Learning from disaster: 
patient safety and the role of oncology nurses.

abstract：:The number of hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (HSCTs) performed annually is increasing. Although general survival rates have risen since 1990, mortality and morbidity from preventable complications can be improved. As a result, this article will review developments in preventing and managing infections in neu...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Saria M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with incurable cancer do not accurately understand their prognosis, which can lead to aggressive and, often, futile treatment. Improved prognostic awareness can help patients to appropriately de-escalate aggressive treatment sooner in an illness trajectory. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this artic...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： McLawhorn VC,Vess J,Dumas BP

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the value and effectiveness of a patient navigation program in terms of timeliness of access to cancer care, resolution of barriers, and satisfaction in 55 patients over a six-month period. Although not statistically significant, the time interval between diagnostic biopsy to first consultation wit...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Koh C,Nelson JM,Cook PF

更新日期：2011-02-01 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

abstract：:Spirituality and religiosity have been defined by several governing bodies to mean everything from purpose in life, beliefs, faith, and hope, to transcendence with a higher being. The absence of uniformity regarding the components of spirituality and religiosity has created a barrier for professional caregivers in ide...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Richardson P

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Depression in patients with cancer negatively influences physical symptoms, treatment success, coping, and quality of life (QOL), and is associated with increased mortality. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the prevalence of depression and explored fatigue, QOL, and pain that is associated with depression...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Liu X,Moore C,Wanstall K,Armeson K,Kelechi T

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have documented the efficacy of cancer treatments available, specifically for patients with prostate or breast cancer, but few articles have compared prostate or breast cancer recommendations from the patient's perspective. In this article, the authors compare and contrast published clinical recommendations fo...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Sandoval M,Wenzel J,Jones R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention strategies help to teach what individuals can do to potentially offset cancer risks. Screenings can detect cancer at earlier stages, allowing for earlier treatments and better outcomes. OBJECTIVES:This article seeks to identify best practices in cancer prevention and screening. METHODS:This arti...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： O'Leary C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Kelvin JF,Kroon L,Ogle SK

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Organization describes sexuality as a "central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, politic...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Richards TA,Bertolotti PA,Doss D,McCullagh EJ,International Myeloma Foundation Nurse Leadership Board.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in breast brachytherapy techniques have led to the development of new approaches for treatment of patients with early-stage breast cancer. This article reviews the indications, clinical utility, and nursing interventions for the Mammosite Radiation Therapy System (Proxima Therapeutics, Alpharetta, GA) and INT...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hogle WP,Quinn AE,Heron DE

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Oncology Nurse Navigator Role Delineation Study was to examine the job-function activities of the oncology nurse navigator, thus providing an understanding of this unique role. The Role Delineation Advisory Committee consisting mainly of oncology nurse navigators was f...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Brown CG,Cantril C,McMullen L,Barkley DL,Dietz M,Murphy CM,Fabrey LJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, fatigue has been recognized as a prevalent and often debilitating symptom for patients with cancer. Despite the increased recognition of cancer-related fatigue (CRF), it often is not assessed adequately in the clinical setting. This article reports the results of a feasibility test to evaluate the uti...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Quick M,Fonteyn M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Sherry VW

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid biopsy is defined as the process of obtaining material for pathologic examination and analysis from body fluids. Liquid biopsy has been intensively researched for its clinical application in patients with solid malignancies, including melanoma and colon, breast, and lung cancers. This will become a standard and...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Stanciu J,Tariman JD

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：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

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

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive breast cancer subtype that disproportionately affects women who are African American, younger, or carriers of the BRCA1 gene. No targeted treatments exist for the disease, which has distinct features and presents unique challenges to patients who have bee...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Turkman YE,Sakibia Opong A,Harris LN,Knobf MT

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IBC is a rare clinical occurrence. Signs and symptoms include erythema and edema of the skin. Diagnosis is made by skin biopsy. Treatment for this aggressive form of breast cancer is multimodal, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy. Advances in treatment continue to improve prognosi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gordon L

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited evidence-based standards of care exist in the management of irradiated skin; therefore, the development of a skin care protocol is necessary to improve patient outcomes. This article describes the use of the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care as a framework to identify and validate c...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bergstrom K

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：:The BCR-ABL inhibitor imatinib is standard first-line therapy for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and has revolutionized treatment of the disease. However, resistance and intolerance to the agent have emerged as major clinical complications. Dasatinib is the first and only dual BCR-ABL/SRC family kinase i...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bryant G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer prediction tools are widely available to clinicians, and the data retrieved from these tools can assist with patient counseling sessions on risk, prognosis, treatment, and recurrence. Current tools are able to synthesize data in a concise, unbiased, and evidence-based method, allowing patients to make better-in...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Doyle-Lindrud S

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Most diagnoses occur in developing countries where cases are detected in later stages with poorer prognoses. Cervical cancer is a preventable disease; however, most women in developing and resource-limited countries do not have the acces...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lee H,Kang Y,Ju W

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are at an unprecedented time in history. We practice at Monter Cancer Center in Lake Success, New York, which is part of Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York state, located in the initial epicenter of COVID-19 in the United States. ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lee MY,Jose J,Lakhani S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer-related pain is a major health problem because of its magnitude, the subjective nature of the pain experience, and the complexity of the disease, making it difficult to assess and control. When assessment is not performed, poor pain control can result.
. OBJECTIVES:This article provides an overview o...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gallagher E,Rogers BB,Brant JM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma (MM), a neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells originating from the B-cell line, is associated with deleterious complications and poor outcomes. The failure of conventional combination chemotherapies to improve the overall survival of patients with MM has led to the use of high-dose chemotherapy sup...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Rodriguez AL,Tariman JD,Enecio T,Estrella SM

更新日期：2007-08-01 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:Exercise is widely touted as an effective intervention to optimize health and well-being after high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 
. OBJECTIVES:This article reports attrition, compliance, adherence, and progression from the strength training arm of the single-blind randomize...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Peters T,Erdmann R,Hacker ED

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00