cancer pain management. ⋯ Adoption of evidence-based practice requires ongoing education of nurses and support from nursing colleagues, nursing administration, and associated healthcare providers. Data from this study can be used to design a curriculum involving content about cancer pain management. All members of the healthcare team should be supported in practicing the correct principles of cancer pain management in actual practice.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2003
Family beliefs about diet and traditional Chinese medicine for Hong Kong women with breast cancer.
To explore beliefs about diet and traditional Chinese medicine related to the breast cancer experience of Hong Kong Chinese women and their families. ⋯ Many Chinese families have different beliefs about food and diet and the role that food plays in managing the cancer experience. Often, Chinese people will not seek clarification if they do not understand information. If information does not fit with their predominant belief systems, families may not implement it, nor will they discuss a situation if they think the conversation will result in a relationship of conflict with healthcare providers.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2003
Online exclusive: family satisfaction with perception of and barriers to terminal care in Japan.
To examine how families of patients with cancer perceive and are satisfied with terminal care given in a university hospital and to identify barriers to the best care for patients and proper support for their families. ⋯ Oncology nurses need to consider different cultural backgrounds when offering specific care to patients with terminal cancer. Patients and their families must be educated about the efficacy of narcotics in the care of terminally ill patients with cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMusic versus distraction for procedural pain and anxiety in patients with cancer.
To test the hypotheses that the effects of a music intervention are greater than those of simple distraction and that either intervention is better at controlling procedural pain and anxiety than treatment as usual. ⋯ Patients having noxious medical procedures should be asked about their desire to be distracted before and during the procedure and offered a strategy that is consistent with their preferences.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Comparative StudyRole and gender differences in cancer-related distress: a comparison of survivor and caregiver self-reports.
To examine role and gender differences on measures of psychological distress as a consequence of dealing with cancer. ⋯ As expert caregivers, nurses can provide valuable assistance with the caregiving process that may decrease distress during the family's cancer experience and adaptation period.