Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2000
Tobacco-control attitudes, advocacy, and smoking behaviors of oncology nurses.
To describe oncology nurses' attitudes, smoking behaviors, and involvement in tobacco-control policy and legislation. ⋯ This sample of ONS members strongly supported involvement in tobacco-control policies and legislation. Smoking was associated with more negative attitudes about the importance of actively engaging in tobacco control. These oncology nurses recognized the need for additional educational programs to prevent tobacco initiation by youth.
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To examine and discuss the possible benefits and difficulties with recommending prophylactic mastectomy to BRCA1- and BRCA2-positive women. ⋯ Nurses need to be aware of the complex issues surrounding testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and prophylactic mastectomy to be able to provide current information to patients and assist in decision making.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2000
Comparative StudyHospice and hospital oncology unit nurses: a comparative survey of knowledge and attitudes about cancer pain.
To identify knowledge strengths and weaknesses and misperceptions about cancer pain management between two groups of registered nurses in different settings. ⋯ Further research is needed regarding nurses' pain management behavior and outcomes of pain management education in various settings.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2000
Breast cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Korean American women.
To describe the knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screening and practices of clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography of Korean American women. ⋯ As healthcare professionals in a culturally diverse nation, nurses need to increase their awareness of cultural variations and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate breast health education. Additional studies with women from a variety of settings are needed to validate present study findings.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2000
Experience of palliative home care according to caregivers' and patients' ages in Hong Kong Chinese people.
To identify the relationship between family caregivers' reported difficulty in managing caregiver tasks and ages of caregivers and patients. ⋯ Nursing support and preparation to younger caregivers and caregivers of younger patients are suggested in the practice of palliative home care.