Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Although the nursing profession has seen significant changes, the core of nursing has never changed. It has always been and will always be about serving all people with holistic care in whatever ways they need at the time.

BACKGROUND: Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) are a diverse family of cancers that occur within the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) via 177Lu-DOTATATE is a newer therapeutic option for certain patients with somatostatin receptor-positive GEP-NETs. OBJECTIVES: This review informs on how oncology nurses treating patients with GEP-NETs receiving PRRT using 177Lu-DOTATATE can facilitate care. METHODS: Guidance on the monitoring, management, and care of patients undergoing PRRT for GEP-NETs was developed based on published literature and the nursing experience of the authors...

BACKGROUND: Health-related stigma can contribute to health inequities and poor outcomes. To address stigma-related issues in clinical oncology care, healthcare providers can identify stigma in clinical practice and apply strategies that reduce stigma. OBJECTIVES: The aim is to identify stigma-related issues experienced by patients with cancer and to present strategies that address stigma-associated barriers to quality clinical oncology care. METHODS: This article presents three case studies that illustrate stigma-associated issues and strategies to address those issues in clinical oncology care...

In the United States, historically marginalized groups carry higher burdens of chronic disease like cancer and shoulder disproportionate mortality and morbidity from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination is associated with fewer COV.

Cancer cachexia is characterized by metabolic dysregulation, inflammation, and reduced food intake, and it results in loss of skeletal muscle. Although cachexia is pervasive in patients with advanced cancer, comprehensive cac.

The 21st Century Cures Act is designed to make healthcare information more accessible and transparent to patients and the healthcare team. The provisions to address information blocking dictate that health information such as.

Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death and illness worldwide. Although smoking causes about one-third of cancers and accounts for 30% of cancer deaths, there are no specific, required competencies for smoking c.

BACKGROUND: Comprehensive care prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) can improve patient outcomes, yet psychological assessment prior to transplantation has been overlooked as a standard of care. OBJECTIVES: This review summarizes the evidence on psychological assessment for patients undergoing alloHSCT and explores the impact of psychological distress and/or psychological disorders on clinical outcomes and overall survival. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using PubMed®, CINAHL®, Embase®, and PsycINFO® for studies focused on psychological screening of patients in the alloHSCT population...

BACKGROUND: Women with breast cancer (BC) experience symptoms related to fatigue, sleep quality, and quality of life (QOL) in the post- treatment period. Oncology nurses need to plan interventions such as physical activity (PA) aimed at reducing the symptoms experienced by patients. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to determine the efficacy of a home-based, unsupervised PA program on fatigue, sleep quality, and QOL in survivors of BC. METHODS: This study was an experimental study with a prospective control group...

BACKGROUND: Health-related stigma, including cancer-related stigma, can lead to discrimination that contributes to health inequities and poor health-related outcomes. OBJECTIVES: This article provides a scholarly foundation to acknowledge and address health-related stigma in clinical oncology care. METHODS: This comprehensive clinical literature review is based on peer-reviewed articles identified through targeted searches in CINAHL®, PubMed®, and Google Scholar™ databases...

BACKGROUND: The complexity of caring for patients with cancer has a direct impact on oncology nurses. When a patient with cancer experiences a critical health event, oncology nurses may have concerns about their ability to provide high-quality care for patients in the current healthcare environment. These concerns can negatively affect nurses' emotional well-being and lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. OBJECTIVES: This article aims to examine critical event debriefing and identify ways oncology nurses can implement a critical event debriefing framework into their clinical practice...

In response to the nursing shortage and the emergence of telehealth opportunities, the Oncology Nursing Society used an evidence-based approach to examine current literature and trends for the two-person independent double ch.

The Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship is an eight-week immersive experience that allows rising senior nursing students to gain clinical experience and promotes professional development in oncology nursing.

Patients with cancer and multiple chronic conditions (complex cancer survivors) are vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19. However, their experiences and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been e.

Patients with cancer who are immunocompromised are at risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Many recommendations are available for healthcare organizations to use to reduce CAUTIs. Implementing vario.

Applying artificial intelligence (AI) to cancer care has the potential to transform and enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes, from cancer prevention and screening through treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.

Hyperleukocytosis, a white blood cell count greater than 100,000/mcl, can be associated with the following three primary oncologic emergencies: leukostasis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and tumor lysis syndrome. Th.

This evidence-based practice project educated staff about the practice of writing condolence cards to bereaved family members of deceased adult patients in the oncologic setting. In addition, staff were provided with the appr.

This is my final editorial as editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON). And, as with any change of shift, I give this report to the next CJON editor, who will cover this assignment.

BACKGROUND: Provision of nutrition care for patients with cancer represents a key component of holistic oncology care. However, information is limited about the use and perceptions of registered dietitian-led nutrition care in the oncology setting. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to better understand the experiences and expectations of patients and healthcare workers regarding nutrition care during outpatient cancer treatment. METHODS: Oncology care team members (N = 55) and patients (N = 90) completed a survey about their knowledge of and interest in nutrition care...