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Efficacy and Safety of Ginger on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Ching-Yi Lin, Sih-Huan Huang, Ka-Wai Tam, Tsai-Wei Huang, Made Satya Nugraha Gautama
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a prevalent and distressing side effect. Historically, ginger has been explored as a potential remedy for various ailments, including its potential efficacy against CINV.
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Comparative Study of Diabetes Knowledge, Attitudes, Family Support, Self-efficacy, and Self-management Behaviors Between Cancer Survivors With Diabetes and Diabetes Patients Without Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Eun Jeong Ko, Su Jung Lee
Studies have compared diabetes management quality indicators, focusing on physiological markers such as hemoglobin A1c, between cancer survivors with diabetes and general diabetes patients. However, research comparing differences in diabetes self-management behaviors and the factors influencing them between these groups is lacking.
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Treatment and Rehabilitation for Esophageal Cancer-Striving to Meet Obstacles and Long-term Impacts: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Trine Kromann Andreasen, Ida Rübot Boje, Lærke Kjær Tolstrup, Malene Missel, Malene Kaas Larsen
Following esophagogastric cancer treatment, patients with esophageal cancer and their relatives struggle with adjusting to a new everyday life as they experience various challenges after treatment requiring rehabilitation. Health professionals must address long-term impacts on patients' health, everyday life, family functioning, and support needs.
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Fangxin Wei, Xin Yang, Ruiyao He, Ziqi Hu, Yu Wang
Fear of cancer recurrence is one of the psychological distresses that seriously affects the quality of life of breast cancer patients. However, the evidence for cognitive behavioral therapy on fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer is limited.
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Fear of Cancer and State Anxiety Among Women Undergoing Hysterectomy: A Cross-sectional Study. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Şerife Büyükokudan, Oznur Korukcu
Fear of cancer may develop after surgery in women who underwent surgery for suspected malignancy in preoperative examinations. It is important from a psychosocial point of view that the fear of cancer and the factors affecting anxiety are determined and necessary interventions are made.
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Human Caring Perspectives of Care Meanings and Expressions in a Nigerian Cancer Care Setting. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Chinomso Nwozichi, Mary Dioise Ramos, Kawther Hamash, Ayodeji O Ogunmuyiwa, Oluwaseun D Martins-Akinlose, Mosidat Olabisi Bakare, Margaret Olutosin Ojewale
Caring in Africa is often viewed from sociopolitical and humanity perspectives.
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Physical Activity Levels and Factors Affecting Them in Hospitalized Children With Leukemia. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Yuru Huang, Xiaofen Zheng, Qianhe Chen, Kaiyao Jiang, Afen Zheng, Liya Jin, Runping Wang, Jun Chen, Ping Zou, Chunmei Zhang
Physical activity promotes healthy physical and mental development in children with leukemia. However, the level of physical activity in hospitalized children with leukemia and the factors that influence it are unknown.
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The Potential Mediating Effect of Symptom Burden on Demoralization Through Locus of Control and Coping Strategies in Chinese Patients With Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Xiaoxin Liu, Yanhua Li, Lezhi Li, Juan Li, Jiao Yang, Lirong Huang, Min Yao, Linlin Yang, Qun Yang
Demoralization is a psychological syndrome that is highly prevalent in patients with cancer and detrimental to individuals' physical and mental health. To explore effective intervention, we first determined the relationships between locus of control, coping strategies, symptom burden, and demoralization.
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Oncology's Silent Caregivers: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of the Experiences, Outcomes, and Unmet Needs of Caregiving Youth of a Parent With Cancer. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Bailey A Hendricks, Kevin Kupzyk, Katrina M Poppert Cordts, Robin M Lally
Cancer affects the whole family system causing reorganization of functioning and responsibilities where children may take on a caregiving role. In the United States, an estimated 204 000 to 475 000 caregiving youth provide multifaceted, extended care in oncology. This results in both positive and negative outcomes for youth-spanning multiple domains of health.
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Virtually Supervised Exercise Programs for People With Cancer: A Scoping Review. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Gillian V H Smith, Samantha A Myers, Rafael A Fujita, Christy Yu, Kristin L Campbell
Exercise has been shown to improve physical function and quality of life for individuals with cancer. However, low rates of exercise adoption and commonly reported barriers to accessing exercise programming have demonstrated a need for virtual exercise programming in lieu of traditional in-person formats.
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Fear of Recurrence Among Lung Cancer Survivors: A Theoretical Model Validation. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Qiuhong Chen, Yunqin Weng, Fangfang Wang, Xiaoyan Yang, Wei-Ti Chen, Feifei Huang
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) significantly impacts the treatment and prognosis of lung cancer survivors. However, the mechanisms and factors contributing to FCR and its related consequences in lung cancer remain poorly understood.
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Illness Perception and Benefit Finding of Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Chain Mediating Model of Sense of Coherence and Self-disclosure. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Xu Zhang, Tingting Huang, Di Sun, Meishuo Liu, Zhiwen Wang
Benefit finding is gaining attention as a strong predictor of quality of life, but few studies have addressed the mechanisms of its development.
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Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training on Working Memory in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Katherine K W Lam, K Y Ho, Anthony P K Liu, Charlotte Q Liu, Ming Hong Ng, Ting Chak Lam, Getaneh Mulualem Belay, Abu-Odah Hammoda, Funa Yang, Wai Man Yuen, Godfrey C F Chan
Interactive features of computerized cognitive training (CCT) may enhance adherence to training, providing a relatively low-cost intervention. A robust systematic review on the effectiveness of CCT for improving working memory (WM) among pediatric survivors with cancer is lacking.
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The Construction of Peer Support Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Anu Toija, Tarja Kettunen, Kirsti Kasila
Breast cancer (BC) and its treatments decrease patients' psychological well-being. Peer support is one form of social support, but little is known about what gives rise to peer support.
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Supportive Communication Between Emerging Adults With Cancer and Nurses During Diagnosis and Cancer Treatment: An Exploratory Qualitative Study Using Interviews. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Bora Kim, Pandora Patterson, Kate White
Having a cancer diagnosis during early adulthood can be a significant challenge for an individual. Nurses' supportive communication plays a vital role during the diagnosis and treatment period to lessen psychological distress and promote coping.
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Prevalence, Predictors, and the Role of Social Support in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Cancer Patients in Oman. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Hisham Al Amri, Mohammad Al Qadire, Hanan Abdelrahman, Omar Al Omari, Jalal Damra, Ma'en Aljezawi
Cancer, regardless of type, presents a formidable life challenge affecting patients' psychological well-being. Many perceive cancer diagnosis and treatment as traumatic.
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"Opportunistic Care": A Focus Group Study of Nurses' Perspective on Caring for Long-term Cancer Survivors and Their Families. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Nerea Elizondo Rodríguez, Virginia La Rosa-Salas, Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi Leite, Marta Domingo-Osle, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Cristina García-Vivar
The global population of long-term cancer survivors is increasing, thanks to advances in treatments and care. Healthcare systems are working to address the unique needs of these individuals. However, there remains a knowledge gap concerning nurses' view on cancer survivorship care.
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Promoting Lung Cancer Screen Decision-Making and Early Detection Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Xiujing Lin, Fang Lei, Jialing Lin, Yonglin Li, Qiuhong Chen, Rachel Arbing, Wei-Ti Chen, Feifei Huang
Promoting lung cancer screening (LCS) is complex. Previous studies have overlooked that LCS behaviors are stage based and thus did not identify the characteristics of LCS interventions at different screening stages.
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What Are the Perceptions of Recipients of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant About Medication Adherence?: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies. Cancer Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Chiara Visintini, Irene Mansutti, Alvisa Palese
Recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) may encounter difficulties in adhering to their post-transplant medication as prescribed to avoid complications. Despite the relevance of patients' perspectives to inform the clinical practice, to date, no summary regarding their lived experience of oral medication adherence (MA) has been produced.
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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