Exploring common meanings of social support as experienced by Jordanian women with breast cancer.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a therapeutic music video (TMV) intervention for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) undergoing stem-cell transplantation (SCT). Twelve AYAs (aged 11-24 years) were randomized to the TMV or an audio-book protocol. The TMV was designed...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Burns DS,Robb SL,Haase JE

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:The world-wide nursing shortage is resulting in institutions all over the world recruiting nurses from other countries with varying nursing skill levels and cultural backgrounds. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for international institutions to adopt, to ensure continued quality care for oncology...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Anderson R

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The move of cancer treatment into the outpatient setting can impact patient experience. Understanding how service delivery change impacts different people requires service feedback to inform future delivery development. The use of patient experience questionnaires often generates large amount of free-text da...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Vehviläinen-Julkunen K,Turpeinen S,Kvist T,Ryden-Kortelainen M,Nelimarkka S,Enshaeifar S,Faithfull S

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer coordinators (CCs) operate at both patient and system levels in order to provide patients with tailored and coordinated services. In common with international CCs, Norwegian CCs denote notable progress in their patient-focused work, while reporting ongoing challenges in carrying out system-focused tas...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lie NK,Solvang PK,Hauken MA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer (PC) patients continue to have unmet information needs at the time of diagnosis and are often unable to communicate their preferences to physicians at the time of the treatment consultation. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine the impact of health information-seeking behavi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Davison BJ,Breckon EN

更新日期：2012-11-01 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:Few qualitative studies of cancer patients' everyday experiences with pain exist within the large body of cancer pain research. Longitudinal qualitative studies are particularly sparse, and no studies have qualitatively described patients' pain experience over time during participation in a self-management i...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Schumacher KL,Plano Clark VL,Rabow MW,Paul SM,Miaskowski C

更新日期：2019-09-27 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：:Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, affecting one of four Americans. Many nurses without specialized oncology preparation will provide counsel and care for people at risk for or with cancer. In recognition of the cancer-related educational needs for all nurses in the wide variety...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sarna L,McCorkle R

更新日期：1995-12-01 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：:Prostate cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in men in all adult life stages. Normative developmental tasks of aging combined with disease-related stressors may negatively affect adjustment to prostate cancer and, consequently, affect the quality of life of both the man and his spouse. The purpose...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Harden JK,Northouse LL,Mood DW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Taiwan, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Most breast cancer patients are willing to receive chemotherapy and experience adverse effects and suffering during the process of chemotherapy. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore patients' psychological process when receiving initial...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Chen YC,Huang HM,Kao CC,Sun CK,Chiang CY,Sun FK

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with advanced cancer experience symptoms despite access to quality care. Symptom research has previously relied upon retrospective designs and parent proxy rather than prospective measurement with self-report. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the feasibility of electronic data collection in children ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Montgomery KE,Raybin JL,Ward J,Balian C,Gilger E,Murray P,Li Z

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been an evolution of various consultation models in the literature. Men affected by prostate cancer can experience a range of unmet supportive care needs. Thus, effective consultations are paramount in the delivery of supportive care to optimize tailored self-management plans at the individual leve...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Paterson C,Nabi G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment for pediatric cancer is often physically, socially, and psychologically demanding and often gives rise to ethical issues. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe healthcare professionals' experiences of ethical issues and ways to deal with these when caring for children with cancer...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Bartholdson C,Lützén K,Blomgren K,Pergert P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this study were to explore symptom distress, catastrophic thinking (catastrophizing) and hope, and factors predicting hope in Taiwanese nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients within 3 years of receiving radiation therapy (RT). Instruments used were the modified Symptom Distress Scale, disease catastro...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lai YH,Chang JT,Keefe FJ,Chiou CF,Chen SC,Feng SC,Dou SJ,Liao MN

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the investigation was to study psychological and psychosocial aspects of breast cancer. A literature search was done covering the period 1989-1992. The following research areas were studied: the relationship between psychological characteristics and breast cancer, and between psychosocial interventions and ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Carlsson M,Hamrin E

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower participation rates in mammography and Papanicolaou test are common among Latinas compared with other ethnic groups. Suboptimal screening rates are attributed to lack of knowledge, access to services, and cultural influences. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to qualitatively examine an alternati...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Szalacha LA,Kue J,Menon U

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the level of stress experienced by caregivers of brain tumor patients and to examine both their interest in and preferences for stress reduction programs. Using a convenience sample of 60 adult caregivers, we distributed a study questionnaire that examined the caregivers' ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Keir ST

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：: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：:This article reviews a study of pain management and its barriers in Hong Kong. Using an interview technique, several measures were used to understand the level of concern in patients about pain, the patients' hesitancy in reporting pain, use of analgesics, and adequacy of medication for pain. A total of nine barriers ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Chung TK,French P,Chan S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States and affects African Americans disproportionately when compared to other ethnic groups. There are unclear reasons for this disparity, but several factors may include race, nutrition, family history of cancer, and screening. With early det...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Jones RA,Steeves R,Williams I

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about how nurses experience caring for dying patients. Yet, entering the patient's world often involves dealing with death and dying and is a major challenge to oncology nurses. The purpose of this article is to describe the shared practices of oncology nurses caring for dying patients. Stories from st...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Rittman M,Paige P,Rivera J,Sutphin L,Godown I

更新日期：1997-04-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nurses' caring behaviors are central in the quality of care of patients undergoing sophisticated chemotherapy protocols. However, there is a scarcity of research regarding these behaviors in non-Anglo-Saxon countries. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore caring behaviors that nurses perceive as im...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Karlou C,Papadopoulou C,Papathanassoglou E,Lemonidou C,Vouzavali F,Zafiropoulou-Koutroubas A,Katsaragakis S,Patiraki E

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Participating in end-of-life decisions is life altering for adolescents with incurable cancer, their families, and their healthcare providers. However, no empirically developed and validated guidelines to assist patients, parents, and healthcare providers in making these decisions exist. The purpose of the work report...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hinds PS,Oakes L,Furman W,Quargnenti A,Olson MS,Foppiano P,Srivastava DK

更新日期：2001-04-01 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