"Beyond the Boundaries of Care Dependence": A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Palliative Care Nurses.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only a few studies have investigated the association between hospital characteristics and breast cancer patients' satisfaction with nursing staff. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether the satisfaction of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with nursing staff correlates with hospital c...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kowalski C,Diener SE,Steffen P,Wuerstlein R,Harbeck N,Pfaff H

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：:Pain is difficult to measure, regardless of etiology. Furthermore, the measurement of pain is complicated by variation in the use of visual analogue scales as well as other pain assessment measures. This brief article reviews situations contributing to confusion regarding pain intensity measures and argues for consist...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Dalton JA,McNaull F

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：: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：:Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a unique cancer therapy characterized by its novelty, intensity, and toxicity. Although families have been identified as having a critical influence on patient adaptation during the acute phase of BMT, minimal attention has been paid to their experiences during extended survivorshi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Boyle D,Blodgett L,Gnesdiloff S,White J,Bamford AM,Sheridan M,Beveridge R

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an instructional program for nurses educating them to teach breast self-examination (BSE) to hospitalized patients. Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, self-practice, and practice of teaching breast self-examination to patients were measured in a group who attended...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Heyman E,Tyner R,Phipps C,Cave L,Owen DC

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer treatment modalities, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and brachytherapy, often result in short- and long-term adverse effects such as nausea, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. Chemotherapy and radiation are typically provided on an outpatient basis, requiring women to be more active ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Christiansen MG,Piil K,Jarden M

更新日期：2020-07-13 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：:Although pain management education results in improved pain control for some patients, it does not work for all patients because some patients remain reluctant or unwilling to use prescribed analgesics to their optimal effect. In a randomized clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of the PRO-SELF Pain Control Pr...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Schumacher KL,West C,Dodd M,Paul SM,Tripathy D,Koo P,Miaskowski CA

更新日期：2002-04-01 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：:There is an imperative need in cancer nursing to recognize that family members of the patient undergoing bone marrow transplantation are unique in the outside stressors with which they must cope. These families have a multitude of needs to be addressed for them to be able to decrease their anxiety and be able to offer...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Wochna V

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer is a life-threatening illness affecting approximately one-third of the population in America and western Europe. All nurses and student nurses will in all probability be confronted at some time in their careers with the specific problems of cancer patients and their families. Are all nurses, however, being prep...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Pope S

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) results from clonal proliferation of malignant hematologic progenitor cells and is responsible for 7% to 15% of all adult leukemias. The hallmark of CML is a genetic translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22 (the Philadelphia chromosome), which creates the abnormal bcr-abl gene and ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Duffy KM

更新日期：2003-12-01 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 purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of conducting an energy conservation and activity management (ECAM) intervention for cancer treatment-related fatigue and describe patterns of cancer treatment-related fatigue for two groups undergoing active treatment, one receiving the ECAM intervention ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Barsevick AM,Whitmer K,Sweeney C,Nail LM

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：:This article explores the relationship between meaning of illness, perceived social support resources, coping strategies used, and quality of life (QOL) by patients with lung cancer and their family members. The study was cross-sectional using interview data from 85 patients and associated family members. Regression r...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Downe-Wamboldt B,Butler L,Coulter L

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer survivors make up a growing population facing treatment that poses long-standing adverse effects including chemotherapy-related body function changes and/or pain. There is limited knowledge of patients' lived experiences of chemotherapy-induced pain (CHIP). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hellerstedt-Börjesson S,Nordin K,Fjällskog ML,Holmström IK,Arving C

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine variables related to breast self-examination (BSE) in rural women. The sample of convenience consisted of 347 women who were members of selected county-extension homemaker clubs. Champion's Health Belief Model Scale was used to measure susceptibility, seriousness, benefits, bar...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Gray ME

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Defensiveness is one of the strategies that children with cancer use against psychosocial difficulties, yet it remains unclear what factors may impact children's use of defensiveness. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the psychological adjustment, including use of defensive behaviors, in childr...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Arabiat DH,Collyer D,Hamdan-Mansour A,Khalil A,Darawad M

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Psychoneuroimmunological theory suggests a physiological relationship exists between stress, psychosocial-behavioral factors, and neuroendocrine-immune outcomes; however, evidence has been limited. OBJECTIVE:The primary aim of this pilot study was to determine feasibility and acceptability of a salivary cor...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hulett JM,Armer JM,Leary E,Stewart BR,McDaniel R,Smith K,Millspaugh R,Millspaugh J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies identifying symptom clusters used a symptom-centered approach to demonstrate the relationship among symptoms. Latent profile analysis (LPA) is a patient-centered approach that classifies individuals from a heterogeneous population into homogeneous subgroups, helping prioritize interventions to ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Wu WW,Lin KC,Liang SY,Jou ST

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To improve family nursing in oncology wards, a new nursing intervention was created: a supportive telephone call after the death of the patient. Nurses who participated in the intervention kept diaries after the call (n = 95). Data were collected also from hospital records. The numerical data were analyzed by using de...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kaunonen M,Aalto P,Tarkka MT,Paunonen M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about how nurses experience caring for dying patients. Yet, entering the patient's world often involves dealing with death and dying and is a major challenge to oncology nurses. The purpose of this article is to describe the shared practices of oncology nurses caring for dying patients. Stories from st...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Rittman M,Paige P,Rivera J,Sutphin L,Godown I

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Teenage and young adult cancer services in England are centralized in 13 principal treatment centers (TYA-PTC). These "specialist services" are designed to support caregivers as well as young people. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether caregivers of young people with cancer had fewer unmet information and suppor...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Martins A,Alvarez-Galvez J,Fern LA,Vindrola-Padros C,Barber JA,Gibson F,Whelan JS,Taylor RM

更新日期：2019-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The oncology nurse's role in breast cancer management is enhanced by knowledge of the patient's perceptions of risks. This case study elucidates the process by which perceived risks of breast cancer are embedded in sequences of biographic experiences including childhood sexual abuse, childhood injuries, and an abusive...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lawson EJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the course of fatigue in patients with breast cancer between 2 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy, from the day of administration until the day of the next infusion. In a prospective cohort study, a sample of 151 patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant chemotherapy was re...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： de Jong N,Kester AD,Schouten HC,Abu-Saad HH,Courtens AM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment for pediatric cancer is often physically, socially, and psychologically demanding and often gives rise to ethical issues. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe healthcare professionals' experiences of ethical issues and ways to deal with these when caring for children with cancer...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Bartholdson C,Lützén K,Blomgren K,Pergert P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00