Decision making by elderly patients with cancer and their caregivers.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify perceived home care needs of outpatients receiving treatment for cancer and their caregivers. The purposive subsample consisted of 16 subjects, 8 patients receiving treatment as outpatients and their 8 caregivers. Two interview guides, one for the patients and the other for th...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Blank JJ,Clark L,Longman AJ,Atwood JR

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:Research has shown that African-American men have a higher incidence, a higher death rate, and a lower survival rate for most cancers. But currently there are few studies addressing factors influencing the health care trends of this high-risk population. A study focused on identifying factors that contribute to early ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Underwood SM

更新日期：1991-12-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is more prevalent among women 60 years or older than among women younger than 60 years. However, we know much more about the breast cancer experiences of younger women than of older women. Such knowledge is important, for example, to guide treatment decisions or to provide psychosocial care. O...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： van Ee B,Smits C,Honkoop A,Kamper A,Slaets J,Hagedoorn M

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：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：:This article reports on a small-scale exploratory study conducted with cohorts of adolescents during and after treatment of cancer to explore experiences of fatigue and perceptions of its impact on functioning. A concurrent mixed method design was used to enable detailed understanding of the phenomenon of fatigue in t...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Ream E,Gibson F,Edwards J,Seption B,Mulhall A,Richardson A

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：:Breast cancer survivors (BCSs) on aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy often experience musculoskeletal symptoms (joint pain and stiffness, bone and muscle pain, and muscle weakness), and these musculoskeletal symptoms may be related to low serum levels of vitamin D. The primary purpose of this pilot exploratory study was...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Waltman NL,Ott CD,Twiss JJ,Gross GJ,Lindsey AM

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：:Cancer is a major world health problem. Over 7 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually, and about half of the cases are in developing countries. Even though half of the world's cancer patients live in developing countries, < 10% of the resources committed to cancer control are available to them. Reports hav...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Kodiath MF,Kodiath A

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. To fully realize the benefits of early detection of colorectal cancer, screening rates must improve. This study assessed differences in beliefs (from the Health Belief Model) by stage of screening behavior adoption (based on the T...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Menon U,Belue R,Sugg Skinner C,Rothwell BE,Champion V

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：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:As we learn about patient experiences with head and neck cancer, it is also important to consider caregivers so that family-centered care can be improved. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this systematic review was to (a) identify the research questions, methods, and measures that have been examined in quality-of-...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Sterba KR,Zapka J,Cranos C,Laursen A,Day TA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a phenomenologic study designed to further an understanding concerning the concept of hope in a purposive sample of nine patients with cancer hospitalized for bone marrow transplantation. The strategies these patients use to sustain and foster hope are examined. Data collection consisted of a on...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Saleh US,Brockopp DY

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：:A randomized controlled trial of a nurse-delivered coping and communication support (CCS) intervention tailored to the preferences of middle-aged and older patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers is tested for its value in improving outcomes for quality cancer care. An intervention study must be reli...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Radziewicz RM,Rose JH,Bowman KF,Berila RA,O'Toole EE,Given B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although very little is known about African American cancer patients' pain experience, a few studies have indicated that their cancer pain experience is unique and somewhat different from that of other ethnic groups. The purpose of the study reported in this article was to explore African American cancer patients' pai...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Im EO,Lim HJ,Clark M,Chee W

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:Postmenopausal survivors of breast cancer for whom hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated are at risk for development of osteoporosis. The primary purpose of this article is to describe, in a sample of 30 postmenopausal survivors of breast cancer, their calcium and vitamin D intake compared with recommended di...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Lindsey AM,Gross G,Twiss J,Waltman N,Ott C,Moore TE

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests women with breast cancer who had received chemotherapy experienced cognitive problems. Although these are largely subtle deficits, they can negatively impact a patient's quality of life, ability to work, and subsequent employment decisions. OBJECTIVE:The present study explored what healthc...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Munir F,Kalawsky K,Lawrence C,Yarker J,Haslam C,Ahmed S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When a clinical culture emphasizes cure, as in bone marrow transplantation (BMT) services, BMT nurses commonly experience enormous stress when patients are suffering or dying. In this context, it is unclear what meanings BMT nurses experience in their work and how they find meaning and sustain hope, given co...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Leung D,Fillion L,Duval S,Brown J,Rodin G,Howell D

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Chronic epidural administration of narcotics and/or local anesthetics is sometimes required in those few patients where utilization of systemic narcotics and appropriate adjuvant medications is unsuccessful in controlling intractable cancer pain. The Du Pen epidural catheter (Davol, Inc.) a silicone-based tunneled cat...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Williams AR,Beaulaurier KE,Seal DL

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because the concept of cancer survivorship (CS) has become widely popularized, it is tempting to assume that all individuals treated for cancer will personally identify with the public term. This is the first investigation about the meaning of the taken-for-granted concept from the perspective of a group of ...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Pieters HC,Heilemann MV

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The siblings of children with neoplastic disease are at risk of emotional and behavioral problems, but few studies have focused on these risks, and findings across studies are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess psychological adjustment in siblings of children with cancer and a...

journal_title：Cancer nursing

authors： Cordaro G,Veneroni L,Massimino M,Clerici CA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00