Cancer nursing
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Family caregivers are a key communication source for nurses, and there is a need to provide communication skill building for caregivers. ⋯ Lessons were learned about intervention content, namely, that nurses can help caregivers learn communication strategies for asking for help, sharing cancer information, and initiating self-care.
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Comparative Study
Gender Difference in Cancer Patients' Adherence to Analgesics and Related Outcomes of Pain Management.
Males and females have significant differences in certain medical outcomes. However, little research has explored the gender differences in cancer patient perceptions of analgesics, the relationship between gender and analgesic adherence, or the effectiveness of pain management. ⋯ Healthcare professionals should consider women as a high-risk group for inadequate pain control. It is crucial for health providers to consider the gender discrepancy when attempting to improve cancer pain management.