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Factors Affecting Quality of Life for Korean American Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review

Hyojin Yoon
Linda Chatters
Tsui-Sui Annie Kao
Denise Saint-Arnault
Laurel Northouse
ONF 2016, 43(3), E132-E142 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.E132-E142
Problem Identification: Understanding of Korean American cancer survivors’ quality of life (QOL) within a cultural context is limited. This article examines factors associated with the QOL of Korean American cancer survivors. Literature Search: A systematic literature search was conducted of PubMed...
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Beliefs in Chemotherapy and Knowledge of Cancer and Treatment Among African American Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

Yun Jiang
Susan M. Sereika
Catherine M. Bender
Adam M. Brufsky
Margaret Q. Rosenzweig
ONF 2016, 43(2), 180-189 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.180-189
Purpose/Objectives: To examine beliefs regarding the necessity of chemotherapy and knowledge of breast cancer and its treatment in African American women with newly diagnosed breast cancer, and to explore factors associated with women’s beliefs and knowledge. Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional...
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Cross-Cultural Communication in Oncology: Challenges and Training Interests

Orest Weber
Brikela Sulstarova
Pascal Singy
ONF 2016, 43(1), E24-E33 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.E24-E33
Purpose/Objectives: To survey oncology nurses and oncologists about difficulties in taking care of culturally and linguistically diverse patients and about interests in cross-cultural training. Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional. Setting: Web-based survey. Sample: 108 oncology nurses and 44...
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Facilitating Shared Decision Making About Prostate Cancer Screening Among African American Men

Lynette Sandiford
Ellen M. D’Errico
ONF 2016, 43(1), 86-92 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.86-92
Purpose/Objectives: To describe the development and implementation of a prostate cancer screening intervention and risk assessment decision tool. Design: Community health promotion with pre- and post-education knowledge questionnaires. Setting: Two predominantly African American churches in...
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Examining Differences in Opportunity and Eligibility for Cancer Clinical Trial Participation Based on Sociodemographic and Disease Characteristics

Jessica Rearden
Alexandra L. Hanlon
Connie Ulrich
Margo Brooks-Carthon
Marilyn Sommers
ONF 2016, 43(1), 57-66 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.57-66
Purpose/Objectives: To examine differences in opportunity and eligibility for cancer clinical trial (CCT) participation based on sociodemographic and disease characteristics. Design: A matched cross-sectional study including a prospective oral questionnaire and retrospective electronic medical...
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