Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA pilot randomized, controlled trial of the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention on family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention, the Caring for the Caregiver Programme (CCP). ⋯ A psychoeducational intervention potentially could help caregivers cope with the demands of caregiving.
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Oncology nursing forum · Mar 2015
Training oncology nurses to use remote symptom support protocols: a retrospective pre-/post study.
To evaluate the impact of training on nurses' satisfaction and perceived confidence using symptom protocols for remotely supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment. ⋯ Subsequent workshops should ensure adequate time for role play to enhance nurses' skills in using protocols and documenting symptom support.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2015
Community respiratory virus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients and household member characteristics.
To determine if children or the number of contacts living in an immediate household increases the risk of community respiratory virus (CRV) acquisition in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients. ⋯ Household contacts, particularly children, should be included in HSCT teaching. As indicated by the potentially high number of days from transplantation to acquisition of CRV infection, re-education and continuing focus on prevention of CRV infection should be reinforced throughout the lengthy transplantation period.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2014
Comparative StudyEvidence of associations between cytokine gene polymorphisms and quality of life in patients with cancer and their family caregivers.
To identify latent classes of individuals with distinct quality-of-life (QOL) trajectories, to evaluate for differences in demographic characteristics between the latent classes, and to evaluate for variations in pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine genes between the latent classes. ⋯ Determination of high-risk characteristics and unique genetic markers would allow for earlier identification of patients with cancer and FCs at higher risk for poorer QOL. Knowledge of these risk factors could assist in the development of more targeted clinical or supportive care interventions for those identified.