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.
A literature search covering 30 years revealed a dearth of studies focused on the concept analysis of psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer.
Oncologists expressed concern that health promotion could distress or overwhelm cancer survivors.
The term noncompliant assumes in part that the patient has accepted the premise of what they are instructed to comply with.
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.
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.
