A patient case highlights the need to ensure that patients and their families understand the distinction between the roles of the patient and the “decision maker,” as they pertain to end-of-life care decisions.
Researchers sought to explore patients’ and families’ understanding of interprofessional collaborative healthcare teams.
Geriatric assessment summaries can prompt and enhance oncologist-patient conversations about functional or physical performance.
A study sought to determine whether overweight/obesity is a factor in the development of thrombosis in cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters.
DNPs offer their personal experiences on responding to microaggressions in the workplace as well as tips on achieving advancements.
A team of Dutch researchers identified the perspectives and activities of nurses who provide a range or support for family caregivers of patients with cancer at the end of life.
A structured interview study sought to understand patient experiences after being withdrawn from a cancer clinical trial.
A nurse coordinated a meeting to ensure the patient’s preferences were shared with his multidisciplinary care team.
This survey-based study evaluated factors correlated with burnout among palliative care nurses and whether they moderated the impact of demographic characteristics.
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.
