• Semin Oncol Nurs · Nov 2014

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    Palliative care at the end of life.

    • Maureen T Lynch.
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 2014 Nov 1; 30 (4): 268-79.

    ObjectivesTo describe the process of symptom management in the care of oncology patients with advanced cancer.Data SourcesJournal articles, evidence-based reviews, textbooks, and clinical guidelines.ConclusionSymptom management is an essential component of oncology nursing practice that improves quality of life for patients and families throughout the cancer trajectory.Implications For Nursing PracticeEffective symptom management requires that oncology nurses holistically assess the patient's symptom experience and goals of care, formulate specific symptom diagnoses, and develop, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of an evidence-based plan of care that is individualized and acceptable to the patient.

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