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Patient attitudes and experiences towards exercise during oncological treatment. A qualitative systematic review
PurposeExercise and physical activity (PA) during oncological treatment have many benefits. However, PA levels and adherence are often low. This...
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New nurses’ practice environment, job stress, and patient safety attitudes: a cross-sectional study based on the job demands-resources model
BackgroundPatient safety is paramount for all healthcare agencies. Health professionals' lack of patient safety competencies threaten patients’...
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Exploration of helpful elements contributing to engage in physical activity in patients with cancer
PurposeAlthough there are many reported benefits of physical activity for patients with cancer (e.g., improving quality of life), many patients with...
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Might photobiomodulation therapy interfere with the frequency of severe mucositis and oral candidiasis? A retrospective analysis in patients with head and neck carcinoma
PurposeConsidering the tumor in the oral cavity or the oropharynx and nasopharynx region might be an aggravating factor for oral mucositis (OM)...
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Effect of modified Baduan** exercise on nutritional status in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundAs a traditional Chinese fitness technique, Baduan** is a low- to medium-intensity aerobic exercise that has a common regulatory effect on...
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Development and validation of a scale to measure the care needs of Crohn’s disease patients: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundCrohn’s disease (CD) patients require varying levels of supportive care. In order to facilitate caregivers and nurses in precisely...
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Breaking the silence: the role of sexual communication on quality of life in women with cervical cancer
IntroductionCervical cancer (CC) and its treatments impact various dimensions of quality of life (QoL), including physical, psychological, and sexual...
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“Not me!” a qualitative, vignette-based study of nurses’ and physicians’ reactions to spiritual distress on neuro-oncological units
PurposePeople with primary malignant brain tumors experience serious health-related suffering caused by limited prognosis and high symptom burden....
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Adopting a systems-thinking approach to optimise dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors
PurposeService referrals are required for cancer survivors to access specialist dietary and exercise support. Many system-level factors influence...
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Communication patterns in families affected by parental cancer from the healthy parents’ perspective—process evaluation of the complex intervention Family-SCOUT
PurposeWithin families affected by parental cancer, open communication impacts the well-being of parents and their children; however, limited...
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Adherence with oral nutritional supplements and influencing factors in postoperative patients with digestive tract tumors: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveThis study aims to use structural equation modeling to explore the pathways and effect sizes of factors influencing the adherence of...
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Resilience in the face of pandemic: exploring the influence of psychological flexibility on turnover intentions and burnout among critical care nurses in COVID-19 hospitals
AimAssess the levels of psychological flexibility, burnout, and turnover intention among critical care nurses and assess the impact of psychological...
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The safety and effectiveness of naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced cancer in real-world palliative care settings: a multicenter prospective observational study
PurposeIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of naldemedine for treating opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients...
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Wounded healer nurses: a qualitative content analysis of the positive traits of nurses affected by chronic cardiovascular disease
BackgroundThe wounded healer concept refers to healthcare providers who, in the past, have had similar experiences to those of their clients and now...
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Integrating mixed reality preparation into acute coronary syndrome simulation for nursing students: a single-group pretest-posttest study
BackgroundTimely and effective intervention within the ‘golden hour’—the critical first 90 min after the symptom onset—is crucial for initiating...
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Methadone versus other opioids for refractory malignant bone pain: a pilot randomised controlled study
PurposeRefractory cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) affects a patient’s functional capacity and quality of life, but there is limited evidence to guide...
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Characterizing disparities in receipt of palliative care for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with metastatic cancer in the United States
PurposePalliative care plays essential roles in cancer care. However, differences in receipt among individuals identifying as Asian American, Native...
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Oral antivirals for COVID-19 among patients with cancer
PurposeImmunocompromised individuals, such as those diagnosed with cancer, are at a significantly higher risk for severe illness and mortality when...