Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Aug 2001
Outcome expectancy and success with cognitive-behavioral interventions: the case of guided imagery.
To describe the role of outcome expectancy in the use of cognitive-behavioral interventions and to test three variables (history of imagery use, preferred coping style, and perceived credibility of the imagery provider) as predictors of outcome expectancy regarding guided imagery. ⋯ Nurses should be aware of the potential role of outcome expectancy in effectiveness of nursing interventions. Patients' previous use of cognitive-behavioral interventions and perceptions of credibility may be helpful in selecting appropriate strategies.
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Oncology nursing forum · Aug 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialImproving depressive symptoms among caregivers of patients with cancer: results of a randomized clinical trial.
Determine the impact of a 16-week supportive nursing intervention on caregivers of patients with newly diagnosed cancer. ⋯ Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring caregivers for signs of depression and must intervene to provide emotional support and make appropriate referrals for follow-up care to promote positive outcomes for patients and caregivers.
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Oncology nursing forum · Aug 2001
Nurses' attitudes toward clinical trials at a comprehensive cancer center.
To identify nurses' attitudes and beliefs toward cancer clinical trials and their perceptions about factors influencing patients' participation in these trials. ⋯ Nurses play a critical role in the care of participants in cancer clinical trials. Targeted interventions that involve nurses to enhance appropriate patient accrual, patient understanding, and patient decision making should result in improved patient care in centers conducting clinical trials.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2001
ReviewCommunication skills: breaking bad news in the clinical setting.
Oncology nurses need to develop expert communication skills, especially when delivering bad news to patients and families. Patients and families differ in their needs for levels of information, interpretation of information delivered to them, and responses to unfavorable news. ⋯ Also, skill in responding to feelings and not the content of expression is necessary to the process of recovery. So many improved cancer treatments exist, but the goal of effectively communicating bad news with respect and caring is just as important as treating the person who happens to have cancer.