Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Looking through past Clinical Moment columns, I noticed we have been talking and continue to talk about who we are and what we do as oncology nurses.

Oncology nurses are stakeholders in the global fight against childhood cancer. In low- to middle-income countries, the burden of care on nursing staff is high, and nurses face several unique challenges. To optimize pediatric.

Oncology nurses are at higher risk for compassion fatigue (CF) than nurses working in other specialties. This increased incidence occurs as a result of the type of stress oncology nurses encounter in the workplace (e.g., cari.

Antiestrogens prescribed to reduce breast cancer risk or recurrence can have undesirable musculoskeletal side effects that may lead to early discontinuation of therapy. Previous studies have not focused on nurse-led assessmen.

Cellular immunotherapy with CD19-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has changed the treatment landscape for aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). Three CAR T-cell therapies are commercially avai.

Patients and families facing serious and life- threatening illnesses are at risk for spiritual distress. Screening for spiritual distress is an efficient way of identifying issues. The State of Spirituality scale takes a uniq.

As we close out 2022, we offer knowledge and encouragement to oncology nurses to clarify gains, gaps, and guidelines in palliative care.

BACKGROUND:  For patients receiving chemotherapy, various oral care therapies are used to treat oral mucositis, but the use of black mulberry extract as an effective treatment has not been widely studied.
. OBJECTIVES:  This study examined whether black mulberry extract is an effective treatment for oral mucositis, dry mouth, and weight gain compared to sodium bicarbonate in patients with cancer.
. METHODS:  The control group (N = 20) received sodium bicarbonate, and the intervention group (N = 20) received black mulberry extract...

Opioids are commonly prescribed for pain management in oncology; however, there is a growing concern for nonmedical opioid use in patients with cancer. The oncology practice can implement harm-reducing strategies such as prov.

Patients with cancer are at increased risk for readmission, which can be associated with increased healthcare costs and poor patient outcomes, because of the nature of the disease, treatment complexity, and symptom management.

The first trials of hepatic artery infusion pump (HAIP) chemotherapy occurred in the 1990s. The high percentage of recurrent disease after curative resection of colon cancer and perioperative systemic chemotherapy has renewed.

BACKGROUND:  Children undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are at a higher risk for malnutrition, which could be reduced by enteral nutrition (EN) support. OBJECTIVES:  This study evaluated the safety and feasibility of implementing an EN pathway for children undergoing HSCT. METHODS:  An evidence-based, standardized EN pathway was implemented for children undergoing HSCT. Parenteral nutrition and EN rates were compared among patients pre- and postimplementation, and t tests and chi-square tests were performed...

BACKGROUND: Women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer who receive chemotherapy experience distressing symptoms and reduced quality of life (QOL). Previous study results identifying changes in symptom distress and QOL over time are limited. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the trajectory of symptom distress and QOL among women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer from before their first chemotherapy appointment to two weeks after completing six cycles of chemotherapy...

BACKGROUND:  Radiation therapy (RT) remains one of the main pillars of cancer treatment, alongside systemic therapy and surgery. More than half of people with cancer will receive RT at some point during their treatment trajectory. Although RT contributes to cure in a substantial number of patients, more than half of patients treated with RT are treated with palliative intent. RT plays an integral role in alleviating symptoms, preserving function, and improving quality of life for patients with cancer...

BACKGROUND: Medical aid in dying (MAID) is increasingly becoming a legal option for patients with terminal illness who desire greater control over how they end their life. The majority of patients who pursue this option are those with terminal cancer. OBJECTIVES:  This article provides foundational knowledge on MAID, including key considerations for nurses practicing in states where MAID is legalized. METHODS:  Available research and data on MAID are summarized, as well as clinical recommendations for patient education, counseling, and supportive care...

BACKGROUND: Clinical oncology nurses (CONs) support and guide patients and caregivers by encouraging open dialogue and using effective communication skills. Palliative care (PC) and preparing for the end of life require that CONs apply experienced communication skills that are focused, nuanced, and helpful. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to review communication methods and competencies, which can contribute to a best practices foundation for PC-focused conversations with patients and caregivers...

Recently, a friend, colleague, and mentor died from cancer. Before her passing, we had a lovely visit for which I will be eternally grateful.

Although many studies highlight the benefits of incorporating telehealth into oncology care, few have investigated how it could reduce geographic barriers to care for patients with acute myeloid leukemia living in rural commu.

There is a constant need to educate and upskill nurses who are new to oncology settings. This article describes the outcomes of an education quality improvement (QI) project at an Organisation of European Cancer Institutes.

The literature indicates that patients with cancer receiving palliative care experience high symptom burden resulting from disease processes and treatment side effects. However, these symptoms may not be sufficiently or consi.