Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2013
Multicenter StudyBarriers and facilitators to implementing cancer survivorship care plans.
To evaluate the process of survivorship care plan (SCP) completion and to survey oncology staff and primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding challenges of implementing SCPs. ⋯ Accessing complete medical records is an obstacle for completing SCPs. A 3-6 month window to develop and deliver SCPs may be ideal. PCPs perceive insufficient knowledge of cancer survivor issues as a barrier to providing appropriate follow-up care.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2013
Multicenter Study Observational StudyIdentification of tools to measure changes in musculoskeletal symptoms and physical functioning in women with breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitors.
To estimate and compare responsiveness of standardized self-reported measures of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSs) and physical functioning (PF) during treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs). ⋯ The three measures with the greatest sensitivity were the BCPT-MS, AUSCAN, and WOMAC questionnaires. These measures will be useful when conducting research on change in MSSs associated with AI treatment in women with breast cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2013
The Institute of Medicine report on high-quality cancer care: implications for oncology nursing.
To present key recommendations from a recently released Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on high-quality cancer care. ⋯ The IOM recommendations identify key areas of concern to nurses. Key aspects of nursing practice, including involvement in advanced care planning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice, are essential for high-quality care. Oncology nurses will be centrally involved in healthcare innovations, such as rapid learning systems, and as key members of a well-trained workforce.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2013
Healthcare professionals' response to cachexia in advanced cancer: a qualitative study.
To explore healthcare professionals' experience, understanding, and perception of the needs of patients with cachexia in advanced cancer. ⋯ Cachexia management in patients with advanced cancer is complex and challenging and is directed by a combination of variables. An overreliance on the biomedical model of health and illness occurs in the management of cachexia in patients with advanced cancer. Cachexia needs to be addressed from a holistic model of care to reflect the multidimensional needs of patients and their families.