Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2007
The meanings of and attitudes about cancer pain among African Americans.
To describe the meaning of cancer pain and attitudes in dealing with cancer pain among a group of African Americans with cancer. ⋯ Providers must assume a more proactive role in assessing physical, emotional, and existential dimensions of cancer pain, improving trust and communication, and identifying educational and behavioral interventions for African American patients and families to optimize pain treatment outcomes.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2007
Nursing interventions to promote dignified dying in four countries.
To describe nursing interventions to promote dignified dying as identified by nurses in four countries. ⋯ This study begins to identify specific interventions for future research and applies the Dignity-Conserving Care Model to further understand dignified dying from an international nursing perspective.