Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2012
Long-term breast cancer survivors' perceptions of support from female partners: an exploratory study.
To describe the social support experiences of long-term breast cancer survivors who have female partners, from the perspective of survivors. ⋯ Future research and direct investigation may inform healthcare providers about caring for SMW and their families following breast cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2012
Pilot study of a survey to identify the prevalence of and risk factors for chronic neuropathic pain following breast cancer surgery.
To provide a preliminary determination of the prevalence rate of women who suffer from neuropathic pain post breast surgery (PPBS) and explore potential risk factors associated with its development. ⋯ Nurses are ideally situated to identify early signs of PPBS. In addition, nurses play a key role in the education of patients and healthcare professionals and can facilitate increased awareness about the possibility of developing PPBS, enabling earlier and more effective treatment of PPBS.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2012
Clinical TrialInterACTIV: an exploratory study of the use of a game console to promote physical activation of hospitalized adult patients with cancer.
To explore the application of the Nintendo Wii game console to motivate hospitalized adult patients with cancer to be physically active during treatment periods. ⋯ Nurses can recommend the use of game consoles such as the Nintendo Wii for physical exercise; in addition, the motivational effects of playing motion-activated game consoles might be particularly helpful for patients with cancer-related fatigue to overcome barriers and begin exercise.