Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2000
Comparative StudyAn international feasibility study of parental decision making in pediatric oncology.
To describe parental decision making about treatment options for children with cancer and determine the feasibility of a similar but larger international study. ⋯ A larger international study of parental decision making is feasible. Sufficient similarities in parental decision making exist across these sites to justify future efforts to identify universal decision-making factors that, in conjunction with site-specific differences, could be helpful in developing guidelines for healthcare professionals who assist parents in making treatment-related decisions for a sick child.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2000
Assessment of patient satisfaction with pain management in small community inpatient and outpatient settings.
To describe patient outcomes (e.g., pain intensity and relief, satisfaction, expectations) and analgesic practices of healthcare providers for inpatients and outpatients in community hospital settings. ⋯ Institutional pain management programs that approach pain from a multidimensional perspective need to be developed. Continued education for healthcare professionals and patients is a vital part of this process.