Cancer nursing
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Preferences for end-of-life care and attitudes toward executing advance directives (ADs) vary depending on ethical and cultural influences. In traditional Asian family-centered decision making, the family makes important medical decisions. Few studies have examined willingness of Taiwanese to execute ADs. ⋯ Active promotion of hospice/palliative care and public education about the HPCA provided by medical professionals would contribute to awareness of end-of-life care and knowledge of HPCA, thereby encouraging willingness to complete ADs.
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Leukemia is the most common pediatric malignancy. Many children with leukemia display behavioral and emotional problems. Promoting children's psychological development and quality of life during hospitalization is an important activity carried out by health professionals. ⋯ The findings provide information for health professionals to understand children's psychological status during hospitalization and help nurses to plan individualized psychological care for children.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Experiences of a mindfulness-based stress-reduction intervention among patients with cancer.
There is increasing recognition of mindfulness and mindfulness training as a way to decrease stress and increase psychological functioning. ⋯ The positive experiences of mindfulness training reported by patients with cancer call for further studies examining the possibilities and requirements for implementation of mindfulness programs in clinical practice.
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A diagnosis of cancer affects not only the patient but also his/her spouse/partner. In addition to facing a life-threatening illness, changes in role and financial threats can impact the dyad. ⋯ Patients' pain may be affected by the quality of the marital relationship.
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have been used for years in Taiwan, but their broad usage has been restricted by their short durability and complications. ⋯ This is the first study suggesting that cancer nursing practice for PICC could benefit from professional guidelines that reinforce in-service education, strict control of PICC candidates without risk of coagulopathies, and a special nursing care system for patients with poor self-care ability.