Purpose/Objectives: To determine predictors of unplanned hospitalizations in patients with lung cancer to receive chemotherapy in the outpatient setting and examine the potential financial burden of these events. Design: Retrospective, longitudinal cohort study. Setting: The National Cancer...

Purpose/Objectives: To gain a deeper understanding of nurses’ experience working with a patient diary for tracking and treating side effects during chemotherapy. Design: A mixed-methods design was used to learn about oncology nurses’ use and perceptions of a symptom diary. Setting: Six oncology...

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...