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Management of functional complications of totally implantable venous access devices by an advanced practice nursing team: 5 Years of clinical experience.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: TIVAD malfunction-defined operationally in terms of injection and/or aspiration problems-reflect all functional complications encountered in practice. Adherence to the Leuven Malfunction Management Protocol can ensure that, in most cases, catheter patency can be fully restored without removing or replacing the TIVAD. The Advanced Practice Nursing team coordinates the following treatments, investigations, and procedures: radiological catheter tip verification; thrombolytic agent administration and, if necessary, subsequent injection of solutions to dissolve drug precipitates or lipid deposits; linogram; percutaneous sleeve stripping; and TIVAD removal/replacement. PMID: 22265937 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

The long-term effects after hematopoietic stem cell transplant on leg muscle strength, physical inactivity and fatigue.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Mean step-count at home was most strongly affected by ankle plantar flexion strength/kg, and increasing ankle plantar flexion strength/kg was shown to promote recovery of normal physical activities. PMID: 22265662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

The impact of paediatric oncology education on clinical practice - A phenomenological study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: From this study it is acknowledged that paediatric oncology education is required and is important for the delivery of quality care. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature which truly analyses the effectiveness and impact of education on paediatric oncology practice. PMID: 22265663 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Reframing eating during chemotherapy in cancer patients with chemosensory alterations.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: To date, interventions to promote eating among cancer patients have focused extensively on symptom management and on recommendations for macro/micronutrient intake. This study underscores the importance of understanding beliefs about eating. These beliefs may help clinicians develop patient-centered nutritional interventions. PMID: 22265664 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Health-related quality of life among breast cancer patients in Lebanon.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Strategies addressing symptom management in particular psychological symptoms need to be developed and implemented in addition to a holistic multidisciplinary palliative care approach. PMID: 22257429 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:03:43 +0100

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Individual nurses and other health professionals and conference organisers are invited to submit details of conferences, workshops, study days and lectures to: Anita Margulies BSN, RN (EONS Executive Board Member) (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Oncology Nursing Bibliography

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Adherence to oral endocrine treatments in women with breast cancer: can it be improved? [Review] DOGGRELL SA. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2011;129(2):299-308 Biochemical recurrence after radical radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer - the Cardiff experience. TAN WS. Clin Oncol 2011;23(3):S55 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Identification of psychological symptoms and associated factors in adolescents who have a parent with cancer in Turkey.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: In light of these findings, the importance of caring for the adolescents along with their parents and providing them with professional support to overcome their psychological distress has become evident. PMID: 22119274 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A description of the nutritional status and quality of life of Australian gynaecological cancer patients over time.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates the importance of assessing nutritional status at diagnosis for women with gynaecological cancer. PMID: 22104702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:55:25 +0100

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A review on adherence management in patients on oral cancer therapies.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: At treatment onset, oncology nurses can engage patients directly in a collaborative dialogue, and when issues affecting adherence arise, oncology nurses may limit nonadherence by providing individually tailored educational material. A practical approach to patient education, along with building strong health care provider-patient relationships, can help patients overcome nonadherence to new oral anticancer therapies and treatment paradigms. PMID: 22051845 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Needs of relatives of breast cancer patients - The perspectives of families and nurses.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The targeted and professional involvement of relatives in the care of breast cancer patients is still not common practice. An initial step toward better family nursing is viewing families as an integral part of the patient and intentionally planning contact. PMID: 22051846 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Psychological distress among women with newly diagnosed breast cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Distress was reported by 77% of patients. Age and problem list were significantly associated with distress. No significant association between psychological distress and social support was observed. PMID: 22036771 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Colorectal cancer screening behaviour and associated factors among Chinese aged 50 and above in Hong Kong - A population-based survey.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The uptake rate of this study population was low though an increasing trend did appear. Heath education and promotion programmes may focus on these identified factors to facilitate colorectal cancer screening in a Chinese population. PMID: 22036772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Patient's sexuality - A neglected area of cancer nursing?

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The study showed that cancer patients' need of talks about and support regarding sexuality were conceived as being low during the whole trajectory of care. Despite this the nurses conceived that they should talk about sexuality with the patients, but due to own attitudes, knowledge and skills, as well as conditions in the ward environment they usually did not. Further studies are needed to clarify how cancer patients especially with non-sex specific diagnosis describe their sexual problems and needs of support in regard to sexuality. About what, when, how and by whom, cancer patients and their partners want information and supportive care related to sexuality need to be clarified. PMID: 22036773 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursi...

"Setting boundaries" - Mental adjustment to cancer in laryngeal cancer patients: An interview study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Central theme of mental adjustment responses in laryngeal cancer patients was "Setting Boundaries", concerning above all patients' attitude to information and thoughts about the cancer. This response seems to be the dividing line between good and poor adjustment. The results emphasize the importance of adapting the information given and rehabilitation options to each individual patient. The findings largely support the Swedish version of the Mini-MAC, but some deviations were found which should be considered when interpreting results from the Mini-MAC in laryngeal cancer patients. PMID: 22033223 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Reviewers 2011

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

The Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors of the European Journal of Oncology Nursing would like to thank the following people who acted as peer-reviewers for the journal in 2011. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

EONS NEWS autumn 2011

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Busy times! As always EONS is very busy, and especially our office in Brussels keeps things moving in a very professional way, with our Executive Director Dr Clair Watts and Executive Office manager Rudi Brike sitting in the middle of the ‘spiders web’, pulling the strings to make things happen. Without these two people EONS would be lost! Over the last couple of years they have managed to get EONS so well-organized, a respected society, which our fellow organizations and societies want to engage with. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Life experiences of women with breast cancer in south western Turkey: A qualitative study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: This study was conducted to increase awareness concerning women's perceptions of their care and various needs during breast cancer treatment. The results of this study challenge health care providers and educators to be more aware of the difficulties that women face when living with breast cancer. PMID: 22000551 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

The cancer family caregiving experience: An updated and expanded conceptual model.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Cancer family caregiving research has grown dramatically since 2000 resulting in a greatly expanded conceptual landscape. This updated and expanded model of the cancer family caregiving experience synthesizes the conceptual implications of an international body of work and demonstrates tremendous progress in how cancer family caregiving research is conceptualized. PMID: 22000812 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A structured approach to knowledge exchange: Understanding the implementation of a cancer survivor program.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The KE-DS Model was useful in elucidating the processes of knowledge exchange during the planning and implementing of an intervention for survivor care. This process information will inform future offerings of Cancer Transitions. PMID: 22000813 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Oncology Nursing Bibliography

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Efficacy of communication skills training courses in oncology: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Review] BARTH J, LANNEN P. Ann Oncol 2011; 22(5):1030-40. Quality of care management decisions by multidisciplinary cancer teams: a systematic review. LAMB BW, BROWN KF, NAGPAL K, VINCENT C, GREEN JS, SEVDALIS N. Ann Surg Oncol 2011; 18(8):2116-25. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A European survey relating to cancer therapy and neutropenic infections: Nurse and patient viewpoints.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that nurses recognise the importance of reducing the risk of infection and FN in patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as the need to educate patients. However, results of the patient survey suggest a need for better patient education. PMID: 21945189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Quality of life in children and adolescents surviving cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: To improve the child's total functioning and well-being we conclude that when planning long-term follow-up care, rehabilitation of children and adolescents with cancer, especially for survivors with brain tumours, and with late effects should particularly take into account their subjectively perceived and proxy reported QoL, in addition to their psychological problems and psychosocial functioning. PMID: 21945190 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A small scale, qualitative focus group to investigate the psychosocial support needs of teenage young adult cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in Wales.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Psychosocial support is vital to the psychological recovery and wellbeing of young adult cancer patients. Findings suggest that issues related to peer support and age appropriate services and information are not being addressed within current service provision. Key staff within radiotherapy should be identified to ensure that the specific needs of this distinct patient group are met. PMID: 21925950 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A descriptive study of functions, symptoms, and perceived health state after radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

DISCUSSION: Our findings suggest that prostate cancer treatment presents a challenge with regard to symptom experiences and perceived health state in men with prostate cancer. Therefore, strategies for patient education to assist men to cope with their symptoms and to provide them with support in the initial weeks following treatment are discussed. PMID: 21920818 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Assessing the feasibility of using acupuncture and moxibustion to improve quality of life for cancer survivors with upper body lymphoedema.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: This small study suggests acu/moxa is an acceptable adjunct to usual care for cancer survivors with lymphoedema. Further rigorous research is warranted to explore the effectiveness of acu/moxa in reducing the symptom burden. PMID: 21917515 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Dealing with fear - from the perspective of adolescent girls with cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for staff and parents to be vigilant to the adolescents' need to feel cared for and allow them the opportunity to deal with their own fear, as at times they want to manage in their own way. Young patients have resources to cope with their fears and therefore should not be viewed as victims, but as young people with a great amount of competence, who benefit from a supportive environment. PMID: 21917516 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Dignity conserving care at end-of-life: A narrative review.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Evidence for supporting palliative care services has previously been found to be weak in determining solutions to meet individual's important needs. Drawing together primary research, as in this study, is therefore of importance. The suggested care actions will be used to develop a dignity care pathway for end-of-life care, which is currently being evaluated by the authors. The intention is to provide more valid evidence for the effectiveness of the care actions suggested. PMID: 21917517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Evaluation of the effect of cryotherapy in preventing oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy - A randomized controlled trial.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: We found that oral cryotherapy has a significant contribution to the protection of oral health by reducing mucositis score according to the WHO mucositis scale, especially on the 7th and 14th days. Nurses' awareness of how cryotherapy can affect patients and options for resolving problems will enable them to provide a higher standard of individualized care. PMID: 21911313 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Effects of adjuvant treatment on cognitive function in women with early breast cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Our results indicate subtle changes related to time course and treatment. Especially, that chemotherapy may impair memory and response speed in women with BC, consistent with those reported by BC survivors after adjuvant medical treatment. PMID: 21908235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Clinical Oncology Editorial Board Vacancies

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:07:01 +0100

Clinical Oncology is an international cancer journal covering all aspects of the clinical management of cancer patients, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to therapy. We have a number of vacancies arising on the Editorial Board from November 2011 and applications for appointment to the Board are invited. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Communication skills, working environment and burnout among oncology nurses

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:06:29 +0100

Conclusions: In our study, emotional exhaustion and self-actualization were found to be separate and distinct experiences that can occur simultaneously. Communication self-efficacy and a positive perception of the working environment appear to buffer the occurrence of emotional exhaustion and promote self-actualization. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:04:30 +0100

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Evaluation of the adherence to follow-up care guidelines for women with breast cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Among women receiving follow-up care after breast cancer, more consultations were provided compared to the guideline recommendations. Mammograms were performed slightly less often than recommended. With regard to the performance of physical examinations, the guideline was followed. PMID: 21816672 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Bowel symptom experiences and management following sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer: A qualitative perspective.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to educate patients on the short-term as well as the long-term bowel symptoms experienced following sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer. Nurses have an important contribution to make in facilitating patients to choose from a range of self-care strategies to help them manage their bowel symptoms postoperatively. PMID: 21813325 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Implementation of a clinical pathway in breast cancer patients undergoing breast surgery.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The results of the study indicate that the implementation of a clinical pathway on patients with breast surgery has a positive effect on increasing patient satisfaction, decreasing patient anxiety levels, and improving their quality of life. PMID: 21807558 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Lung cancer stigma, depression, and quality of life among ever and never smokers.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: After removing age, gender, and smoking status, depression explained 22.5% of the total variance of QOL (F4,168 = 100.661, p < 0.001). It is expected that depression and LCS would share some of the explanation of the variance of QOL, the correlation between LCS and depression is 0.629 (p < 0.001), however, LCS provides a unique and significant explanation of the variance of QOL over and above that of depression, age, gender, and smoking status, by 2.1% (p < 0.001). PMID: 21803653 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Taxane-induced nail changes: Predictors and efficacy of the use of frozen gloves and socks in the prevention of nail toxicity.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The multivariate analysis demonstrated that BMI, breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis and the number of taxane cycles administered were the independent factors for this toxicity. No statistically significant difference in nail toxicity incidence and time to occurrence of nail changes was found between the intervention and the control groups. PMID: 21784705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Outcomes sensitive to nursing service quality in ambulatory cancer chemotherapy: Systematic scoping review.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The purpose of identifying a set of outcomes as specifically nurse-sensitive for quality measurement is to give clear responsibility and create an expectation of strong clinical leadership by nurses in terms of monitoring and acting on results. It is important to select those outcomes that nurses have most impact upon. Patient experience, nausea, vomiting, mucositis and safe medication administration were outcome areas most likely to yield sensitive measures of nursing service quality in ambulatory cancer chemotherapy. PMID: 21783414 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Quality of life and barriers to symptom management in colon cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Several patient-related attitudes and beliefs may hinder optimum relief of symptoms such as pain and fatigue. Social well-being may be a major determinant of overall QOL for patients with colon cancer. PMID: 21783415 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and quality of life in colorectal cancer after different treatments: A study with Portuguese patients and their partners.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: This study highlights the importance of providing psychological interventions for cancer patients and their partners. Chemotherapy patients and those diagnosed over a year, as well as their partners, are more at risk. PMID: 21783416 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

How do nurses assess quality of life of cancer patients in oncology wards and palliative settings?

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Findings of the research study generally supported the notion that nurses mainly pick up on patients' cues as a way for QoL assessment when they communicate with patients in the clinical area rather than using QoL tools. Also, nurses are, at times, uncertain if they are doing a QoL assessment and if their assessment of patients' QoL is correct or not. Therefore, this supports a need for nurses to develop a more holistic relationship and stronger rapport with patients which underpins the assessment of cancer patients' QoL through various cues. PMID: 21778113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

EONS involvement in European health policy making – Work in progress

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

The European Partnership for Action Against Cancer was initiated by the EU Commission in September 2009 with the support of a number of stakeholders bringing together the Commission, Member States and their Ministries of Health, patient organisations, health professionals, scientists, private industry and civil society. It has embarked on an ambitious agenda of a pan-European collaborative effort to tackle cancer more evenly and effectively across the EU. At this point, EONS was invited to join the project as it was wished that nurses are directly involved in the activities of EPAAC. EONS involvement and contribution to EPAAC was highlighted in a written statement which included nursing contributions in the fields of prevention, identification & promotion of good practice in cancer-related...

Health-related quality of life in cancer patients between baseline and a three-year follow-up.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The results could serve as a guideline for nurses interpreting the perspective of QOL in their own groups of patients, and improve the understanding of the significance of mean QOL scores and develop nursing interventions in the future. PMID: 21767987 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Breast cancer screening practices among Chinese-Australian women.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Attitudes towards health check-ups and perceived barriers to mammographic screening were influential in compliance with breast cancer screening among Chinese-Australian women. PMID: 21767988 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Elder women's decision-making in breast cancer care An Israeli study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that older Israeli women's decision style is characterized by information seeking and deliberation reflecting a disposition towards engagement. The findings contribute to clinicians' understanding of women's preferences by countering the traditionally accepted stereotype that older women will employ a passive role when faced with an important health care decision. PMID: 21764372 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

How do informal caregivers of patients with cancer cope: A descriptive study of the coping strategies employed.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Findings are consistent with those of previous research that informal caregivers experience substantial psychological morbidity in the form of depression in addition to caregiver burden when they assume the role of the informal caregiver. Caregivers employ various strategies in order to cope with the strains associated with the complex physical and emotional demands involved in caring. PMID: 21764373 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A preliminary study into women's experiences of undergoing reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Obtaining adequate information and being involved in the decision-making process along the pathway of a BR could help the women to prepare physically and emotionally for the strenuous experiences related to reconstructive surgery. PMID: 21764374 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Food restrictions of patients who are undergoing treatment for oral and oropharyngeal cancer.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: This study identified clinical predictors of food restrictions in patients undergoing treatment for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. This knowledge may contribute to improve patient care and management, and to develop interventions aimed at preventing nutritional depletion of these patients. PMID: 21764375 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

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European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Oncology Nursing Bibliography

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Evidence on the economic value of psychosocial interventions to alleviate anxiety and depression among cancer survivors: a systematic review. GORDON LG, BEESLEY VL, SCUFFHAM PA. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2011; 7(2): 96–105. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Dependency in elderly people newly diagnosed with cancer - A mixed-method study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The results of this mixed-method study indicate that dependency had a negative influence on the elderly with cancer. Being dependent on others was experienced as deterioration. Fatigue represents a significant risk factor for decreased functional ability and is experienced as a reminder of being old and the situation as being out of control. Patients may benefit from health-care professionals acquiring a complete picture of dependency and cancer-related fatigue in the elderly through a systematic assessment, where for example, functional limitations related to fatigue can be determined. PMID: 21658999 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Strategies for assessing and managing the adverse events of sorafenib and other targeted therapies in the treatment of renal cell and hepatocellular carcinoma: Recommendations from a European nursing task group.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Evidence, especially from controlled studies, is sparse concerning management of AEs associated with sorafenib and other targeted agents in RCC/HCC. However, recommendations can be made based on the literature and clinical experience that encompasses targeted and conventional therapies, particularly in the case of non-specific toxicities e.g. diarrhoea and fatigue. PMID: 21641280 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Fatigue in patients undergoing chemotherapy, their self-care and the role of health professionals: A qualitative study.

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Fri, 27 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Adequate and systematic information regarding fatigue and related self-care strategies need to be implemented at the beginning of chemotherapy, along with continuous assessment and individual guidance of patients throughout their treatment. PMID: 21624847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Psychosocial Health In Children and Adolescents Surviving Cancer

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:04 +0100

To explore psychosocial health in children and adolescents surviving cancer three years after diagnosis compared with healthy controls, as assessed by adolescents themselves, their parents and teacher. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Nausea and Vomiting Perspectives of Children Receiving Moderate to Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy Treatmenta

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:04 +0100

Pediatric cancer treatment often includes the use of moderate or highly emetic chemotherapy that can cause severe nausea and frequent vomiting. Acute nausea and vomiting is estimated to occur in 20-30% of pediatric cancer patients but limited pediatric research has been performed to document the actual occurrences. This research study evaluated chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among school-age children before, during, and after moderate or highly emetogenic chemotherapy from the perspective of the child, their primary caregiver, and their nurse. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

The Chemo Huddle: a Strategy to Minimize Errors and Maximize Chemotherapy Safety

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:04 +0100

The administration of chemotherapy in the pediatric population is a high risk process, requiring safety checks throughout each stage of prescribing, dispensing, and administration. While computerized physician order entry (CPOE) has eliminated many potential and actual errors, many institutions currently use multiple computer applications, or concurrent computer and paper systems, to process chemotherapy orders. Systems that are not integrated pose a safety risk, requiring innovative strategies to minimize error throughout nursing, physician and pharmacy workflow. At our institution, the use of non-interfacing systems was determined to be a factor in two chemotherapy errors. Several strategies were subsequently developed increase safety and strengthen confidence in the chemotherapy process...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children, Can More Children Go Through the Examination without Sedation?

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:03 +0100

Children diagnosed with brain tumour often have repeated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations. As the examination duration often is about 30 to 90 minutes and the technique signify that movement give rise to poor image quality the children are often sedated or anaesthetized. The purpose of this ongoing study is to assess possible benefits of increasing and adjusting preparations and realization in the care for children undergoing MRI examinations. By giving the children the means to prepare themselves for the examination and means to distract them during the examination, the goal is to decrease the number of children having sedation or anaesthesia during the MRI. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

A Phenomenological Study to Explore the Experiences of New Nurses on A Children's Cancer Ward

European Journal of Oncology Nursing — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:03 +0100

The focus of this study was to explore the experiences of nurses new to a children's cancer ward and to understand how these experiences affected their role, care delivery and ability to make clinical decisions. Children's cancer nursing has been recognised as a highly stressful and emotional profession. Several studies have explored the transition of student to staff nurse and the factors that influence decision- making, job satisfaction and staff retention. However, little is known about nurses new to children's cancer nursing. Personal observation revealed that these new nurses are a vulnerable group, susceptible to the recognised stressors of cancer nursing. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)

Exploring the Work of Nurses Who Administer Chemotherapy to Children and Young People