Positron emission tomography in oncology.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transitions from acute clinical care to the outpatient setting can be daunting. Clear explanations of discharge instructions from nurses and assessment of the patient's understanding can have a positive impact. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of an education intervention on nur...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Scott C,Andrews D,Bulla S,Loerzel V

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperviscosity syndrome can develop in patients with plasma cell dyscrasias, particularly Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM). Occurring in 10%-30% of patients with hyperviscosity syndrome, WM is an uncommon B-cell proliferative disorder characterized by bone marrow infiltration and production of monoclonal immunoglobu...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Mullen EC,Wang M

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women who have been identified with a BRCA mutation benefit from a multidisciplinary, individualized medical evaluation to reduce their risk of developing cancers. Identifying women who would gain from testing for BRCA mutations is essential. Nurse practitioners (NPs) as primary care providers are important ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Smania M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the environment of an infectious pandemic, vaccines are a primary public health strategy to prevent the spread of disease. With the COVID-19 pandemic, there is heightened interest in safe and effective vaccines and their use in the context of clinical oncology practice. OBJECTIVES:This article provides f...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Carr E

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus of this new column will be to showcase innovative work that has advanced quality in areas of practice and care delivery that are of interest to the practicing oncology nurse. Examples include, but are not limited to, practice environment innovation, patient outcomes and experiences of care, team effectivenes...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gross AH

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is a decrease in circulating red blood cells that contributes to a complex group of symptoms. Anemia may be present in more than half of all patients with cancer but often is assessed, documented, prevented, and treated inadequately. Individuals with cancer are living longer, and the number of cancer treatment ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hurter B,Bush NJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardio-oncology is a unique subspecialty within oncology nursing that focuses on the assessment, identification, and management of cardiotoxicity induced or exacerbated by cancer treatment. Nurses are pivotal to the delivery of evidence-based assessment of and care for individuals who have preexisting cardiac conditio...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors：

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) have existed for several decades, they have not been enforceable by state or federal agencies. USP <800>, the latest chapter issued by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, expands on existing guidelines and provides detailed information on comp...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Eisenberg S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cancer diagnosis is a serious stressor that is associated with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and inability to fulfill daily routines. Many pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options are available to help patients with cancer manage anxiety. OBJECTIVES:This randomized, controlled trial examined the...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Ozkaraman A,Dügüm Ö,Özen Yılmaz H,Usta Yesilbalkan Ö

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Targeted therapy and immunotherapy agents for advanced melanoma are associated with novel toxicities. Melanoma clinical nurse consultants (CNCs) provide multifaceted clinical care.
. OBJECTIVES:The objective was to evaluate the type of support, excluding clinic and inpatient care, provided by CNCs for patie...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lomax AJ,Nielsen T,Visintin L,O'Carrigan B,Honeyball F,Shum B,Saw RPM,McNeil C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus of health care has moved toward prevention, and insurance companies are supporting preventive practices that enable their members to remain healthy. Many insurance companies have recorded healthy tips delivered by phone, employed case managers to assist patients in keeping physician appointments, created ded...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Menonna-Quinn D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with the humanized monoclonal antibody trastuzumab can significantly improve outcomes for patients with early or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. In a small proportion of patients, trastuzumab is associated with an increased risk of cardiac dysfunction. Although the mechanisms have yet to be fully est...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Frankel C

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer have an increased risk of thromboembolism. This complication is connected to a variety of different factors and is influenced by the conditions described in Virchow's triad: stasis, vascular endothelial damage, and hypercoagulability. Once thromboembolism is diagnosed, treatment in patients with c...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Viale PH,Schwartz RN

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer receiving therapy may face a variety of complicated and stressful symptoms. Oncology nurses can advocate for patients by performing their roles as educators and comanagers of cancer-related side effects. In addition, symptom-focused education provided by oncology nurses can enable patients to admi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Williams PD,Williams K,Lafaver-Roling S,Johnson R,Williams AR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1980, the placement of central venous access devices has become routine, and these catheters have been of great benefit in the treatment of patients with cancer. Unfortunately, central venous catheters have not been without complications. Central line sepsis has been reported to be one of the most frequently occ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Peterson KK

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many hospitalized patients with cancer are malnourished. Some become critically ill and experience delayed wound healing, loss of muscle strength, and reduced infection fighting ability as a consequence of the loss of nutritional reserves. Complications of critical illness may cause interruption in normal gastrointest...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Sargent C,Murphy D,Shelton BK

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased understanding of the molecular composition of breast cancer tumors has led to the development of targeted anticancer agents. Novel therapies directed against human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in breast cancer have been developed. One such agent, trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), is an antibody dru...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bourdeanu L,Luu T

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression in patients with cancer negatively influences physical symptoms, treatment success, coping, and quality of life (QOL), and is associated with increased mortality. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the prevalence of depression and explored fatigue, QOL, and pain that is associated with depression...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Liu X,Moore C,Wanstall K,Armeson K,Kelechi T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic cancer vaccines that use attenuated vaccinia viruses as delivery vectors are undergoing clinical trials at dozens of sites internationally. Even in an attenuated form, these live viruses can cause severe illness if they are accidentally transmitted to immunocompromised people, pregnant women, or people wit...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： McMahon S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses play a crucial role in identifying bone metastases and managing clinical sequelae, such as pain. Understanding the metastatic process is necessary for delivering effective nursing care. Part I of this article described the pathophysiology and assessment. Part II will provide an overview of the nursing managemen...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Mayer DK,Struthers C,Fisher G

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncology nurses handle hazardous drugs when they administer medications to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs have been in place since the late 1980s; however, confusion still remains about the proper handling of the substances. Institutional policies var...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Nixon S,Schulmeister L

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition is highly prevalent in the oncology population and is associated with poor treatment outcomes. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to implement a malnutrition screening process using a validated tool in three outpatient cancer centers. METHODS:Nursing and nutrition department leaders collaborated to e...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Schneider CK,Bressler T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on nurses' perceptions of dignity is limited, with much work instead focusing on patients' experiences. Maintaining the dignity of patients is considered to be an important element of nursing care; however, it is often diminished by the acts and omissions of healthcare providers. OBJECTIVES:The pur...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Crump B

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although quality communication has been identified as a necessary component to cancer care, communication skills training programs have yet to focus on the unique role of nurses. This study explored communication barriers as reported by seven nurse managers to better identify communication skills needed for oncology n...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Wittenberg-Lyles E,Goldsmith J,Ferrell B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) have become integral to the treatment of women with breast cancer and are the treatment of choice in postmenopausal women who have tumors that are estrogen receptor positive. The depletion of estrogen seen with AI therapy is significant and translates to beneficial tumor effect but has a neg...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Yamamoto DS,Viale PH

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep is an essential biologic and physiologic process that is vital for maintaining or achieving optimal health outcomes. Care requirements in hospitalized patients frequently result in nocturnal disruptions that impact sleep quality. This exploratory, retrospective study aimed to identify and quantify nocturnal care...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hacker ED,Patel P,Stainthorpe M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer can experience several treatment-related symptoms, and conventional care focuses primarily on cure and survival without a holistic approach to disease. Subsequently, an increasing number of patients are accustomed to complementary modalities to improve well-being. Biofield therapies (BTs) are comp...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gonella S,Garrino L,Dimonte V

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes family history assessment for colorectal cancer in three outpatient gastroenterology units and examines gastroenterology unit nurses' knowledge and attitudes about family history assessments. Eighty-eight colonoscopy records were surveyed, and 16 RNs were interviewed. The medical record document...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Kelly PP

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians sometimes suggest to patients that they keep track of illness-related issues. Self-monitoring is a helpful term to describe these at-home activities that yield essential information for self-management. The purpose of this article is to create greater awareness of the opportunities (and potential shortcomin...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hermansen-Kobulnicky CJ,Purtzer MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caregiver burden associated with caring for women with ovarian cancer has received limited focus. However, these patients often have complex needs, requiring a high level of care at home and imposing substantial burdens on caregivers. OBJECTIVES:This pilot study assessed the level of caregiver burden experi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hartnett J,Thom B,Kline N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00