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Using expressive writing to improve cancer caregiver and patient health: A randomized controlled feasibility trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Lameese Eldesouky, James J. Gross
This study examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Expressive Writing (EW) in improving informal cancer caregiver (IC) and patient health, and enhancing ICs’ emotion regulation. Fifty-eight breast cancer ICs and patients participated in a randomized controlled feasibility trial of remote EW. ICs were randomly assigned to the EW or control group and completed 3 weekly writing sessions.
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Comparing the impact of acupressure and reflexology on fatigue in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients: A randomized controlled trial with three arms Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Naser Parizad, Amireh Hassanpour, Rasoul Goli, Hamidreza Khalkhali, Aysan Nozad
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of acupressure and reflexology on fatigue in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. In this randomized controlled trial with three arms and a pretest-posttest design, 102 CLL patients were randomly allocated to acupressure (n = 34), reflexology (n = 34), or control (n = 34) groups. Pre-intervention assessments were conducted using a demographic questionnaire
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A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators impacting patient enrolment in clinical trials for lung cancer Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Benjamin Lond, Christopher Dodd, Zoe Davey, Liz Darlison, John McPhelim, Janette Rawlinson, Iain Williamson, Clair Merriman, Francesca Waddington, Dominic Bagnallainslie, Balaji Rajendran, Jesse Usman, Catherine Henshall
Clinical research trials are needed to enhance the medical care and treatment for lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. While clinical trials allow for the development of novel therapies to treat cancer, the recruitment of lung cancer patients to trials is low. This review aimed to identify and synthesise the available literature concerning barriers and facilitators
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Associations between preparedness, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life in family caregivers of patients with a temporary enterostomy Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Huayan Lin, Rongjin Lin, Mengting Yan, Liying Lin, Xinyue Sun, Mengting Wu, Xiaofeng Dai, Na Lin
To investigate the preparedness, perceived stress, risk of depression, and quality of life of family caregivers of patients receiving a temporary enterostomy, to provide a reference for improving the long-term care and quality of life of patients receiving a temporary enterostomy. We enrolled 181 family caregivers of patients in a hospital in China from 2021 to 2023. Responses to the General Information
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Young carers supporting a relative with cancer: What is the healthcare professionals' knowledge in France? An exploratory study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Pauline Justin, Géraldine Dorard, Agnes Leu, Aurélie Untas
Many children and adolescents support relatives with cancer. However, literature about young carers (YCs) shows a lack of awareness among professionals, especially in oncology. This quantitative study aims to explore the level of knowledge and perceptions of healthcare professionals working with cancer patients about the situations and characteristics of YCs. 395 professionals participated in an online
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Network evolution of core symptoms after lung cancer thoracoscopic surgery:A dynamic network analysis Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Xiaobo Wang, Danfeng Gu, Jinrong Wei, Haoran Pan, Lijia Hou, Mingqi Zhang, Xinyan Wu, Huihong Wang
To investigate relationships between various symptoms occurring 1–2 and 5–6 days following days after thoracoscopic surgery, to identify core symptoms, and to monitor changes in core symptoms over time following lung cancer thoracoscopic surgery. We evaluated symptoms using the Anderson Symptom Scale (Chinese version) and the Lung Cancer-Specific Symptoms Template in 214 lung cancer patients hospitalized
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Spatial experience of cancer inpatients in the oncology wards: A qualitative study in visual design aspects Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Carmela Cucuzzella, Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi, Golriz Farzamfar
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The effect of diaphragmatic breathing on nausea, vomiting and functional status among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Nelwati Nelwati, Dwi Noviyani
To examine the effect of diaphragmatic breathing (DB) on nausea, vomiting, and functional status among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Indonesia. A quasi experimental study with non-equivalent pretest and posttest control group was conducted. A total of forty-eight breast cancer patients (24 DB and 24 control participants) undergoing chemotherapy participated in this study selected
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Effect of voice training intervention on swallowing function in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Yan Liu, Ran Hou, Qinqin Yu, Qiaohong Niu
We aimed to evaluate the effect of voice training in patients with head and neck cancer who were undergoing radiotherapy. This study used a randomized controlled trial design. IBM SPSS 26.0 was used to randomly divide 74 patients into a control group and an experimental group. The control group followed a swallowing exercises program, and the experimental group additionally received ABCLOVE voice training
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The mental health and well-being implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis: A mixed methods study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Virginia Sherborne, Emily Wood, Catriona R. Mayland, Clare Gardiner, Caitlin Lusted, Anna Bibby, Angela Tod, Bethany Taylor, Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh
Mesothelioma is an incurable, asbestos-related cancer with a poor prognosis. There is scant evidence about the mental health and well-being impacts on patients and carers living with the illness. This study aimed to investigate mesothelioma's impact on mental health and well-being and the scale of mental health conditions in patients and informal carers. A mixed-methods design was used: a cross-sectional
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"Dancing on the edge of the abyss": Posttraumatic growth in men cancer survivors Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Naama Levin-Dagan, Liat Hamama
Surviving cancer can lead to self-perceived beneficial changes and personal growth, commonly referred to as posttraumatic growth. However, the survivorship experience of men following cancer remains understudied. Thus, our objective was to obtain a comprehensive understanding of men's perceptions of the changes in their lives following cancer. Twenty-four Israeli men who completed cancer treatment
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Sentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Minyu Liang, Tong Zhong, M. Tish Knobf, Lisi Chen, Min Xu, Beibei Cheng, Yichao Pan, Jian Zhou, Zengjie Ye
It was designed to identify the symptom clusters and sentinel symptoms among patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy at the community level, and to explore core and bridge symptoms at the global level. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory. Patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy, recruited from the “Be Resilient to Breast Cancer” project
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Effect of the Orem’s self-care model on discharge readiness of patients undergoing enterostomy: A randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Si-Qing Li, Cui-Lian Luo, Hong Qiu, Yu-Xia Liu, Jian-Min Chen
To evaluate the effectiveness of Orem’s self-care model in preparing hospitals for the discharge of patients with colorectal cancer who undergo enterostomy. 92 patients with enterostomy were recruited between February 2022 and February 2023 from a general tertiary hospital. The participants were assigned to either the intervention group or the control group randomly. The intervention group received
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Feasibility of a novel exercise program for patients with breast cancer offering different modalities and based on patient preference Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Anita Borsati, Linda Toniolo, Ilaria Trestini, Daniela Tregnago, Lorenzo Belluomini, Elena Fiorio, Massimo Lanza, Federico Schena, Sara Pilotto, Michele Milella, Alice Avancini
Exercise improves quality of life and reduces the side effects of cancer therapies. Nevertheless, attendance to exercise programs remains a challenge for patients. This study explored the feasibility of an exercise program in which women with breast cancer may be allowed to choose among three exercise delivery modalities. Forty-seven patients with breast cancer (stage I-IV) participated in a 12-week
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Survey of European Blood and Marrow Transplant (EBMT) nurses to explore the current topical skin management of chronic cutaneous graft versus host disease in the real-world clinical environment Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 John Murray, Sarah Liptrott, Marta Canesi, Jarl Mooyaart, Annika Kisch, Brian Piepenbroek, Jacqui Stringer
To understand the current practice in relation to the management of topical therapy for cutaneous chronic Graft versus Host Disease (ccGvHD) and access to extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) within European allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation centres by a survey of nurses. This was a multicentre cross-national study at eligible European Blood and Marrow Transplant centres. Eligibility required
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Taiwanese fathers’ experiences of caring for their children during childhood cancer treatment Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Hsiu-Mei Huang, Ting-Chi Yeh, Tzu-Ying Lee
Parents must manage their own stress and help their child with cancer during the treatment process, both physically and emotionally. With the increased involvement of fathers in caring for the family, how fathers adjust to the stress and play a role in care responsibilities is unknown. This study aimed to explore the fathers’ experiences of caring for their ill child during the cancer diagnosis and
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Acute, long-term or non-vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy among non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors: Symptoms, daily activities, functional status, and quality of life Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Yu-Chen Su, Yeur-Hur Lai, Sung-Tsang Hsieh, Chieh-Lin Jerry Teng, Yun-Hsiang Lee
This study aimed to explore the incidence and severity of vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy (VIPN) in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivors (primary aim) and its impact on daily life by comparing common cancer symptoms, functional status, and quality of life (QoL) among survivors with acute, long-term, and non-VIPN (secondary aim). This cross-sectional study examined 144 NHL survivors. Standardized
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Disrupted biographies and gendered identities: A qualitative study exploring sexuality and blood cancer Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Natalie Hammond, Andrew Chantry, Matthew Cheeseman, Alex Peng
This study examines how blood cancer impacts patients’ sexuality and sense of gendered identity. An interpretive epistemological framework necessitated a qualitative study design. Participants (6 male and 6 female), recruited from a hospital Haematology department in a large Northern English City, took part in semi-structured in-depth interviews to gather rich data about their subjective experiences
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Who is supporting the parents during their child's cancer treatment? A qualitative study through the lens of compassion Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Camilla Littau Nielsen, Jane Clemensen, Michael Thude Callesen, Claus Sixtus Jensen, Anthony C. Smith, Kristina Garne Holm
Parents of children/adolescents with cancer are placed in a state of severe suffering due to serious concerns, fears, and radical daily life changes. Human support is an important source of support for successful coping. This study explored fundamental aspects of parents' daily, social, and personal life during their child's treatment to deepen our understanding of ‘who’ plays a significant role in
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Effectiveness of a narrative nursing intervention on reproductive concerns in women of childbearing age undergoing cervical cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Ying Dong, Guichun Jiang, Huan Qu, Huan Zhuang, Yu Fang, Chen Zhang, Yingxin Wu
This study aims to explore the intervention effects of narrative nursing on the reproductive concerns of cervical cancer patients of childbearing age undergoing surgical treatment. Patients undergoing cervical cancer surgery with moderate to severe levels of reproductive concerns, treated between January and December 2023 at a tertiary Grade-A oncology hospital in China, were selected as the research
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What factors contribute to cancer survivors’ self-management skills? A cross-sectional observational study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Janet M.J. Been-Dahmen, Heleen van der Stege, Wendy H. Oldenmenger, Cora Braat, Mariska C.M. van der Lans, Mark Scheper, AnneLoes van Staa, Erwin Ista
Many cancer survivors, facing the consequences of their disease and its treatment, have medical and supportive aftercare needs. However, limited knowledge exists regarding the relationship between support needs and survivors' self-management skills. The study aim is to explore factors contributing to cancer survivors’ self-management skills. A cross-sectional study was conducted among cancer survivors
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Psychosocial interventions for childhood cancer survivors: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Tuba Arpaci, Naime Altay
This study was aimed to review and analyze the evidence of the psychosocial interventions for survivors of childhood cancer. Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scopus) and manuel search were performed for psychosocial randomised controlled trials (RCTs) conducted with survivors who were diagnosed under the age of 18 and have completed treatment. Meta-analyses
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Factors associated with cancer disclosure in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: An integrative review from the social-ecological model perspective Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Naoko Honda, Yui Shiroshita, Asuka Miyazaki, Ikuko Sobue
Young cancer survivors (“young survivors”) may need to disclose their cancer experiences to reintegrate into society. In such cases, the recognition of social support through the disclosure of cancer experiences may prevent potential social disadvantages. Using the integrated review methodology, we systematically searched six databases in English and Japanese as well as searched the reference lists
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Family caregiver quality of life and symptom burden in patients with hematological cancer: A Danish nationwide cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Iben Husted Nielsen, Anders Tolver, Karin Piil, Lars Kjeldsen, Kirsten Grønbæk, Mary Jarden
To investigate the quality of life (QoL) and the impact of caregiving in family caregivers of hematological cancer patients and its association with patient symptom burden. A cross-sectional study including Danish patients (n = 375) and caregivers (n = 140). Caregivers completed scales for anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep
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Effect of digital storytelling intervention on resilience, self-efficacy and quality of life among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Jie Zhu, Shi-Hao Chen, Jia-Yi Guo, Wei Li, Xu-Ting Li, Li-Hua Huang, Man Ye
To verify and compare whether the digital stories could effectively improve the resilience, self-efficacy and quality of life of postoperative NSCLC patients. A total of 90 participants at baseline were randomly assigned to two groups, 45 patients per group. The intervention group received the digital storytelling intervention which includes 4 videos on different topics: positive psychological quality
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Evaluating oxidative stress biomarkers in oncology nurses exposed to antineoplastic drugs: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Tahere Abdollahi, Akram Ranjbar, Javad Faradmal, Majid Habibi Mohraz, Mohammad Javad Assari
Antineoplastic drugs (ADs) are widely used in cancer treatment. Nurses in chemotherapy centers are exposed to these drugs during preparation. They can affect healthy cells, leading to teratogenic and mutagenic effects, as well as oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate oxidative stress biomarkers in the nurses exposed to these drugs. This study was conducted on 30 nurses exposed to ADs and 30
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Transition readiness of adolescents with cancer: A cross-sectional study based on self-determination theory Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Jun Ma, Siqi Zhou, Xiangtian Bai, Jun Lei, Honghong Wang
This study aimed to assess the transition readiness of adolescents with cancer in central China and to explore the paths associated with transition readiness based on self-determination theory (SDT). Self-management and transition to adulthood with Rx = treatment questionnaire, patient activation measure, perceived social support scale and general self-efficacy scale were used to measure transition
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Illness perception profile among cancer patients and its influencing factors: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Hualong Ma, Ke Hu, Weixin Wu, Qinyang Wu, Qiuyun Ye, Xiaohao Jiang, Lu Tang, Yongyue He, Qiaohong Yang
The purpose of this study was to explore latent profiles of illness perception among cancer patients and its influencing factors. This study was a cross-sectional study adopting convenience sampling to select cancer patients from two hospitals in China. A total of 286 patients completed Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Post-traumatic Growth Inventory, Fear of Disease Progression Questionnaire
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Financial toxicity of informal caregivers of colorectal cancer patients: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Menghan Zhang, Xiaokai Wang, Mengwei Shao, Ting Li, Shengjie Guo, Yi Yang, Lulu Yu, Ma Bin, Dunhui Li, Huiyue Zhou, Liqun Yao, Changying Chen, Tao Wang
To assess the level of financial toxicity of informal caregivers of colorectal cancer patients and explore the related key influencing factors. A descriptive survey design was used in this study. Data were collected from 236 informal caregivers of colorectal cancer patients between March 2023 and July 2023 from a major hospital in central China (Henan province). Potential influence factors of financial
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Problem-solving processes for central venous catheter occlusion within pediatric cancer care: A qualitative study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Areum Hyun, Paula Condon, Tricia Kleidon, Grace Xu, Rachel Edwards, Victoria Gibson, Amanda Ullman
Central venous access devices play a crucial role in healthcare settings. However, there is concern regarding the high incidence of blockages occurring before the completion of treatments and existing guidelines for occlusion management are not consistently followed. To explore the decision-making and problem-solving process of occlusion management and identify enablers and barriers to implementing
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Bowel dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms on quality of life after sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Hyekyung Kim, Hyedan Kim, Ok-Hee Cho
This study aimed to investigate the impact of bowel dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms on the quality of patients with rectal cancer who underwent sphincter-preserving surgery. This cross-sectional study included patients who were followed up after sphincter-preserving surgery in Korea. Data were collected from May 2022 to February 2023. The participants (n = 110) responded to self-reported
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The moderating role of just culture between nursing practice environment and oncology nurses' silent behaviors toward patient safety: A multicentered study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Ahmed Abdelwahab Ibrahim El-Sayed, Maha Gamal Ramadan Asal, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Samira Ahmed Alsenany, Boshra Karem Elsayed
Patient safety is a critical part of healthcare delivery that must be prioritized to guarantee optimal patient outcomes. Oncology nursing is a specialized area of nursing that demands great focus on patient safety because of the high-risk nature of this patient group. Nurses play an important role in ensuring that patients receive safe and effective care. However, the nursing practice environment can
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Effects of hospice-shared care on terminal cancer patients in Taiwan: A hospital-based observational study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Hui-Wen Huang, Chun-Yu Liu, Tao-Hsin Tung, Li-Ni Liu
To assess how hospice-shared care (HSC) affected the likelihood of aggressive medical treatments and the life quality among terminal cancer patients. In the first part, a cohort of 160 late-stage cancer patients who died in non-hospice wards were identified to review their charts in their last 22 days before death. In the second part, a total of 19 late-stage cancer patients with clear consciousness
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The value of performance status in predicting venous thromboembolism in lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Jiarui Zhang, Linhui Yang, Huohuan Tian, Rui Xu, Dan Liu
The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is notably high in lung cancer patients, particularly among those treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Previous studies have focused on the relationship between Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) and VTE risk in immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, but available evidence is inconsistent. The clinical data of lung
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Making the unbearable, bearable: Qualitative examination of patient, family and nurses’ perspectives on the role and value of specialist metastatic breast care nurses Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Marika Franklin, Sophie Lewis, James Townsend, Melissa Warren, Fran Boyle, Andrea L. Smith
To examine the role and value of specialist metastatic breast care nurses in Australia from the perspective of metastatic breast care nurses, patients, and family members. Metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is treatable yet incurable, with distinct supportive care needs, yet many of these needs are unmet. Diverse sampling methods were used to recruit 10 people with mBC, 5 family members and 10 metastatic
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A pragmatic qualitative study to explore women's and clinicians' experience of access to systemic anti-cancer therapies for the treatment of secondary breast cancer Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Sally Anne Pearson, Sally Taylor, Ashma Krishan, Antonia Marsden, Sacha Howell, Janelle Yorke
An estimated 57,000 women are currently living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer across the UK. Equitable access to treatment has been associated with improved clinical outcomes, however geographical disparities have been reported which remain poorly understood. The purpose of our study was to explore women and clinicians’ experience of geographic access to systemic anti-cancer therapies for
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Distress, illness perception and coping style among thyroid cancer patients after thyroidectomy: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Xinyue Zhao, Fenggui Bie, Caixia Luo, Jun-e Zhang
Thyroid cancer generally has a good prognosis, and thyroidectomy is the main treatment given to thyroid cancer patients. Almost every cancer patient experiences varying degrees of distress, which can reduce their quality of life. This study aims to explore the level of distress and its relationship with illness perception and coping style among Chinese thyroid cancer patients after thyroidectomy and
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Learning to provide humanistic care and support in the context of chronic illness: Insights from the narratives of healthcare professionals in hemato-oncology Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Karine Bilodeau, Cynthia Henriksen, Camila Aloisio Alves, Lynda Piché, Jacinthe Pepin, Virginia Lee, Marie-France Vachon, Nathalie Folch, Marie-Pascale Pomey, Nicolas Fernandez
To document the process by which healthcare professionals (HCPs) support people living with and beyond hematological cancer and detail how they learned from their personal and clinical experience. Using a narrative approach, we conducted nine semi-structured interviews with HCPs, including nurses, from a specialized care centre who support patients with hematological cancer. Interviews aimed to capture
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Shared decision-making and its influencing factors among parents of children with cancer in China: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Jinna Han, Xuezhen Zhou, Dongyan Tang, Ting Liu, Ke Liu
This study aimed at exploring SDM implementation and its influencing factors, and preferences towards SDM among parents of children with cancer in China. This cross-sectional study recruited 204 participants from 2 grade-A tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou, China. The preferences towards decision-making, the status of SDM were measured by CPS-P and SDM-Q-9. The nurse support were measure by NPST, the
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Post-surgery financial toxicity and its influencing factors in colorectal cancer care: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Mengwei Shao, Liqun Yao, Menghan Zhang, Huiyue Zhou, Yangqing Ding, Lin Bai, Bin Ma, Ting Li, Shengjie Guo, Changying Chen, Tao Wang
Purpose This study aimed to investigate the influence factors of financial toxicity experienced by colorectal cancer patients after surgery. The results will provide deep insights for developing effective intervention strategies to address this common issue of colorectal cancer care. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 213 postoperative patients with colorectal cancer from February
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Can performance status mediate the relationship between therapy-related symptoms and health-related quality of life in children with cancer? A mediation model Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Hasan Alelayan, Yuxuan Zhao, Kai Lin, Jiangnan Meng, Haiying Huang, Xiaoyan Liao
Purpose Understanding the interplay among health-related quality of life (HRQoL), therapy-related symptoms, and performance status can offer insights into potential strategies to enhance HRQoL for pediatric cancer patients. This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of performance status on the relationship between symptom burden and HRQoL in children and adolescents with cancer. Method A cross-sectional
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Impact of pediatric cancer on parents’ relationships Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Jana Gajda, Charlotte Johns, Tanja Zimmermann
Cancer in children leads to changes in family life, which can also affect the stability and quality of the parents' relationships. Studies show that parents' educational level, duration of partnership until diagnosis, child's cancer, and grandparents' relationship stability may influence parental partnership. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of childhood cancer on the stability
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Experiences, difficulties and coping methods of female nurses caring for breast cancer surgery patients: A qualitative study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Busra Çırak Sağdıç, Gamze Bozkul, Sabri Karahan
The present study aims to qualitatively explore the experiences, problems, and coping methods of nurses caring for mastectomy patients. The study employs an exploratory–descriptive design with the participation of 14 nurses serving in a surgical oncology clinic. We gathered the data through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and analyzed the transcriptions of audio recordings using the thematic
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Mediating effect of social support between caregiver burden and quality of life among family caregivers of cancer patients in palliative care units Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Yun Zhang, Juejin Li, Yalin Zhang, Chongcheng Chen, Chang Guan, Lin Zhou, Shu Zhang, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaolin Hu
Purpose To identify factors influencing the quality of life of family caregivers with terminal cancer in Chinese palliative wards and to test whether social support mediates the relationship between caregiver burden and caregiver quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. Sociodemographic data were collected and the Quality of Life Scale, the Caregiver Burden Scale, and the Social
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The application and use of artificial intelligence in cancer nursing: A systematic review Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Siobhan O'Connor, Amy Vercell, David Wong, Janelle Yorke, Fatmah Abdulsamad Fallatah, Louise Cave, Lu-Yen Anny Chen
Purpose Artificial Intelligence is being applied in oncology to improve patient and service outcomes. Yet, there is a limited understanding of how these advanced computational techniques are employed in cancer nursing to inform clinical practice. This review aimed to identify and synthesise evidence on artificial intelligence in cancer nursing. Methods CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PubMed were searched
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Exploration of the factors that influence perceived quality of patient centered care among cancer survivors: A systematic review Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 N. Volakakis, M. Pylli, V. Raftopoulos, I. Kyrkou, T. Xanthos, A. Deltsidou
Purpose The purpose of this study was the estimation of the quality of patient centered care among cancer survivors. Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, MEDLINE and Google Scholar were systematically searched using the keywords “quality of patient centered care” and “cancer” from 2012 to 2022. Results In this systematic review 7 articles were included, from which 5557 patients were derived, 3050
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Psychosocial interventions for improving mental health and family functioning in families with parental cancer: A systematic review Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Yuen Yu Chong, Worku Animaw Temesgen, Hailey Chan, Cho Lee Wong, Ho Yu Cheng
Purpose Parental cancer significantly impacts both parents and children, necessitating psychosocial interventions to enhance family well-being. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions targeting parents with cancer on their mental health, quality of life, their children's well-being, and family functioning. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in
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Effect of a telephone-based perioperative nurse-led counselling programme on unmet needs, quality of life and sexual function in colorectal cancer patients: A non-randomised quasi-experimental study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Emel Cihan, Fatma Vural
Purpose To investigate the effect of perioperative nurse-led counselling intervention on unmet needs, sexual function and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients. Method This quasi-experimental study included 82 patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery (control n = 45, intervention n = 37). The telephone-based perioperative nurse-led counselling intervention, which contained implementation
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The marginalization index and its association with selected services within the comprehensive care offered to breast cancer patients Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 R Aleja Gutiérrez Urzúa, Carlos Alfonso Hernández-Girón, Angélica Ángeles-Llerenas, Gabriela Torres-Mejía
Purpose There is little information on the supportive care offered to breast cancer patients. We investigated the association between the marginalization index and selected services offered by health professionals. Methods We used data from a cross-sectional parent study performed in Mexico from 2007 to 2009. We analyzed data from 832 women between 35 and 69 years of age with a histopathological diagnosis
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Health-related quality of life and its influencing factors among lung cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Hong Wang, Yan Dong, Tiantian Fan, Siying Zhu, Ying Zhou, Yalan Song, Shan Pan, Qiujuan Wu, Yumei Li, Yuan Han
Purpose The aim of this study was to examine the level of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of lung cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and analyze its influencing factors. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted. From April 2022 to March 2023, 560 lung cancer patients receiving ICIs at three medical bases in Guangzhou, China were recruited using a convenient sampling
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Revie ⊕: Impact of a resource-based life review intervention on patients with advanced cancer: A waitlist controlled trial Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Gora Da Rocha Rodrigues, David W. Warne, Luca Scuderi, Déborah Lilla, Jelena Stanic, Sophie Pautex
Purpose Life review interventions aim to support individuals facing an incurable disease accompanied by existential concerns and health-related challenges. Based on encouraging feasibility results, this study assessed the effects of Revie ⊕ life review intervention on the self-esteem of patients with advanced cancer, and the effects on well-being, post-traumatic growth, life satisfaction, symptom burden
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Health-related quality of life of premenopausal young breast cancer survivors undergoing endocrine therapy Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Kyungmi Lee, Hye Suk Jun
Purpose The incidence of breast cancer in premenopausal women in South Korea is higher compared to the West. This study aimed to identify factors associated with the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among survivors with premenopausal young breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy by examining the effects of menopausal symptoms, social support, and resilience on HRQoL. Methods Cross-sectional
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of promoted psychological resilience intervention for oesophageal cancer patients in rural China: A randomized controlled study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jinghan Zhao, Hui Ge, Pan Wang, Zonghao Zhang, Qiaoyun Qin, Shuwen Li
Purpose The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effectiveness of promoted resilience intervention to facilitate resilience, self-efficacy, coping mode, and social support for oesophageal cancer patients in rural China. Methods A two-arm, parallel design, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a comprehensive tertiary hospital in Anhui from August 2021
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The interplay between stigma and sleep quality in breast cancer: A cross-sectional network analysis Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Shuhan Li, Yingting Jiang, Bixia Yuan, Minyi Wang, Yihao Zeng, M. Tish Knobf, Jiahua Wu, Zengjie Ye
Purpose Stigma, a subjective internal shame, arises from the association of cancer with death. Sleep quality can be considered a product of stigma. However, the extent of overlap or difference between the two remains unclear. Methods In total, 512 survivors with breast cancer were recruited from the “Be Resilient to Breast Cancer” project between May and August 2023. This study estimated the stigma
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Demographic, clinical and psychological predictors of malnutrition among people with liver cancer Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Yumi Kim, Sung Reul Kim, Kyounghae Kim, Su Jong Yu
Purpose This study aimed to explore the nutritional status and examine the demographic, clinical, nutritional, and psychosocial characteristics associated with malnutrition among people with liver cancer. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 162 liver cancer outpatients at a tertiary university hospital. Nutritional status was evaluated
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The effect of virtual reality on pain, fear and emotional appearance during blood draw in pediatric patients at the hematology-oncology outpatient clinic: A randomized controlled study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Nazmi Kanad, Gülçin Özalp Gerçeker, İbrahim Eker, Hilal Şen Susam
Objective Invasive attempts can be very painful and stressful for pediatric patients. Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to distract patients undergoing such procedures in pediatric hematology oncology patients. Methods A parallel trial design approach was adopted for this randomized controlled trial, guided by the CONSORT checklist. The study sample (n = 69) was divided into a VR group (n = 34) and
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Identification of the core competencies of pediatric hematology-oncology nurses: A Delphi study Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Elena Fabbri, Elena Rostagno, Arianna Aceti, Andrea Zibaldo, Matteo Amicucci
Purpose To identify the core competencies of the pediatric hematology-oncology nurse. Methods A Delphi study was conducted. After identifying the competencies of the pediatric hematology-oncology nurse through a literature review, a questionnaire was created to be administered to a panel of experts to obtain consensus. The panel of experts consisted of 19 nurses. For each competence identified, it
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Immunotherapy-associated symptoms, distress, financial toxicity and unmet supportive care needs of patients with cancer Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-24 Yun-Hsiang Lee, Chia-Li Siao, Hui-Ying Yang, Yeur-Hur Lai, Yi-Hsin Liang, Yu-Fan Chen, Mei-Chih Wu
Purpose To examine the unmet care needs (i.e., overall needs and need subdomains [physical and daily living needs, psychological and emotional needs, care and support needs, and health-system and informational needs]) of patients with cancer undergoing immunotherapy alone or in combination with other anticancer therapies, as well as related influencing factors. Methods A cross-sectional design was
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Brain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysis Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-24 Mu Zi Liang, Ying Tang, Peng Chen, Xiao Na Tang, M. Tish Knobf, Guang Yun Hu, Zhe Sun, Mei Ling Liu, Yuan Liang Yu, Zeng Jie Ye
Purpose Whether brain connectomics can predict 1-year decreased Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with breast cancer are unclear. A longitudinal study was utilized to explore their prediction abilities with a multi-center sample. Methods 232 breast cancer patients were consecutively enrolled and 214 completed the 1-year QoL assessment (92.2%). Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging was