European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
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Measurement of head and neck external lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF) is challenging. To address this gap, we developed the Head and Neck External Lymphedema and Fibrosis (HN-LEF) Assessment Criteria. This article aimed to report preliminary data on reliability and validity of the HN-LEF Assessment Criteria. ⋯ The study provided initial reliability and validity data for a clinician-reported tool evaluating external LEF in the HNC population. These preliminary findings demonstrate that the tool had good reliability. Associations with the ultrasound examination results demonstrate that the tool validly captures soft tissue changes at select sites. Further validation of the tool is warranted.
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To develop and validate an instrument to collect data on symptoms (frequency/intensity) in older palliative cancer patients. ⋯ This study resulted in the development of the ASPE which reflects good properties for face- and content validity and reliability. Cognitive interviewing has a valuable contribution in the validation process. The instrument can be used to gain insight in symptoms in older palliative cancer patients.
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Weight loss and eating problems are common in cancer and have a profound effect on quality of life. They are symptoms of cancer cachexia syndrome. This paper examines interdependency between advanced cancer patient and family carer experience of weight- and eating-related problems, leading to proposition of how weight- and eating-related distress might be alleviated in both patients and their family members. ⋯ The findings challenge clinicians and researchers to seek ways of aiding not only with concerns of the individual patients and carers, but also with interactions between distressed family members affected by symptoms of cancer cachexia syndrome.
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Pain is a complex, multidimensional and subjective phenomenon that is common in patients with cancer. The translation of existing pain measurement scales is considered important in producing internationally comparable measures for evidence based practice. In measuring the pain experience, the WHYMPI is a widely used instrument to measure assessment of clinical pain, and it has not been validated in Turkey. The present study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the West Haven Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI). ⋯ WHYMPI is reliable and valid instrument for the measurement of pain in patients with cancer in Turkey. Its use is recommended for clinical and research purposes.
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This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties and performance of a Chinese version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) among a sample of Chinese women with cervical cancer. ⋯ With good psychometric properties similar to its original English version, this Chinese version of the FSFI is demonstrated to be a reliable and valid instrument that can be used to assess sexual functioning of women with cervical cancer in China. Future research is still needed to confirm its psychometric properties and performance among a large sample.