Challenges associated with hereditary cancer susceptibility testing.

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Clin J Oncol Nurs

authors

Mayer DK

doi

10.1188/14.CJON.14-15

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Has Abstract

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2014-02-01 00:00:00

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14-5

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1

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1092-1095

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1538-067X

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N4493115281051P4

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18

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  • Tracking and journaling the cancer journey.

    abstract::Clinicians sometimes suggest to patients that they keep track of illness-related issues. Self-monitoring is a helpful term to describe these at-home activities that yield essential information for self-management. The purpose of this article is to create greater awareness of the opportunities (and potential shortcomin...

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    doi:10.1188/14.CJON.388-391

    authors: Hermansen-Kobulnicky CJ,Purtzer MA

    更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00

  • Cytokine Release Syndrome: Inpatient Care for Side Effects of CAR T-Cell Therapy
.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Pediatric patients with relapsed and refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia are more often being treated with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. As with any new therapy, the management of this patient population has a unique set of challenges. The side effects of this therapy can range from mil...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/17.CJON.S2.29-34

    authors: Smith L,Venella K

    更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00

  • Port navigation: let the journey begin.

    abstract::Central venous access plays an important role in modern medical patient assessment and treatment. The use of central venous access devices has become routine in the oncology setting. Clinical oncology nurses need to know how the devices function, how to provide proper care, and how to manage potential side effects. Th...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/07.CJON.485-488

    authors: Arch P

    更新日期:2007-08-01 00:00:00

  • Exercise guidelines for adults with cancer: a vital role in survivorship.

    abstract::Cancer survivors face many challenges as a result of their cancer diagnosis and treatment, most importantly the maintenance of physical well-being. Nurses and other health professionals strive to address the needs of cancer survivors, including providing appropriate health-promotion information for a physically active...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/11.CJON.683-686

    authors: Jankowski CM,Matthews EE

    更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00

  • Taste alterations among patients with cancer.

    abstract::Patients with cancer frequently develop taste alterations, which are manifested by food aversions and decreased caloric intake. Many etiologies are recognized, including the effect of tumors, cancer cell mitosis, vitamin deficiencies, and cytokine involvement. Preventing or improving taste alterations in patients with...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/02.CJON.73-77

    authors: Sherry VW

    更新日期:2002-03-01 00:00:00

  • Hazardous Drugs and USP : Implications for Nurses.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Although guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) have existed for several decades, they have not been enforceable by state or federal agencies. USP <800>, the latest chapter issued by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, expands on existing guidelines and provides detailed information on comp...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/17.CJON.179-187

    authors: Eisenberg S

    更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00

  • A feasibility study of low-cost, self-administered skin care interventions in patients with head and neck cancer receiving chemoradiation.

    abstract::Current evidence for the management of radiation skin toxicities demonstrates equivocal outcomes using a variety of interventions, leaving substantial gaps in knowledge. Skin toxicities can lead to treatment delays, infection, pain, and increased costs for the patient. Patients with head and neck cancers receiving che...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/12.CJON.278-285

    authors: Mannix CM,Bartholomay MM,Doherty CS,Lewis M,Bilodeau ML

    更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00

  • Reliably Addressing "What Matters" Through a Quality Improvement Process.

    abstract::Oncology nurses have a critical role in mitigating the intense vulnerability, loss of control, and fear of the unknown that characterizes the experiences of patients with cancer and their family members. Reliably inquiring about the issues that are at the forefront for patients and their loved ones can encourage a dee...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/16.CJON.20-22

    authors: Rutherford PA

    更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of massage therapy for postsurgical mastectomy recipients.

    abstract::This quality improvement pilot study evaluated the effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and overall well-being in women who received mastectomies at a busy hospital practice. Participants reported a significant reduction in pain, stress, and muscle tension, as well as an increase in relaxation. Oncology nurses ...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/12.CJON.121-124

    authors: Drackley NL,Degnim AC,Jakub JW,Cutshall SM,Thomley BS,Brodt JK,Vanderlei LK,Case JK,Bungum LD,Cha SS,Bauer BA,Boughey JC

    更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00

  • Communication in oncology care: the effectiveness of skills training workshops for healthcare providers.

    abstract::Communication skills are the cornerstone of the patient-provider relationship in cancer care. Lack of these skills can diminish patient disclosure, increase patient anxiety, and decrease satisfaction with care. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the literature regarding the efficacy and outcomes of communicati...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/05.CJON.305-312

    authors: Kennedy Sheldon L

    更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00

  • Reevaluating the neutropenic diet: time to change.

    abstract::The neutropenic diet historically has been a mainstay in oncology practice, with many providers continuing to adhere tightly to the diet for patients with neutropenia. However, clinically sound evidence remains limited and weak and does not support the diet as a foundation for policy and practice. Therefore, two quest...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/14.CJON.239-241

    authors: Foster M

    更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00

  • Caring for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

    abstract::Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most commonly diagnosed form of leukemia in the Western world, accounting for approximately 20%-30% of all cases of leukemia. Despite recent medical and scientific advances, the literature on the subjective experience and nursing care of patients diagnosed with CLL remains sca...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/08.CJON.417-423

    authors: Elphee EE

    更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00

  • Advantages and Limitations of Wearable Activity Trackers: Considerations for Patients and Clinicians.

    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

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/16.CJON.606-610

    authors: Walker RK,Hickey AM,Freedson PS

    更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00

  • Care of patients with neutropenia.

    abstract::Neutropenia can be a significant problem in the oncology setting. Awareness of potential risks, management of neutropenia, and preventive measures guide nurses in providing comprehensive care that can make the difference between life and death. ...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/06.CJON.164-166

    authors: Marrs JA

    更新日期:2006-04-01 00:00:00

  • Oncology nursing society putting evidence into practice resources: where are we now and what is next?

    abstract::Evidence-based practice can be hard to implement in the "real world" of clinical care. A set of reference cards with outcome-specific intervention options can make that practice possible. The Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice (ONS PEP) resources cover 16 topics to improve care for patients with c...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/08.CJON.965-970

    authors: Doorenbos AZ,Berger AM,Brohard-Holbert C,Eaton L,Kozachik S,LoBiondo-Wood G,Mallory G,Rue T,Varricchio C

    更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00

  • Nutrition in critical care.

    abstract::Many hospitalized patients with cancer are malnourished. Some become critically ill and experience delayed wound healing, loss of muscle strength, and reduced infection fighting ability as a consequence of the loss of nutritional reserves. Complications of critical illness may cause interruption in normal gastrointest...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/02.CJON.287-289

    authors: Sargent C,Murphy D,Shelton BK

    更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00

  • Using failure-to-rescue simulation to assess the performance of advanced practice professionals.

    abstract::The use of advanced practice professionals (APPs) has been established in oncology care. APPs are frequently the most readily available ordering provider for care guidance when it becomes evident that a patient with cancer is failing. The purpose of the current preliminary descriptive project was to determine the best...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/14.CJON.301-306

    authors: Blackburn LM,Harkless S,Garvey P

    更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00

  • Fertility preservation for patients with cancer.

    abstract::A key concern for young patients with cancer and survivors is the desire to parent a child. With infertility being a well-established long-term effect of many oncologic regimens, patients who want to have children often become distressed when faced with the possibility of losing their fertility. Several organizations ...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/12.CJON.205-210

    authors: Kelvin JF,Kroon L,Ogle SK

    更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00

  • Lymphedema following breast cancer: regions affected, severity of symptoms, and benefits of treatment from the patients' perspective.

    abstract::Limited high-quality research has focused on the efficacy of lymphedema treatments and symptomatic relief. With that in mind, the authors conducted a cross-sectional survey to describe the presentation of breast cancer-related lymphedema, treatment modalities used, and perceived effectiveness. An electronic validated ...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/13.CJON.325-331

    authors: Sierla R,Lee TS,Black D,Kilbreath SL

    更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00

  • Chemotherapy Safe Handling: Limiting Nursing Exposure With a Hazardous Drug Control Program.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Nurses and other healthcare workers are at risk for adverse health consequences from occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. OBJECTIVES:An evidence-based program for nurses was implemented to improve safe handling practices and reduce exposure to hazardous drugs. METHODS:A quasiexperimental design was us...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/17.CJON.73-78

    authors: Crickman R

    更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00

  • Precautionary Principle: Cancer Prevention Efforts During Critical Periods of Growth and Development.

    abstract::Although the mechanisms of action for all cancer types are not fully known, best practice recommends promoting a healthy lifestyle while avoiding certain substances. Based on environmental science, the precautionary principle is a guideline that suggests that preventive action should be taken when the effects of a sub...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/19.CJON.659-663

    authors: Cormier AC

    更新日期:2019-12-01 00:00:00

  • Genomics Education: Knowledge of Nurses Across the Profession and Integration Into Practice.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, the implications of genetics and genomics for health and illness have become clearer. All nurses, at all levels and across all specialties, must have a basic understanding of genetics and genomics to provide appropriate care. 
. OBJECTIVES:This artic...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/17.CJON.747-753

    authors: Aiello LB

    更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00

  • Enhancing patient outcomes in healthcare systems through multidisciplinary teamwork.

    abstract::The increasingly complex needs of patients with cancer and their families call for a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The purpose of the current article is to describe a teamwork model that can be used to address the needs of patients and the challenges associated with a healthcare system. T...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/13.CJON.669-670

    authors: McComb S,Hebdon M

    更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00

  • Nurses' Caring Behaviors: The Perception of Patients With Cancer at the Time of Discharge After Surgery

    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

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/18.CJON.169-174

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

    更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00

  • Teach-Back Method: Using a Nursing Education Intervention to Improve Discharge Instructions on an Adult Oncology Unit.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Transitions from acute clinical care to the outpatient setting can be daunting. Clear explanations of discharge instructions from nurses and assessment of the patient's understanding can have a positive impact. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of an education intervention on nur...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/19.CJON.288-294

    authors: Scott C,Andrews D,Bulla S,Loerzel V

    更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00

  • Translating research on the distress thermometer into practice.

    abstract::Distress is commonly experienced by people with cancer. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) developed a guideline for screening and managing distress in 1999 and has updated the guideline on an annual basis ever since. Using the five-phase framework for translational research, this article summarizes rese...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/14.CJON.S1.26-30

    authors: Tavernier SS

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Patient Dignity: Exploring Oncology Nurses' Perceptions During End-of-Life Care.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Research on nurses' perceptions of dignity is limited, with much work instead focusing on patients' experiences. Maintaining the dignity of patients is considered to be an important element of nursing care; however, it is often diminished by the acts and omissions of healthcare providers. OBJECTIVES:The pur...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/19.CJON.E46-E51

    authors: Crump B

    更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00

  • Homeless With Cancer: An Unrecognized Problem in the United States.

    abstract::Homelessness is a national problem that is worsening. Some challenges the homeless face-lack of shelter, food, health care, support, and opportunities-are well known. Cancer, an unrecognized problem among the homeless, is a leading cause of their deaths. ...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/18.CJON.676-679

    authors: Biedrzycki B

    更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00

  • Ribavirin: the need for exposure precautions.

    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

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1188/14.CJON.E93-E96

    authors: Mooney K,Melvin M,Douglas T

    更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00

  • Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Advancements in chemotherapy have greatly increased breast cancer survival, leading to an increased focus on the management of long-term effects of treatment. Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, one such long-term effect, is experienced by as many as 90% of breast cancer survivors (BCS) and negatively...

    journal_title:Clinical journal of oncology nursing

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1188/16.CJON.504-509

    authors: Bail J,Meneses K

    更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00