Background: Given the high-risk nature and nurse sensitivity of chemotherapy infusion and extravasation prevention, as well as the absence of an industry benchmark, a group of nurses studied oncology-specific nursing-sensitive indicators. Objectives: The purpose was to establish a benchmark for the...

Background: A dual diagnosis of cancer and hyperglycemia has demonstrated untoward effects on patients’ cancer treatment, prognosis, and survival. Objectives: The purpose of this evidence-based project is to improve knowledge and awareness of the consequences of hyperglycemia in patients with...

Purpose/Objectives: To explore the relationships between optimism, self-efficacy, symptom distress, treatment complexity, illness appraisal, coping, and mood disturbance in patients with advanced-stage cancer. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven in...

Purpose/Objectives: To explore the experiences of women with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia during and after treatment to understand their perspectives, priorities, and concerns. Research Approach: A descriptive, exploratory study using in-depth semistructured interviews. Setting: All...