Interprofessional Approach to Fall Risk Screening in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy.

IF 1.3 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Clinical journal of oncology nursing Pub Date : 2023-09-15 DOI:10.1188/23.CJON.565-570

Amy Martinez, Jason Baxley, Emery Bergey, Ron Jennings, Cassandra Vonnes

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Abstract

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.

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放射治疗患者跌倒风险筛查的跨专业方法。

由于年龄、治疗、药物副作用以及认知或运动障碍，接受癌症放射治疗（RT）的患者摔倒的风险更大。Timed Up and Go（TUG）测试是一个经过验证的对象。

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Clinical journal of oncology nursing ONCOLOGY-NURSING

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

9.10%

发文量

127

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) is an official publication of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is directed to the practicing nurse specializing in the care of patients with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer. CJON is a vehicle to promote the mission of ONS, which is to advance excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The CJON mission is twofold: to provide practical information necessary to care for patients and their families across the cancer continuum and to develop publication skills in oncology nurses.