New chemotherapy treatment options and implications for nursing care.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore and estimate relationships among the elements of the symptom cluster in survivors of brain tumors aged 8-12 years during early survivorship. SAMPLE & SETTING:Child participants completed treatment at least six months and less than six years prior to enrollment at Children's Hospital of Alabam...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Johnson A,Rice M,Turner-Henson A,Haase JE,Azuero A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We read with interest the pilot randomized, controlled trial by Quinlan-Woodward et al. (2016) published in Oncology Nursing Forum about the impact of acupuncture on pain, nausea, anxiety, and coping in women undergoing a mastectomy. We think that there are both theoretical and methodologic issues that do not allow th...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Moran JM,Fernández AS,Pedrera-Zamorano JD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To better understand how personal factors, contextual factors, and cognitive appraisals predict quality of life. SAMPLE & SETTING:81 patients with a new diagnosis of cancer were recruited from two oncologists' offices in the midwestern United States. METHODS & VARIABLES:A longitudinal design was us...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Kessler TA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To investigate knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing and midwifery students regarding breast self-examination (BSE). DESIGN:Descriptive, cross-sectional. SETTING:Aydin School of Health at Adnan Menderes University in Aydin, Turkey. SAMPLE:244 female students of nursing and midwifery. MET...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Memis S,Balkaya NA,Demirkiran F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship of fatigue and pain with functional status and the pattern of the two symptoms' occurrence over time in individuals with cancer who were receiving outpatient chemotherapy. The aims were to describe the levels of fatigue and pain with functional status and the inter-relatio...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Siefert ML

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine what women scheduled for colposcopy knew about the procedure and to understand their concerns about the test and its implications. DESIGN:Descriptive, exploratory, qualitative. SAMPLE AND SETTING:All women scheduled for colposcopy in a three-month period (n = 29) in an inner-city academic center ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Tomaino-Brunner C,Freda MC,Runowicz CD

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe nighttime sleep-wake patterns during a 12-hour night shift among school-age children with cancer receiving inpatient chemotherapy and relationships among nighttime sleep, environmental stimuli, medication doses, and symptoms during that shift. DESIGN:Exploratory, descriptive, multiple-ca...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Linder LA,Christian BJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To assess the PCHIMX-1 (Doran International), a new sterile medical device intended by its manufacturer to improve the quality and safety of cytotoxic drug infusions, as well as its influence on manipulation times required for pharmacy technicians and nurses and its effect on infusion line outflow pa...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Simon N,Décaudin B,Lannoy D,Danicourt F,Barthélémy C,Odou P

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper explores the existence and effects of ageism on cancer care of the elderly. Cancer-related care for the elderly patient has not been given appropriate attention. Many of our present attitudes are based on how history has treated the elderly. Screening programs often neglect individuals over 65 despite the i...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Derby SE

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review current information on the types and components of risk assessment and associated considerations for clinical practice and education. DATA SOURCES:Published articles, book chapters, and clinical experience. DATA SYNTHESIS:Cancer risk assessment is a clinical process that is integral to ca...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Mahon SM

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the development and implementation of a comprehensive menopausal assessment (CMA) and intervention program for women with a history of breast cancer. DATA SOURCES:Published articles selected from computerized databases, conference proceedings, bibliographies of pertinent articles and boo...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Zibecchi L,Greendale GA,Ganz PA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To identify the symptom cluster of fatigue, weight gain, and altered sexuality caused by treatment for breast cancer. DATA SOURCES:Published research and literature review articles. DATA SYNTHESIS:Fatigue, weight gain, and altered sexuality commonly occur after breast cancer chemotherapy. Each symp...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Wilmoth MC,Coleman EA,Smith SC,Davis C

更新日期：2004-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the first application of the research utilization process by clinical nurses using the Stetler-Marram Model of Research Utilization to the practice of amphotericin B administration; to share the findings; and to discuss issues encountered in the process and their solutions. DATA SOURCES:...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Reedy AM,Shivnan JC,Hanson JL,Haisfield ME,Gregory RE

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of burden of treatment and multimorbidity on the relationship between baseline characteristics and oral oncolytic agent (OOA) temporary stoppages. SAMPLE & SETTING:272 patients newly prescribed OOAs at six National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. METHODS ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Vachon E,Given B,Given C,Dunn S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information obtained from Internet cancer support groups (ICSGs) in research. DATA SOURCES:Published articles, news broadcasts, books, government reports. DATA SYNTHESIS:ICSGs are a rich source of information for people with cancer, the...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Klemm P,Nolan MT

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To identify and compare perceptions of RNs, registered dietitians (RDs), and patients regarding the best format and key nutrition information components that should be provided to patients during cancer treatment. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study using an opinion-based questionnaire. SETTING:Outpatient...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hartmuller VW,Desmond SM

更新日期：2004-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:to describe the types of pain patients in palliative care at home experience and how family caregivers assess them and intervene. RESEARCH APPROACH:qualitative using grounded theory. SETTING:family caregivers' homes. PARTICIPANTS:24 family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer receiving pall...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Mehta A,Cohen SR,Ezer H,Carnevale FA,Ducharme F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review issues regarding the use of genetic materials and information. DATA SOURCES:Professional literature, regional and federal legislation. DATA SYNTHESIS:An analysis is provided of the relationship among advances in genetic technology, use of genetic material and information, and the developm...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Giarelli E,Jacobs LA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To determine information about Filipino American women's perceptions of breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer and number-one killer of Asian American women, and their experiences with screening. DESIGN:A qualitative, exploratory approach with focus groups. SETTING:Suburban Filipino Am...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Wu TY,Bancroft J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine early symptom and diagnostic-seeking experiences of women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. DESIGN:Longitudinal descriptive. SETTING:Homes of families. SAMPLE:Purposive; 19 families were obtained by referrals. METHODS:Interviews and questionnaires; descriptive analysis. MAIN RESEAR...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Koldjeski D,Kirkpatrick MK,Swanson M,Everett L,Brown S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review physician, patient, and contextual factors that affect treatment decision making in older adults diagnosed with cancer, and to relate those factors to theoretical models of decision making. DATA SOURCES:PubMed (1966 to April 2010), PsycINFO (1967 to April 2010) and CINAHL® (1982 to April 2...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Tariman JD,Berry DL,Cochrane B,Doorenbos A,Schepp KG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To assess feasibility of using electronic health records for profiling multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in women with breast cancer at diagnosis and five years post-treatment, and to explore relationships among CVD risk factors and breast cancer outcomes
. DESIGN:Retrospective, des...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Wung SF,Hepworth JT,Sparenga D,Merkle CJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION:To determine best practices for managing hot flashes associated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men with prostate cancer. LITERATURE SEARCH:The CINAHL®, Embase®, PsycINFO®, PubMed®, and Scopus® databases were used to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasiexperimental s...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Qan'ir Y,DeDeaux D,Godley PA,Mayer DK,Song L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION:Oral anticancer medication (OAM) use has been steadily increasing, leading to several patient benefits. A notable challenge for nurses is accurate monitoring of patient OAM regimens because nonadherence is associated with poor health outcomes and decreased survival. Currently, no gold standard me...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Atkinson TM,Rodríguez VM,Gordon M,Avildsen IK,Emanu JC,Jewell ST,Anselmi KA,Ginex PK

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To identify and compare levels of distress and sources of problems among patients with breast cancer in early survivorship. DESIGN:Descriptive, cross-sectional. SETTING:A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. SAMPLE:100 breast cancer survivors were selected to represent...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Lester J,Crosthwaite K,Stout R,Jones RN,Holloman C,Shapiro C,Andersen BL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This phenomenologic study described the structure of self-transcendence in eight gay men with AIDS. The men provided oral or written descriptions of experiences associated with feelings of increased interconnectedness with others, sense of well-being, and meaning and purpose in life. The data were analyzed using Colai...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Coward DD,Lewis FM

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the experience of being touched in people diagnosed with cancer and undergoing IV chemotherapy.
 RESEARCH APPROACH:Qualitative, phenomenologic.
 SETTING:Central New York and northern Pennsylvania, both in the northeastern United States
. PARTICIPANTS:11 Caucasian, English-speaking adult...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Leonard KE,Kalman M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review current research examining the effects of behavioral interventions on reducing symptom distress and improving quality of life in patients with cancer and to explore the application of behavioral interventions to patients with leukemia who are immunosuppressed by the disease or its treatment...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Caudell KA

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current work environments in health care are hierarchical social systems built around disease-oriented medical goals and procedures. Expansion of biomedical technologies and cost-containment policies have increased the ethical concerns and problems of nurses and other providers. Yet, nurses often are not included as m...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Benoliel JQ

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there has been substantial progress in the effectiveness of cancer treatment and more patients experience longer-lasting remissions or cure, a substantial number of individuals still fail to respond to treatment. Healthcare professionals now are investigating patient behaviors which may result in ineffective ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Given BA,Given CW

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00