Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMusic versus distraction for procedural pain and anxiety in patients with cancer.
To test the hypotheses that the effects of a music intervention are greater than those of simple distraction and that either intervention is better at controlling procedural pain and anxiety than treatment as usual. ⋯ Patients having noxious medical procedures should be asked about their desire to be distracted before and during the procedure and offered a strategy that is consistent with their preferences.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Expectations and beliefs about children's cancer symptoms: perspectives of children with cancer and their families.
To describe the childhood cancer symptom course experienced by children with cancer from the perspectives of the children and their families. ⋯ Oncology nurses need to be more vigilant in their assessment and management of children's cancer symptoms. Further research is warranted detailing not only children's and family's beliefs and expectations of cancer symptom experiences but also nurses' understanding and interpretations of children's cancer symptom experiences. Intervention studies designed to relieve all types of cancer symptoms experienced by children must be undertaken.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Comparative StudyRole and gender differences in cancer-related distress: a comparison of survivor and caregiver self-reports.
To examine role and gender differences on measures of psychological distress as a consequence of dealing with cancer. ⋯ As expert caregivers, nurses can provide valuable assistance with the caregiving process that may decrease distress during the family's cancer experience and adaptation period.