Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2004
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialSleep, fatigue, and depressive symptoms in breast cancer survivors and matched healthy women experiencing hot flashes.
To compare sleep quality and disturbance, fatigue, and depressive symptoms between breast cancer survivors and healthy women experiencing hot flashes and to examine relationships among sleep and remaining variables (fatigue, depressive symptoms, and frequency of hot flashes). ⋯ Menopausal breast cancer survivors who present with any one of these symptoms should be screened for all symptoms both during and after treatment.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialPsychometric evaluation of two scales assessing functional status and peripheral neuropathy associated with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: a gynecologic oncology group study.
To evaluate the psychometric properties of two adapted scales, one for functional status and one for peripheral neuropathy secondary to neurotoxic chemotherapy. ⋯ With minor modifications, these scales should be useful in assessing physical function, role function, and peripheral neuropathy in patients who receive agents that may cause peripheral neuropathy.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2004
ReviewThe use of nebulized opioids in the management of dyspnea: evidence synthesis.
To analyze the evidence about the use of nebulized opioids to treat dyspnea using the Priority Symptom Management (PRISM) level-of-evidence framework and to make a practice recommendation. ⋯ Insufficient data identify a need for further research with random crossover designs involving larger samples that are stratified according to prior opioid use. Consistency of study variables should be emphasized.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2004
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialTherapeutic touch, quiet time, and dialogue: perceptions of women with breast cancer.
To compare the perceptions of women with breast cancer to an experimental therapeutic touch (TT) plus dialogue nursing intervention with perceptions of a control quiet time plus dialogue nursing intervention. ⋯ Nurses who are not trained in the administration of TT may use quiet time and dialogue to enhance feelings of calmness and relaxation in patients with breast cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2004
Does knowledge influence melanoma-prone behavior? Awareness, exposure, and sun protection among five social groups.
To examine melanoma-related knowledge, sun exposure, and sun protection to determine whether increased awareness is associated with a reduction in risk. ⋯ This study provides a new epidemiologic tool for nurses working in the specialty.