Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2005
ReviewSleep wake disturbances in people with cancer and their caregivers: state of the science.
To review the state of the science on sleep/wake disturbances in people with cancer and their caregivers. ⋯ All patients and caregivers need initial and ongoing screening for sleep/wake disturbances. When disturbed sleep/wakefulness is evident, further assessment and treatment are warranted. Nursing educational programs should include content regarding healthy and disrupted sleep/wake patterns. Research on sleep/wake disturbances in people with cancer should have high priority.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2005
Randomized Controlled TrialA cognitive behavioral intervention for symptom management in patients with advanced cancer.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral intervention in decreasing symptom severity in patients with advanced cancer undergoing chemotherapy. ⋯ Problem-solving strategies should be included in educational programs for patients with advanced cancer, particularly those 60 years of age and younger.
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To assess burnout among clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and to determine which personal and job-related factors are associated with burnout. ⋯ Nurses are involved significantly in clinical trial coordination. High burnout rates have potentially negative implications for data quality and productivity in clinical trial data management-important values for nursing and the clinical research profession.