{"title":"Improving Vaccination Documentation Rates Among Patients With Breast Cancer Through Patient Outreach.","authors":"Stephanie Russell, Marilyn J Miller","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.297-304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.297-304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with cancer are at high risk for infection-related morbidity and mortality; vaccinations reduce this burden. In 2021, vaccination documentation rates were low at an academic medical center breast clinic.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this pilot quality improvement project was to evaluate an education intervention to increase vaccination documentation among patients with breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>During a 16-week period, the 4 Pillars™ Practice Transformation Program was implemented. The oncology nurse navigator assessed and documented vaccination history, discussed recommendations with the provider, and recommended concurrent vaccinations. Within a two-week period, the oncology nurse navigator completed and documented vaccination follow-up via telephone.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Vaccination follow-up and documentation for influenza, shingles, and pneumococcal vaccines increased substantially. Findings indicate that an education and outreach program can increase vaccination documentation rates among patients with breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"297-304"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237489","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}
Meagan L Gallagher, Jeanette P Brown, Douglass B Clapp, Scott S Christensen
{"title":"Promoting End-of-Life Care and Healthcare Worker Well-Being: Implementing the 3 Wishes Project in an Oncology Intensive Care Unit.","authors":"Meagan L Gallagher, Jeanette P Brown, Douglass B Clapp, Scott S Christensen","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.257-262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.257-262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scholarly project implemented the 3 Wishes Project (3WP), which aims to fulfill the final wishes of dying critically ill patients, in a 16-bed tertiary intensive care unit (ICU). The project assessed outcomes through sur.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"257-262"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237494","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":"Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minorities: Role of Oncology RNs in Health Equity.","authors":"Kurt David, Mary Elizabeth Davis","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.329-334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.329-334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite comprising almost 8% of the population of the United States, sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients with cancer experience health inequities with poorer outcomes than non-SGM patients. Although sex-based guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"329-334"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237467","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":"The Role of the Advanced Practice Provider in Bone Health Management for the Prostate Cancer Population.","authors":"Kristin K Ownby, Lydia T Madsen","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.247-251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.247-251","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is standard, first-line therapy for many aspects of prostate cancer treatment. Although ADT can be an effective treatment to inhibit androgen-fueled cell growth in prostate cancer, suppressi.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"247-251"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237501","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":"ONS Past President Johnson's Legacy Leaves Impact on Global Cancer Community.","authors":"","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.238-239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.238-239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Past President Judi L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, dedicated her career to guiding cancer education, patient- centered care, and oncology nursing excellence. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Johnson pas.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"238-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237493","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}
Jia Wang, Yao Liu, Jian Zong, Lixing Sun, Chao Wang, Ming Fang
{"title":"The Effects of WeChat-Based Teach-Back Health Education on Patients With Advanced Cancer Pain.","authors":"Jia Wang, Yao Liu, Jian Zong, Lixing Sun, Chao Wang, Ming Fang","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.287-296","DOIUrl":"10.1188/24.CJON.287-296","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Providing effective health education is essential for patients with cancer-related pain. One solution is leveraging instant messaging tools for teach-back health education.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigated the effects of WeChat-based teach-back health education on patients with advanced cancer who underwent patient-controlled intrathecal analgesia implantation and used hydromorphone.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study evaluated 150 hospitalized patients with advanced cancer pain. Patients were classified into a conventional health education group (N = 50) and a teach-back group (N = 100) based on whether they received WeChat-based teach-back health education. Pain was rated using a numeric rating scale, and sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index at one, two, and three months postdischarge.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Patients who received remote teach-back health education better managed their pain. Data also demonstrated improvements in patients' sleep quality and caregiver satisfaction, and reductions in the occurrence of adverse reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"287-296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237498","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 Stewart, Wesley G Patterson, Christopher Farrell, Janice S Withycombe
{"title":"A Case for Caution: Patient Use of Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Lisa Stewart, Wesley G Patterson, Christopher Farrell, Janice S Withycombe","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.252-256","DOIUrl":"10.1188/24.CJON.252-256","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence use is increasing exponentially, including by patients in medical decision- making. Because of the limitations of chatbots and the possibility of receiving erroneous or incomplete information, patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"252-256"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237396","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}
Debra E Loacker, Kathleen Shannon-Dorcy, Emily Jo Rajotte, Joli Bartell
{"title":"Closing the Gaps: Addressing the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Debra E Loacker, Kathleen Shannon-Dorcy, Emily Jo Rajotte, Joli Bartell","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.241-246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.241-246","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness is a patient- and caregiver-focused educational outreach event with an inspirational message and lectures that address common concerns among cancer survivors. This event is open to the communi.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"241-246"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237486","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":"Improving Quality and Cost of the Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Chemotherapy Privileging Process.","authors":"Liffy I Cherian, Lydia T Madsen, Angela F Bazzell","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.263-271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.263-271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Managing antineoplastic orders, side effects, and symptoms is a primary role of oncology advanced practice providers (APPs). Antineoplastic management (ANM) is complex because of risk of medication errors, narrow therapeutic range of agents, frequent dose adjustments, and multiple drug regimens.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This article describes an academic institution's review of current practice for ANM privileging and employing Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to develop a revised process relevant to APP practice, addressing efficiency, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using consecutive PDSA cycles, the team revised the didactic portion of the ANM privileging process and collaborated with nurses, pharmacists, and physicians for mentoring expertise.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The revised process resulted in increased relevance of ANM didactic content while requiring 75% less time to complete. To date, all ANM-privileged APPs at the institution (N = 49) have completed the revised ANM privileging process, with a 100% pass rate on the competency assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"263-271"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237488","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":"Bridging the Gap: Standardizing Orientation to Improve Vacancy and Turnover Rates of Ambulatory Oncology Nurses.","authors":"Christina M Matousek","doi":"10.1188/24.CJON.323-328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.323-328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes standardizing ambulatory oncology nursing orientation within an academic comprehensive cancer center to reduce turnover rates. The nursing professional development specialist created a standardized orie.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"28 3","pages":"323-328"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237458","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}