Predictors for Weight Loss in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review.

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

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：: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：:The family members of cancer patients play a central role as caregivers. This study reports on the perspectives of men whose wives underwent a mastectomy because of breast cancer. This qualitative research used a narrative analysis method, and 17 men were interviewed. Five main themes emerged from the analysis of the ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hoga LA,Mello DS,Dias AF

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：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: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 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：: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：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：BACKGROUND:Social support is associated with a better adjustment to breast cancer, whereas inadequate social support increases psychological distress. However, the period between diagnosis and surgery is particularly stressful, and few studies have addressed the significance of social support in this period. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Drageset S,Lindstrøm TC,Giske T,Underlid K

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main aims of this study were to investigate the extent to which women with recently diagnosed primary breast cancer (N = 29) and matched control subjects without cancer (N = 29) differ in perceived attainment and importance of life values and to study prospectively life value ratings during 1 year in a large group...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lampic C,Thurfjell E,Bergh J,Carlsson M,Sjödén PO

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical evaluations in pediatric oncology are often triadic, involving children or adolescents, parents, and clinicians. However, few studies have evaluated the concordance between children's and parents' reports of symptom occurrence. OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the concordance ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Baggott C,Cooper BA,Marina N,Matthay KK,Miaskowski C

更新日期：2014-07-01 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:The well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) is affected by psychological effects associated with cancer treatment. However, little is known about the impact of these psychological factors in Brazilian patients with CRC. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to dete...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Costa ALS,Heitkemper MM,Alencar GP,Damiani LP,Silva RMD,Jarrett ME

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyspnea is a distressful but neglected symptom in oncology practice and research. The aim of this study was to describe the experience of dyspnea and helpful interventions in Chinese patients with advanced lung cancer admitted in the palliative care unit in 1 region in Hong Kong. A qualitative description approach usi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lai YL,Chan CW,Lopez V

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：:Childhood cancer requires families to deal with many stressors, including decision making in terms of their child's treatment. Adding to the stress of families is that most children participate in clinical research trials. Minimal research has been done to explore parents' decisions related to involving their child in...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Woodgate RL,Yanofsky RA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As we learn about patient experiences with head and neck cancer, it is also important to consider caregivers so that family-centered care can be improved. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this systematic review was to (a) identify the research questions, methods, and measures that have been examined in quality-of-...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sterba KR,Zapka J,Cranos C,Laursen A,Day TA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine the factor structure of Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist, using confirmatory factor analysis, in a group of pediatric oncology patients in Taiwan and to compare the competence and behavioral/emotional problems scores of these children with normative scores to assess compe...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Yeh CH,Wang YF

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer and bone metastases are vulnerable to severe pain, especially when changing their body position, and many such persons die with unrelieved pain. One step in obtaining acceptable pain control is communicating one's pain to health care providers. This descriptive study aimed to depict possible gende...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Coward DD,Wilkie DJ

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-help groups are a growing phenomenon across national borders. Current sociologic empirical evidence shows that nurses and other healthcare professionals have become an integral part of self-help groups. The aim of the study is to describe and highlight the experiences of patients with cancer (n = 21) and oncology...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Adamsen L,Rasmussen JM

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus of this paper is to describe what it is like to live with cancer from the perspective of families. Recent studies indicate that family members' concerns vary with their roles as family members and patient/nonpatient status. Moreover, concerns vary with stage of illness and time since diagnosis. Not all conce...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Woods NF,Lewis FM,Ellison ES

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this qualitative study, 19 Dutch terminal patients and 23 relatives of deceased patients were interviewed. The interviews revealed that a timely request for care and anticipation of "what was going to happen" was determined by the degree to which patients and their relatives realize that the end of life was close, ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Francke AL,Willems DL

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in China, and patients often experience multiple symptoms and substantial discomfort. Understanding and managing concurrent symptoms of patients with lung cancer are crucial during perichemotherapy. OBJECTIVE:To determine the types and compon...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Li N,Wu J,Zhou J,Wu C,Dong L,Fan W,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the transition between being a hospitalized patient with cancer and resuming "normal" life, many patients experience physical, mental, and social challenges. Scientifically, as well as politically, it is therefore recommended to undertake research with a focus on rethinking and reorganizing follow-up afte...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Thomsen TG,Hølge-Hazelton B

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care workers have been identified as sources of social support for cancer patients. However, little is known about the type of support patients receive from nurses. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if patients perceived differences in how often they received different types of support from nur...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Galbraith ME

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papanicolaou test (Pap test) is the most effective screening tool to prevent cervical cancer. In Taiwan, the National Health Insurance offers women older than 30 years free Pap test; however, the screening rate is merely 52.6%. OBJECTIVE:The purposes of this study were to understand the status quo of Taiwan...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lee FH,Wang HH

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to describe (a) the subjective feelings of fatigue of Thai Buddhist cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) and identify possible gender differences, (b) their beliefs about the main cause of fatigue, and (c) their ways of self-management for relief of fatigue. One hundred thirt...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lundberg PC,Rattanasuwan O

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00