The intent of this article is to provide oncology nurses with practical information on the pharmacologic management of pain. The use of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery in pain management will not be addressed in this article. It is the second in a three-part series on cancer pain management. The first in the series (September 2006) addressed cancer pain assessment. In a future issu...

Purpose: This study’s aim was to confirm the importance and performance of clinical practice nurses working in general wards a tertiary hospital analyze their educational needs.Methods: The study employed descriptive research design, self-reported questionnaire developed used for hospital. Data were collected from July 22 29, 2022, analyzed by an independent t-test, paired one-way ANOVA each nu...

Advances in medical knowledge and treatment have resulted in improved five-year survival rates for some forms of cancer. However, pain syndromes resulting from chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or interventional procedures continue to have a significant effect on cancer survivors' quality of life. Nurses are uniquely placed to assess pain in cancer survivors and ensure pain management strateg...

PURPOSE Oral complications are common in children undergoing head and neck radiation and chemotherapy. The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge, perceived ability and practice behaviors of pediatric oncology and hematology nurses in assisting with the various oral health care needs of pediatric oncology patients and to identify pediatric oncology nurses' previous training/education...

Subcutaneous (SC) administration of the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib was approved in the United States and European Union in 2012. There is limited guidance regarding how to administer SC bortezomib and a general lack of clear direction on optimal techniques for administering SC chemotherapy injections. Nurses may be utilizing different techniques, and inconsistent techniques may result in i...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to determine the anti-mutagenic effects of Vitamin E among nurses of oncology and non-oncology hospitals exposed to chemotherapy drugs. Several studies have demonstrated that nurses occupationally exposes to cytostatic drugs. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 138 female nurses from oncology and non-oncology hospitals participated in the study. All urine sam...

Many anti-neoplastic drugs are used globally during chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer. However, occupational exposure to anti-cancer drugs can represent a potential health risk to humans. Investigations on the genotoxicity of these drugs are inconsistent. Further, information on the genotoxic potential of anti-neoplastic drugs in medical personnel from India is not available. Hence, the a...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To determine whether provision of Reiki therapy during outpatient chemotherapy is associated with increased comfort and well-being. DESIGN Double-blind, randomized clinical controlled trial. SETTING Outpatient chemotherapy center. SAMPLE 189 participants were randomized to actual Reiki, sham Reiki placebo, or standard care. METHODS Patients receiving chemotherapy were...