How to Support Positive Body Image and High Self-Esteem in Patients With Cancer
The impact of treatment side effects on self-esteem and what nurses can do to help.
Communication
Inclusion of Geriatric Assessments Alters Cancer Management in Older Patients
A prospective cohort study sought to evaluate the impact of including a nurse geriatric assessment and input from an OMT in treatment decision-making for older patients with cancer.
A Report on Longitudinal Data on Outcomes in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Patient Registry
Researchers review the myMPN patient registry and provide an analysis of the data being collected by the registry, as well as future goals.
Patient Preference-Based Decision Aid Associated With Improved Outcomes in Prostate Cancer
A clinical trial sought to determine if a web-based patient decision making aid could improve satisfaction with care, reduce regrets, and improve alignment of risk category with treatment choice in men with localized prostate cancer.
Knowledge of, Access to Fertility-Preservation Options Improved With Oncofertility Program
A pilot program demonstrates an effective model for improving knowledge of and access to fertility preservation options for women of reproductive age with newly diagnosed cancer.
Guide Dogs and White Canes: Navigating Patients, Families Through Cancer at Their Pace
A reflection on how nurses guide patients and their families through the cancer journey.
Less Diversity in PROM Systems Could Improve Assessing Their Practicality for Cancer Patients, Clinicians
Researchers report that diversity in PROM systems leads to inconsistent results across a selection of 41 such systems, despite being able to identify their common features.
Oncology Nurses Weigh In on Their Patient-Centered Communication Practices, Needs
Responses to a survey demonstrated oncology nurses’ perspectives on their training needs on how to effectively communicate with patients regarding disease prognoses, end-of-life issues, and survivorship care.
Presence of Children Not Detrimental to Parental Communications With Oncologists
Parents can effectively communicate with their child’s oncologist when their child is present during consultations at the time of diagnosis.
Oncologist Interpretations of CIPN Symptoms Show Disconnect With Patient Reports
Study sought to determine the degree of accuracy between patients’ reports and clinicians’ interpretation of CIPN symptoms.
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