A qualitative descriptive study identified the interest and willingness to participate in clinical trials of patients 65 and older and their caregivers.
Researchers performing a literature review identified and described several requirements for meaningful involvement of social workers in palliative care.
Although social determinants of health (SDOH) components affect patients with cancer, nurses tended not to consider them when speaking with patients or making recommendations about physical activity. These findings were published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Among staff in the healthcare setting, nurses make unique bonds with patients, often having sensitive and personal…
A secondary analysis of data from a randomized study evaluated efficacy of evidence-informed symptom guides in nurse-led telephone encounters to manage symptoms in patients initiating chemotherapy.
In a large survey study of critical care nurses, approximately one-third of respondents reported being verbally abused by another nurse.
Oncology nurse position was created to address barriers to safe, effective chemotherapy delivery both on and off the oncology inpatient units.
The goal of this initiative was to create a discharge process that was easier on patients and caregivers, and allowed for an earlier discharge time.
Nurses working in primary care settings are well-situated to identify and educate patients at high risk of lung cancer who are eligible to undergo LDCT screening.
An evaluation of patient education materials on chemotherapy for breast cancer revealed that many do not meet NIH recommendations.
A close-up look at the cost of cancer care, current legislative actions, and tools clinicians can use to help ease patients’ financial burden.
