Marlyn A Allicock, Tiffany Suragh, Rikki Ward, Aiden Berry, Simon J Craddock Lee, Bijal A Balasubramanian
{"title":"Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Complex Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Marlyn A Allicock, Tiffany Suragh, Rikki Ward, Aiden Berry, Simon J Craddock Lee, Bijal A Balasubramanian","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.681-687","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.681-687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients with cancer and multiple chronic conditions (complex cancer survivors) are vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19. However, their experiences and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been e.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10964933/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin W Weber, Grace C Blitzer, Colin M Harari, Shari L Ruesga, Karol J Huenerberg, Bethany Anderson, Jessica M Schuster
{"title":"Empowering the Radiation Oncology Triage Nurse Role: A Single-Center Analysis.","authors":"Benjamin W Weber, Grace C Blitzer, Colin M Harari, Shari L Ruesga, Karol J Huenerberg, Bethany Anderson, Jessica M Schuster","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.637-643","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.637-643","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Triage nurses play a crucial role in addressing patient telephone calls. However, topics that radiation oncology (RO) triage nurses encounter have not been thoroughly investigated.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This project established baseline patient issues addressed via telephone by RO triage nurses in a clinically busy academic RO department; identified themes and potential areas for workflow improvement; and evaluated interprofessional perceptions of RO triage from nurses, physicians, and radiation therapists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This two-part study was conducted from September through November 2021 using a retrospective chart review that analyzed patient communications to the RO nurse triage line. Physicians, nurses, and radiation therapists completed an online survey about their experiences with nurse triage.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Analysis revealed 13 message themes, with scheduling questions being the most common theme. Survey results indicated that average provider satisfaction with the effectiveness of triage was 3 of 5, perceived triage nurse preparedness to resolve encounters was 3 of 5, and perception of the triage program by physicians was 2.4 of 5.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Doyle Bosque, Joelle Delaney, Sheryl G Forbes, Kelly J Brassil
{"title":"Implementation and Evaluation of a Clinical Trial Communication Tool for Frontline Clinical Staff.","authors":"Doyle Bosque, Joelle Delaney, Sheryl G Forbes, Kelly J Brassil","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.663-667","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.663-667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The safe care of individuals enrolled in clinical trials requires careful communication and coordination between research and clinical staff. An interprofessional team developed a process improvement plan to design, implement.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Whitney Archer, Lexie Alaine R Ashlock, Jennifer A Chapman, Joanne Marie Gonzalez, Kimberly Mazur, Kimberly Pifer
{"title":"Using Follow-Up Telephone Calls to Identify Obstacles to Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting.","authors":"Whitney Archer, Lexie Alaine R Ashlock, Jennifer A Chapman, Joanne Marie Gonzalez, Kimberly Mazur, Kimberly Pifer","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.644-652","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.644-652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite advances in antiemetic regimens, uncontrolled chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remains a problem for patients receiving oncology treatment, leading to decreased quality of life and worse treatment outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this pilot project was to use follow-up telephone calls to identify barriers related to successful management and prevention of CINV on a single-center outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed-methods descriptive design was used for this project. Quantitative data were used to assess barriers to management and prevention of CINV. Secondary multiple regression analysis was used to determine whether barriers could predict CINV. Qualitative data were used to analyze common barriers and themes.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Of the patients called (N = 132), 50% identified a barrier to managing and treating CINV, with the most common barrier being knowledge gaps related to proper use of antiemetics.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Role Does \"Emotional Medicine\" Play in Oncology Nursing?","authors":"Katherine Ellis","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.688","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship is an eight-week immersive experience that allows rising senior nursing students to gain clinical experience and promotes professional development in oncology nursing.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tia T Wheatley, Haley Foster Castiglione, Kenneth Phong, Monica Yoon
{"title":"Hyperleukocytosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Considerations for Inpatient Diagnosis and Management.","authors":"Tia T Wheatley, Haley Foster Castiglione, Kenneth Phong, Monica Yoon","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.589-593","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.589-593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hyperleukocytosis, a white blood cell count greater than 100,000/mcl, can be associated with the following three primary oncologic emergencies: leukostasis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and tumor lysis syndrome. Th.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Hole, Keri Wagner, Lisa M Wall, Mary Elizabeth Davis
{"title":"SEEK™: A Program to Implement Evidence-Based Practice and Transform Oncology Nursing Practice.","authors":"Ashley Hole, Keri Wagner, Lisa M Wall, Mary Elizabeth Davis","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.607-614","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.607-614","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence-based practice (EBP) uses current and best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to drive clinical decisions. Organizations struggle with building and sustaining an EBP-focused culture.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This article shares the development and implementation of SEEK™ (Spirit of Inquiry, Expanding EBP Knowledge), an educational initiative on how to apply EBP processes at a Magnet®- and National Cancer Institute- designated comprehensive cancer center.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants learned principles of the EBP process using didactic sessions, small group exercises, and article critiques. With mentor guidance, participants searched for and appraised evidence, proposed interventions, designed an implementation plan, and developed metrics to measure results.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>To date, 56 SEEK projects are in various stages of development and implementation. Based on postprogram survey results, SEEK participants and mentors demonstrated increased EBP knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karla Lambson, Kerri A Dalton, Cindy Bohlin, Meg Helsley
{"title":"The Development and Implementation of an Effective Outpatient Oncology New Graduate Nurse Orientation Program.","authors":"Karla Lambson, Kerri A Dalton, Cindy Bohlin, Meg Helsley","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.677-680","DOIUrl":"10.1188/23.CJON.677-680","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Historically, outpatient oncology settings have not hired new graduate RNs (NG-RNs). However, with staffing shortages, outpatient oncology clinics have hired NG-RNs who required orientation from formal onboarding programs. Us.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa A Kottschade, Casey Fazer-Posorske, Anna J Schwecke
{"title":"Triple M Syndrome: Implications for Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers.","authors":"Lisa A Kottschade, Casey Fazer-Posorske, Anna J Schwecke","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.463-467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/23.CJON.463-467","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41106392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebecca Lehto, Sara Miller, Arienne Patano, Megan Miller, Dawn M Goldstein
{"title":"Support for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer: An Experiential Mind-Body Approach to Self-Care.","authors":"Rebecca Lehto, Sara Miller, Arienne Patano, Megan Miller, Dawn M Goldstein","doi":"10.1188/23.CJON.459-462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/23.CJON.459-462","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41113145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}