Cancer nursing
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Despite growing attention to patient-centered care, the needs of cancer patients are not always met. ⋯ This set provides an opportunity to measure and improve the quality of patient-centered cancer care. It is generic and therefore applies to many patients.
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Little is known about the relationships between sleep/wake circadian activity rhythms and fatigue in family caregivers (FCs) of oncology patients. ⋯ Family caregivers need to be assessed, along with patients, for sleep disturbance, and appropriate interventions initiated for them and for the patient.
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Symptom cluster research is an emerging field in symptom management. The ability to identify symptom clusters that are specific to pediatric oncology patients may lead to improved understanding of symptoms' underlying mechanisms among patients of all ages. ⋯ Additional uniformity in symptom clusters investigations is needed to allow appropriate comparisons among studies. The dissemination of symptom cluster research methodology through publication and presentation may promote uniformity in this field.
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The siblings of children with neoplastic disease are at risk of emotional and behavioral problems, but few studies have focused on these risks, and findings across studies are inconsistent. ⋯ It is essential to design support programs for all family members and to help parents be aware of their healthy children's needs.
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Few research studies have focused on physical activity in young-adult cancer survivors despite the potential long-term health consequences of inactivity in this population. ⋯ Nurses may play a key role in promoting physical activity in young-adult cancer survivors. Understanding the physical activity preferences of young-adult cancer survivors may help nurses make practical recommendations and referrals.