Duration of Program Important to Success of Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer
Researchers found that duration of palliative care is as important as early initiation for patients with advanced cancer.
Researchers found that duration of palliative care is as important as early initiation for patients with advanced cancer.
A new report describes biases that may influence care and counseling for patients, and strategies to mitigate disparities in patient education about adverse effects.
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…
Two nurse consultants share their perspectives on answering a few common difficult questions family members may have when their loved one is at the end of life.
A secondary analysis of data sought to determine the level of sedation for agitated delirium in patients with cancer at the end of life preferred by nurses and caregivers.
A pilot study of the ONS Get Up, Get Moving program determined its feasibility as a coaching tool to help patients use exercise to improve their quality of life.
A single-institution study determined the effect of a novel nursing practice on incidence of PICC-UEDVT, outcomes, and satisfaction with care in patients with NHL.
Researchers sought to understand the perceptions of adolescents and young adults with cancer, their caregivers, and their healthcare team regarding meals while undergoing treatment.
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.
A nurse coordinated a meeting to ensure the patient’s preferences were shared with his multidisciplinary care team.