Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2013
Concerns across the survivorship trajectory: results from a survey of cancer survivors.
To evaluate the most prevalent physical, social, emotional, and spiritual concerns of cancer survivors. ⋯ The results of this research confirmed the importance of designing programs to support cancer survivors in an integrative manner from initial diagnosis into the period of long-term survivorship. Specific attention should be placed on the concerns related to fear of recurrence, fatigue, financial burden, and the long-term effects of cancer treatment.
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Oncology nursing forum · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe meaning of life intervention for patients with advanced-stage cancer: development and pilot study.
To develop the Meaning of Life Intervention in response to the need for brief and meaning-focused interventions in palliative care and to establish potential effect sizes for future full-scale randomized, controlled trials. ⋯ The Meaning of Life Intervention represents a potentially effective and efficient intervention that is feasible for implementation by nursing staff for patients with advanced-stage cancer in a palliative care setting.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2012
Health-seeking behaviors and sexuality in rectal cancer survivors in Taiwan: associations with spirituality and resourcefulness.
To examine the relationships between two health-seeking behaviors (HSBs), spirituality and resourcefulness, as well as demographics, cancer-related factors, and sexuality indicators, within the context of Schlotfeldt's health-seeking model in rectal cancer survivors. ⋯ The findings suggest a need to focus on strengthening HSBs through teaching resourcefulness and encouraging spirituality to enhance sexual self-concept and improve sexual satisfaction in this patient group.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2012
Oncology nurses' obstacles and supportive behaviors in end-of-life care: providing vital family care.
To determine the impact of obstacles and supportive behaviors in end-of-life (EOL) care as perceived by hospital-based oncology nurses. ⋯ Oncology nurses are dedicated to providing the best EOL care to their patients and patients' families. This study helped to identify research-based obstacles and supportive behaviors regarding the provision of high-quality EOL care.