Experiences of fatigue and self-management of Thai Buddhist cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tai Chi combines aspects of meditation and aerobic exercise. Its effect on the balance between cellular and humoral immunity, which potentiates human immunity against tumors, remains to be determined. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to investigate the effect of a 16-week Tai Chi exercise intervention on the rec...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Wang R,Liu J,Chen P,Yu D

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients are living longer with incurable cancer, and for most of the time, they are at home. Psychological morbidity is high and increases with advanced disease and poor prognosis, and evidence suggests that patients' psychological needs at this time are not met. District nurses provide support visits to pa...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Griffiths J,Ewing G,Rogers M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data about health-related quality of life (QOL) after surgical treatment for lung cancer are limited. Such information can be valuable in developing appropriate nursing interventions for follow-up care for survivors. OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to describe physical and emotional QOL of diseas...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sarna L,Cooley ME,Brown JK,Chernecky C,Padilla G,Danao L,Chakravarty D,Elashoff D

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diarrhea is common after colorectal surgery, but its severity and self-care methods have not been examined in depth. OBJECTIVE:To understand changes in and factors influencing diarrhea distress and self-care strategies of patients 1 week and 1, 2, and 3 months after colorectal cancer surgery. METHODS:For t...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Pan LH,Tsai YF,Chen ML,Tang R,Chang CJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity has numerous associated benefits for cancer survivors. Compared with their urban counterparts, rural Australians experience a health disadvantage, including poorer survival rate after diagnosis of cancer. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to test the effectiveness of an online 12-week ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Frensham LJ,Parfitt G,Dollman J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a major treatment option for patients with hematological malignancies. Spouses are frequently asked to provide physical, psychological, and emotional support in both the acute care and outpatient settings, yet few studies have explored the nature and implicat...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sabo B,McLeod D,Couban S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite an increasing focus on cancer rehabilitation programs, there is limited knowledge about the experiences of residential rehabilitation focusing on both the patients and their relatives. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the experienced benefits of the joint involvement of patients and th...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： la Cour K,Ledderer L,Hansen HP

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treating patients with cancer within a family setting is the accepted standard of care and a hallmark of end-of-life (EoL) quality of care (QoC). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether family caregiver functioning predicts EoL QoC received by terminally ill patients with cancer. METHODS:F...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lee MK,Yun YH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Changes to sexual well-being can be one of the most problematic aspects of life after breast cancer, with the impact lasting for many years after treatment, associated with serious physical and emotional adverse effects. However, the primary focus on corporeal changes negates the influence of social and rela...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Ussher JM,Perz J,Gilbert E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonadherence in cancer patients taking oral anticancer drugs is common. Reasons for nonadherence are still not really understood as influencing factors are often complex, dynamic, and interrelated. OBJECTIVE:A qualitative study was conducted to gain insight into (non-)adherence behavior in patients taking o...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Verbrugghe M,Duprez V,Beeckman D,Grypdonck M,Quaghebeur M,Verschueren C,Verhaeghe S,Van Hecke A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the stress inherent in a cancer diagnosis, many cancer survivors report benefits, including perceptions of personal growth and well-being. Among adults 60 years or older, for whom cancer diagnoses are most prevalent, there is a notable lack of research on positive psychological change. OBJECTIVE:Thi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hoogland AI,Jim HSL,Schoenberg NE,Watkins JF,Rowles GD

更新日期：2019-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A diagnosis of cancer and its treatment affect couples as a unit, and they must cope and give each other mutual support as dyads. Few studies have focused explicitly on understanding mutual support among couples coping with colorectal cancer (CRC). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the mutual s...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Li Q,Lin Y,Chen Y,Loke AY

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the breast restoration decision-making patterns used by women who opted to have their breast cancer treated by mastectomy. Sixty-four women wearing external breast prostheses and 31 women with breast reconstructions were interviewed. Modified versions of Simon's notion of "boun...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Reaby LL

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite evidence of benefit, little is know about Australian women's access to and perceptions of specialist breast nurse (SBN) care. The aims of this study were to: explore access to SBNs by Australian women with breast cancer; identify factors associated with receiving systematic SBN care (at least 3 SBN contacts in...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Campbell D,Khan A,Rankin N,Williams P,Redman S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) is affected by psychological effects associated with cancer treatment. However, little is known about the impact of these psychological factors in Brazilian patients with CRC. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to dete...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Costa ALS,Heitkemper MM,Alencar GP,Damiani LP,Silva RMD,Jarrett ME

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No previous research has explored the impact of the many appearance changes that can occur in patients following bone marrow transplantation (BMT). OBJECTIVE:This research aimed to explore in depth patients' experiences of appearance changes following allogeneic BMT to address the lack of knowledge in this ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Russell C,Harcourt D,Henderson L,Marks DI

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although increasing attention is being focused on the emotional aspects of caring for dying children and their families, few research reports concentrate on the experiences of mothers, particularly in different countries. This article describes the findings of an exploratory, descriptive study that investigated the ex...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Davies B,Deveau E,deVeber B,Howell D,Martinson I,Papadatou D,Pask E,Stevens M

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As healthcare increasingly moves out of hospitals, the care of patients with cancer is provided in the community with the help of family caregivers. In many cases, nurses depend on family caregivers to provide assessment data about patients. This makes the accuracy and dependability of the data given by caregivers par...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： McMillan SC,Moody LE

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer is a major world health problem. Over 7 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually, and about half of the cases are in developing countries. Even though half of the world's cancer patients live in developing countries, < 10% of the resources committed to cancer control are available to them. Reports hav...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kodiath MF,Kodiath A

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to develop a tool that can aid nurse managers in planning nurse staffing levels and assessing workload in hematology-oncology wards. A task-oriented method based on a time-and-motion study was used. Three general nursing procedures and 7 specific oncologic and hematologic activities were cloc...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Colombo A,Solberg B,Vanderhoeft E,Ramsay G,Schouten HC

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explores the relationship between meaning of illness, perceived social support resources, coping strategies used, and quality of life (QOL) by patients with lung cancer and their family members. The study was cross-sectional using interview data from 85 patients and associated family members. Regression r...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Downe-Wamboldt B,Butler L,Coulter L

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is one of the major complications of patients with tumors or patients undergoing major surgery. Electrical acupoint stimulation, an established technique of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can be well combined with Western medicine to reduce the incidence of postoperati...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hou LL,Yao LW,Niu QM,Xu L,Yu QH,Sun WQ,Yin PH,Li Q

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) on aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy often experience musculoskeletal symptoms (joint pain and stiffness, bone and muscle pain, and muscle weakness), and these musculoskeletal symptoms may be related to low serum levels of vitamin D. The primary purpose of this pilot exploratory study was...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Waltman NL,Ott CD,Twiss JJ,Gross GJ,Lindsey AM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about cancer patient and family caregiver preferences for the content and format of nonpharmacologic interventions. Revising interventions based on patient and caregiver feedback before implementation may improve intervention feasibility and acceptability, especially in the context of advance...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Mosher CE,Ott MA,Hanna N,Jalal SI,Champion VL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Relatives of patients with cancer are at risk of experiencing changes to their everyday life, health, and quality of life. Partners of men with breast cancer may face certain challenges regarding their need for information, care, and support. OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to explore the experiences of the partn...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Egestad LK,Gyldenvang HH,Jarden M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to examine the differences between older and younger breast cancer survivors in perceived social support, uncertainty, quality of life (QOL), and selected demographic variables, and to explore the role of these variables in explaining and predicting QOL. A descriptive research design was us...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sammarco A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the recent literature on cancer survivorship, positive changes are emphasized in the aftermath of trauma. However, there is insufficient research on older-adult survivors and more complex transformations. OBJECTIVE:Consistent with nursing researchers' views about the duality of cancer survivor experience...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kahana B,Kahana E,Deimling G,Sterns S,VanGunten M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a phenomenologic study designed to further an understanding concerning the concept of hope in a purposive sample of nine patients with cancer hospitalized for bone marrow transplantation. The strategies these patients use to sustain and foster hope are examined. Data collection consisted of a on...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Saleh US,Brockopp DY

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter fracture is an uncommon yet potentially life-threatening complication of venous access devices (VADs). Catheter fracture generally occurs when long-term silicone catheters are placed medial to the mid-clavicular line into the subclavian vein. Symptoms such as inability to infuse fluids, difficulty drawing blo...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： McMenamin EM

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the course of fatigue in patients with breast cancer between 2 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy, from the day of administration until the day of the next infusion. In a prospective cohort study, a sample of 151 patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant chemotherapy was re...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： de Jong N,Kester AD,Schouten HC,Abu-Saad HH,Courtens AM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00