Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2012
Clinical subgroups of a psychoneurologic symptom cluster in women receiving treatment for breast cancer: a secondary analysis.
To investigate clinical subgroups using an empirically identified psychoneurologic symptom cluster (depressed mood, cognitive disturbance, fatigue, insomnia, and pain) and to examine the differences among subgroups in the selected demographic and clinical variables, as well as in patient outcome (i.e., functional performance). ⋯ Findings are useful to determine who needs more intensive symptom management during cancer treatment. Future studies should examine whether specific symptom management strategies are more efficient for certain subgroups.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA randomized, clinical trial of education or motivational-interviewing-based coaching compared to usual care to improve cancer pain management.
To test the effectiveness of two interventions compared to usual care in decreasing attitudinal barriers to cancer pain management, decreasing pain intensity, and improving functional status and quality of life (QOL). ⋯ By using motivational interviewing techniques, advanced practice oncology nurses can help patients develop an appropriate plan of care to decrease pain and other symptoms.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of P6 acupressure and nurse-provided counseling on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with breast cancer.
To evaluate the effects of pericardium 6 (P6) acupressure and nurse-provided counseling on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with breast cancer. ⋯ P6 acupressure combined with counseling by nurses is a safe and easy-to-apply tool in CINV management in practice.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2012
Instrumental relating and treatment decision making among older women with early-stage breast cancer.
To understand how women aged 70 years and older who had recently undergone treatment for early-stage breast cancer experienced treatment decision making. ⋯ The findings are the first evidence of the importance of relating as a key factor in decision making from the personal perspective of older women with early-stage breast cancer. This work serves as a springboard for future clinical interventions and research opportunities to individualize communication and enhance effective decision making for older patients who wish to participate in their cancer care.