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

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：:Highly specialized care is required for critically ill patients with cancer, but continuity of care equally is important to their survival when they are admitted to the critical care setting. The use of oncology nurses as liaisons to critical care nurses may help ensure the continuity of care and reduce rates of morbi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Hull CS,O'Rourke ME

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although uncommon, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) infiltrations do occur. Two case studies involving 5-FU infiltration from totally implanted venous access devices identified at the conclusion of a 46-hour continuous infusion via an ambulatory infusion pump are presented. These cases highlight the importance of patient and car...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bostelman C

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：:Over the past two decades, implanted ports have become widely used infusion therapy devices. Although these devices have revolutionized the care of patients with cancer and are used routinely to administer various treatments, complications still can occur. Nurses must be vigilant in identifying potential and actual po...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Viale PH,Yamamoto DS,Geyton JE

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult patients with cancer in the acute care setting face numerous potential complications related to malignancy. Risk for development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is among the most critical of adverse outcomes for this patient population, ultimately leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. Nurses must b...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Grier MA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the trend of surgical procedures shifting from inpatient to outpatient settings continues, outpatient-focused standardized care processes will become more of a necessity. A multidisciplinary critical pathway (CP) for breast cancer surgery can assist care providers in meeting patients' educational and psychosocial n...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Sladek ML,Swenson KK,Ritz LJ,Schroeder LM

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

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

authors： McComb S,Hebdon M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a form of soft-tissue sarcoma, is the most common noncarcinomatous tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite its high incidence of recurrence, the malignant potential of GIST has been under-recognized. Advances in diagnostic technology since 2000 have led to increased diagnose...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Griffin JM,Amand MS,Demetri GD

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer often experience prominent deficiencies in cancer care in the immediate period following initial cancer diagnosis. OBJECTIVES:This article aims to determine whether the inclusion of a gastrointestinal (GI) oncology nurse navigator (ONN) on the multidisciplinary cancer care team is assoc...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Muñoz R,Farshidpour L,Chaudhary UB,Fathi AH

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) represent a group of clonal myeloid malignancies with variability in clinical presentation and disease trajectory, as well as prognosis and treatment recommendations (Kurtin & Demakos, 2010). MDS is considered to be a rare disease that is most common in adults older than age 70. The dis...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Kurtin SE

更新日期：2012-06-01 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 oncology practice setting can be a highly emotional workplace because nurses provide care to many of the same patients and their families over time. Comparing and contrasting nurses from different clinical settings would provide insight into the more common themes of nursing grief and might give guidance on how to...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Brown C,Wood A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Blackburn LM,Harkless S,Garvey P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cancer diagnosis, regardless of type or site, raises feelings of fear and loss of control in patients and their partners. Being married is associated with lower mortality from a wide range of illnesses, including cancer.However, the quality of marital interactions is a stronger predictor of health outcomes than mari...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Morgan MA

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to review information relative to the administration, stability, and compatibility of paclitaxel (Taxol, Mead Johnson Oncology Products, Princeton, NJ). The unique formulation used to solubilize paclitaxel has led to an increased awareness of plasticizer-leaching issues, paclitaxel stabi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Boyle DA,Goldspiel BR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Checkpoint inhibitors are a form of immunotherapy that have revolutionized treatment for malignant melanoma, resulting in longer survival and better disease control. Multiple autoimmune disorders can occur with the use of checkpoint inhibitors, including severe, potentially fatal neurologic complications. Although neu...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Latchman J,Guastella A,Tofthagen C

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:Malnutrition is the most common secondary diagnosis in patients with cancer and is a major prognostic indicator for poor response to cancer therapy and shortened survival. The word CANCER can be used as an acronym to guide early nutritional intervention that combines an understanding of cancer cachexia with a plan to ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Wilson RL

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses represent the heart, soul, and future of the movement to end cancer. We are the ultimate collaborators. We interact across the spectrum of healthcare professionals, and we know the patients better than anyone. As the first line in the inpatient setting and the primary contact in the outpatient world, we often a...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Poblete SA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment with the humanized monoclonal antibody trastuzumab can significantly improve outcomes for patients with early or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. In a small proportion of patients, trastuzumab is associated with an increased risk of cardiac dysfunction. Although the mechanisms have yet to be fully est...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Frankel C

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is influenced and modulated by a number of critical factors, and the mechanism that is both necessary and sufficient to induce development of severe fatigue in patients with cancer has not yet been identified. Specific research efforts to understand the factors that may contribute to CRF d...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Wang XS

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks as the eighth most common cancer in the world. Although uncommon in North America, the incidence of HCC in the United States has increased by 70% since the 1980s (Yu, Yuan, Govindarajan, & Ross, 2000). The most frequent causes of malignant hepatic disease in the United States are m...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Barber FD,Fabugais-Nazario LE

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unexpected cardiac issues at an early age inspired me to return to school to pursue a career in nursing. While in school, a close relationship with a family member facing a terminal cancer diagnosis gave me insight into the importance of listening as a tool for keeping patients safe and delivering the most appropriate...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Beck J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges faced in my first year as a new oncology nurse included learning the beauty of small victories and understanding loss. Family and friends often mention how sad and hard this profession is. It is hard to explain how much I love this job to those who view it as somewhat depressing. The victories are the s...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Parker A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking cessation remains a high priority in oncology nursing practice. That priority gained additional visibility in 2014 when the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) endorsed the tobacco position statement of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, emphasizing the potential for nurses to reduce adult and yout...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Carr E

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer-related lymphedema is a progressive and chronic syndrome of abnormal swelling and multiple symptoms resulting from cancer treatment. Even with modern medical advances, lymphedema remains a major health problem affecting thousands of cancer survivors. To provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based clini...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Fu MR,Deng J,Armer JM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00