Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2007
Relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender in persons with lung cancer.
To examine the relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender while controlling for age, comorbidities, and stage of cancer in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer within 56 days of receiving chemotherapy. ⋯ By understanding this symptom cluster, healthcare providers can target specific troublesome symptoms to optimize symptom management and achieve the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
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To explore oncology nurses' perceptions about palliative care. ⋯ Palliative care teams and oncology nurses need to develop partnership models that clearly illustrate how both partners contribute to palliative care across the continuum of oncology care. Furthermore, the partnership models must address barriers that the acute care context poses to quality palliative care.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2007
Comparative StudyFeasibility of a reflexology and guided imagery intervention during chemotherapy: results of a quasi-experimental study.
To evaluate patient characteristics to predict selection and maintenance of a complementary therapy and the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of complementary therapies. ⋯ An RCT of reflexology as a single therapy for females with breast cancer is most feasible compared to other complementary therapies.
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2007
Alignment of pain reassessment practices and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines.
To improve nursing pain reassessment practices using a research utilization model and advanced practice nurses (APNs). ⋯ Research utilization models bring about desired practice changes under APN leadership. Aligning pain reassessment practices with clinical pain guideline recommendations promotes improved pain management through better reassessment documentation.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyUsing the COPE intervention for family caregivers to improve symptoms of hospice homecare patients: a clinical trial.
To test an intervention for hospice caregivers designed to help them better manage symptoms experienced by patients with cancer. ⋯ The COPE intervention is effective and immediately translatable to the bedside for hospice homecare patients with advanced cancer.