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Is Oncology Really for Me?

Sarah McCluskey
CJON 2020, 24(3), 335 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.335
As I enter into my last year of nursing school at the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, I am asked many times, “What area of nursing do you want to go into?” Although this question can be very daunting for most, the hardest question that I am constantly mulling over is, “Do you...
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Acceptability of a Dyadic Psychoeducational Intervention for Patients and Caregivers

Marita G. Titler
Clayton Shuman
Bonnie Dockham
Melissa Harris
Laurel Northouse
ONF 2020, 47(3), 342-351 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.342-351
Purpose: To assess participants’ acceptability of the FOCUS program, a psychoeducational intervention, delivered to multiple patient–caregiver dyads in a small-group format. Participants & Setting: A total of 72 adults diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers (36 dyads) who participated in 1...
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Experiences and Needs of African American Children and Adolescents in Supportive Care Roles for a Relative With Breast Cancer

Robin M. Lally
Jennifer Hydeman
Catherine Brooks
Halima Akter
Megan T. Yoerg
ONF 2020, 47(2), 165-176 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.165-176
Purpose: To explore the experiences and needs of African American (AA) children and adolescents who were identified by a cancer survivor in their family as providing substantial supportive care during diagnosis and treatment. Participants & Setting: 5 AA young adults who provided care and...
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Family Caregiver Strain and Burden: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions When Caring for Patients With Cancer

Ahlam Jadalla
Pam Ginex
Meghan Coleman
Mark Vrabel
Margaret Bevans
CJON 2020, 24(1), 31-50 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.31-50
Background: Caregivers of patients with cancer experience high levels of caregiver-related strain and burden (CGSB). Cancer caregiving is complex and can change dramatically depending on the cancer trajectory. Often, this experience leads to poor health outcomes for the caregiver. Objectives: This...
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Perceptions of Stress: Patient and Caregiver Experiences With Stressors During Hospitalization

Alham Abuatiq
Robin Brown
Brenda Wolles
Robin Randall
CJON 2020, 24(1), 51-57 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.51-57
Background: Hospitalization for a cancer diagnosis and treatment may trigger stressful experiences for patients and family caregivers. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify patients’ and caregivers’ perceptions of stressors during hospitalization and evaluate their education needs...
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