Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · May 2003
Comparative StudyRole and gender differences in cancer-related distress: a comparison of survivor and caregiver self-reports.
To examine role and gender differences on measures of psychological distress as a consequence of dealing with cancer. ⋯ As expert caregivers, nurses can provide valuable assistance with the caregiving process that may decrease distress during the family's cancer experience and adaptation period.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2003
ReviewAntiemetic therapy in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy.
To examine the currently available antiemetic medications and review their uses in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (NV). ⋯ Although practice guidelines have been established, the nurse's role in assessment and implementation of care is critical in the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced NV.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2003
Validating the brief pain inventory for use with surgical patients with cancer.
To examine the psychometric characteristics of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) for surgical patients with cancer and to compare the validity and reliability results between surgical and medical patients with cancer. ⋯ Nurses working with patients with cancer can have confidence that the BPI will assist them in assessing and managing pain in both groups.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2003
Development and testing of the Oncology Patients' Perceptions of the Quality of Nursing Care Scale.
To develop and test the Oncology Patients' Perceptions of the Quality of Nursing Care Scale (OPPQNCS). ⋯ The OPPQNCS holds promise for nurses who wish to monitor and improve the quality of patient-centered cancer nursing care and those who wish to investigate relations among care quality and healthcare system characteristics, patient characteristics, and nurse sensitive patient outcomes.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2003
ReviewThe PRO-SELF(c): Pain Control Program--an effective approach for cancer pain management.
To describe the PRO-SELF(c): Pain Control Program, an educational approach that provides patients and family caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and nursing support needed to improve pain relief. ⋯ Adequate pain relief is vital to decreasing cancer morbidity and improving patients' quality of life. The PRO-SELF: Pain Control Program should be implemented in all settings where cancer care takes place.