Living with breast cancer: its effect on the life situation and the close relationship of women in Brazil.

abstract：:Pain is difficult to measure, regardless of etiology. Furthermore, the measurement of pain is complicated by variation in the use of visual analogue scales as well as other pain assessment measures. This brief article reviews situations contributing to confusion regarding pain intensity measures and argues for consist...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Dalton JA,McNaull F

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research was planned as a descriptive and cross-sectional study in order to explore knowledge and practices of individuals residing in the Bornova District about protection from and early diagnosis of cancer. The individuals residing in the Bornova District in Izmir constituted the population of research. A total of 1...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sirin A,Atan SU,Tasci E

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dependence is a common life experience and innate condition for human beings due to their bodily and relational essence, but in contemporary society, it has become a stressful condition. Care dependence is central to nursing, and patients with advanced cancer are often dependent on care. Understanding nurses...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Piredda M,Candela ML,Mastroianni C,Marchetti A,D'Angelo D,Lusignani M,De Marinis MG,Matarese M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking patients who are admitted to a smoke-free hospital often experience nicotine withdrawal. Control of withdrawal symptoms in hospitalized patients with terminal illness by nurses may be important to end-of-life care. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to assess Japanese nurses' perceptions toward p...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Taniguchi C,Sakakibara H,Saka H,Oze I,Tanaka H

更新日期：2016-11-01 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 incidence of breast cancer in women continues to rise, and there is no known cause or prevention. Additionally, > 70% of all diagnosed breast cancer has no known risk factor involved. Early detection is mandatory for survival from this disease, but only three imperfect methods are available: mammography, clinical ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Maurer F

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a common concern for survivors. Oncology nurses have a unique opportunity to identify survivors at increased risk of heightened FCR. Understanding predictors of FCR would be useful for this purpose; however, results about FCR predictors are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE:To exami...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Galica J,Maheu C,Brennenstuhl S,Townsley C,Metcalfe K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study, which is part of a major clinical controlled study of the life situation of women with breast cancer, was to compare two groups of women concerning perceived quality of life and coping. The women were treated in two different cancer treatment programs: complementary treatment, which inclu...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Carlsson M,Arman M,Backman M,Hamrin E

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although pain management education results in improved pain control for some patients, it does not work for all patients because some patients remain reluctant or unwilling to use prescribed analgesics to their optimal effect. In a randomized clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of the PRO-SELF Pain Control Pr...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Schumacher KL,West C,Dodd M,Paul SM,Tripathy D,Koo P,Miaskowski CA

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to examine differences in the relationship of selected lifestyle factors and health-related behaviors between two groups of women. The study used part of the data gathered in a national Jordanian case-control survey of 100 women with breast cancer and an equal sample of controls. Control...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Petro-Nustas W

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of oral complications among adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy varies from 12% to 80%. Adequate oral hygiene has been shown to be important in prevention, and an essential role is reserved for the nursing staff. These considerations prompted the decision to survey, by means of a questionnaire,...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Nieweg R,van Tinteren H,Poelhuis EK,Abraham-Inpijn L

更新日期：1992-10-01 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：: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：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:Communication with children is a major concern for mothers with breast cancer. Chinese people have specific understanding of cancer and death, which may affect their way of communication. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to explore how Chinese mothers with breast cancer communicate about their illness wit...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Huang X,O'Connor M,Hu Y,Gao H,Lee S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Practical brief measures are needed for clinicians and researchers to identify and effectively manage cognitive impairment in cancer patients. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the reliability (ie, internal consistency reliability) and validity (ie, construct, convergent, concurrent, and known-group validity) ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kim HJ,Barsevick AM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although research in the cancer communication field has produced a body of information applicable to clinical practice, there is little evidence that the new knowledge has led to any significant improvements in the health care communication experiences of patients and their families. In this article, an analysis of th...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Thorne SE

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies have investigated the effect of fentanyl delivered via the transdermal route with regard to the patient's psychological status. Patients who were naive to strong opioids and were attending a palliative care unit for pain relief from advanced cancer participated in this study to determine the effect of tran...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Mystakidou K,Tsilika E,Parpa E,Papageorgiou C,Georgaki S,Vlahos L

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The concept of autonomy is regarded as an essential element for gaining professional status. Yet, it remains poorly defined and understood. To date, there is little research that has focused on exploring how nurses in different specialty areas perceive autonomy. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this research was to...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Gagnon L,Bakker D,Montgomery P,Palkovits JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Family members of patients with chronic illnesses experience distress as a result of caregiving roles, which can be manifested as burden and depression, but cross-disease studies on how caring is experienced are limited. OBJECTIVE:The present study was designed to examine the burden and psychiatric morbidit...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Papastavrou E,Charalambous A,Tsangari H,Karayiannis G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of depression is rising worldwide, possibly due to urban crowding and insufficient resources. This pandemic raises the possibility that disabling depression among patients with cancer will increase. Already, about one-third of patients with cancer present with depression. Although many progressive cancer...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lovejoy NC,Matteis M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on two qualitative studies, this article describes the significance of fellow patients in cancer wards, and the relevance for health personnel involved in patient-patient relationships is discussed. Using grounded theory, in-depth interviews were conducted in the first study with 21 adult cancer patients and in ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Isaksen AS,Gjengedal E

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very little information is available about young women's breast self-examination (BSE) health beliefs and practice. The purpose of this descriptive survey was to determine if changes occurred in young women's BSE health beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and performance over the first year of a registered nursing degree p...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Budden L

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improvements in survival rates in pediatric oncology have resulted in a growing need to identify adverse effects and improve rehabilitation in this population. OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate active ankle dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion (ROM), gait, walking efficiency, and motor ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Beulertz J,Bloch W,Prokop A,Rustler V,Fitzen C,Herich L,Streckmann F,Baumann FT

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain tumors account for the majority of central nervous system tumors, and most are removed by craniotomies. Many postcraniotomy patients experience moderate or severe pain after surgery, but patient perspectives on their experiences with pain management in the hospital have not been well described. OBJECT...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Foust Winton RE,Draucker CB,Von Ah D

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because the concept of cancer survivorship (CS) has become widely popularized, it is tempting to assume that all individuals treated for cancer will personally identify with the public term. This is the first investigation about the meaning of the taken-for-granted concept from the perspective of a group of ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Pieters HC,Heilemann MV

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heparin solution is routinely used to maintain the patency of infusion devices. Literature supports the alternative use of normal saline solution for flushing and locking intravenous infusion devices especially for pediatric patients. There is uncertainty regarding safety and efficacy of this policy for inte...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Bertoglio S,Solari N,Meszaros P,Vassallo F,Bonvento M,Pastorino S,Bruzzi P

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：:Meanings of alleviated suffering in persons living with life-threatening cancer are explored in this life-world phenomenologic study. In repeated conversations, 16 patients with cancer who were receiving palliative care shared their embodied experiences in personal narratives. When interpreting the narratives, the fol...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Ohlen J,Bengtsson J,Skott C,Segesten K

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little research that addresses the needs of trans and gender diverse people with cancer. Emerging evidence shows unique concerns, particularly in relation to gendered cancers such as breast and gynecological. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the intersubjective experiences in cancer c...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kerr L,Fisher CM,Jones T

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00