Angelhoff, Charlotte Sveen, Josefin Alvariza, Anette Weber-Falk, Megan Kreicbergs, Ulrika
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Talking and grieving together may be advantageous for maintaining belief in a meaningful future and can help bereaved adolescents and their parents to cope better with the situation. The aim of this study was to explore communication, self-esteem and prolonged grief in adolescent-parent dyads, following the death of a parent to cancer. This study h...
Pape, E Pattyn, P Van Hecke, A Somers, N Van de Putte, D Ceelen, W Van Daele, E Willaert, W Geboes, K Van Nieuwenhove, Y
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) and quality of life (QOL). Furthermore, in patients with major LARS, therapeutic management options were explored. A cohort of surviving patients, who underwent a low anterior resection for rectal cancer after long course of radiochemotherapy...
Huércanos-Esparza, Isabel Antón-Solanas, Isabel Orkaizagirre-Gómara, Aintzane Ramón-Arbués, Enrique Germán-Bes, Concepción Jiménez-Navascués, Lourdes
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Visible nursing work is usually associated with formal work and physician-delegated tasks which are protocolised and usually well documented. Nevertheless, nurses carry out many actions and display specific attitudes and behaviours which, despite contributing to the well-being, recovery of patients and satisfaction with the attention received, are ...
Gribben, Louise Semple, Cherith Jane
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Occupational stress and burnout are highlighted as the most prevalent workplace issues for adult oncology nurses. With today's global nursing workforce shortage; coupled with oncology being an inherently challenging and complex speciality, this clearly indicates the need to understand factors that contribute to burnout in adult oncology nurses and ...
Hi Çdurmaz, Duygu Üzar-Özçetin, Yeter Sinem
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
A deeper understanding of the psychological empowerment process of people with cancer can provide improved practical strategies for healthcare professionals to assist the patients in maintaining hope and overcoming difficulties. This study aimed to describe, interpret, and understand the phenomenon of the psychological empowerment process related t...
Gerçeker, Gülçin Özalp Bektaş, Murat Aydınok, Yeşim Ören, Hale Ellidokuz, Hülya Olgun, Nur
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Port needle insertions are painful and distressing for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology patients. Virtual Reality (VR) can be used during needle-related procedures in these patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of VR distraction during access to the venous port with a Huber needle in reducing needle-related pain, fear, and anxiety of ch...
Kelly, Daniel Lankshear, Annette Wiseman, Theresa Jahn, Patrick Mall-Roosmäe, Heleri Rannus, Kristi Oldenmenger, Wendy Sharp, Lena
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Cancer nurses across Europe are being tasked with delivery of an increasing number of complex treatments and supportive care interventions as a result of ongoing advances in cancer research, and a rise in cancer incidence due to demographic changes. However, all health systems delivering cancer treatment innovations require access to an educated an...
Gibson, Chandrika O'Connor, Moira White, Rohen Baxi, Siddhartha Halkett, Georgia
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
The oncology workforce has been found to have high risk of burnout; however, limited research has explored the experiences of health professionals working with head and neck cancer patients. The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of health professionals who work directly with patients diagnosed with head and neck can...
Saab, Mohamad M Noonan, Brendan Kilty, Caroline FitzGerald, Serena Collins, Abigail Lyng, Áine Kennedy, Una O'Brien, Maidy Hegarty, Josephine
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
Lung cancer is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer death globally. Lung cancer incidence and mortality are highest among socioeconomically deprived individuals. This study explored awareness and help-seeking for early signs and symptoms of lung cancer among high-risk individuals. Participation was sought from multiple communi...
Zhang, Mao-Mao Chen, Juan-Juan Zhang, Ting Wang, Quan-Lan Li, Hui-Ping
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European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society
This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effect of a guided self-disclosure intervention (GSDI) promoting benefit finding (BF) for breast cancer patients. A total of 40 women with breast cancer were randomized either to a GSDI group, which included a 6-session face-to-face self-disclosure intervention, or to a control group. The Benef...
