Caregiver Education
The Caregivers' Cancer Journey
July 16, 2018This installment demonstrates how the caregiver's cancer journey often parallels that of the patient with cancer, highlighting their need for evolving support through survivorship.
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
June 13, 2018Clinicians have an important role to play in providing support and guidance for caregivers.
Mindfulness Training May Improve End-of-Life Conversations in Advanced Cancer
June 04, 2018Study presented at 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting determined the feasibility of using a mindfulness intervention to improve quality of life and confidence in advance care planning discussions among patient-family caregiver dyads.
The Role of the Oncology Nurse in an Effective Palliative Care Family Meeting
November 27, 2017A palliative care family meeting is an opportunity for the significant players in a patient's cancer journey to discuss the care plan. The oncology nurse has a pivotal role in ensuring the meeting effectively addresses any potential needs of the patient, caregiver, or family.
What SUPPORT Can Do for Families Coping With Cancer During the Holidays
November 08, 2017As the holidays approach, offering these SUPPORT tips can help caregivers of patients with cancer make the most of the seasonal activities and the time with their loved ones.
Using Nutrition-Based Strategies to Manage Adverse Effects of Cancer
October 31, 2017Patients and caregivers are sure to ask for tips and advice on nutrition practices that can improve their cancer journey. This articles reviews recommendations for nurses and patients.
Invisible Burdens: The Complex Needs of Caregivers of Patients With Brain Cancer
September 15, 2017Caregivers of patients with malignant brain tumors often bear additional burdens in their role, as these patients often experience cognition-related adverse effects as well as the effects of their cancer and its treatment.
Pain Management, Cancer Care at End-of-Life Improved by Caregiver Education, Training Intervention
August 01, 2017Novel intervention focuses on caregivers' beliefs, knowledge, and skills regarding home care for patients with cancer resulting in improved pain management and better overall care at the end of life.
Lack of Training Associated With Cancer Patient Caregiver Burden
August 01, 2017Correlation between training and caregiver burden was partially mediated by confidence, researchers found.
Multifaceted Role of the Nurse Navigator Includes Palliative, Supportive Care
June 17, 2017Nurse navigators have the education, experience, and skill set to provide patients with effective palliative care, and to provide the family with the support they need.
Education, Counseling on Caregiving Role for Spouses Improves Outcomes for Women With Breast Cancer
May 25, 2017An educational counseling intervention delivered by nurses directly to spouses of women with breast cancer improved marital communications and patients' appraisal of their spouse's interpersonal support.
Patients' and Caregivers' Misperceptions Continue to Stigmatize Palliative Care
September 08, 2016Oncology nurses face a difficult challenge in getting patients to consider palliative care because despite knowing that palliative care is comfort care, many patients and caregivers still equate it with end of life.
Supporting the cancer patient's long-distance caregiver
August 19, 2015Providing care for a loved one with cancer is even more difficult for long-distance caregivers. In this column, an oncology social worker offers tips on helping caregivers overcome these challenges.
Clinical trial reduces the stress of stem cell transplant patients' caregivers
June 25, 2015The stress of caregivers of patients receiving stem cell transplantation can be successfully reduced by an intervention, according to a randomized controlled trial.
Children's Oncology Group Examines National Educational Practices in Pediatric Patients
April 28, 2015Premier study examines current delivery of patient/family education to pediatric patients with newly diagnosed cancer.
New Instrument Assesses Caregiver Knowledge of Cancer Treatment Symptoms
April 26, 2015Nursing Assessment of Family Caregiver Knowledge and Action Tool (NAFCKAT) may aid caregivers who need additional support.
Behavioral Intervention Improves Sleep for Cancer Patient-Caregiver Dyads
April 26, 2015A brief cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improved sleep over 4 weeks with little to no negative effects on clinic flow.
Support team aids decision-making by caregivers of terminal cancer patients
July 22, 2014Researchers devised an intervention that quickly integrates a cancer support team to guide caregivers and their patients through difficult end-of-life treatment and decisions.
Early initiation of palliative care support improves caregiver quality of life and patient survival
July 03, 2014The earlier a specific phone-based, palliative care support program can be introduced to caregivers, the better they will be able to cope with the caregiving experience, according to research conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing investigators.
Needs of caregivers of head and neck cancer patients require recognition
May 03, 2014ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—After a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers also undergo major life changes. The importance of these caregivers should be recognized by nurses in planning care for patients, especially for those with head and neck cancer. This research was presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.
A whisper and a cry: Caregiving and active listening
July 31, 2013Have you ever recognized your own behavior in a caregiver's actions? What do you do to apply professional lessons from personal experiences?
Training in problem solving helps mothers cope with child's cancer diagnosis
February 22, 2013The benefits of training in problem-solving skills goes beyond teaching parents to navigate the complex systems that accompany a child's diagnosis of cancer. It also leads to a durable reduction in mothers' levels of anxiety and symptoms of posttraumatic stress, and improves overall coping with a child's illness.
Caring for the caregiver during special occasions and holidays
December 19, 2012Family events and celebrations can create additional stressors for caregivers. Nurses should take time to remind caregivers about their own needs.
Consejos para los proveedores de cuidado: ¿Cómo puede ayudarse usted mismo? (Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?)
December 18, 2012This fact sheet offers Spanish-speaking caregivers tips about how to take time to care for themselves.
ONS Connections: Instrument can measure needs of caregivers of neuro-oncology patients
November 17, 2012A needs assessment tool can identify specific needs of caregivers of patients with a primary malignant brain tumor.
Grieving the Loss of an Adult Child
October 23, 2012This patient fact sheets provides suggestions for parents who are coping with the death of an adult child.
Coping with the Stress of Caregiving
August 21, 2012Stress is common among caregivers who struggle to meet competing demands. This fact sheets details ways to manage it.
An extraordinary nursing moment to remember
August 21, 2012An opportunity to put basic clinical skills to the test demonstrates the depth of nursing skills for this nurse.
GVHD in pediatric HSCT patients: Clinical trials for Rituximab
August 15, 2012The CD20 antagonist is a potentially effective preventive and treatment for this common adverse effect of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Young Adults as Caregivers
July 18, 2012Young adults may face unique challenges as caregivers. This fact sheet address how this age group can best adjust to the role.
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