Susanne Menon, Carmen V Harrison, Emanuele Mazzola, Rachel A Pozzar
{"title":"Exploring Racial Disparities in Uterine Cancer Survival: A 20-Year, Single-Site Analysis.","authors":"Susanne Menon, Carmen V Harrison, Emanuele Mazzola, Rachel A Pozzar","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535334","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess differences in risk factors for uterine cancer (UC) mortality, differences in five-year overall survival across clinical and demographic characteristics, and independent predictors of mortality among Black and White patients.</p><p><strong>Sample & setting: </strong>Patients treated between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2022, at a specialized urban cancer center in the northeastern United States.</p><p><strong>Methods & variables: </strong>This study used a retrospective analysis of data from an internal registry. Differences in overall survival across age, race, education, area income, stage, grade, and histology were compared using Kaplan-Meier curves. Survival was compared across characteristics using pairwise log-rank tests, followed by a Cox proportional hazards regression model to identify predictors of mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 4,891 patients, 262 self-identified as African American or Black. Compared to non-Hispanic White patients, Black patients were more likely to experience risk factors for UC mortality. Kaplan-Meier curves suggested reduced survival in patients with fewer resources. In the adjusted model, older age, advanced disease, higher tumor grade, and not having graduated from high school were associated with a greater likelihood of mortality.</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing: </strong>Socioeconomic factors may contribute to racial disparities in UC survival. Earlier diagnosis and enhanced patient support may address modifiable risk factors for UC mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 4","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309157/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148318387","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}
{"title":"Trends and Hot Spots in Cancer Family Resilience: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study.","authors":"Yuying Cheng, Rong Zhang, Lei Luo","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535327","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Problem identification: </strong>Cancer family resilience has become an important interdisciplinary focus in oncology, nursing, and psychosocial care. However, global development patterns, key contributors, and emerging trends have not been systematically examined.</p><p><strong>Literature search: </strong>A bibliometric analysis of publications related to cancer, family, and resilience indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2008 to 2025 was conducted. Publication growth, journal distribution, country contributions, collaboration patterns, and keyword hot spots were examined.</p><p><strong>Data evaluation: </strong>944 records were identified. Publications and citations increased rapidly, particularly after 2020. Research output was concentrated; 84 journals published on this topic, but more than half published only one article. Publications came from 52 countries, led by the United States (257 articles) and China (250 articles).</p><p><strong>Synthesis: </strong>Chinese work emphasized measurement of family resilience, psychosocial intervention, and support for patients and caregivers, and other countries' work more often addressed theoretical frameworks and longitudinal follow-up. High-frequency and emerging topics included family resilience, caregivers, quality of life, and financial toxicity.</p><p><strong>Implications for research: </strong>Future work is expected to focus on vulnerable subgroups (e.g., adolescents, siblings, financially stressed families), use digital and artificial intelligence-supported approaches, and strengthen international collaboration to improve real-world support for patients and families.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 4","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148318436","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}
{"title":"What I See as an Editor: The Reach of Nurse-Led Intervention Oncology Research.","authors":"Janine Overcash","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535337","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535337","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As an editor, I think of myself as a disseminator, not a researcher. Serving as an editor is my contribution to helping oncology nursing science reach the clinicians and scholars who can translate it into practice. In that wa.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 4","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148318420","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}
Catherine Mbango, Sanika Bedse, Loretta A Williams, Charles Cleeland, Meagan Whisenant
{"title":"Patient Perspectives on Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes in Oncology.","authors":"Catherine Mbango, Sanika Bedse, Loretta A Williams, Charles Cleeland, Meagan Whisenant","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535333","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To provide patient perspectives for completing symptom assessment patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures.</p><p><strong>Sample & setting: </strong>192 patients diagnosed with cancer in follow-up at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.</p><p><strong>Methods & variables: </strong>Participants responded to a questionnaire, developed by the authors and derived from the literature and experts in PRO measure development, about use of PRO measures for symptom assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants' mean age was 57.5 years (SD = 13), with 49% self-reporting as female and 75% as White. In addition, 77% had solid tumors, 77% were in active treatment, and 22% were in survivorship. Participants preferred to complete symptom assessments in the clinic waiting room when checking in (38%), electronically on a home computer (28%), or electronically on a smartphone at home (26%). In the clinic, the preferred completion method was using a paper and pen (28%), followed by electronically on a tablet or computer (17%). Participants preferred to complete only one measure at each follow-up visit (79%) and only one measure for each week while receiving treatment (81%). If reporting a highly serious symptom, participants preferred an immediate telephone call from a provider (52%).</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing: </strong>Patient preferences for location, administration method, cadence, and provider response should be accounted for when planning systematic PRO symptom monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 4","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13309153/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148318460","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}
{"title":"The Impact of Pilates Exercise on the Overall Health of Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Seulgi Ryu, Ahram Im, Soyeon Kim","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535306","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Problem identification: </strong>A systematic literature review and meta-analysis investigated the impact of Pilates on pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and depression among patients with breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Literature search: </strong>Eight databases were searched for studies with randomized controlled trials published between January 2017 and May 2024.</p><p><strong>Data evaluation: </strong>Six studies (N = 531) were identified and reviewed.</p><p><strong>Synthesis: </strong>Pilates significantly improved pain (Hedges's g = -0.634, 95% confidence interval [CI] [-1.2, -0.07], p = 0.027), indicating a medium effect size. Pilates also showed a tendency to improve fatigue (Hedges's g = -0.182, 95% CI [-0.47, 0.1], p = 0.208), with a small effect size, and sleep quality (Hedges's g = 0.335, 95% CI [-0.2, 0.87], p = 0.216), with a small to medium effect size, although these effects were not statistically significant. Results regarding the effect of Pilates on depression were mixed.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Nurses can incorporate Pilates into pain management for patients with breast cancer, providing resources and guidelines for safely practicing this type of exercise.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033868","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}
{"title":"Exploring Digital Support: A Scoping Review of Online Psychosocial Interventions for Parents Coping With Childhood Cancer.","authors":"Siwar Makhoul Khoury, Ayelet Gur","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535305","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Problem identification: </strong>Parents of children with cancer face substantial emotional, social, and practical challenges. Online psychosocial interventions have emerged as a potential means of support, yet the evidence base remains fragmented.</p><p><strong>Literature search: </strong>A systematic search was conducted across five databases (PsycNET, PubMed®, ProQuest, Social Services Abstracts, and EBSCO). Eligible studies examined online psychosocial interventions, targeted parents or caregivers, and reported empirical findings.</p><p><strong>Data evaluation: </strong>Thematic analysis was applied.</p><p><strong>Synthesis: </strong>Interventions consistently reported high levels of parent satisfaction and addressed diverse psychosocial outcomes, including reductions in post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, alongside improved coping strategies and family relationships. Key design elements that enhanced effectiveness included flexibility in delivery, tailored approaches, facilitator involvement, proactive recruitment, extended access, and optional support features.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Online psychosocial interventions offer meaningful benefits for parents of children with cancer, alleviating psychological distress and strengthening coping and family bonds.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167128/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033850","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}
{"title":"Artificial Intelligence as a Research Extender, Not a Shortcut.","authors":"Janine Overcash","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535308","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ultimately, the responsible integration of AI into scholarship is not a threat to scientific rigor, but an opportunity. As the scientific community continues to define best practices for AI use, our collective responsibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033874","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}
{"title":"The Effect of Neuroticism, Fear of Progression, and Self-Efficacy on Post-Traumatic Growth in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy.","authors":"Congcong Dai, Shuqi Zhai, Yifan Lu, Qinqin Liu, Chaoran Chen","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535307","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore the effect of neuroticism, fear of progression, and self-efficacy on post-traumatic growth (PTG) in patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy.</p><p><strong>Sample & setting: </strong>This study employed a three-wave longitudinal survey using convenience sampling across multiple tertiary hospitals. The final sample included 303 participants with valid datasets.</p><p><strong>Methods & variables: </strong>The research was conducted between October 2024 and January 2025. Data were collected using the Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory, PTG Inventory, Fear of Progression Questionnaire, and General Self-Efficacy Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Neuroticism and fear of progression were negatively correlated with PTG, whereas self-efficacy was positively correlated with PTG. Fear of progression and self-efficacy served as chain mediators in the relationship between neuroticism and PTG.</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing: </strong>Assessing neuroticism in patients with lung cancer may enable early detection of psychological risk factors and guide tailored interventions to improve PTG, reduce emotional distress, and enhance quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167130/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033824","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}
Loretta A Williams, Meagan Whisenant, Shu-En Shen, Donna Malveaux, Darcy Ponce, Mehmet Altan
{"title":"Symptom Burden of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: Development of a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure.","authors":"Loretta A Williams, Meagan Whisenant, Shu-En Shen, Donna Malveaux, Darcy Ponce, Mehmet Altan","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535303","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To develop and validate a patient-reported outcome questionnaire to measure the symptom burden of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).</p><p><strong>Participants & setting: </strong>22 patients were interviewed in stage 1, and 16 experts were queried in stage 2; 128 patients completed the preliminary MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for ICIs (MDASI-ICI) for psychometric validation, and 111 patients completed it for longitudinal analysis. All participants were patients, family caregivers, physicians, or other healthcare providers at a single clinic.</p><p><strong>Methodologic approach: </strong>Qualitative interviews and expert queries helped establish MDASI-ICI content domain. Patients on ICI therapy completed preliminary MDASI-ICI every two weeks for six months and comple-ted a single-item quality-of-life scale and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General monthly.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>MDASI-ICI symptom severity and interference scores were significantly higher in patients reporting lower quality of life and significantly correlated with Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General total scores. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were acceptable.</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing: </strong>Lack of accurate measures has affected the understanding of symptom burden of ICIs. The MDASI-ICI is a psychometrically sound, sensitive patient-reported outcome measure for ICI symptom burden in research or practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033877","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}
{"title":"When They Feel Heard: Exploring Comfort Care by Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurses.","authors":"Mary Cate Pilla, Teresa Bowers, Kate K Chappell","doi":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535301","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.ONF.e26535301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore how nurses comfort pediatric hematology-oncology (PHO) patients, examine nurses' confidence and educational preparation in providing comfort, and inform recommendations for enhancing new nurses' readiness.</p><p><strong>Participants & setting: </strong>Seventeen PHO nurses in the southeastern United States were recruited through professional networks and PHO-focused organizations to complete an anonymous online survey.</p><p><strong>Methodologic approach: </strong>PHO nurses completed a survey with 12 closed and 4 open-ended questions. Open-coding content analysis was used to derive themes about how nurses comfort PHO patients. Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>A conceptual model described how nurses comfort PHO patients through dynamic individualized care using the approaches of preparation, comforting presence, listening, and distraction. More experienced nurses appeared to be more likely to identify listening as a comforting approach. Nurses who were more confident using comfort approaches appeared to be more likely to use them.</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing: </strong>Comfort care is a particular priority when caring for a PHO patient. Understanding nurses' readiness to provide comfort and how they approach this key aspect of PHO care strengthens patient care and nursing practice transitions. There are opportunities to increase education and readiness for this nursing role.</p>","PeriodicalId":19549,"journal":{"name":"Oncology nursing forum","volume":"53 3","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148033861","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}