Perceived home care needs of cancer patients and their caregivers.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer has become the most common cancer among Yazdi women in Iran. Thus, it is necessary to encourage these women to participate in breast health-seeking behaviors. In this regard, husbands can play an effective role. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore women's perceptions about the effec...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Mazloomy-Mahmoodabad SS,Khodayarian M,Morowatisharifabad MA,Lamyian M,Tavangar H

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although differences in prostate cancer incidence and mortality between black and white men are widely accepted, the existence of racial differences in treatment outcomes remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review of racial differences in prostate cancer treatment outcomes. Systematic review of literature...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Peters N,Armstrong K

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral therapy (OT) use for cancer is increasing globally. Yet, nurses in 4 Latin American countries lacked knowledge and educational opportunities to safely care for people receiving OTs. Global partnerships to contextualize education and create local capacity may enhance nursing practice. OBJECTIVE:Within 4...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Truant TL,Green E,Ayala de Calvo LE,McCarthy SM,MacDonald D,Patel K,Stewart J,Brunelli MV,Cullen C,Estrada de Ellis S,Nunes LMP,Salles P

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to find out how cancer patients perceive patient participation in decision-making and to see which factors in their view facilitate and restrict participation. Data were collected in focus group interviews with 25 patients, most of whom had breast cancer. Data interpretation was based on ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sainio C,Eriksson E,Lauri S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this longitudinal study was to examine potential predictors of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) before, during, and after adjuvant therapy in women with breast cancer. A convenience sample of 44 women postsurgery (M = 18) aged 38 to 77 years (M = 52) were recruited from a Southern breast clinic. Based on Pi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Von Ah DM,Kang DH,Carpenter JS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No previous research has explored the impact of the many appearance changes that can occur in patients following bone marrow transplantation (BMT). OBJECTIVE:This research aimed to explore in depth patients' experiences of appearance changes following allogeneic BMT to address the lack of knowledge in this ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Russell C,Harcourt D,Henderson L,Marks DI

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive deficits are distressing adverse effects of chemotherapy that have a negative effect on quality of life in breast cancer survivors (BCSs). Cognitive deficits in cancer survivors are a top research and clinical practice priority. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to describe cognitive deficits ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Vance DE,Frank JS,Bail J,Triebel KL,Niccolai LM,Gerstenecker A,Meneses K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the incidence rates of breast cancer have been increasing remarkably in Hong Kong over the last 2 decades, little is known on breast cancer screening practices among this group of women. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to report breast cancer screening practices among Hong Kong Chinese women and to exa...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kwok C,Fong DY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been an evolution of various consultation models in the literature. Men affected by prostate cancer can experience a range of unmet supportive care needs. Thus, effective consultations are paramount in the delivery of supportive care to optimize tailored self-management plans at the individual leve...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Paterson C,Nabi G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this study were to explore symptom distress, catastrophic thinking (catastrophizing) and hope, and factors predicting hope in Taiwanese nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients within 3 years of receiving radiation therapy (RT). Instruments used were the modified Symptom Distress Scale, disease catastro...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lai YH,Chang JT,Keefe FJ,Chiou CF,Chen SC,Feng SC,Dou SJ,Liao MN

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older adults are more susceptible to colorectal cancer (CRC). Psychosocial constructs in the Health Belief Model are targets for interventional studies. No tool to measure these beliefs of older Chinese people has been validated. OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to examine the preliminary psychometric prop...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Leung DY,Wong EM,Chan CW

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little research that addresses the needs of trans and gender diverse people with cancer. Emerging evidence shows unique concerns, particularly in relation to gendered cancers such as breast and gynecological. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the intersubjective experiences in cancer c...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kerr L,Fisher CM,Jones T

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies have investigated the effect of fentanyl delivered via the transdermal route with regard to the patient's psychological status. Patients who were naive to strong opioids and were attending a palliative care unit for pain relief from advanced cancer participated in this study to determine the effect of tran...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Mystakidou K,Tsilika E,Parpa E,Papageorgiou C,Georgaki S,Vlahos L

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An overview providing current knowledge about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is presented. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and the classification system of NHL are outlined. In addition, the staging of NHL, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and recommendations related to follow-up...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Rahr VA,Tucker R

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effects of exercise interventions on patients with breast cancer (BC) have shown benefits regardless of the measured variables, although the type of exercise and its duration during adjuvant therapy are unclear. OBJECTIVE:We investigated the effects of exercise interventions on each measurement, physical fi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lee J,Lee MG

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arabic women have been consistently reported as having remarkably low participation rates in breast cancer screening measures in their home countries and after migration to Western countries. Little is known about the screening behaviors of Arabic women in Australia. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to report br...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kwok C,Endrawes G,Lee CF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the breast restoration decision-making patterns used by women who opted to have their breast cancer treated by mastectomy. Sixty-four women wearing external breast prostheses and 31 women with breast reconstructions were interviewed. Modified versions of Simon's notion of "boun...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Reaby LL

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in men in all adult life stages. Normative developmental tasks of aging combined with disease-related stressors may negatively affect adjustment to prostate cancer and, consequently, affect the quality of life of both the man and his spouse. The purpose...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Harden JK,Northouse LL,Mood DW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients are living longer with incurable cancer, and for most of the time, they are at home. Psychological morbidity is high and increases with advanced disease and poor prognosis, and evidence suggests that patients' psychological needs at this time are not met. District nurses provide support visits to pa...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Griffiths J,Ewing G,Rogers M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-related quality of life is measured to detect the influence of lymphedema on physical, functional, and social aspects of life in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to perform the psychometric evaluation of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) in Turki...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Orhan C,Üzelpasaci E,Baran E,Nakip G,Özgül S,Aksoy S,Akbayrak T

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Head and neck cancer patients are at high risk of weight loss because of their disease process and the treatment of their disease. Recognition of predictors for weight loss may be able to give proactive or reactive nutritional treatment to patients at risk. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to identify the...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Zhao JZ,Zheng H,Li LY,Zhang LY,Zhao Y,Jiang N

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with advanced cancer experience symptoms despite access to quality care. Symptom research has previously relied upon retrospective designs and parent proxy rather than prospective measurement with self-report. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the feasibility of electronic data collection in children ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Montgomery KE,Raybin JL,Ward J,Balian C,Gilger E,Murray P,Li Z

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：: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:The concept of autonomy is regarded as an essential element for gaining professional status. Yet, it remains poorly defined and understood. To date, there is little research that has focused on exploring how nurses in different specialty areas perceive autonomy. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this research was to...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Gagnon L,Bakker D,Montgomery P,Palkovits JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the literature on breast self-examination training indicated that any training in breast self-examination improves compliance, confidence, and proficiency; the evidence is unclear about the relative effectiveness of group or individual training; practice on breast models and on the woman's own breasts shou...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Clarke VA,Savage SA

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of oral complications among adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy varies from 12% to 80%. Adequate oral hygiene has been shown to be important in prevention, and an essential role is reserved for the nursing staff. These considerations prompted the decision to survey, by means of a questionnaire,...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Nieweg R,van Tinteren H,Poelhuis EK,Abraham-Inpijn L

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00