European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
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Multicenter Study
Emotional impact and compassion fatigue in oncology nurses: Results of a multicentre study.
To assess the prevalence of Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue (Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress) and anxiety in oncology nurses and the association with demographics, training, work-related conditions, and psychological factors. ⋯ Continuous demands on oncology nurses' empathy can lead them to experience compassion fatigue, anxiety and a desire to leave the profession. The first study carried out with Spanish oncology nurses shows Compassion Fatigue is highly prevalent. This is related to nurses' desire to change units, leave their profession and has negative implications on staff satisfaction and quality of care. This problem justifies institutions support strategies for these professionals.
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This study was designed to report information regarding symptomology of incurable pediatric cancer to promote proactive medicine and support for children and their families in the palliative phase in Mainland China. ⋯ This study provides new knowledge about symptomology to health care professionals and parents of children in Mainland China. Given our results, an improved alternative care plan should be developed and implemented earlier to facilitate end-of-life planning.
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Multicenter Study
Identifying the unmet supportive care needs, with concomitant influencing factors, in adult acute leukemia patients in China.
To understand the supportive care needs (SCNs), with associated influencing factors, related to five unmet need dimensions in adult Acute Leukemia (AL) patients, in China. ⋯ The results of this study reveal the unmet SCN's, with its influencing factors, in AL patients, the understanding of which may be of assistance in designing/delivering effective clinical nursing intervention.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Normal saline versus heparin solution to lock totally implanted venous access devices: Results from a multicenter randomized trial.
Our aim was to determine the non-inferiority of normal saline flushing compared to heparin flushing in maintaining the patency of totally implanted venous access devices (TIVADs). ⋯ This study failed to demonstrate that normal saline flushing is not inferior to heparin flushing, even if a significant difference between the two treatments was not found. The use of heparin is controversial and other prospective trials are necessary in this field.
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Multicenter Study
Identification of patient subgroups and risk factors for persistent arm/shoulder pain following breast cancer surgery.
In this prospective, longitudinal study, we extend our findings on persistent breast pain in patients (n = 398) following breast cancer surgery and evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of persistent pain in the arm/shoulder. In addition, differences in the severity of common symptoms and quality of life outcomes measured prior to surgery, among the arm pain classes, were evaluated. ⋯ Findings suggest that approximately 35% of women experience persistent levels of moderate arm/shoulder pain in the first six months following breast cancer surgery. Moderate arm/shoulder pain is associated with clinically meaningful decrements in functional status and quality of life.