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View article: A Qualitative Descriptive Study to Assess Experiences and Care Needs of Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Qualitative Descriptive Study to Assess Experiences and Care Needs of Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The cohort of patients experienced significant distress and disruptions to their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions implemented during an unanticipated event such as a pandemic need to be developed and tested to support pati…
View article: Screening and Referral for Health-Related Social Needs and Financial Distress: Current Processes Among National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program Practices
Screening and Referral for Health-Related Social Needs and Financial Distress: Current Processes Among National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program Practices Open
PURPOSE Health-related social needs (HRSNs) are associated with adverse cancer health outcomes. We assessed the processes for screening and responding to both HRSNs and financial distress and described the methods used across National Canc…
View article: Nurse <scp>PATHIT</scp> : An Adapted Framework for Nurse Support for Patient Activation Through Health Information Technology
Nurse <span>PATHIT</span> : An Adapted Framework for Nurse Support for Patient Activation Through Health Information Technology Open
Aims This article presents an adapted framework that integrates the Patient Health Engagement (PHE) model with Orem's Nursing Systems theory. The framework highlights the nursing role in encouraging Health Information Technology (HIT) tool…
View article: Cancer Care Experiences, Resilience, and Psychological Symptoms Among Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study
Cancer Care Experiences, Resilience, and Psychological Symptoms Among Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
A patient-centered approach to cancer care in which clinicians assess psychological, social, and economic resources and make referrals to supportive care services is warranted.
View article: Characterizing the Design of and Emerging Evidence for Health Care Organization–Based Lung Cancer Screening Interventions: A Systematic Review
Characterizing the Design of and Emerging Evidence for Health Care Organization–Based Lung Cancer Screening Interventions: A Systematic Review Open
Background. Implementing a lung cancer screening (LCS) program with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is complex, requiring health care organizations to consider several steps along the screening continuum from eligibility assessment to …
View article: Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nurse-Led Brief Behavioral Intervention for Dyspnea in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nurse-Led Brief Behavioral Intervention for Dyspnea in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer Open
PURPOSE In patients with lung cancer, dyspnea is one of the most prevalent and disabling symptoms, for which effective treatments are lacking. We examined the efficacy of a nurse-led brief behavioral intervention to improve dyspnea in pati…
View article: Research Agenda of the Oncology Nursing Society: 2019-2022.
Research Agenda of the Oncology Nursing Society: 2019-2022. Open
PROBLEM STATEMENT: To define the Oncology Nursing Society Research Agenda for 2019-2022. DESIGN: Multimethod, consensus-building approach by members of the Research Agenda Project Team. DATA SOURCES: Expert opinion, literature review, surv…
View article: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Cancer Care: A Nationwide Landscape Assessment Update
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Cancer Care: A Nationwide Landscape Assessment Update Open
PURPOSE Routine collection of sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity (GI; collectively SOGI) in cancer clinics advances cancer care equity. METHODS In 2022, NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) practice groups were asked ab…
View article: Effectiveness of a computer-facilitated intervention on improving provider delivery of tobacco treatment in a thoracic surgery and oncology outpatient setting: A pilot study
Effectiveness of a computer-facilitated intervention on improving provider delivery of tobacco treatment in a thoracic surgery and oncology outpatient setting: A pilot study Open
A computer-facilitated intervention increased provider delivery of tobacco treatment in a thoracic surgery and oncology outpatient setting. This intervention provided a low-resource approach that has the potential to be scaled and implemen…
View article: Predictors of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Adherence: Mixed-Methods Research With a Convergent Parallel Design
Predictors of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Adherence: Mixed-Methods Research With a Convergent Parallel Design Open
Background Few studies have examined the effect of baseline attitudes toward nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) on its actual adherence in a smoking cessation intervention. Purpose This study (i) examined the predictability of baseline var…
View article: Common and distinct risk factors that influence more severe and distressing shortness of breath profiles in oncology outpatients
Common and distinct risk factors that influence more severe and distressing shortness of breath profiles in oncology outpatients Open
Background Shortness of breath occurs in 10%–70% of oncology patients. Very little is known about interindividual variability in its severity and distress and associated risk factors. Using latent profile analyses (LPAs), purpose was to id…
View article: Availability of cancer survivorship support services across the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program network
Availability of cancer survivorship support services across the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program network Open
Background National cancer organizations recommend provision of nutrition, physical activity, and mental health supportive services to cancer survivors. However, the availability of these services across diverse community oncology settings…
View article: Barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in community oncology practices
Barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in community oncology practices Open
Background Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection in community oncology practices is critical to identify and address cancer inequities, but less than 20% of NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)‐affiliated…
View article: Information Technology and Telemedicine Services in Community Oncology Practices
Information Technology and Telemedicine Services in Community Oncology Practices Open
PURPOSE We described information technology support and use of telemedicine for cancer care and research purposes at community oncology practices within the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). METHODS We …
View article: A Qualitative Analysis of Algorithm-based Decision Support Usability Testing for Symptom Management Across the Trajectory of Cancer Care: One Size Does Not Fit All
A Qualitative Analysis of Algorithm-based Decision Support Usability Testing for Symptom Management Across the Trajectory of Cancer Care: One Size Does Not Fit All Open
Background Adults with cancer experience symptoms that change across the disease trajectory. Due to the distress and cost associated with uncontrolled symptoms, improving symptom management is an important component of quality cancer care.…
View article: Cervical Cancer Screening Status Among Women Living With HIV/AIDs in Malawi: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cervical Cancer Screening Status Among Women Living With HIV/AIDs in Malawi: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Worldwide, cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer among women. Approximately 90% of cervical cancer cases occur in resource limited countries. Malawi is one of the developing countries with the highest incidence (ASR 67.9 pe…
View article: Developing and Field Testing BOLSTER: A Nurse-Led Care Management Intervention to Support Patients and Caregivers following Hospitalization for Gynecologic Cancer-Associated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Developing and Field Testing BOLSTER: A Nurse-Led Care Management Intervention to Support Patients and Caregivers following Hospitalization for Gynecologic Cancer-Associated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Open
Introduction: Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) afflicts women with advanced gynecologic cancers. Patients with PC often require ostomies, gastric tubes, or catheters to palliate symptoms, yet patients and caregivers report feeling unprepared…
View article: Proceedings of the Survivorship Care in Neuro-Oncology Workshop sponsored by the Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors (NCI-CONNECT)
Proceedings of the Survivorship Care in Neuro-Oncology Workshop sponsored by the Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors (NCI-CONNECT) Open
Background Survivorship for those living with primary CNS cancers begins at diagnosis, continues throughout a person’s life, and includes caregivers. Opportunities and challenges exist to advance survivorship care for those living with pri…
View article: Update to 2019–2022 ONS Research Agenda: Rapid Review to Address Structural Racism and Health Inequities
Update to 2019–2022 ONS Research Agenda: Rapid Review to Address Structural Racism and Health Inequities Open
Research priorities are presented to inform future research that will provide methods and tools to increase health equity and reduce structural racism in oncology nursing practice, research, education, policy, and advocacy.
View article: Update to 2019–2022 ONS Research Agenda: Rapid Review to Promote Equity in Oncology Healthcare Access and Workforce Development
Update to 2019–2022 ONS Research Agenda: Rapid Review to Promote Equity in Oncology Healthcare Access and Workforce Development Open
Recommendations are presented to inform research, clinical, administrative, and academic oncology nursing settings on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusivity and deconstructing structural racism.