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Chemotherapy Extravasation: Establishing a National Benchmark for Incidence Among Cancer Centers

Jeannette Jackson-Rose
Judith Del Monte
Adrienne Groman
Linda S. Dial
Leah Atwell
Judy Graham
Rosemary O’Neil Semler
Maryellen O’Sullivan
Lisa Truini-Pittman
Terri A. Cunningham
Lisa Roman-Fischetti
Eileen Costantinou
Chris Rimkus
Adrienne J. Banavage
Barbara Dietz
Carol J. Colussi
Kimberly Catania
Michelle Wasko
Kevin A. Schreffler
Colleen West
Mary Lou Siefert
Robert David Rice
CJON 2017, 21(4), 438-445 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.438-445
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...
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Hyperglycemia and Cancer: An Algorithm to Guide Oncology Nurses

Veronica Sampayo
Cindy Tofthagen
CJON 2017, 21(3), 345-352 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.345-352
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...
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Optimism, Symptom Distress, Illness Appraisal, and Coping in Patients With Advanced-Stage Cancer Diagnoses Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment

Catherine Sumpio
Sangchoon Jeon
Laurel L. Northouse
M. Tish Knobf
ONF 2017, 44(3), 384-392 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.384-392
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...
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Experiences of Women With Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treated With High-Dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Study

Kam Singh
Clare Warnock
Jane Ireson
Sarah Strickland
Delia Short
Michael J. Seckl
Barry W. Hancock
ONF 2017, 44(3), 375-383 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.375-383
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...
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tools: A Systematic Review

Haryani Haryani
Susan Jane Fetzer
Ching-Lin Wu
Yu-Yun Hsu
ONF 2017, 44(3), E111-E123 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.E111-E123
Problem Identification: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a dose-limiting chemotherapy toxicity, which has a long-lasting effect and decreases quality of life. Although several tools have been developed to detect CIPN, the study quality, psychometric properties, and practicality...
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