Quality care: where we came from and where we must go.

abstract：:When the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was almost exactly half its present age, in November 1994, a Boston Globe health columnist named Betsy Lehman was admitted to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, to receive an investigational regimen for breast cancer. Her treatment ended in disaster. In o...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Glenn DG

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of achieving maximum productivity through process redesign and teamwork in oncology laboratory (lab) operations can be challenging in cancer care organizations. At an urban cancer center, missing lab orders occurred frequently and led to increases in lab errors, turnaround time, and patient wait times. Patien...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Wojciechowski M,Rodts M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An intervention with the Scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment was implemented at a community cancer center to identify patients with sarcoma at risk for malnutrition. This population usually is not considered to be at nutritional risk because of young age and the site of diagnosis; however, 60% of pat...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Roop C,Piscitelli M,Lynch MP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Legalization efforts in many states have heightened awareness of the medicinal uses of cannabis, and oncology nurses are more frequently caring for patients who have used or are using cannabis. Significant epidemiologic data on the prevalence of cannabis use in patients with cancer are not yet available, and...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Merkle S,Tavernier SS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncology nurses and ancillary support personnel who work in oncology settings are at risk for exposure to antineoplastic drugs in their workplaces. A review of the literature reveals issues of environmental contamination and personal exposure. Although the United States has no formal regulations regarding hazardous dr...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gambrell J,Moore S

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radioimmunotherapy is a new cancer therapy that combines the cytotoxicity of radiation with the tumor-specific targeting of monoclonal antibodies. Yttrium 90 (Y-90) ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin, IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corporation, San Diego, CA) is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory low...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hendrix C

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer often use massage therapy as an adjunct treatment. Oncology nurses can be advocates for patients seeking massage therapy by educating them to be informed consumers of massage therapy. They can stress that patients with cancer use massage therapists who have graduated from accredited programs, meet...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gecsedi RA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most nurses agree that incorporating evidence into practice is necessary to provide quality care, but barriers such as time, resources, and knowledge often interfere with the actual implementation of practice change. Published practice guidelines are one source to direct practice; this article focuses on the use of th...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Fulcher CD,Gosselin-Acomb TK

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) have become integral to the treatment of women with breast cancer and are the treatment of choice in postmenopausal women who have tumors that are estrogen receptor positive. The depletion of estrogen seen with AI therapy is significant and translates to beneficial tumor effect but has a neg...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Yamamoto DS,Viale PH

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of theory can provide structure for understanding the dynamics of adherence to oral agents for cancer (OACs) and facilitate the development of strategies for patient assessment and care planning related to oral adherence. OBJECTIVES:The focus of this article is to identify common theories pertinent ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Irwin M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A policy regarding rapid response to chemotherapy overdoses was developed by the authors in an attempt to minimize morbidity and mortality. The parameters of a chemotherapy overdose were defined to promote early recognition of an overdose incident. Resources needed to guide potential therapeutic interventions and requ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Nelson WK,Moore J,Grasso JA,Barbarotta L,Fischer DS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowing the differences and potential benefits of hospice and palliative care can help healthcare professionals advocate for their patients and make proactive decisions about patient care. Providing admission into the appropriate program can facilitate symptom management and impart the best quality of life possible fo...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bonebrake D,Culver C,Call K,Ward-Smith P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cancer diagnosis is a serious stressor that is associated with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and inability to fulfill daily routines. Many pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options are available to help patients with cancer manage anxiety. OBJECTIVES:This randomized, controlled trial examined the...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Ozkaraman A,Dügüm Ö,Özen Yılmaz H,Usta Yesilbalkan Ö

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:My personal experience with nursing school can be best described as floating in the middle of the ocean with a life vest while kicking and paddling to keep my head above the water. I spent countless hours studying for examinations, rewriting care plans, and practicing skills. In addition to my own efforts to survive, ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Waldo A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T.J.'s case was interesting from the standpoint of both diagnosis and management. The recommended treatment for this drug reaction was prednisone: however, the use of a steroid in a patient who is neutropenic and has a fever is risky because the because the steroid can mask the symptoms of infection (e.g., fever). Ad...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gallagher E

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer are often dependent on blood transfusions during treatment. Frequent vital sign monitoring during transfusions may interrupt sleep and the patient's ability to ambulate or participate in unit activities. Relying heavily on vital sign findings may also overshadow unmeasurable symptoms of transfusio...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： DeYoung Sullivan K,Vu T,Richardson G,Castillo E,Martinez F

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep is an essential biologic and physiologic process that is vital for maintaining or achieving optimal health outcomes. Care requirements in hospitalized patients frequently result in nocturnal disruptions that impact sleep quality. This exploratory, retrospective study aimed to identify and quantify nocturnal care...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hacker ED,Patel P,Stainthorpe M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palliative care as a foundation for patient-centered care is not adequately covered in nursing curricula. This gap in education means that pediatric oncology nurses may lack necessary palliative care competencies to provide comprehensive care to patients. A literature review was performed to determine if nurses believ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Negrete TN,Tariman JD

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ribavirin is used in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk patients, including patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, to reduce mortality from RSV pneumonia. It is classified as a hazardous drug with potential for carcinogenicity and teratogenicity. Very few rece...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Mooney K,Melvin M,Douglas T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission tomography (PET) scans use positrons, positively charged particles, to detect metabolic and chemical changes in the body. Although the clinical applications of this technology still are evolving, PET scans are being used to detect cancer and evaluate neurologic disorders, heart muscle function, and r...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lobrano MB,Singha P

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI, 2020) defines a patient fall as an unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury. A fall occurs in 30%-50% of hospitalized patients with cancer in the United States (Jatoi, 2017). According to the Joint Commission (2015), the average cost of each fall...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Shah M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to recognize a new normal and other additions to our general and clinical vocabulary. Some were preexisting terms that now have been broadened or changed during these unprecedented times. Others have helped to bring to light some of the issues or difficulties that healthcare profe...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Carr E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, I am writing for the first time as the new editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON). It is my honor to assume this role from my colleague and mentor, Deborah K. Mayer, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN. For eight years, Deb served as the editor of one of the most widely read journals in oncology nursing, CJO...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Kennedy Sheldon L

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise, light physical activity, and decreased sedentary time all have been associated with health benefits following cancer diagnoses. Commercially available wearable activity trackers may help patients monitor and self-manage their behaviors to achieve these benefits. OBJECTIVES:This article highlights ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Walker RK,Hickey AM,Freedson PS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article illustrates the authors' participation in the ONS Foundation-supported Breast Cancer Survivorship (BCS) Quality Measures Set pilot study at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) Cancer Center. The data collection, outcomes, and action plans based on results are described. Included are the SOMC distress tool...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Arnett J,Henry B,Fankell A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor-treating fields (TTFields) are a new technology used for cancer treatment consisting of battery-powered, insulated electromagnetic transducers that are placed on the scalp. This wearable, adhesive device is a certified physician-prescribed therapy for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of primary brai...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Chang A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Providing care for patients with cancer places caregivers at risk for experiencing elevated levels of stress. Caregivers of patients with brain tumors may be at increased risk because of the multifaceted needs of this patient population. As such, the authors sought to determine caregiver preferences toward various typ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Swartz JJ,Keir ST

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of radiotherapy as a cancer treatment is common, so an appreciation of the biologic effects of radiation at a cellular level is essential to help nurses prepare their patients for the challenging journey ahead using appropriate lay language. The four Rs of radiotherapy (repair, redistribution, reoxygenation, a...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Mitchell G

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Duffy's Quality-Caring Model guides nursing practice at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, FL. No published studies using this model in oncology were found. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this article is to determine patients' perceptions of nurse caring behaviors at the time of di...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Compton EK,Gildemeyer K,Mason TM,Hartranft SR,Sutton SK

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer screening aims to detect colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be curative. Lack of participation in such screening is a major issue in primary care practices, where nurse practitioners (NPs) often provide care. This study aimed to determine whether an educational inte...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Slyne TC,Gautam R,King V

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00