abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine maternal parenting during the time when a mother is diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer from the mothers' and adolescent daughters' perspectives. RESEARCH APPROACH:Empirical phenomenologic. SETTING:Sites in Indiana and Arizona. PARTICIPANTS:8 mothers and 1 of their adolescent d...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Stiffler D,Haase J,Hosei B,Barada B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review regional findings about cancer disparities with grass roots community leaders in Appalachia and to identify perspectives about what makes the cancer experience unique in Appalachia. RESEARCH APPROACH:A community-based participatory approach that includes focus-group methodology. SETTING:W...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hutson SP,Dorgan KA,Phillips AN,Behringer B

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the relationships between patterns of affective word use (words with positive or negative connotations) in expressive writing conducted over four consecutive days and quality of life (QOL) three months after the writing exercise in women with metastatic breast cancer. DESIGN:Descriptive, ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Laccetti M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationships among pain, fatigue, insomnia, and gender while controlling for age, comorbidities, and stage of cancer in patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer within 56 days of receiving chemotherapy. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis. SETTING:Accrual from four sites: two clinical c...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hoffman AJ,Given BA,von Eye A,Gift AG,Given CW

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore medical and psychosocial factors associated with body image dissatisfaction in male and female cancer survivors. DESIGN:Secondary data analysis from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors-II pilot survey. SETTING:Cancer survivors were identified through two state cancer ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： DeFrank JT,Mehta CC,Stein KD,Baker F

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore Korean American women's symbolic meanings related to their breasts and cervix, to examine attitudes and beliefs about breast and cervical cancer, and to find relationships between the participants' beliefs and their cancer screening behaviors. RESEARCH APPROACH:Descriptive, qualitative an...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Lee EE,Tripp-Reimer T,Miller AM,Sadler GR,Lee SY

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine the cultural beliefs and attitudes of African American prostate cancer survivors regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. RESEARCH APPROACH:Mixed methods with primary emphasis on a phenomenology approach. SETTING:In-person interviews in participants' ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Jones RA,Taylor AG,Bourguignon C,Steeves R,Fraser G,Lippert M,Theodorescu D,Mathews H,Kilbridge KL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To test the effects of an art-making class (AMC) on reducing anxiety and stress among family caregivers of patients with cancer. DESIGN:A pretest and post-test quasi-experimental design. SETTING:A residential care facility near tertiary treatment centers in the southeastern United States. SAMPLE:T...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Walsh SM,Radcliffe RS,Castillo LC,Kumar AM,Broschard DM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To determine the efficacy of a nursing intervention based on self-regulation theory known as the Attentional Focus and Symptom Management Intervention (AFSMI) in enhancing physical and emotional well-being in women who underwent day surgery for breast cancer. DESIGN:Randomized clinical block trial; ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Allard NC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To determine whether a relationship exists between quality of life (QOL) and the sociodemographic characteristics of gender, age, marital status, educational level, occupation, and level of income in patients with cancer in Turkey. DESIGN:Exploratory study using a convenience sample. SETTING:Five h...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Güner P,Isikhan V,Kömürcü S,Il S,Oztürk B,Arpaci F,Ozet A

更新日期：2006-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To provide future directions for Internet research based on issues raised during the recruitment process of an Internet survey of oncology nurses. DATA SOURCES:Throughout the research process, the research staff recorded issues as they arose and wrote memos regarding recruitment issues and possible ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Im EO,Chee W,Lim HJ,Bender M,Tsai HM,Yang SO,Lee H

更新日期：2006-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To evaluate a tool developed and implemented to help practitioners assess the risk of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) and its complications in patients with nonleukemia cancer types. DESIGN:Retrospective survey of chart records. SETTING:Community-based oncology practice. SAMPLE:The medical ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Donohue R

更新日期：2006-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore the topic of moral distress in nurses related to witnessing futile care. DATA SOURCES:Literature related to moral distress and futility; analysis of narratives written by 108 nurses attending one of two national continuing education courses on end-of-life care regarding their experiences ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Ferrell BR

更新日期：2006-09-01 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 describe computer experience and preferences for multimedia design. DESIGN:Prospective, descriptive. SETTING:Physician office and outpatient cancer centers in an urban area in the southeastern United States. SAMPLE:Convenience sample of 22 volunteer patients with cancer from four racial groups....

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Chernecky C,Macklin D,Walter J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To provide an overview of the evidence that supports a role for the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the etiology of cancer chemotherapy-related symptoms. DATA SOURCES:Electronic nursing, psychology, and medi...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Wood LJ,Nail LM,Gilster A,Winters KA,Elsea CR

更新日期：2006-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To determine the feasibility of collecting symptom data at home from school-age children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and from their fathers and mothers and to obtain initial descriptions of pain, sleep disturbance, and fatigue experienced by the family members at home. DESIGN:Prospective...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Gedaly-Duff V,Lee KA,Nail L,Nicholson HS,Johnson KP

更新日期：2006-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To identify differences in fatigue, other physical symptoms, and psychological symptoms and their relationship to quality of life (QOL) during chemotherapy and as long as one year after. DESIGN:Longitudinal, descriptive design embedded in a pilot intervention study. SETTING:Midwestern urban oncolog...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Byar KL,Berger AM,Bakken SL,Cetak MA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To explore perceptions of spirituality in women who had undergone a breast diagnostic experience. RESEARCH APPROACH:Qualitative, phenomenologic study using Giorgi's approach. SETTING:An outpatient comprehensive breast assessment center. PARTICIPANTS:20 Caucasian women, aged 30-89, who had just com...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Logan J,Hackbusch-Pinto R,De Grasse CE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe quality-of-life (QOL) concerns particular to women with ovarian cancer and to examine whether subgroups of patients with ovarian cancer have significantly different QOL concerns. DESIGN:Mailed survey. SAMPLE:Readership of an ovarian cancer newsletter. METHODS:A total of 1,383 surveys w...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Ferrell B,Cullinane CA,Ervine K,Melancon C,Uman GC,Juarez G

更新日期：2005-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To assist clinical nurses in understanding the complex nature of chemotherapy-induced hypersensitivity reactions as well as effectively preventing or managing these reactions. DATA SOURCES:Published articles and abstracts, pertinent book chapters, computerized databases. DATA SYNTHESIS:Most availab...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Gobel BH

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To measure the association between physical activity and social cognitive theory constructs during breast cancer treatment. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Midwestern, academic oncology clinic. SAMPLE:21 primarily Caucasian (90%) female patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment. 76% ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Rogers LQ,Shah P,Dunnington G,Greive A,Shanmugham A,Dawson B,Courneya KS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To test Winningham's psychobiologic entropy hypothesis in patients receiving biochemotherapy for melanoma. DESIGN:Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study. SETTING:Midwest cancer center. SAMPLE:25 male and female patients who were receiving biochemotherapy or who had completed treatment 6...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Porock D,Beshears B,Hinton P,Anderson C

更新日期：2005-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To address inconsistencies in the definition and operationalization of symptom distress by synthesizing the literature on cancer-related symptom distress in adults. DATA SOURCES:Electronic nursing, psychology, and medicine databases; online meeting abstracts; and various print sources. DATA SYNTHES...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Goodell TT,Nail LM

更新日期：2005-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review and critique the studies that have investigated chemotherapy-induced impairments in cognitive function in women with breast cancer. DATA SOURCES:Published research articles and textbooks. DATA SYNTHESIS:Although studies of breast cancer survivors have found chemotherapy-induced impairment...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Jansen CE,Miaskowski C,Dodd M,Dowling G

更新日期：2005-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe women's representations of fatigue and fatigue-related coping efforts by women receiving chemotherapy. DESIGN:Descriptive, correlational. SETTING:Outpatient gynecologic oncology clinic. SAMPLE:Women receiving chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers. Fifty-four women were recruited; 49 (91...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Donovan HS,Ward S

更新日期：2005-01-19 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 examine the differences among secular, traditional, and religious Israeli oncology nurses' intrinsic religiosity, extrinsic religiosity, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward spiritual care. DESIGN:A comparative, descriptive study. SAMPLE:148 Israeli Jewish nurses drawn from the membership ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Musgrave CF,McFarlane EA

更新日期：2004-11-16 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 evaluate the quality of evidence on sleep-wake disturbances in people with cancer as a basis for clinical decision making and to discuss implications of the evidence for oncology clinicians, educators, and researchers. DATA SOURCES:Published, peer-reviewed articles. DATA SYNTHESIS:Members of the...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Clark J,Cunningham M,McMillan S,Vena C,Parker K

更新日期：2004-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To provide evidence-based research information about 31 herbs and natural products that have shown potential in early research to decrease cancer growth or as adjuncts with cancer treatment. DATA SOURCES:Names of herbs and natural products with potential to decrease cancer growth have been selected ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Montbriand MJ

更新日期：2004-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the development and implementation of the Triad Model of Research Synthesis, developed as a mechanism to produce systematic literature reviews that can serve as sources of evidence for decision making in health care. DATA SOURCES:Authors' recollections of the development and implementati...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Rutledge DN,DePalma JA,Cunningham M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To examine melanoma-related knowledge, sun exposure, and sun protection to determine whether increased awareness is associated with a reduction in risk. DESIGN:Quantitative/empiricist study conducted by purpose- designed mailed questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS:Consultant oncologists at one teaching hosp...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Guile K,Nicholson S

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To review historical and current research data on prevention and treatment of acute radiation dermatitis. DATA SOURCES:18 research trials and 1 case report published from 1967-2001 and 1 unpublished research trial from 1972. DATA SYNTHESIS:Washing the skin with mild soap and water and the hair with...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Wickline MM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the feasibility of an intervention of telephone social support and education to increase the physical, emotional, functional, and interpersonal adaptation of men to prostate cancer. DESIGN:Prospective, random assignment to experimental or control treatments. SETTING:Urban New Jersey. S...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Scura KW,Budin W,Garfing E

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effects of an educational program on oncology nurses' attitude, perceived knowledge, and self-reported application of 10 complementary therapies (art, exercise, humor, imagery, journaling, massage, music, relaxation, spirituality, and touch). DESIGN:Quasi-experimental with a pre- and...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Hessig RE,Arcand LL,Frost MH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To describe the incidence and intensity of vomiting in women receiving chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer since the advent of 5-HT3 antagonists. DESIGN:Longitudinal, descriptive. SETTING:7 outpatient oncology clinics situated in hospitals, 5 outpatient oncology clinics associated with major t...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Dibble SL,Casey K,Nussey B,Israel J,Luce J

更新日期：2004-01-01 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 compare the effect of providing high-risk patients with standard brochures versus personalized photo books as part of a comprehensive nursing intervention on knowledge, awareness, and confidence with skin self-examination (SSE) performance, as well as compliance in performing SSE. DESIGN:Randomiz...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Phelan DL,Oliveria SA,Christos PJ,Dusza SW,Halpern AC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:To analyze cancer brochures to estimate their reading level and assess their readability. DESIGN:Quantitative. SAMPLE:10 cancer brochures published by various cancer organizations. METHODS:SMOG was used to estimate reading grade level of the brochures; the Readability Assessment Instrument (RAIN) ...

journal_title：Oncology nursing forum

authors： Singh J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00