The experiences among older Taiwanese women facing a new diagnosis of breast cancer.

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: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：: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: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：: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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:The relationships among napping and sleep quality, fatigue, and quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients are not clearly understood. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to determine whether daytime napping is associated with nighttime sleep, fatigue, and QOL in cancer patients. METHODS:In total, 187 cancer ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sun JL,Lin CC

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young breast cancer survivors have specific needs related to age. Clarifying the relationships between unmet information needs and quality of life (QOL) in young breast cancer survivors can contribute to constructing a support system to enhance QOL in patients. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify the unm...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Miyashita M,Ohno S,Kataoka A,Tokunaga E,Masuda N,Shien T,Kawabata K,Takahashi M

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:With continual improvements in screening uptake and adjuvant cancer treatments, the number of Canadian women surviving breast cancer continues to grow. Preliminary findings suggest yoga can improve quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors, but few studies have focused on Iyengar yoga (IY). OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Speed-Andrews AE,Stevinson C,Belanger LJ,Mirus JJ,Courneya KS

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is a major health problem in Asia. OBJECTIVE:This study's purpose was to examine patient-reported symptoms and self-care strategies of Chinese adults during cancer treatments. METHODS:A cross-sectional, descriptive study in cancer centers in Hong Kong and Xi'an, China, was conducted. A total of 222 ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Williams PD,Lopez V,Ying CS,Piamjariyakul U,Wenru W,Hung GT,Kim M,Park L,Shen Q,Williams AR

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to find out how cancer patients perceive patient participation in decision-making and to see which factors in their view facilitate and restrict participation. Data were collected in focus group interviews with 25 patients, most of whom had breast cancer. Data interpretation was based on ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sainio C,Eriksson E,Lauri S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the availability and perceived adequacy of formal resources to assist family caregivers of rural persons with cancer. Ten participants who had provided home care for a family member with cancer throughout their illness and death were interviewed in two focus groups....

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Buehler JA,Lee HJ

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies are lacking on how cancer influences physical, mental, and social functioning beyond comorbidity among older people without cognitive impairment in nursing homes (NHs). OBJECTIVE:The objective was to study the sociodemographic characteristics and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among NH resid...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Drageset J,Eide GE,Ranhoff AH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is a common adverse effect among patients undergoing chemotherapy. Patients experiencing CIA suffer psychological distress and even refuse or discontinue chemotherapy. A variety of interventions have been applied to prevent CIA. However, the best intervention option remain...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Zhou T,Han S,Zhu Z,Hu Y,Xing W

更新日期：2020-09-25 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：: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：: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：: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：:The purpose of this study was to describe the content of caregivers' (health care professionals') presentation of care situations as told at supervision sessions. For 1 year, 21 caregivers in a surgical ward of a county hospital in the middle of Sweden participated in a clinical supervision session 2 hours every third...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Odling G,Danielson E,Jansson L

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Testicular cancer (TC) is a relatively curable malignancy that predominantly affects young males. Key decision makers discourage TC screening because of lack of evidence about the benefits of this practice, whereas others argue that men must be aware of normal versus abnormal testicular findings. Despite the...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Saab MM,Landers M,Hegarty J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A basic tenet of palliative care is to maintain an individual's control over the dying process. However, when decline occurs quickly, as may be the case in advanced cancer, transition of responsibility for illness management to a family caregiver may become necessary when care takes place in the home. OBJEC...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Edwards SB,Olson K,Koop PM,Northcott HC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. To fully realize the benefits of early detection of colorectal cancer, screening rates must improve. This study assessed differences in beliefs (from the Health Belief Model) by stage of screening behavior adoption (based on the T...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Menon U,Belue R,Sugg Skinner C,Rothwell BE,Champion V

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen to 20% of lung cancer patients continue to smoke after diagnosis. Guided by Self-regulation Theory, the purpose of this study was to examine illness perceptions over time in a sample of lung cancer patients. This prospective 1-group descriptive longitudinal design study included participants 18 years or older...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Browning KK,Wewers ME,Ferketich AK,Otterson GA,Reynolds NR

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：:Children with cancer experience short- and long-term symptoms. The symptoms can escalate child and family suffering and impact on their quality of life. Children's perspectives of their cancer symptoms have been increasingly investigated; however, there is still much more to be learned from children with cancer. Accor...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Woodgate RL

更新日期：2008-05-01 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:Although the incidence rates of breast cancer have been increasing remarkably in Hong Kong over the last 2 decades, little is known on breast cancer screening practices among this group of women. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to report breast cancer screening practices among Hong Kong Chinese women and to exa...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kwok C,Fong DY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a unique cancer therapy characterized by its novelty, intensity, and toxicity. Although families have been identified as having a critical influence on patient adaptation during the acute phase of BMT, minimal attention has been paid to their experiences during extended survivorshi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Boyle D,Blodgett L,Gnesdiloff S,White J,Bamford AM,Sheridan M,Beveridge R

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00