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Women's Experiences of Sequelae After Mastectomy: A 3, 6, and 12 Months' Follow-up Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Marian Petersen, Maria Joost, Anne Sofie Therkelsen, Anja Geisler
Postoperative experiences after breast cancer surgery, such as lymphedema, phantom breast sensations, persistent chronic pain, and changes in body image and sexuality, can negatively impact women's quality of life.
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Factors Related to Person-Centered Care for Older Patients With Cancer and Dementia in Designated Cancer Hospitals. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Setsuka Ikeda, Michiko Aoyanagi, Ryota Nakaya, Mai Yoshimura, Naomi Sumi
Person-centered care (PCC) should be promoted for patients with cancer and dementia who are likely to be hindered from pursuing a meaningful life owing to their will not being reflected in the cancer treatment process.
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Chinese Providers' Perspectives on Early Integration of Palliative Care in Pediatric Oncology: A Mixed-Methods Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Ling Yu, Min Wu, Lei Cheng, Hongsheng Wang, Kai Li, Junye Jiang, Linghui Zhang, Wei Yao, Chen Shen, Xiaowen Zhai
Internationally, early integration of palliative care in pediatric oncology has been widely recognized. However, little is known about the perspective of Chinese providers in this regard.
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Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: A Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Jiaqi Sun, Ying Ji, Jingsi Huang, Hong Zhao
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common and serious complication after extensive surgery. Understanding the independent and potential modifiable risk factors leading to POD in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) can provide information for future intervention trials aimed at reducing this risk.
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Evaluating Social Determinants of Health Related to Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Care. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Darryl Somayaji, Heba Mohedat, Chin-Shang Li
Social determinants of health posit that negative outcomes are influenced by individuals living in underserved and underresourced neighborhoods.
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Factors Influencing the Mammographic Screening Practices of South Asian Women in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan, Cannas Kwok
Breast cancer is a common type of cancer in South Asian women. Early detection by mammographic screening plays a significant role in improving survival rates. South Asian minorities in many countries have reported low mammographic screening rates.
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High Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Risks and Health Needs Among Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Yi-Lin Chen, Chang-Chao Su, Chia-Hao Chang, Kathy James, Mei-Yen Chen
Many studies have indicated that inadequate health-related behavior is associated with the progression of cancer and cardiometabolic disorders. Because patients with hepatocellular carcinoma may adopt inadequate health behaviors, they are at risk for cancer recurrence, mortality, cardiometabolic disease progression, and worse quality of life.
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Impact of Exergames on the Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Isabel Alves, Ana Paula Moreira, Teresa Sousa, Paulo Teles, Bruno Miguel Magalhães, Filipe Goncalves, Carla Sílvia Fernandes
Exergames can be an appealing strategy that is integrated into post-abdominal surgery rehabilitation.
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A Bibliometric Analysis of the 36-Year History of Cancer Nursing (1987-2023). Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Ayla Kaya, Ayla Tuzcu
Bibliometric analysis is an effective method for evaluating the publication characteristics and development of a journal. To our knowledge, this study is the first such analysis of the publications in Cancer Nursing.
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"Being a Good Parent" During Times of Illness as Defined by Chinese Children With Cancer, Their Parents, and Providers. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Zihe Zhang, Haiying Huang, Mingxia Duan, Ling Yu, Lei Cheng
Identifying the definition of "being a good parent" facilitates the understanding of parents' personal beliefs and deeds regarding their ill child.
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Worse Depression Profiles Are Associated With Higher Symptom Burden and Poorer Quality of Life in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Alejandra Calvo-Schimmel, Marilyn J Hammer, Alexi A Wright, Stephanie V Blank, Bevin Cohen, Carolyn Harris, Joosun Shin, Yvette Conley, Steven Paul, Bruce Cooper, Jon D Levine, Christine Miaskowski
Depression is a pervasive symptom in patients with gynecological cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
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The Effects of an App-Based Physical Activity Program on Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Yun Jeong Hwang, Ik Yong Kim, Hea Kung Hur, Ji Yong Lee, SoMi Park
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. Oxaliplatin, which is used as adjuvant chemotherapy, affects quality of life by causing oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in colorectal cancer patients.
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Higher Levels of Multiple Types of Stress Are Associated With Worse State Anxiety and Morning Fatigue Profiles in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Philip Garcia, Astrid Block, Sueann Mark, Lynda Mackin, Steven M Paul, Bruce A Cooper, Yvette P Conley, Marilyn J Hammer, Jon D Levine, Christine Miaskowski
Anxiety and fatigue are common problems in patients receiving chemotherapy. Unrelieved stress is a potential cause for the co-occurrence of these symptoms.
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The Effect of Psychoeducational Interventions on Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Zeynep Karakuş, Şefika Tuğba Yangöz, Zeynep Özer
Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of cancer patients. Psychoeducation is often used in the management of cancer-related fatigue.
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Changes in Symptom Clusters Among Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors in Technology-Based Coaching Intervention. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Se Hee Min, Wonshik Chee, Eun-Ok Im
Limited research studies have focused on examining the impact of technology-based interventions in changing symptom clusters among Asian American breast cancer survivors.
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Differential Characteristics of Fatigue-Pain-Sleep Disturbance-Depression Symptom Cluster and Influencing Factors of Patients With Advanced Cancer During Treatment: A Latent Class Analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Yanxin Ye, Kai Zeng, Lan Qin, Jiahui Luo, Suting Liu, Jingxia Miao, Jingwen Liang, Ya Yu, Ming Zhao, Lili Zhang
Patients with advanced cancer may experience symptom clusters during treatment (eg, fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, depression). Understanding the characteristics and factors associated with symptom cluster classes among this patient population is essential for effective symptom management.
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The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Coping Strategies Among Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Hamid Barghbani, Narjes Heshmatifar, Neda Mahdavifar, Mojgan Ansari, Mohammad Sahebkar
Informal caregivers of cancer patients often experience high levels of stress and burden, leading to the adoption of ineffective coping strategies. This can result in psychological problems for the caregivers and inadequate care provision.
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Maximizing Professional-Led Sexual Well-being Support in Cancer Care: Findings From a Qualitative Process Evaluation Following Healthcare Professionals' Engagement With an eLearning Resource. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Claire Victoria Cassells, Cherith Jane Semple, Sheena Ruth Stothers, Sharon Linsey Bingham
Provision of healthcare professional (HP)-led sexual support in cancer care is lacking, perpetuated by barriers including a lack of HP awareness of sexual concerns and strategies to help patients and partners cope. In response, the Maximizing Sexual Wellbeing|Cancer Care eLearning resource (MSW|CC) was developed and demonstrated efficacy in reducing HPs' attitudinal barriers to the provision of sexual
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Embracing My Stoma: Psychosocial Adjustment of Indonesian Colorectal Cancer Survivors Living With a Stoma. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Yati Afiyanti, Ariesta Milanti, Kemala Rita Wahidi, Margaret Fitch
After surgical treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), most survivors need to have an ostomy, which can lead to restrictions in their psychological and social functioning. How Indonesian CRC survivors adjust to living well with the stoma remains an understudied area.
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Quality of Life in Chinese Youth Following Open Thyroid Surgery: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Pingting Zhu, Hui Zhang, Xinyue Gu, Yinwen Ding, Meiyan Qian, Wen Wang, Guanghui Shi, Amanda Lee
Because of the increased incidence of thyroid cancer and good survival rates and with research into scarless techniques, it is increasingly important to understand the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients and identify areas for improvement. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the importance of neck appearance after thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer survivors in China.
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Healthy Behaviors Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic People Affected by Cancer During the Posttreatment Survivorship: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Memnun Seven, Ann Marie Moraitis, Marilyn J Hammer, Jessica Pearlman, Allecia E Reid, Susan R Sturgeon, Jennifer Wenzel
There are disparities in health behaviors across racial and ethnic groups. However, limited studies focus on cancer survivors' experiences developing and maintaining healthy behaviors, particularly in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and Hispanic people.
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Experiences and Unmet Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of a Brain Tumor (Aged 15-39 Years): A Systematic Review and Meta-ethnography. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Kate Law, Iram Salam, Martin G McCabe, Sabine N van der Veer, Faith Gibson, Janelle Yorke
Brain tumors account for 15% of all adolescent and young adult cancers, and survivors are at risk of ongoing late effects that can severely impact their ability to reach independence. Despite follow-up initiatives advocating a personalized approach, survivors continue to experience ongoing sequelae. A better understanding of the survivorship experience is required to ensure services are able to deliver
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Bridging Theory, Research, and Practice to Guide the Next Generation of Symptom Interventions. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Micah A Skeens,Kathleen E Montgomery
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Psychosocial Adjustment Experiences Among Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Survivors: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Jie Jiang, Ming-Hui Yan, Yu-Ying Fan, Jun-E Zhang
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has serious effects on the daily lives and psychosocial adjustment of survivors. In particular, psychosocial problems are a prominent concern.
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Dietary Composition, Meal Timing, and Cancer-Related Fatigue: Insights From the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Amber S Kleckner, Ian R Kleckner, Cynthia L Renn, Paula Y Rosenblatt, Alice S Ryan, Shijun Zhu
Cancer-related fatigue is difficult to treat, and dietary interventions are promising yet underused.
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Mediation and Dose-Response Relationship Among Physical Activity, Daylight Exposure, and Rest-Activity Circadian Rhythm in Patients With Esophageal and Gastric Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Hui-Mei Chen, Denise Shuk Ting Cheung, Chien-Sheng Huang, Yu-Chung Wu, Po-Kuei Hsu
Physical activity and daylight exposure predict rest-activity circadian rhythm (RACR) in patients with cancer. However, whether daylight exposure mediates the relationship between physical activity and RACR and the optimal amounts of physical activity and daylight that benefit RACR remain unclear.
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Effects of Yoga on Cancer-Related Fatigue, Psychological Distress, and Quality of Life Among Patients With Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Xing Ma, Si Ni Li, Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan
Yoga can be considered supportive therapy for patients with cancer to alleviate cancer-related symptoms. However, there has been no meta-analysis examining yoga's effects among patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
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Effectiveness of Dyadic Psychoeducational Intervention on Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Daoming Chen, Qing Liu, Linlin Zhang, Hongying Qian
Dyadic psychoeducational intervention targets the dyads of cancer patients and caregivers as active participants in partnership, which can potentially address the needs and challenges faced by patients with cancer and their caregivers. However, there is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of the intervention on psychological health and illness-related outcomes among the dyads.
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Delivery of Care for Pediatric Patients Receiving Blinatumomab: A Children's Oncology Group Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Janice S Withycombe, Holly R Kubaney, Maki Okada, Christine S Yun, Sumit Gupta, Caylie Bloom, Veronica Parker, Rachel E Rau, Sue Zupanec
Blinatumomab is an immunotherapy agent used in pediatric oncology for the treatment of B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Administration of blinatumomab, via continuous 28-day infusion cycles, can present multiple decision points and challenges related to patient care. Nurses are at the forefront of coordinating and delivering care for patients receiving blinatumomab.
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Prognostic Factors for Hyperglycemia in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Jiyeong Kim, Kyung Hee Lim
Approximately 10% to 30% of patients who receive chemotherapy experience hyperglycemia, which can affect the adverse reactions and treatment efficacy of chemotherapy. However, there is a paucity of research to explore the factors affecting hyperglycemia and include them in nursing interventions.
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Self-disclosure in Adult Patients With Cancer: Structural Equation Modeling. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Hyungran Lee, Younhee Jeong
Health-related self-disclosure has been studied in various aspects, as has self-disclosure of cancer patients. However, any theoretical models that comprehensively include self-disclosure events, factors associated with self-disclosure, and the outcomes of self-disclosure of cancer patients have not yet been presented.
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Rumination, Basic Beliefs, and Posttraumatic Growth in Cancer Patients: A Moderated Mediation Model. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ganime C Gür,Fatma Ö Öztürk
BACKGROUND Cancer is a highly distressing and traumatic experience that can significantly impact individuals' psychological well-being. Whereas many cancer patients may experience negative psychological outcomes, such as posttraumatic stress symptoms, a subset of individuals also reports positive psychological changes known as posttraumatic growth. OBJECTIVE To contribute to theory-driven development
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Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Melanoma: A Systematic Review. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Natalie Jackson-Carroll, Meagan Whisenant, Stacey Crane, Constance Johnson
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) were approved to treat advanced melanoma (AM) because of meaningful clinical benefit. These early data reported that ICI therapy is generally well tolerated, and despite symptoms, patients reported a high global health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
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Development, Feasibility, and Preliminary Effects of a Hybrid-Mode Multicomponent Music Intervention for Women Undergoing Mastectomy. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Yetunde Oluwafunmilayo Tola, Moshood Akinwumi Lawal, Esther Olubusola Johnson, Patrick Gladson Phiri, Njokanma G Iloba, Abdulrazzaq Oluwagbemiga Lawal, Wei Liang, Ka Ming Chow
Music listening interventions have been used to manage preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in women undergoing breast cancer (BC) using face-to-face mode and music that was relevant to the patients' culture; however, the interventions were not underpinned by any theories.
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Comprehensive Need as a Mediator Between Psychological Stress and Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Patients With Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Danna Lin, Wenjuan Ying, Hong Zhang, Yuqi Xiu, E Li, Ruihua Zheng, Yanchun Wu
Caregivers of patients with cancer are susceptible to profound psychological distress and low quality of life owing to the substantial demands of caregiving. The comprehensive needs of caregivers are closely linked to their quality of life. However, little is known about the relationship between these factors.
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Development and Validation of Subsyndromal Delirium Prediction Model in Patients With Advanced Malignant Tumor: A Case-Control Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Pan Wang,Weisheng Xiao
BACKGROUND Subsyndromal delirium (SSD) is a clinical manifestation between delirium and nondelirium. There is no established guideline for diagnosing SSD, with a few different tools used for diagnosis. OBJECTIVES To construct and verify the risk prediction model for subdelirium syndrome in patients with advanced malignant tumors and explore its application value in risk prediction. METHODS A total
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An Integrative Review of the Support Needs of Informal Caregivers of Hematological Cancer Patients in the Period Immediately Following Discharge From Inpatient to Outpatient Care. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Laura J Brunt,Alexandra Rivalland,Yvonne Panek-Hudson,Meinir Krishnasamy
BACKGROUND Preparing informal caregivers for a patient's transition to outpatient care is an important component of safe, quality hematological cancer care. The development of many novel therapies and emerging treatments has created opportunities to address the needs of informal caregivers following the discharge of patients from inpatient settings. OBJECTIVE To review and synthesize the literature
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Effects of Walking Combined With Resistance Band Exercises on Alleviating Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 An-I Liu, Yun-Hsiang Lee, Chi-Yu Lu, Nurul Huda, Tsai-Wei Huang
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom, and exercise has shown potential in alleviating CRF. However, there is a need for diverse exercise options tailored to individual patient needs.
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The Mediating Effect of Hope Level Between Social Support and Benefit Finding in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Mengjiao Zhao, Yunxia Jiang, Guangyi Xu, Xin Lin
As a protective factor, social support can influence benefit finding (BF) in patients with advanced lung cancer. However, the mechanism through which social support affects BF is controversial.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pediatric Symptom Profiles of Children With Cancer in China: A Latent Profile Analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Yanyan Liu,Danyu Li,Nanping Shen,Wen Zhang,Fen Zhou,Changrong Yuan
BACKGROUND Unpleasant symptoms are common in children with cancer. However, research identifying subgroups of children with cancer who experience similar levels of self-reported symptoms in China is limited. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to classify the symptom profiles of children with cancer and detect the possible predictors of the profiles and their effect on children's quality of life (QoL). METHODS
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Effect of Guided Imagery on Patient Comfort, Vital Signs, Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction in Cancer Patients Undergoing Port Catheterization With Local Anesthesia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Kadriye Acar,Hasan Ersöz
BACKGROUND Port catheter placement is usually an operation performed under local anesthesia. Being conscious during the interventions performed with local anesthesia can lead to anxiety and stress. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the effect of guided imagery performed before and during the procedure on vital signs and comfort, pain, anxiety, and satisfaction levels in patients with
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Helping Smokers With Cancer Quit Smoking: A Need for Novel Strategies. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 William Ho Cheung Li,Long Kwan Ho,Ankie Tan Cheung,Joyce Oi Kwan Chung
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Identification of Core Symptom Cluster in Patients With Digestive Cancer: A Network Analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Ke Wang,Min Diao,Zhaoxia Yang,Jordan Tovera Salvador,Yihong Zhang
BACKGROUND A lack of identified core symptom clusters in digestive cancer patients hinders achieving precision symptom intervention. There are few studies on identifying digestive cancer symptom clusters based on network analysis. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to construct the symptom network of digestive cancer patients and identify the core symptom cluster. METHODS A cross-sectional study
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Online Experiences, Internet-Fostered Connection, Resilience, and Adjustment Among Adolescent Siblings of Children With Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Sarah E Wawrzynski, Kristin G Cloyes, Kamyar Arasteh, Jia-Wen Guo, Lauri Linder, Maija Reblin, Melissa A Alderfer
Pediatric cancer disrupts the lives of siblings in many ways, including physical separations from family and friends that increase risk for distress. Research suggests that siblings use technology and social media to connect with friends and family and seek social support and interaction. However, this may expose siblings to negative online experiences that can erode self-esteem, reducing resilience
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Effectiveness of Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Ruolin Li, Yu Liu, Rui Xue, Ying Wang, Fuyun Zhao, Lu Chen, Jun-E Liu
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common adverse effect in patients with breast cancer (BC) during treatment. Patients experiencing CIPN develop neuropathic symptoms, which could lead to the modification or discontinuation of chemotherapy. Nonpharmacological interventions can be simple and safe, but evidence of their effectiveness in patients with BC experiencing CIPN is currently
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The Effectiveness and Safety of Nurse-Led Auricular Acupressure on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Among Patients With Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Mi Sook Jung, Mijung Kim, Eun Hee Sohn, Jin Sun Lee
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a major symptom of distress among chemotherapy-treated cancer survivors. Although various interventions have been attempted, there is no criterion-standard treatment.
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Analyzing the Symptom Clusters Among Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia During Chemotherapy Based on Electronic Nursing Records. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Yuxin Wang, Hongxia Xie, Hao Jiang, Meijia Chen, Liya Ren, Chaoqun Dong
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia often experience various physical and psychological symptoms during chemotherapy. Previous studies have used predetermined symptom inventories to analyze the complex relationships between these symptoms, which has certain limitations.
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Self-management Behaviors and Associated Factors in Adult Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Mar Lar Aung, Huilin Cheng
Despite numerous systematic reviews on self-management interventions for cancer survivors, little is known about survivors' daily self-management practices and the influencing factors.
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Start With the Body or the Mind? Differential Benefits of Mindfulness and Qigong Practices for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Adrian H Y Wan, Rainbow T H Ho, Joshua C Y Yau, Elzer F K Yau
Mindfulness and qigong are 2 distinct forms of mind-body practice that have been well-received by cancer survivors. Although there is evidence supporting the effectiveness of mindfulness or qigong in promoting wellness of cancer survivors, little is known about the differential benefits of these common forms of mind-body practices among survivors.
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The Experiences of Female Partners of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction Due to Prostate Cancer Treatment in China: A Qualitative Exploration. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Tong Wang, Hui-Lin Cheng, Kai-Wen Li, Ping Kit Kitty Wong, Wen Dong
Because of sociocultural factors, Chinese female partners of patients with prostate cancer (PC) may have perspectives and needs that differ from the more published reports of female partners living in Western cultures.
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Comparative Different Interventions to Improve Exercise Adherence in Patients in the Postoperative Breast Cancer Phase of Care: A Network Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Ximei Ma, Simin Zhuang, Jiawen Hou, Yanan Zhao, Guanghong Xiao, Mengyun Chen, Yanhong Wang
Global Cancer Statistics 2020 reported that breast cancer had exceeded lung cancer as the most frequently diagnosed cancer. Surgery is the primary treatment modality for breast cancer, but postoperative upper limb dysfunction often occurs; functional exercise can alleviate this and restore upper limb function. However, exercise compliance is low in postoperative breast cancer patients; thus, many studies
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The Complexity of Being a Parent in the Hospital and a Patient at Home: A Qualitative Study on Parenting Concerns and Challenges Among Parents With Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Maria Romare Strandh,Emma Hovén,Renita Sörensdotter,Karin Stålberg,Pia Enebrink,Lisa Ljungman,Anna Wikman
BACKGROUND Parents given a diagnosis of cancer must balance the demands of their illness and caregiving responsibilities. This can result in parental stress and have a negative impact on the well-being of the whole family. A greater understanding of the experiences of parents with cancer is necessary to provide adequate support. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore parenting concerns and
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Relationship Between Cortisol Rhythm and Psychoneurological Symptom Cluster in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Naomi Takemura, Denise Shuk Ting Cheung, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Mu-Hsing Ho, Chia-Chin Lin
Patients with advanced lung cancer commonly experience a high prevalence of physical and psychological symptoms, which tend to co-occur as a symptom cluster. Cortisol rhythm has the potential to influence psychoneurological symptom cluster based on neuroendocrine-immune models; however, little is known about the relationship between them.
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Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Shuanghan Yu, Yantong Liu, Minglu Cao, Qi Tian, Mengmeng Xu, Lin Yu, Shu Yang, Wei Zhang
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is a relatively new therapy with unknown effectiveness in patients with cancer. In addition, therapist-guided and self-guided ICBT patient-specific outcomes for cancer patients remain to be explored.
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A Predictive Model of Severe Cytokine Release Syndrome After Coadministration of CD19- and CD22-Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy in Children With B-Cell Hematological Malignancies Based on Patient-Reported Outcomes. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Kangjia Zhao, Jiwen Sun, Mengxue He, Haishan Ruan, Geng Lin, Nanping Shen
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy-related severe cytokine release syndrome (sCRS) has seriously affected the life safety of patients.
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The Evolution of Worldwide Nurse-Led Cancer Research in the Last 2 Decades (2004-2022): A Bibliometric Mapping and Visual Analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Alex Molassiotis, Janelle Yorke, Alexandra L McCarthy, Yvonne Wengstrom, Faith Gibson, Hammoda Abu-Odah
Research led by nurses has evolved rapidly over the last 2 decades globally. Assessing the work that has been conducted so far can help the specialty to strategically shape future directions of nurse-led cancer research.
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Stability of Symptom Clusters in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Rongrong Li, Xinyi Shen, Qi Yang, Lin Zhang, Huiling Li, Wenying Yao, Yuying Chan
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) experience multiple symptoms during chemotherapy. Assessing how symptoms cluster together and how these symptom clusters (SCs) change over time may lay a foundation for future research in SC management and the pathophysiological mechanisms of SCs.
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Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among Posttreatment Cancer Survivors in Korea: A Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Soo Hyun Kim, Yu Hyeon Choe, Jingyeong Choi, Ji Young Park, Eun Yi
Identification of factors associated with quality of life (QOL) among cancer survivors is crucial for identifying potential targets for intervention.
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Perceived Value of Holistic Needs Assessment in Supporting the Needs of Women With Breast Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Lydia Briggs, Jessica Corner, Holly Blake
Holistic needs assessments (HNAs) were designed to identify and support the physical, psychological, and social impacts of cancer, yet delivery methods vary significantly.
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Sexual Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors With Pelvic Radiation Injuries. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 May Aasebø Hauken, Grete Kalleklev Velure, Bernd Müller, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit Sekse
Little knowledge exists on how late radiation tissue injuries (LRTIs) affect sexual health and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in pelvic cancer survivors.