Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

The provision of trauma-informed care (TIC) is the clinical standard when caring for patients who have experienced sexual trauma. TIC encompasses five core principles (safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empow.

Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a curable, aggressive pediatric cancer, yet in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, children with BL face poor survival outcomes. Identifying barriers to and facilitators of cancer care for.

Patients receiving radiation therapy (RT) for cancer are at greater risk for falls because of age, treatment, pharmacologic side effects, and cognitive or motor deficits. The Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test is a validated, objecti.

A combination of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) is a first-line combination chemotherapy regimen for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has many nursing implications. Understand.

IV oncology treatments are associated with severe side effects (SEs) that can decrease patients' quality of life and lead to increased hospitalizations. However, improved reporting with remote monitoring systems (RMSs) may.

During the past decade, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the landscape of cancer treatment. ICI-related side effects occur via direct overactivation of the immune system, and patients can experience sym.

Modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, sun exposure, and infections account for 40%-50% of all new cancer diagnoses and all cancer deaths in the United States (American Cancer Society [ACS], 2023).

BACKGROUND: The approval of the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted radio-ligand therapy [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 represents a shift toward precision medicine-based treatments for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. OBJECTIVES: This review aims to provide practical advice and clinical considerations for working with [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617; particularly, regarding the role of nurses in managing radiation safety, monitoring and reporting of adverse events, and counseling patients receiving this therapy...

Surgical patients with cancer are at high risk for developing operating room-related hospital-acquired pressure injuries (OR-HAPIs). A nurse-led team at a Magnet-designated comprehensive cancer center was tasked with implem.

Taste alteration is a common side effect of chemotherapy and can have a direct impact on patients' quality of life. Consistent evaluation of alteration in taste is lacking in clinical practice. The literature strongly suppo.

Friends and family members of patients with cancer are increasingly relied on to perform critical multifaceted roles in home-based care, such as appointment scheduling and transportation. The demands associated with this ongo.

BACKGROUND: Globally in healthcare delivery, inpatient falls and fall-related injuries contribute to unsafe patient care environments. On two inpatient oncology units, the frequency of patient falls had increased, despite the use of a fall screening tool. OBJECTIVES: This project aimed to determine whether implementing the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) 3B Scheduled Rounding Protocol would reduce the average daily fall rate and number of fall-related injuries on two adult inpatient oncology units...

BACKGROUND: Patients with advanced cancer may receive cancer treatment that does not reflect their values because they may not be completely aware of what is important to them regarding treatment-related decisions when they are diagnosed. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this review was to determine whether existing values assessment tools can improve awareness of treatment-related decisional values in patients with advanced cancer. METHODS: PubMed®, CINAHL®, and PsycINFO® databases were searched for original English-language articles evaluating values assessment tools that could be used to assess patients with advanced cancer...

BACKGROUND: Resilience is the capacity for physical and emotional recovery from stressful events like cancer diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to review existing literature to understand and illustrate ways to assess and manage resilience when providing holistic care to older adults with cancer. METHODS: A review of the literature was conducted with a focus on assessment, management, and preservation of resilience in older adults with cancer...

BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer have unique health literacy needs that affect health outcomes. In regard to breast cancer, Black women are more commonly diagnosed with high-grade breast tumors and have increased mortality rates. OBJECTIVES: This review examines the role of health literacy and discusses health disparities that affect cancer health literacy and health behaviors in Black women with breast cancer. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using CINAHL®, PubMed®, Ovid®, and Google Scholar™...

BACKGROUND: Workplace violence (WPV) against nursing professionals by patients and visitors occurs frequently, and rates of WPV increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. All nursing teams, including oncology nursing professionals, are at risk for WPV and need current WPV-related information applicable to their clinical experiences. OBJECTIVES: This overview aims to increase awareness of trends and personal safety issues related to clinical oncology nursing practice and provide strategies and resources to enhance personal safety in nursing practice...

It is common for a headline to proclaim promising results of a new cancer drug and for medical oncology offices to be flooded with calls from patients hoping that this new "miracle" drug offers them a chance of cure. Conf.

Transgender and nonbinary (TG/NB) individuals may engage in cancer genetic counseling for a variety of reasons, including to assess risk and obtain recommendations for cancer prevention and early detection. Barriers to TG/NB.

Oncology nursing faculty at academic institutions help equip the next generation of cancer care professionals. In research- and teaching-focused nursing faculty roles, there are barriers to maintaining clinical oncology nursi.

Symptoms of distress are common in people living with cancer. Evidence-based interventions for distress management in patients with cancer include mind-body approaches. Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and min.