Health Care Professionals Exhibit Gender Bias
Biases associate men with careers and surgery and women with family and family medicine.
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Oncology Nurses Report Knowledge and Practice Gaps in Bone Health Management
A survey study sought to identify confidence levels among oncology nurse specialists in managing bone health of patients with cancer, and barriers to care.
Specialists’ Perspective on Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Cancer
Survey responses reveal whether palliative care specialists support early palliative care and changing the specialty to supportive care.
Front-Line Resilience for Oncology Nurse Navigators
Raquel Jex Forsgren, a resilience coach, presents 6 practices that can build your resilience and reduce compassion fatigue.
The Formation of an Oncology Evidenced Practice Committee: Improving Nursing Practice Across the Continuum of Oncology Care
Review of evidence-based practice (EBP) ensures nursing staff are providing optimal care for oncology patients.
Safely Administering Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate to Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors
An overview of safe handling concerns regarding handling and administration of a recently approved receptor-binding radionuclide.
Identifying and Proactively Assisting Oncology Super-Utilizers May Reduce Hospitalizations and Health Care Costs
A nurse practitioner-led program sought to identify patients with substantial needs early and intervene to improve outcomes and decrease cost.
Admissions, Costs Reduced for Chemotherapy Recipients After Telephonic Nurse Care Management
Follow-up via telephonic care management in the risk period after chemotherapy administration improves IP and ED admissions, as well as cost per admission.
Patient Reports Indicate Discussions on Symptom Management Are Insufficient
Researchers surveyed patients on pain, fatigue, and distress due to their diagnosis, as well as their perception of management of these symptoms.
Nonphysician Clinicians Represent Largest Segment of Cancer-Specific Providers for US Elderly
A review of the Medicare claims database for 2013 revealed which clinicians are most frequently cancer care-specific providers for older patients in the United States.
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