Oncology nursing forum
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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.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2013
ReviewShared decision making among individuals with cancer in non-Western cultures: a literature review.
To examine the extent to which shared decision making is a concept addressed within the published, empirical oncology decision-making research originating from non-Western countries from January 2000 to January 2012 and provide an overview of the outcomes of this research. ⋯ Shared decision making may be new to patients from non-Western cultures, necessitating assessment, education, and support. Non-Western patients may value having family and friends accompany them when a cancer diagnosis is given, but assumptions based on culture alone should not be made. Nurses should determine patient preferences for diagnosis disclosure, information, and participation in decision making.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2013
Sleep, mood, and quality of life in patients receiving treatment for lung cancer.
To distinguish relationships among subjective and objective characteristics of sleep, mood, and quality of life (QOL) in patients receiving treatment for lung cancer. ⋯ A high frequency of sleep disturbances in patients receiving treatment for lung cancer was evident, and poor sleepers had lower QOL. Sleep disturbances may be more related to lung cancer symptoms than anxiety or depression. Improving lung cancer symptoms such as dyspnea may improve sleep.