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Determinants of Quality of Life in Individuals With a Dual Diagnosis of Resectable Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus

Hsuan-Ju Kuo
Nien-Tzu Chang
Yu-Wen Tien
Yun-Jen Chou
Shiow-Ching Shun
ONF 2021, 48(4), 390-402 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.390-402
Objectives: To explore the associations among clinical characteristics, fatigue, diabetes mellitus (DM) self-care activities, and quality of life (QOL) in individuals with resectable pancreatic cancer and DM. Sample & Setting: 57 individuals with resectable pancreatic cancer and DM from an...
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Feasibility of Breast Radiation Therapy Video Education Combined With Standard Radiation Therapy Education for Patients With Breast Cancer

Michelle Pembroke
Julie Bradley
Martina Mueller
Michelle Mollica
Lynne S. Nemeth
ONF 2021, 48(3), 279-290 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.279-290
Objectives: To determine the feasibility of incorporating a brief animated educational video shown during the radiation therapy (RT) consultation appointment for patients with breast cancer and to collect preliminary quality-of-life data. Sample & Setting: 20 participants with breast cancer...
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Supportive Care Needs of Chinese Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Prior to Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Ying-Jie Cai
Harue Masaki
Tie-Ying Shi
ONF 2021, 48(3), 341-349 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.341-349
Purpose: To describe the supportive care needs of Chinese women newly diagnosed with breast cancer prior to adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants & Setting: 13 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer were recruited from a public teaching hospital in northern China. Methodologic Approach:...
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Primary Palliative Care Clinical Implications: Oncology Nursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

William E. Rosa
Constance Dahlin
Vanessa Battista
Catherine S. Finlayson
Renee E. Wisniewski
Kelly Greer
Betty R. Ferrell
CJON 2021, 25(2), 119-125 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.119-125
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide. Patients with cancer are particularly vulnerable to experiencing serious health-related suffering from COVID-19. This requires oncology nurses in inpatient and clinic settings to ensure the...
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Exercise Intervention: A Pilot Study to Assess the Feasibility and Impact on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Quality of Life Among Patients With High-Grade Glioma

Jennifer Spencer
Beth A. Staffileno
CJON 2021, 25(2), 194-200 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.194-200
Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a challenging symptom, often compromising quality of life (QOL) and hindering physical activity among patients with cancer. Objectives: This 18-month pilot study assessed the feasibility to recruit and retain participants with high-grade glioma into a 10-...
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