Guangting Chang , Xiaoyuan Lin , Meijiao Qin, Lixia Wang, Shu Cai
{"title":"Symptom cluster study undergoing chemotherapy in breast cancer patients: Latent class analysis and contemporaneous network analysis","authors":"Guangting Chang , Xiaoyuan Lin , Meijiao Qin, Lixia Wang, Shu Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100499","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100499","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aims to explore the subgroups and networks of symptom clusters in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to provide effective interventions for the core symptoms.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted at four comprehensive hospitals in Foshan City, China, from August to November 2023. A total of 292 participants completed the social determinants of health questionnaire, the numerical rating scale (NRS), the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), the Chinese version of the cancer fatigue scale (CFS), and the hospital anxiety and depression Scale (HADS). Latent class analysis (LCA) was utilized to distinguish subgroups, and network analysis was utilized to identify core symptoms among different subgroups.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy exhibit symptoms were divided into two subgroups: the high burden group of symptoms (72.3%, Class 1) and the low burden group of symptoms (27.7%, Class 2). Education attainment, work status, family monthly income per capita, and daily sleep duration (hours) were associated with subgroup membership. “Panic feelings” (# HADS-A11) were the core symptom in both the full sample and Class 2, while “tension or pain” (# HADS-A1) was the core symptom in Class 1.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The core symptoms of fear, enjoyment, nervousness, and pain varied across subgroups of patients and could inform the current strategies for symptom management in breast cancer chemotherapy patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001215/pdfft?md5=74ac9104527d4479187073b632f4162a&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001215-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141025026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaojia Wang, K. Sharma, Zhanhong Chen, Shanshan Wang
{"title":"Cardio-oncology: Examination of progress in China from an oncologist's perspective","authors":"Xiaojia Wang, K. Sharma, Zhanhong Chen, Shanshan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100491","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100491","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001112/pdfft?md5=cc234b692cf3fc6e27ee0d661c7059a0&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001112-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140791645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shi He , Guolong Zhang , Ningbin Huang, Siting Chen, Liang Ruan, Xuanhui Liu, Yingchun Zeng
{"title":"Utilizing the T12 skeletal muscle index on computed tomography images for sarcopenia diagnosis in lung cancer patients","authors":"Shi He , Guolong Zhang , Ningbin Huang, Siting Chen, Liang Ruan, Xuanhui Liu, Yingchun Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100512","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100512","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001343/pdfft?md5=4834d366131936a946332503b951028f&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001343-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141032230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing advance care planning for cancer patients through the application of Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness","authors":"Mari Mitsugi, Emiko Endo","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100492","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100492","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001124/pdfft?md5=819dbc33b431efd24ef031092532a73c&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001124-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140783925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olivia Kuszaj , Marley Day , Matt Wronski , Kimberly Corbin , Patries Herst , Rosemary Hill , Dirk Rades , Cindy Wong , Irene Karam , Francois Gallant , Shing Fung Lee , Shirley SW. Tse , Edward Chow , Henry Wong
{"title":"Mepitel film for the prevention of radiation dermatitis: A comprehensive review of its efficacy, side effects, physics measurements, patient- and clinician-reported outcomes","authors":"Olivia Kuszaj , Marley Day , Matt Wronski , Kimberly Corbin , Patries Herst , Rosemary Hill , Dirk Rades , Cindy Wong , Irene Karam , Francois Gallant , Shing Fung Lee , Shirley SW. Tse , Edward Chow , Henry Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100530","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This review aimed to summarize the benefits, side effects, physics measurements, and patient- and clinician-reported outcomes of Mepitel film (MF) in preventing radiation dermatitis (RD) for cancer patients.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The online database PubMed was searched from inception to April 15, 2024 with the search terms “Mepitel film” or “Mepitel.” Articles of any study design evaluating MF for the prevention of RD were included. Non-human studies were excluded.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The database search identified 119 articles and 13 of them were included in this review. Across these studies, MF was found to be beneficial in reducing RD and improved patient- and clinician-reported outcomes in breast and head and neck cancers. Side effects of MF included itchiness, acne, allergic reaction, tightness, discomfort, and poor film adherence, but patient dropouts were uncommon. MF did not cause a bolus effect or increased skin dose in physics measurements.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>MF is a safe and effective intervention for preventing acute RD. It should be recommended in breast cancer patients where the data is more robust. Further research is needed to evaluate MF's efficacy on patients with different skin tones, its cost-effectiveness, and identifying patients who most benefit from MF relative to other effective interventions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001525/pdfft?md5=bfd0db2c7c6c522ff6c4478efb027abb&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001525-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141543592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A glimpse of Judi Johnson: Nurse, leader, and friend","authors":"Cecilia G. Peña","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100527","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100527","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001495/pdfft?md5=5b8663c184318eaf561b99b22749089c&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001495-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141963323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring tumor-related language disorders: Pretreatment and post-treatment considerations","authors":"Christos Papatzalas, Ilias Papathanasiou","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100526","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100526","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001483/pdfft?md5=3f9044144fb15589cb5065b7545aeef5&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001483-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141136691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Obituary: APJON's founding editor Professor Judith (Judi) Johnson passed away on April 20, 2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100496","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001185/pdfft?md5=48d4cabd1382e2222f5c7c8abc56d681&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001185-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141067756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"“Keep your spirits high!” - In loving memory of Judi","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100519","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001410/pdfft?md5=63a7314546269e07564517c6fd163158&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001410-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141057325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Journey of friendship and mentorship: Remembering Judi Johnson","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100518","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100518","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8569,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2347562524001409/pdfft?md5=755db2bae8fa9ef2f988942f586d8bf2&pid=1-s2.0-S2347562524001409-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141030961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}