Patient Resources for Managing Financial Toxicity
My cancer center doesn’t have an expert dedicated to addressing the financial needs of our oncology patients. What are some trusted, key resources that I can refer patients to?
Nurse-Patient Communication
Feasibility of Nurse-Led Consultations to Manage ChemoRadiotherapy for Gynecologic Cancer Explored in Pilot Program
A pilot program investigated the value of systematic nurse-led consultations in lieu of physician-led consultations for both patients with gynecologic cancers and the nurse specialist consultants.
Evidence-Based Support for Optimal Care of Psychological Distress in Patients With Advanced Cancer Is Lacking
A literature search covering 30 years revealed a dearth of studies focused on the concept analysis of psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer.
Few Oncologists Suggest Health Promotion to Cancer Survivors
Oncologists expressed concern that health promotion could distress or overwhelm cancer survivors.
Hocus Pocus: Perspective on Noncompliance
The term noncompliant assumes in part that the patient has accepted the premise of what they are instructed to comply with.
ONS Connections: Implementing an end-of-life pathway enhances quality care
An end-of-life pathway can enhance the ability of oncology nurses to provide high quality care at a crucial time for patients and families.
ONS Connections: Opioid-induced constipation inadequately addressed
Opioid-induced constipation is not adequately addressed by nurse practitioners and physicians, according to research presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Connections: Advancing Care Through Science conference.
