Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyUse of buffered lidocaine in bone marrow biopsies: a randomized, controlled trial.
To determine whether a difference exists in perceived pain during preprocedure anesthetic injection for bone marrow biopsy between buffered and unbuffered lidocaine, to determine whether pain levels change over time, and to investigate relationships between perceived pain scores and other variables. ⋯ Advanced practice nurses perform a significant number of bone marrow biopsies and aim to improve patient comfort during invasive procedures. Use of unbuffered lidocaine should be questioned.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2009
ReviewWhere the dying live: a systematic review of determinants of place of end-of-life cancer care.
To describe the determinants of place of end-of-life (EOL) care for patients with cancer. ⋯ Findings may highlight evidence-based interventions to assist patients and families facing decisions regarding place of EOL care. A clearer understanding of factors that influence place of EOL care for patients with cancer could enhance healthcare policy and guide needs-based modifications of the healthcare system.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2009
Multicenter StudySpiritual needs of Taiwan's older patients with terminal cancer.
To explore the core constitutive patterns from the perspective of the older patient with terminal cancer, the major foci of spiritual needs, and professional actions that manifest tangibly as spiritual care. ⋯ The knowledge gained in this study and the six major spiritual care actions identified may empower oncology nurse educators to develop culturally valid spiritual care courses. Research-based guidance for nurse clinicians who are taking care of older Taiwanese patients with terminal cancer will be provided.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2009
Examining the impact of socioeconomic status and socioecologic stress on physical and mental health quality of life among breast cancer survivors.
To examine how physical and mental health quality of life (QOL) varies in relation to the socioeconomic status and ethnicity among breast cancer survivors; to determine key socioecologic factors influencing outcomes. ⋯ Practice and research implications include the need for greater attention to QOL outcomes among at-risk lower socioeconomic status survivors and the recognition of the unique contributions of socioeconomic status, socioecologic stress, and ethnicity on physical and mental health QOL.