Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical History
The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.
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Nursing Cases: Nurse Advocates for Patient’s Participation in Shared Decision Making
A nurse coordinated a meeting to ensure the patient’s preferences were shared with his multidisciplinary care team.
A Simple Phone Call Effective for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach, Especially to Marginalized Populations
Researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of targeted nonelectronic outreach methods in marginalized populations.
Patient Interest in Cannabidiol Use Is High But Knowledge of Benefits, Risks Is Low
A survey of 100 cancer patients revealed a high interest in CBD use, but most patients would prefer receiving more information from qualified sources.
Burnout, Compassion Fatigue Significant Issues in Professional Quality of Life for Oncology Nurses
Researchers identified factors influencing professional quality of life in oncology nurses, with burnout and compassion fatigue being common.
Better PIVC Placement Training: An Essential for Better Cancer Care
This review proposes changes to nurse education regarding insertion, care, and management of peripheral intravenous catheters to standardize and improve nursing care.
Simple Concepts to Better Serve Patients With Cancer
Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.
Four Factors That Promote Shared Understanding Between Nurses and Physicians in Oncology Care Units
An analysis of 33 video-recorded conversations helped to identify factors that lead to effective communication in oncology care settings.
Managing Extravasation During Chemotherapy Administration
A review of the factors that contribute to the occurrence of extravasation in patients receiving IV treatments is presented with management steps.
Consistent, Standardized Frailty Assessments Could Improve Patient Outcomes
Researchers sought to identify frailty assessment tools and determine which are effective in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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