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Effects of Acute Exercise on State Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors

Chris M. Blanchard
Kerry S. Courneya
Dot Laing
ONF 2001, 1617-1621 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To examine the effects of an acute bout of exercise on state anxiety in breast cancer survivors. Design: A two-group (high and low state anxiety) by two-time (pre- and postexercise) mixed factorial design. Setting: Exercise physiology lab at the University of Alberta. Sample: 34...
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Outcome Expectancy and Success With Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions: The Case of Guided Imagery

Kristine L. Kwekkeboom
ONF 2001, 1125-1132 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To describe the role of outcome expectancy in the use of cognitive-behavioral interventions and to test three variables (history of imagery use, preferred coping style, and perceived credibility of the imagery provider) as predictors of outcome expectancy regarding guided...
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Risk Assessment of First-Degree Relatives of Women With Breast Cancer: A Feasibility Study

Gail J. Hurt
Richard P. McQuellon
Robert Michielutte
Daragh M. Conrad
Seth Carter
Heidi Anderson
ONF 2001, 1097-1104 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To measure psychological distress and test the feasibility of a psychological intervention to reduce distress in patients undergoing risk assessment. Design: Descriptive. Setting: A comprehensive cancer center located in the southeastern United States. Sample: 20 first-degree...
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The Child’s Worries About the Mother’s Breast Cancer: Sources of Distress in School-Age Children

Ellen Hooper Zahlis
ONF 2001, 1019-1025 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To describe children's worries when their mothers are newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Design: Descriptive, qualitative study. Setting: Private family homes. Sample: Case intensive interviews with 16 children who ranged in age from 11-18 years at the time that...
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer: Scientific Rationale and Patient Care

Eric Zack
ONF 2001, 997-1005 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To describe the history of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), review the current scientific literature comparing the benefits and shortcomings of SLNB with traditional axillary lymph node dissection, and describe the nursing role that should be employed when instructing patients...
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