Seminars in oncology nursing
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To review the obstacles and barriers to providing optimal care to young adult cancer survivors and discuss the transition from pediatric to adult health care system. ⋯ Health care providers must be aware of the unique needs of these individuals for life-long follow-up and assist in facilitating this transition process.
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To provide a review of the two pivotal clinical trials evaluating trastuzumab in metastatic breast cancer, either in combination with chemotherapy or as a single agent. ⋯ Nurses will deliver trastuzumab in the clinical setting and must be familiar with its efficacy and toxicity profile.
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To review literature relevant to defining and managing hot flashes in women with breast cancer. ⋯ Implications include the need to improve patient education, perform comprehensive symptom assessments, and counsel women about various treatment alternatives.
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To review the informed consent process in relation to oncology nursing roles and responsibilities, patient comprehension, cultural sensitivity, and qualitative methodologies. ⋯ Situations related to informed consent provide challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Keeping abreast of the evolving standards and concepts of informed consent enhances the essential roles that nurses play in clinically based research.
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To review theoretical perspectives relating to the communication of informed consent and to describe research efforts and strategies to enhance the informed consent process and document. ⋯ Nurses must ensure that patients understand informed consent information. Several communication strategies are posited.