Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of distraction using virtual reality glasses during lumbar punctures in adolescents with cancer.
To determine the effects of virtual reality (VR) glasses on adolescents with cancer undergoing lumbar punctures (LPs). ⋯ The clinical application of various age-appropriate distracters to reduce pain in adolescents undergoing painful procedures should be explored.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2002
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialEffects of an opioid taper algorithm in hematopoietic progenitor cell transplant recipients.
To examine the effects of an opioid taper algorithm on the length of taper, pain levels, withdrawal symptoms, and satisfaction with pain management in hematopoietic progenitor cell transplant (HPCT) recipients and nurse documentation of patient response to taper. ⋯ Use of an opioid taper algorithm may promote consistency of tapering practice.