How Gratitude Can Help When Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis
Gratitude and its ability to improve coping skills in patients with cancer are explained, as well as exercises for practicing it.
From CancerCare
Cancer and Fibromyalgia: Addressing the Needs of Patients Despite Limited Research
In addition to being common yet serious diseases, both cancer and fibromyalgia bring a high burden of physical pain and negative effects on mental health.
Navigating COVID-19: Self-Care Strategies for Oncology Professionals
A review of techniques oncology nurses can use to help themselves cope with their feelings as they navigate through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their practice, their patients, and themselves.
The Role of Rehabilitation Throughout Cancer Treatment
Many common physical and cognitive impairments experienced by patients with cancer can be addressed by rehabilitation. However, many patients are not aware of how and when its benefits can be had.
The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients
A review of the ways that a yoga practice can help patients cope with their cancer and manage the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment.
Meeting Patients Where They Are: Improving Communications With Those Affected by Breast Cancer
Not all patients with breast cancer describe their experience the same way. To ensure good communications with these patients, you should allow the patient to define what terms best describe her experience.
A Review of Barriers to a Successful Patient-Provider Relationship in the Hispanic Community
A review of significant factors that influence treatment adherence among Hispanic patients.
Cancer and the Transgender Community
CancerCare explains how cancer risks and care differ between transgender persons and the general population.
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.
The Role of Positive Psychology in Oncology Practice
A novel approach to how patients — and nurses — think about challenges can improve their mood and coping ability during a cancer crisis. Strategies that support better moods are also offered.
-
Loading...
-
Loading...
Next post in Oncology Nursing
