Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyAcupressure for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a randomized clinical trial.
To compare differences in the chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among three groups of women (acupressure, placebo acupressure, and usual care) undergoing chemo-therapy for breast cancer. ⋯ Acupressure is a safe and effective tool for managing delayed CINV and should be offered to women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2007
Relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender in persons with lung cancer.
To examine the relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender while controlling for age, comorbidities, and stage of cancer in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer within 56 days of receiving chemotherapy. ⋯ By understanding this symptom cluster, healthcare providers can target specific troublesome symptoms to optimize symptom management and achieve the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
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To explore oncology nurses' perceptions about palliative care. ⋯ Palliative care teams and oncology nurses need to develop partnership models that clearly illustrate how both partners contribute to palliative care across the continuum of oncology care. Furthermore, the partnership models must address barriers that the acute care context poses to quality palliative care.