{"title":"European Cancer Nursing Day: a call to action for equity and inclusion.","authors":"Amanda Dury","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0237","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Embedding successful change through collaboration.","authors":"Shabana Ali","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"519-520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Empowering diverse learners through assessment choice in nursing education.","authors":"Heather Wilcox","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"521-522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expanding role of the breast advanced nurse practitioner: mainstream pathway for genetic testing.","authors":"Kayleigh Davies-Crowley, Rebecca Brooks","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0474","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Genomic panel testing is increasingly being undertaken in the breast specialty to enhance diagnosis, treatment and surveillance recommendations. With increasing numbers of patients becoming eligible for testing, it is useful for advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) who possess a relevant skill set to develop their abilities to include genomic mainstream panel testing counselling and to create a service to provide this. Within the breast specialty, ANPs and CNSs who undertake family history assessment as part of their role are perfectly placed to lead on this service and enhance their scope of practice safely and efficiently. Development of this service within the surgical specialty can enhance patients' experience owing to continuity of care, reduced hospital visits and a quicker turnaround time for results. Potential issues with developing the service include ensuring appropriate availability of trained staff, centralisation of referrals and providing education and awareness to the wider multidisciplinary team. This personal experience account of a service development may help others identify opportunities for development in their teams.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S26-S30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Al Qadire, Hanan Abdelrahman, Hisham Al Amri, Omar Al Omari, Jalal Damra, Maya Alfoori, Salim Aldhahli
{"title":"Social support and quality of life in oncology patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Mohammad Al Qadire, Hanan Abdelrahman, Hisham Al Amri, Omar Al Omari, Jalal Damra, Maya Alfoori, Salim Aldhahli","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0371","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The potential mediating role of social support in the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life among patients with cancer has not been explored in the currently available literature.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to explore the mediating role of social support in the relationship between PTSD and quality of life among oncology patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 343 cancer patients across three tertiary hospitals in Oman. Data were collected using validated, self-administered questionnaires. Mediation analysis was performed using the Sobel test.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The average patient age was 47.3 years (SD 13.5) and 247 (72%) were female. Patients with PTSD had a lower perceived social support (mean 66.0; SD 10.8) and a poorer quality of life than those without PTSD. Social support played a mediating role in the relationship between PTSD and quality of life (<i>P</i><0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social support has emerged as a crucial mediator that potentially buffers the adverse effects of PTSD. Integrating educational programmes, healthcare provider training and technology-enabled support systems such as online support groups can help build a stronger social support framework. Policymakers and healthcare organisations should prioritise social support initiatives to enhance the wellbeing of patients with PTSD and cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S15-S24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Supporting children with cancer during transition to the teenage years.","authors":"Bronagh Hafford","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0239","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S4-S5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mobile phone apps for adolescent and young adult symptom management during cancer treatment: a scoping review.","authors":"Catherine Heaney, Sadhbh Lally, Maura Dowling","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0393","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mobile health (mHealth) technology has rapidly developed in response to a need for reduced hospitalisation. Its use in the care of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) offers many potential advantages, including symptom tracking.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To identify and describe apps for AYA symptom management during cancer treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) scoping review guidelines were followed. Six databases (Medline (OVID), CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest) were systematically searched.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The authors included 23 reports on 13 apps. The Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale was the most common symptom measurement tool.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Continuing testing of symptom management apps is warranted to ensure patient safety, with alerts and age-appropriate gamification.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"S6-S14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Slow progress … so we need to speed up.","authors":"Sam Foster","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0234","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Evidence from a new report on nursing worldwide points to an urgent need for well-resourced global and national strategies. <b>Sam Foster</b>, Executive Director of Professional Practice, Nursing and Midwifery Council, explains.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"498"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margaret Swankie, Careen Mullen McKay, Colette Henderson, Paul Smith, Kirsty Ellis, Jo Corlett
{"title":"Advanced nurse practitioner experiences of referrals.","authors":"Margaret Swankie, Careen Mullen McKay, Colette Henderson, Paul Smith, Kirsty Ellis, Jo Corlett","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0130","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years primary care services in Scotland have increasingly employed advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) to undertake roles that were traditionally fulfilled by GPs. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of ANPs in primary care settings making independent referrals following a holistic advanced clinical assessment. A focus group interview was undertaken with five ANPs from one health board area in April 2023. The findings were themed into three principal areas: preparation for the role, communication and gate keeping. These three key areas were reported to result in a number of negative feelings and emotions for the ANPs. Recommendations from this study include the need to ensure ANPs are prepared to make independent referral, have independent access to make referrals, that colleagues understand the skill and autonomy of the ANP and that ANPs are offered regular restorative clinical supervision.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"513-518"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A missed opportunity for advanced practice.","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0182","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 10","pages":"497"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}