Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2015
Comparative StudyTrajectories of Obesity and Overweight Rates Among Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
To describe the trajectories of obesity/overweight rates by age group among survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from diagnosis through several years post-therapy. ⋯ Obesity/overweight prevention efforts are greatly needed in children with ALL, and efforts should occur before ALL treatment completion in preschool and school-age children.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2015
The Ars Moriendi Model for Spiritual Assessment: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation.
To explore nurses' and physicians' experiences with the ars moriendi model (AMM) for spiritual assessment. ⋯ The AMM appears to be an important tool for spiritual assessment that can offer more insight into patients' spirituality and help nurses to establish person-centered end-of-life care.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2015
Training oncology nurses to use remote symptom support protocols: a retrospective pre-/post study.
To evaluate the impact of training on nurses' satisfaction and perceived confidence using symptom protocols for remotely supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment. ⋯ Subsequent workshops should ensure adequate time for role play to enhance nurses' skills in using protocols and documenting symptom support.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2015
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyConsistency of breast and arm symptoms during the first two years after breast cancer surgery.
To examine the severity and development of breast and arm symptoms separately during the two years following breast cancer surgery, and to examine whether previously defined predictors of arm symptoms are associated with breast symptoms. ⋯ For nurses monitoring women treated for breast cancer, the results of this study provide knowledge regarding the importance of early symptom identification and long-term symptoms after treatment.