Survey Identifies Factors Associated With Burnout Among Palliative Care Nurses
This survey-based study evaluated factors correlated with burnout among palliative care nurses and whether they moderated the impact of demographic characteristics.
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Program Assists With Escalations in Care Prior to Transfers of Critically Ill Patients With Cancer
A novel nurse role was developed to ensure escalating patient care needs are met and general oncology nurses are supported prior to patient transfers to higher levels of care.
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Symptom Monitoring System Receives Mixed Reviews From Nurses
Investigators sought to determine the efficacy of using electronic PRO systems to monitor and manage symptoms in patients with advanced and metastatic cancer.
ONS Releases Guidelines for Managing, Preventing Constipation in Adult Patients With Cancer
These strategies follow an overarching recommendation for a stepwise approach that ranges from patient education to pharmaceutical intervention.
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.
Assessing for Financial Distress May Allow For Early Intervention of Treatment Noncompliance
Study reveals the impact of financial distress and its association with impairments identified through geriatric assessment.
Complicated End-of-Life Conversations Between Patients, Family Members, and Nurses
“It would be so much easier if he wasn’t able to make his own decisions.” This showstopper statement was made by the wife of a dying man. That morning Dan told our team he didn’t want to go back on the ventilator no matter what anyone said. “One time is enough. My cancer is going…
Symptom Guides Aid Nurse-Led Support for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
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.
Benefits of Integrating Surgical Palliative Care Into Treatment Protocols for Cancer
A literature review highlights the benefits of surgical palliative care for patients undergoing surgery for cancer.
ONS Issues Guidelines for Prevention, Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema
Key recommendations from the Oncology Nursing Society clinical practice guidelines are presented.
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