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In Cancer Care, What Is Loss and What Is Victory?

Amity Parker
CJON 2019, 23(1), 112 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.112
The challenges faced in my first year as a new oncology nurse included learning the beauty of small victories and understanding loss. Family and friends often mention how sad and hard this profession is. It is hard to explain how much I love this job to those who view it as somewhat depressing. The...
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Comparison of Legacy Fatigue Measures With the PROMIS Pediatric Fatigue Short Form

Catherine F. Macpherson
Jichuan Wang
Darren A. DeWalt
Emily D. Stern
Shana Jacobs
Pamela S. Hinds
ONF 2018, 45(1), 106-114 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.106-114
Objectives: To compare Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pediatric Fatigue Short Form measures and legacy patient-reported outcome fatigue measures to capture cancer-related fatigue change in pediatric patients with cancer. Sample & Setting: 96 racially diverse...
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Computer-Based Exercise Program: Effects of a 12-Week Intervention on Mood and Fatigue in Pediatric Patients With Cancer

Anna-Maria Platschek
Laura Kehe
Vera Abeln
Frank Berthold
Thorsten Simon
Heiko Klaus Strüder
CJON 2017, 21(6), E280-E286 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.E280-E286
Background: Increasing rates of survival present a new set of physical and psychological challenges for children dealing with side effects during cancer treatment. Physical activity has been shown to be an effective strategy to reduce several side effects. Objectives: The purpose of this pilot...
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Distinct Trajectories of Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance in Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Meagan Whisenant
Bob Wong
Sandra A. Mitchell
Susan L. Beck
Kathi Mooney
ONF 2017, 44(6), 739-750 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.739-750
Purpose/Objectives: To examine self-reported severity of fatigue and disturbed sleep experienced daily by women with breast cancer during multiple cycles of chemotherapy, exploring potential classes of women experiencing similar symptom trajectories. Design: In a secondary analysis, classes of...
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Energy Through Motion©: An Activity Intervention for Cancer-Related Fatigue in an Ambulatory Infusion Center

Linda Abbott
Mary Catherine Hooke
CJON 2017, 21(5), 618-626 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.618-626
Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) occurs in most people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Physical activity (PA) is safe and effective in reducing CRF in people with cancer. Objectives: This project involved the implementation and evaluation of a three-month PA program to maintain or...
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