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The Effects of Nonpharmacologic Interventions on Cognitive Function in Patients With Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Pok-Ja Oh
Ji Hyun Kim
ONF 2016, 43(5), E205-E217 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.E205-E217
Problem Identification: To evaluate the effects of nonpharmacologic interventions on cognitive functioning in adult patients with cancer. Literature Search: EMBASE, MEDLINE®, Cochrane Library CENTRAL, CINAHL®, and Korean databases. Data Evaluation: Cochrane’s risk of bias for randomized studies and...
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Cancer, Cognitive Impairment, and Work-Related Outcomes: An Integrative Review

Diane Von Ah
Susan Storey
Eileen Tallman
Adele Nielsen
Shelley A. Johns
Susan J. Pressler
ONF 2016, 43(5), 602-616 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.602-616
Problem Identification: Cancer survivors often report concerns regarding their memory, attention, and ability to process information and make decisions. These problems, which have also been demonstrated on objective neuropsychological assessments, may have a significant impact on work-related...
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Assessment of Cognitive Impairment and Complaints in Individuals With Colorectal Cancer

Moira A. Visovatti
Patricia A. Reuter-Lorenz
Alfred E. Chang
Laurel Northouse
Bernadine Cimprich
ONF 2016, 43(2), 169-178 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.43-02AP
Purpose/Objectives: To assess cognitive function in individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) and identify factors associated with cognitive effects. Design: Cross-sectional, comparative design. Setting: Midwest hospital. Sample: Men and women with (n = 50) and without (n = 50) CRC. Methods:...
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Delirium in Patients With Cancer: What Nurses Need to Know to Improve Care

Sharon LaFever
Angela Bory
John Nelson
CJON 2015, 19(5), 585-590 DOI: 10.1188/15.CJON.585-590
Background: Delirium is a serious problem when caring for a patient with cancer in the hospital. Delirium causes major risks and concerns for patients, family members, and healthcare workers, and it often goes unrecognized and has many clinical manifestations. Objectives: This article aims to...
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When Do I Get My Brain Back? Breast Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Cognitive Problems

Heather Becker
Ashley Henneghan
Sabrina Q. Mikan
CJON 2015, 19(2), 180-184 DOI: 10.1188/15.CJON.180-184
Background: Many survivors report troubling cognitive problems that can persist long after active treatment and seriously affect their quality of life, particularly in terms of employment. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore survivors’ perceptions of their cognitive functioning...
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