Seminars in oncology nursing
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To provide an overview of ageism, a review of its influence in cancer, and to outline implications for nursing and interdisciplinary practice. ⋯ Nurses are well-positioned to identify ageism, to confront and correct it in clinical practice, and to conduct investigations and create curricula that combat ageism and redress age-based disparities.
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To provide an overview of the impact of smoking after a diagnosis of lung cancer, discuss the relationship between smoking cessation and improved outcomes, present information about tobacco-dependence treatments, reimbursement for these treatments, and resources available for patients and health care professionals. ⋯ Oncology nursing action is essential in the identification of and intervention with patients who struggle with tobacco dependence after diagnosis.
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To discuss common lung cancer symptoms including prevalence, assessment, etiology, and recommended interventions. ⋯ Early assessment and comprehensive management of symptoms are main components of improving quality of life and functional status for those living with lung cancer.
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To review the current state of evidence for the nursing treatment of cancer-related dyspnea. ⋯ Nurses must be cognizant of the level of evidence or the lack of scientific evidence supporting treatment strategies used. Keeping abreast of the developments in the area of dyspnea management is imperative as research adds to the current body of evidence. Nurses are uniquely positioned to add to the body of evidence through collaboration with nurse researchers.
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To identify risk factors for pressure ulcers that may place the patient with cancer at higher risk. The role of nursing to provide pressure ulcer preventive measures will be discussed. ⋯ Nurses are at the forefront of predicting patients at risk for pressure ulcers and working with the multidisciplinary team to implement a pressure ulcer preventive program. There remains a dearth of research related to pressure ulcers and cancer. Research in this area is strongly suggested.