Nurses' perceptions of the meaning of quality of life for bone marrow transplant survivors.

abstract：:This study explored the scope of decisions encountered by elderly cancer patients and/or their family caregivers, and the types of decision-making assistance requested and required within one practice setting. Semistructured interviews were conducted with five cancer center nurse coordinators (CCNCs). The CCNCs were i...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lewis M,Pearson V,Corcoran-Perry S,Narayan S

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite knowing the potential medical consequences of cancer treatment, little is known about how adolescents cognitively and emotionally frame, process, and manage in the early survivorship period. OBJECTIVE:The specific aims were to describe the worries, perceived challenges, and ways of dealing with thes...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Walker AJ,Lewis FM,Lin Y,Zahlis E,Rosenberg AR

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the availability and perceived adequacy of formal resources to assist family caregivers of rural persons with cancer. Ten participants who had provided home care for a family member with cancer throughout their illness and death were interviewed in two focus groups....

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Buehler JA,Lee HJ

更新日期：1992-08-01 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：: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:Difficulties in recruiting and retaining Asian Americans in traditional research have been well documented. Despite an increasing number of technology-based cancer studies among racial/ethnic minorities, little is still known about potential issues in recruiting and retaining racial/ethnic minority cancer su...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Im EO,Kim S,Xu S,Lee C,Hamajima Y,Inohara A,Chang K,Chee E,Chee W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for dying children and their families is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of professional nursing. An analysis of cultural influences provides insight into the diverse worldviews held by people in Japan and the United States that affect nursing care of dying children. Selected cultural aspects ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sagara M,Pickett M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe (a) the subjective feelings of fatigue of Thai Buddhist cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) and identify possible gender differences, (b) their beliefs about the main cause of fatigue, and (c) their ways of self-management for relief of fatigue. One hundred thirt...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lundberg PC,Rattanasuwan O

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Practical brief measures are needed for clinicians and researchers to identify and effectively manage cognitive impairment in cancer patients. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the reliability (ie, internal consistency reliability) and validity (ie, construct, convergent, concurrent, and known-group validity) ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kim HJ,Barsevick AM

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：: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：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：BACKGROUND:Clinical evaluations in pediatric oncology are often triadic, involving children or adolescents, parents, and clinicians. However, few studies have evaluated the concordance between children's and parents' reports of symptom occurrence. OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the concordance ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Baggott C,Cooper BA,Marina N,Matthay KK,Miaskowski C

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：: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：:After mastectomy, the provision of an appropriate breast prosthesis can help to improve body image and quality of life and reduce associated emotional distress. Although up to 90% of women use an external breast prosthesis after mastectomy, little is known about their experiences and satisfaction with breast prosthesi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Roberts S,Livingston P,White V,Gibbs A

更新日期：2003-06-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a major treatment option for patients with hematological malignancies. Spouses are frequently asked to provide physical, psychological, and emotional support in both the acute care and outpatient settings, yet few studies have explored the nature and implicat...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sabo B,McLeod D,Couban S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this report is to describe variables associated with fatigue for disease-free survivors of breast cancer. On the basis of Mishel's theory of illness uncertainty and the antecedents of uncertainty, a cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design was used to examine (a) the relationship of fatigue wi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Mast ME

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Participating in end-of-life decisions is life altering for adolescents with incurable cancer, their families, and their healthcare providers. However, no empirically developed and validated guidelines to assist patients, parents, and healthcare providers in making these decisions exist. The purpose of the work report...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hinds PS,Oakes L,Furman W,Quargnenti A,Olson MS,Foppiano P,Srivastava DK

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:As healthcare increasingly moves out of hospitals, the care of patients with cancer is provided in the community with the help of family caregivers. In many cases, nurses depend on family caregivers to provide assessment data about patients. This makes the accuracy and dependability of the data given by caregivers par...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： McMillan SC,Moody LE

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:In today's world, greater patient empowerment is imperative because 90 million Americans live with 1 or more chronic conditions such as cancer. Evidence reveals that healthy behaviors such as effective symptom self-management can prevent or reduce much of the suffering from cancer. Oncology nurses play a piv...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Hoffman AJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews a study of pain management and its barriers in Hong Kong. Using an interview technique, several measures were used to understand the level of concern in patients about pain, the patients' hesitancy in reporting pain, use of analgesics, and adequacy of medication for pain. A total of nine barriers ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Chung TK,French P,Chan S

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：:The American Cancer Society has been educating the public about cancer detection methods since 1922. Originally, only two warning signs were published; however, for more than 40 years, there have been seven cancer warning signs. In an attempt to evaluate the public knowledge of cancer detection and prevention, this pi...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Nichols BS,Misra R,Alexy B

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00