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Heparin Versus Normal Saline: Flushing Effectiveness in Managing Central Venous Catheters in Patients Undergoing Blood and Marrow Transplantation

John Klein
Amelia Jepsen
Amy Patterson
Richard R. Reich
Tina M. Mason
CJON 2018, 22(2), 199-202 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.199-202
Background: Patients undergoing blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) use a central venous catheter (CVC); heparin is often employed to maintain patency but may increase the risk of complications. Research has not provided conclusive differences in efficacy and safety regarding heparin flushing...
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Patterns of Hand Grip Strength and Detection of Strength Loss in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: A Feasibility Study

Cindy A. Sayre
Basia Belza
Kathleen Shannon Dorcy
Elizabeth Phelan
JoAnne D. Whitney
ONF 2017, 44(5), 606-614 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.606-614
Purpose/Objectives: To determine the feasibility of measuring hand grip strength (HGS) daily in a population of recipients of bone marrow transplantation (BMT), to describe changes in strength measured by HGS, and to describe relationships between laboratory values (hematocrit, hemoglobin, and...
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How Can I Promote Healing Outside of My Clinical Setting for Patients in Need of a Transplantation?

Adrienne Schleisman
CJON 2017, 21(3), 389 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.389
Nurses are individuals called to both care for patients and families and facilitate the healing process. Our profession fills a unique role in health care as oncology nurses combine medical science with the art of interpersonal relationships to provide both physical and emotional support for...
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Factors Associated With Post-Traumatic Growth, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being in Outpatients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: A Pilot Study

Shane Sinclair
Reanne Booker
Tak Fung
Shelley Raffin-Bouchal
Bert Enns
Kate Beamer
Naree Ager
ONF 2016, 43(6), 772-780 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.772-780
Purpose/Objectives: To examine the relationships between spiritual, religious, and sociodemographic factors and post-traumatic growth, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in outpatients undergoing bone marrow and/or stem cell transplantation (BMSCT). Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive,...
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Early Intervention With Transplantation Recipients to Improve Access to and Knowledge of Palliative Care

Karen L. Harden
CJON 2016, 20(4), E88-E92 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.E88-E92
Background: The literature continues to support that patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) receive early consultation with palliative care specialists. Nurses can be leaders in this initiative. Objectives: This quality improvement project was conducted to determine...
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