Distress, Fatigue, and Sexuality: Understanding and Treating Concerns and Symptoms in Patients With Multiple Myeloma .
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BACKGROUND The psychological needs of patients and caregivers may be inadvertently overlooked, contributing to the patient's distress and possibly compromising outcomes. Untreated, these psychological needs may impair the patient's ability to make decisions and adhere to treatment. . OBJECTIVES This article aims to present consensus statements to guide oncology nurses in the recognition and management of distress, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). . METHODS Members of the International Myeloma Foundation Nursing Leadership Board reviewed the current literature and clinical experience regarding interventions related to distress, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction in patients with MM. . FINDINGS Ongoing patient education and attention to medical and psychological care is important to assess and address patients' needs, such as cancer-related fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and distress.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 21 5 Suppl شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017