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    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    January 13, 2023
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    Pancreatic cancer
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    November 11, 2022
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    Cancer treatments
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    November 07, 2022
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    Patient safety
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    September 28, 2022
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    Radiation therapy
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    August 19, 2022
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    Putting evidence into practice (PEP)

    Real-World Usage Reports Show That ONS Guidelines™ Empower Nurses to Provide Best Patient Care
    Putting evidence into practice (PEP)

    Real-World Usage Reports Show That ONS Guidelines™ Empower Nurses to Provide Best Patient Care

    Among their many benefits in practice, ONS Guidelines™ arm oncology nurses with the evidence to advocate for their patients’ care, according to findings from a fall 2021 focus group ONS conducted with nurses practicing at all levels of direct care.

    February 18, 2022
    From Evidence to Standard: The Role of Clinical Guidelines in Oncology Care
    Clinical practice guidelines

    From Evidence to Standard: The Role of Clinical Guidelines in Oncology Care

    Leading organizations like ONS develop nationally recommended, evidence-based cancer care guidelines to inform practice, unify and standardize the way patient care is delivered, and ensure successful outcomes. By clarifying gray areas and codifying practice, guidelines enable providers to deliver efficacious, safe oncology care for patients and all care providers.

    December 02, 2019
    Which Nonpharmacologic Intervention Is Recommended for Cancer-Related Fatigue?
    Clinical practice

    Which Nonpharmacologic Intervention Is Recommended for Cancer-Related Fatigue?

    Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions is currently recommended for practice for cancer-related fatigue?

    A. Acupressure

    B. Meditation

    C. Exercise

    D. Tai Chi

    September 21, 2018
    Use the Evidence to Support Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment
    Nursing evidence-based practice

    Use the Evidence to Support Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment

    We’re familiar with the evidence: being active is better for all of us throughout our lives. In fact, regular physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical activity can help to control our weight and reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. 

    August 21, 2018
    AHRQ Shutters National Guideline Clearinghouse Because of Budget Cuts
    Evidence-based care

    AHRQ Shutters National Guideline Clearinghouse Because of Budget Cuts

    As of July 16, 2018, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ceased maintenance on guideline.gov, the website that housed the National Guideline Clearinghouse. The website had been a resource for healthcare providers for more than 20 years.

    July 24, 2018
    Overcome Barriers to Applying an Evidence-Based Process for Practice Change
    Putting evidence into practice (PEP)

    Overcome Barriers to Applying an Evidence-Based Process for Practice Change

    The evidence-based practice (EBP) process starts with a clinical question and then proceeds to searching and critically appraising the evidence. Once you have determined that a practice change is necessary, the next step is to integrate that evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values. The last step in EBP is to evaluate the outcomes and disseminate the results. On paper, this flows in an orderly fashion. As clinicians, however, we know that it’s not often that easy or straightforward to change clinical practice. We often face barriers that can make it hard to change, but strategies exist to help facilitate practice change.

    May 30, 2018
    Put Evidence Into Practice to Prevent Infection
    Putting evidence into practice (PEP)

    Put Evidence Into Practice to Prevent Infection

    Because of immunosuppression from cancer or its treatment, patients are at a higher risk for viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Patients who develop infections may experience dose delays or reductions that compromise optimal treatment outcomes, resulting in higher mortality rates, longer hospitalizations, and higher cost of care.

    April 10, 2018
    Managing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer
    Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

    Managing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer

    Patients’ weight and nutrition status will often vary throughout the cancer care continuum. Weight loss might occur before the diagnosis, be one of the presenting cancer symptoms, be related to the tumor itself, or be secondary to side effects of their treatment (e.g., anorexia from chemotherapy or radiation). 

    March 27, 2018
    The Case of the Pain Paradox
    Pain management

    The Case of the Pain Paradox

    Vince was diagnosed with non-muscle invasive, high-grade bladder cancer at age 54 and treated with intravesical Bacille-Calmette Guerin immunotherapy. He stopped smoking and began a consistent walking program. 

    January 16, 2018
    Adopt an Evidence-Based Practice Model to Facilitate Practice Change
    Evidence-based care

    Adopt an Evidence-Based Practice Model to Facilitate Practice Change

    Evidence-based practice (EBP) results from the integration of available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to individualize care and promote effective care decision-making. Oncology nurses are perfectly positioned to be adopters and promoters of EBP, resulting in practice change for improved quality and safety.

    November 21, 2017
    Assess and Manage Cancer-Related Pain
    Pain management

    Assess and Manage Cancer-Related Pain

    Despite the findings that more than 90% of cancer pain can be controlled with routine interventions, many patients continue to experience pain throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment. The average pain score for patients on inpatient oncology units is 5.87 on a 0–10 scale, and 25% of patients spend more than 50% of the time in constant or severe pain.

    October 10, 2017
    Manage Pain in Patients With Cancer
    Pain management

    Manage Pain in Patients With Cancer With These Tools and Resources

    One distinct, uniquely personal symptom unifies almost all patients with cancer: pain. It can be as wildly varied and different as each patient it affects. It can be acute, sudden experiences of pain, or the symptoms can be chronic and perpetual. Patients undergoing the treatments associated with cancer often suffer varying degrees of pain through their cancer journeys, which leads to significant physical and psychosocial burdens. This can decrease their quality of life and potentially impact their overall outcomes. A 2015 National Comprehensive Cancer Network report suggested that the evidence suggests a clear link between improved survival outcomes and adequate symptom management.

    September 01, 2017
    Walking the dog
    Cancer prevention

    Physical Activity Benefits Patients and Nurses Throughout Life

    My husband is a gerontologist. My oldest daughter is an RN working with acutely ill elderly patients at a busy academic medical center. They both know that living to 90 or 100 years old is becoming the norm. They’ll also tell you that the habits formed throughout a lifetime can make a big difference in the quality of life as one gets older.

    April 07, 2017
    Get Up Get Moving
    Cancer research

    Physical Activity, Psychological Care Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue

    Physical activity, by itself or in combination with psychological care, was found to be most successful at reducing cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients, according to a study published in JAMA. The researchers compared the efficacy of four different types of CRF treatments—exercise, the combination of exercise and psychological treatments, psychological treatments alone, and pharmaceutical treatments—to determine the most effective treatment for CRF.

    March 23, 2017
    Clinical practice

    Four Ways to Help Patients With Cancer Overcome Fatigue

    Fatigue often impacts a patient’s quality of life, and it’s common to experience it during cancer. Up to one-third of patients with cancer experience fatigue for years following their treatment. Cancer impacts nearly 14.5 million people a year and is expected to affect almost 19 million by 2024. Patients are not alone in their fight against cancer or the accompanying fatigue. Continue reading to learn ways you can help your patients overcome this debilitating symptom.
    June 09, 2016
    Lateral-Limb Lymphedema
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Lateral-Limb Lymphedema

    Sally is a 62-year-old woman who had a mastectomy for stage IIB left-sided breast cancer. She had preoperative chemotherapy followed by the mastectomy, at which time she also had a prophylactic simple mastectomy of her right breast. She completed postsurgical radiation therapy six months ago and is in for a routine follow-up appointment.
    March 18, 2014
    Pain management

    Teamwork Among Caregivers, Patients, and Healthcare Professionals Is Crucial to Pain Control

    This ONS PEP resource was packed full of pertinent information, offering a brief but helpful review of types of pain and examples of clinical pain measurement tools. The introduction section featured several important sections before it really got into the meat of the book.
    June 18, 2013
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