Errors in Genetic Testing: Common Causes and Strategies for Prevention

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

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

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioids are the major class of analgesics used in the management of moderate to severe cancer pain, and constipation is a common side effect of opioid administration. While monitoring for quality-assurance, nurses found that 95% of patients interviewed on a 28-bed oncology unit of a Midwestern hospital reported consti...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Robinson CB,Fritch M,Hullett L,Petersen MA,Sikkema S,Theuninck L,Timmer K

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I recently earned my baccalaureate nursing degree and passed the nursing boards. Soon, I hope to practice as a clinical oncology nurse. As a new RN, I frequently reflect on the people and situations that have influenced my growth so far as a nurse. I have been fortunate to work with many clinical mentors who have been...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Arnold ER

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T.J.'s case was interesting from the standpoint of both diagnosis and management. The recommended treatment for this drug reaction was prednisone: however, the use of a steroid in a patient who is neutropenic and has a fever is risky because the because the steroid can mask the symptoms of infection (e.g., fever). Ad...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gallagher E

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Providing care for patients with cancer places caregivers at risk for experiencing elevated levels of stress. Caregivers of patients with brain tumors may be at increased risk because of the multifaceted needs of this patient population. As such, the authors sought to determine caregiver preferences toward various typ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Swartz JJ,Keir ST

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Biedrzycki B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high proportion of patients with breast cancer in the Philippines present at an advanced stage and have a rapid, unfavorable outcome. Providing breast cancer education and early detection to this population is important to help reduce this health disparity. This article describes the impact of a train-the-trainer pr...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Wu TY,Hoffman JL

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：: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：: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

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

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：: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：:Leptomeningeal metastases typically have been a rare complication of systemic cancers. The incidence is increasing for cancers of the breast and lung, primarily because of more effective treatment modalities and longer survival. Presentation consists of multiple symptoms related to areas in the central nervous system,...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gordon BM,Myers JS

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Navigation seeks to assess and address barriers that hinder a patient's access to care. With the success of the nurse navigation program at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center, leadership expanded navigation to neuro-oncology. The purpose of this article is to describe this population's unique needs and the effect ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Miller E

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer often use massage therapy as an adjunct treatment. Oncology nurses can be advocates for patients seeking massage therapy by educating them to be informed consumers of massage therapy. They can stress that patients with cancer use massage therapists who have graduated from accredited programs, meet...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Gecsedi RA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid rituximab infusion was approved as treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012, but it has been administered clinically since approval of the drug rituximab in 1997. Because of the delay between the approval of the drug and the approval of the procedure, researchers sought...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lang DS,Fong CC

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) have an incidence of 7-15 occurrences per million people. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have significantly improved clinical outcomes as part of multidisciplinary disease management. The authors will review developments in the management of GISTs, including diagnosis, risk s...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Barnes T,Reinke D

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients with hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplant recipients are at increased risk for infections because of their prolonged periods of profound neutropenia. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can result in lengthy hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and increase...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Beaudry J,ScottoDiMaso K

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：:Palliative care has become an essential component of oncology care, with a focus on maximizing quality of life and optimizing function, as well as promoting pain and symptom management. This article focuses on the care of a patient experiencing bowel obstruction and delirium, two common issues in patients with advance...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Lynch M,Dahlin C,Bakitas M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:My personal experience with nursing school can be best described as floating in the middle of the ocean with a life vest while kicking and paddling to keep my head above the water. I spent countless hours studying for examinations, rewriting care plans, and practicing skills. In addition to my own efforts to survive, ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Waldo A

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:After allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, one of the major barriers to clinical management of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is a lack of reliable and validated noninvasive tests for diagnosis and prognosis. Proteomic studies have indicated a strong correlation between the level of c...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Kalariya N,Brassil K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncology nurses handle hazardous drugs when they administer medications to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs have been in place since the late 1980s; however, confusion still remains about the proper handling of the substances. Institutional policies var...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Nixon S,Schulmeister L

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the Human Genome Project, nurses increasingly must understand how genetics impact health and treatment decisions. Although the sequencing of the human genome was crucial, the next step is advancing the understanding of genomics, interpreting genetic information, and using that information to improve health ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Snyder C

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：:This article focuses on the symptoms of dyspnea and delirium, which can be extremely distressing to patients with cancer at the end of life. Oncology nurses are well suited to detect and treat these symptoms.

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journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Bobb B

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cancer receiving therapy may face a variety of complicated and stressful symptoms. Oncology nurses can advocate for patients by performing their roles as educators and comanagers of cancer-related side effects. In addition, symptom-focused education provided by oncology nurses can enable patients to admi...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Williams PD,Williams K,Lafaver-Roling S,Johnson R,Williams AR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of theory can provide structure for understanding the dynamics of adherence to oral agents for cancer (OACs) and facilitate the development of strategies for patient assessment and care planning related to oral adherence. OBJECTIVES:The focus of this article is to identify common theories pertinent ...

journal_title：Clinical journal of oncology nursing

authors： Irwin M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00