The impact of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on quality of life in patients with severe chronic neutropenia.

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the meaning of the illness to the family and family quality of life (QOL) for survivors and family members and to describe similarities and differences between survivors' and family members' meaning of the illness and family QOL. RESEARCH APPROACH:Descriptive, qualitative. SETTING:Homes ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Mellon S

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose/Objectives: To examine relationships between capacity to direct attention and the quality-of-life (QOL) domains of psychological and physical well-being in breast cancer survivors.Design: Descriptive, correlational.Setting: National Cancer Institute-designated oncology and county hospital outpatient clinics in...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Von Ah D,Russell KM,Storniolo AM,Carpenter JS

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of burden of treatment and multimorbidity on the relationship between baseline characteristics and oral oncolytic agent (OOA) temporary stoppages. SAMPLE & SETTING:272 patients newly prescribed OOAs at six National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. METHODS ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Vachon E,Given B,Given C,Dunn S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To present models for the payment of research subjects, pros and cons of each, and the application of ethical principles in the current environment. DATA SOURCES:Federal regulations and guidelines, current and historical research, and opinions expressed in the nursing, medical, bioethics, pharmacolo...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Sears JM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To identify antecedents and consequences of social disconnection in African American women diagnosed with breast cancer as described in the extant literature. DATA SOURCES:Literature review using broad exploration of a personal database and informal exploration of databases such as MEDLINE®, as well...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Heiney SP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review physician, patient, and contextual factors that affect treatment decision making in older adults diagnosed with cancer, and to relate those factors to theoretical models of decision making. DATA SOURCES:PubMed (1966 to April 2010), PsycINFO (1967 to April 2010) and CINAHL® (1982 to April 2...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Tariman JD,Berry DL,Cochrane B,Doorenbos A,Schepp KG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the relationships among medical fears, coping behaviors, and acute pain perceptions in 17 children with cancer who were encountering a painful medical procedure. The children completed the Child Medical Fear Scale (CMFS) before undergoing a lumbar puncture (LP), which was videotaped. The children's...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Broome ME,Bates TA,Lillis PP,McGahee TW

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the incidence and intensity of vomiting in women receiving chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer since the advent of 5-HT3 antagonists. DESIGN:Longitudinal, descriptive. SETTING:7 outpatient oncology clinics situated in hospitals, 5 outpatient oncology clinics associated with major t...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Dibble SL,Casey K,Nussey B,Israel J,Luce J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To provide an overview of current issues surrounding the prevention of and screening for lung, breast, cervical, colorectal, ovarian, prostate, and skin cancer. DATA SOURCES:Original research, review articles, and published guidelines. DATA SYNTHESIS:Although morbidity and mortality rates have decr...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Champion VL,Rawl SM,Menon U

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose/Objectives:To describe and compare survivors' and providers' views of the uses of and perceived benefits and drawbacks of survivor self-advocacy. Design:A cross-sectional, two-group, mixed-methods survey. Setting:Survivors were recruited from local and national registries and advocacy organizations. Providers...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hagan TH,Rosenzweig M,Zorn K,van Londen J,Donovan H

更新日期：2017-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:to describe the perceptions of staffing adequacy of healthcare team members working together on units in a comprehensive cancer center. RESEARCH APPROACH:a descriptive, phenomenologic design was used. Semistructured interviews were conducted with participants. SETTING:an urban, Magnet-designated co...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Nelson BA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To measure the effect of clinical decision support (CDS) on oncology nurse evidence-based practice (EBP).
. DESIGN:Longitudinal cluster-randomized design.
. SETTING:Four distinctly separate oncology clinics associated with an academic medical center.
. SAMPLE:The study sample was comprised of rand...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Cortez S,Dietrich MS,Wells N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review regional findings about cancer disparities with grass roots community leaders in Appalachia and to identify perspectives about what makes the cancer experience unique in Appalachia. RESEARCH APPROACH:A community-based participatory approach that includes focus-group methodology. SETTING:W...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hutson SP,Dorgan KA,Phillips AN,Behringer B

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship of fatigue and pain with functional status and the pattern of the two symptoms' occurrence over time in individuals with cancer who were receiving outpatient chemotherapy. The aims were to describe the levels of fatigue and pain with functional status and the inter-relatio...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Siefert ML

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information obtained from Internet cancer support groups (ICSGs) in research. DATA SOURCES:Published articles, news broadcasts, books, government reports. DATA SYNTHESIS:ICSGs are a rich source of information for people with cancer, the...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Klemm P,Nolan MT

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes some of the restrictions and obstacles that patients with cancer may face in home care. Though discharge from the hospital to home can be overwhelming and frightening, nurses and other healthcare professionals can assist the patient and caregiver to ensure a smooth transition. Issues such as tre...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Maloney CH,Preston F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adapting to a cancer diagnosis requires much time, energy, and effort. Patients, who often feel stressed and vulnerable, use several cognitive processes to help protect themselves and adapt to the illness. Denial, attributions, downward comparison, reappraisal of life, and developing a sense of mastery are some of the...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hagopian GA

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the feasibility of an intervention of telephone social support and education to increase the physical, emotional, functional, and interpersonal adaptation of men to prostate cancer. DESIGN:Prospective, random assignment to experimental or control treatments. SETTING:Urban New Jersey. S...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Scura KW,Budin W,Garfing E

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study focused on developing an understanding of the meaning of hope for patients with cancer by eliciting vivid descriptions of hopeful cancer patients from clinical nurse specialists. The qualitative methodology for this study was based on one form of grounded theory. An inductive approach was applied to the dev...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Owen DC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the quality of evidence on sleep-wake disturbances in people with cancer as a basis for clinical decision making and to discuss implications of the evidence for oncology clinicians, educators, and researchers. DATA SOURCES:Published, peer-reviewed articles. DATA SYNTHESIS:Members of the...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Clark J,Cunningham M,McMillan S,Vena C,Parker K

更新日期：2004-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Fatigue is regarded as a universal and unavoidable side effect of cancer therapy, yet its epidemiology and prevalence in populations of people with cancer have not been well-documented. Using the conceptual framework of Piper, et al., this study examined and described the perception and manifestations of fatigue and i...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Blesch KS,Paice JA,Wickham R,Harte N,Schnoor DK,Purl S,Rehwalt M,Kopp PL,Manson S,Coveny SB

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine melanoma-related knowledge, sun exposure, and sun protection to determine whether increased awareness is associated with a reduction in risk. DESIGN:Quantitative/empiricist study conducted by purpose- designed mailed questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS:Consultant oncologists at one teaching hosp...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Guile K,Nicholson S

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine empirical research regarding the role of malglycemia (hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, or glycemic variability) on clinical outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer. DATA SOURCES:Research articles were obtained from the Ovid, PubMed, and CINAHL® databases. Key words used in the search...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Storey S,Von Ah D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To provide evidence-based research information about 31 herbs and natural products that have shown potential in early research to decrease cancer growth or as adjuncts with cancer treatment. DATA SOURCES:Names of herbs and natural products with potential to decrease cancer growth have been selected ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Montbriand MJ

更新日期：2004-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the preferences for participation in decision making of older adult patients newly diagnosed with symptomatic myeloma and to explore the association between sociodemographic variables and decisional role preferences. DESIGN:Descriptive, cross-sectional design. SETTING:Participants' home...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Tariman JD,Doorenbos A,Schepp KG,Singhal S,Berry DL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent post on The Scholarly Kitchen website got me thinking about the role of social media in my professional life. I have young adult children who keep me in the loop about social trends to some extent. They instructed me to join Facebook many years ago and, since then, I have remembered friends' and relatives' bi...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Katz A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To compare the effectiveness of two low-intensity approaches for distressed patients with cancer and caregivers who had called cancer helplines seeking support. Baseline distress was hypothesized as a moderator of intervention effect. DESIGN:Randomized trial. SETTING:Community-based cancer helpline...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Chambers SK,Girgis A,Occhipinti S,Hutchison S,Turner J,McDowell M,Mihalopoulos C,Carter R,Dunn JC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many attempts are made at starting cancer support groups, few groups ever stand the test of time. Using a successful, long-standing program as a model is an important first step to establishing a new group. The intricacies of staffing, obtaining resources, and marketing are important factors in maintaining a ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Pillon LR,Joannides G

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To address inconsistencies in the definition and operationalization of symptom distress by synthesizing the literature on cancer-related symptom distress in adults. DATA SOURCES:Electronic nursing, psychology, and medicine databases; online meeting abstracts; and various print sources. DATA SYNTHES...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Goodell TT,Nail LM

更新日期：2005-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To assess and describe health beliefs, level of knowledge about skin cancer, current skin cancer prevention practices, and cues to preventive action of Wisconsin dairy farmers. DESIGN:Descriptive survey. SETTING:Rural Wisconsin. SAMPLE:A stratified random sample of 535 male dairy farmers from the ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Marlenga B

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00