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Exploring the Emotional Effects of Reproductive Decision-Making in Women With a BRCA Pathogenic Variant. 探索BRCA致病变异女性生殖决策的情绪影响。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.302-312

Elizabeth Skrovanek, Catherine M Bender, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Phuong L Mai, Susan M Sereika, Susan W Wesmiller

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Expertise Is the Special Sauce That Makes Using AI an Essential Tool in Academics. 专业知识是使人工智能成为学术界必不可少的工具的特殊调味品。

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Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.244-245

Janine Overcash

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Consideration for Multigene Panel Testing Outside of Cancer-Specific Genetic Testing. 癌症特异性基因检测之外的多基因面板检测的考虑。

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Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.293-301

Alicia Lauren Smith, Hayrettin Okut, Elizabeth Ablah, Maggie Ward

{"title":"Consideration for Multigene Panel Testing Outside of Cancer-Specific Genetic Testing.","authors":"Alicia Lauren Smith, Hayrettin Okut, Elizabeth Ablah, Maggie Ward","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.293-301","DOIUrl":"10.1188/25.ONF.293-301","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To assess the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for the care of patients with malignancies and capture the expected number of patients with pathogenic variants (PVs) linked to hereditary cancers. This research assessed how well the NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic, version 3.2023, and Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, version 2.2022, guidelines identify patients with cancer-related PVs.Sample & setting: 116 health records of patients aged 18 years or older who completed an 84-multigene cancer panel study in a hospital in the midwestern United States were reviewed.Methods & variables: The hospital system's cancer risk assessment clinical database was used to acquire patient information and test results from patients with PVs. These data were evaluated against NCCN guidelines to determine whether testing guidelines were met.Results: There were 38 participants who met NCCN testing guidelines for hereditary breast cancer, 24 who met Lynch syndrome criteria, and 17 who had a single PV but did not meet any of the testing criteria.Implications for nursing: This retrospective chart review verifies the need for multigene panel testing. There were 17 patients with PVs who did not meet NCCN guidelines for testing.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 4","pages":"293-301"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12169354/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512261","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}

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Bright White Light Therapy for Nonpharmacologic Management of Side Effects in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Leukemia. 明亮白光治疗急性白血病住院患者副反应的非药物治疗。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.281-291

Shelly L Brown, Lisa Blackburn, Sarah Bender, Kirsten Marie Roblee, Meredith Stautberg, Loraine T Sinnott

{"title":"Bright White Light Therapy for Nonpharmacologic Management of Side Effects in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Leukemia.","authors":"Shelly L Brown, Lisa Blackburn, Sarah Bender, Kirsten Marie Roblee, Meredith Stautberg, Loraine T Sinnott","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.281-291","DOIUrl":"10.1188/25.ONF.281-291","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To determine whether bright white light therapy (BWLT) would improve symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, depression, distress, and sleep disturbance, for hospitalized patients with acute leukemia.Sample & setting: 74 patients were accrued from a 24-bed acute leukemia unit at a cancer hospital in the midwestern United States.Methods & variables: A nonblinded, randomized controlled clinical trial was designed to compare a control group to a group who received BWLT for 30 minutes each morning. Five survey tools were provided to all participants at baseline; at weeks 1, 2, and 3; at the time of discharge; and at one month postdischarge.Results: Statistical significance was identified at weeks 1, 2, and 3, with the BWLT group reporting less anxiety, sleep disturbance, and fatigue at week 2. There was little difference between the two groups with their distress and depression. Patients who received BWLT completed an acceptability survey; only 11 participants said they planned to use BWLT in the future, and an average score of 8.5 (on a 1-10 rating scale, with higher scores indicating greater acceptability) was reported for ease of use.Implications for nursing: Based on the results of this study, it may be useful for nurses to offer BWLT to hospitalized patients with acute leukemia.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 4","pages":"281-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12169350/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512258","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}

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Why Hope Now? 为什么现在还抱有希望？

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.246-247

Susan B Baird

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Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Malawi: An Integrative Literature Review. 马拉维妇女宫颈癌筛查：综合文献综述

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.265-280

Jasintha Mtengezo, Haeok Lee, Mercy Dokiso Chirwa

{"title":"Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Malawi: An Integrative Literature Review.","authors":"Jasintha Mtengezo, Haeok Lee, Mercy Dokiso Chirwa","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.265-280","DOIUrl":"10.1188/25.ONF.265-280","url":null,"abstract":"Problem identification: In Malawi, the cervical cancer death rate is eight times that of the global rate. Cervical cancer is preventable by vaccination, screening, and early treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of cervical cancer screening and factors associated with screening uptake among women in Malawi using Whittemore and Knafl's integrative methodologic review framework.Literature search: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in MEDLINE®, Scopus®, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL®, and Google Scholar™ databases.Data evaluation: 12 studies met the inclusion criteria, and quality was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool, version 2018. Themes were categorized within the situation-specific theory components.Synthesis: The screening rate ranged from 1.74% to 47%. Access to healthcare services factors and individual, sociocultural, and sociodemographic factors were associated with screening uptake.Implications for research: The identified gaps in cervical cancer prevention in Malawi can serve as evidence to develop nursing intervention strategies to promote screening and treatment uptake in the country.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 4","pages":"265-280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12169352/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512260","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}

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Cancer Care Affordability and the Healthcare Team: Expanding an Assessment of Clinical Perceptions and Attitudes in Nursing. 癌症护理负担能力和医疗团队：扩大临床认知和护理态度的评估。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.259-264

Amy Caramore, Bayley Sharma, Justin O'Leary, Emeline M Aviki, Bridgette Thom

{"title":"Cancer Care Affordability and the Healthcare Team: Expanding an Assessment of Clinical Perceptions and Attitudes in Nursing.","authors":"Amy Caramore, Bayley Sharma, Justin O'Leary, Emeline M Aviki, Bridgette Thom","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.259-264","DOIUrl":"10.1188/25.ONF.259-264","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To investigate nursing staff perceptions of financial toxicity (FT), its causes, and their role in mitigating it, as well as their prior training in addressing financial concerns.Sample & setting: 535 RNs, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff at an urban comprehensive cancer center.Methods & variables: Respondents completed an online survey, adapted from prior work with physicians, as part of a quality improvement effort.Results: Most respondents (76%) felt (a) they should play an active role in interventions to minimize FT and (b) they should be aware of a patient's risk of FT. A greater proportion of advanced practice providers felt they should play an active role in interventions compared to RNs (chi-square = 4.1, p = 0.04). Most respondents reported receiving no training on costs of care (87%) or how to have cost conversations (91%). Recommendations for mitigation included offering telehealth visits and changing follow-up intervals.Implications for nursing: Nursing staff, including RNs and advanced practice providers, want to play an active role in preventing and mitigating FT but often feel they do not have the training to do so. Future efforts should focus on FT education for nursing staff.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 4","pages":"259-264"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12169353/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512259","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}

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Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Distress Among Patients With Lymphoma: A Cross-Sectional Study. 淋巴瘤患者的性功能障碍和性痛苦：一项横断面研究。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.248-258

Dorothie S Durosier Mertilus, Laura A Szalacha, Kristine A Donovan, Cecile A Lengacher, Sara M Tinsley-Vance, Lubomir Sokol, Carmen S Rodriguez

{"title":"Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Distress Among Patients With Lymphoma: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Dorothie S Durosier Mertilus, Laura A Szalacha, Kristine A Donovan, Cecile A Lengacher, Sara M Tinsley-Vance, Lubomir Sokol, Carmen S Rodriguez","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.248-258","DOIUrl":"10.1188/25.ONF.248-258","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and sexual distress among male and female patients with lymphoma during cancer treatment.Sample & setting: A sample of 20 patients with lymphoma was recruited from the Malignant Hematology Department of a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center to participate in this study.Methods & variables: This study was one part of a pilot mixed-methods study and used a quantitative-descriptive, cross-sectional design. Data on sexual dysfunction and sexual distress were collected using four validated self-report questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Sexual dysfunction (n = 9 of 14 among male versus all female participants) and sexual distress (n = 6 of 14 among male versus n = 4 of 6 among female participants) were prevalent among patients with lymphoma undergoing cancer treatment.Implications for nursing: Sexual function should be routinely assessed during every visit. In addition, sexual health should be integrated in survivorship care plans.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 4","pages":"248-258"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12169355/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512264","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}

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Distinct Trajectories of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Lymphoma Survivors Treated With R-CHOP. 接受R-CHOP治疗的淋巴瘤幸存者化疗诱导的周围神经病变的不同轨迹。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.191-204

Chih Jung Wu, Ya-Fang Ho, Li-Yuan Bai, Ching Feng Wu, Ting Ting Chen, Ya Jung Wang

{"title":"Distinct Trajectories of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Lymphoma Survivors Treated With R-CHOP.","authors":"Chih Jung Wu, Ya-Fang Ho, Li-Yuan Bai, Ching Feng Wu, Ting Ting Chen, Ya Jung Wang","doi":"10.1188/25.ONF.191-204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1188/25.ONF.191-204","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To explore the trajectories of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in lymphoma survivors and assess subdomains of CIPN in this population.Sample & setting: 80 newly diagnosed lymphoma survivors treated with R-CHOP were enrolled.Methods & variables: CIPN was assessed before chemotherapy (T1), after the first chemotherapy cycle (T2), after the fourth chemotherapy cycle (T3), after the completion of chemotherapy (T4), and 10 weeks post-treatment (T5). CIPN was measured using the Total Neuropathy Score clinical version and the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory.Results: Patients were categorized into high and low CIPN groups based on CIPN changes over time. The high CIPN group was older and experienced significantly more severe sensory peripheral neuropathy from T1 to T5, with the most severe symptoms observed at T4, followed by T3 and T5.Implications for nursing: Healthcare providers should closely monitor older patients, those with pretreatment peripheral neuropathy symptoms, and those exhibiting pronounced sensory neuropathy during treatment to provide timely and effective symptom management, reducing the impact of CIPN.","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"52 3","pages":"191-204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12056829/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040657","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}

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Moving the Science Forward. 推动科学发展。

IF 1.6 4区医学

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1188/25.ONF.166-167

Anne Katz

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