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An Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy

Hayley J. Dunnack
Michelle P. Judge
Xiaomei Cong
Andrew Salner
Valerie B. Duffy
Wanli Xu
ONF 2021, 48(3), 317-331 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.317-331
Problem Identification: Both chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause considerable symptom burden on patients’ oral health, influencing nutritional status and quality of life. The role of the oral and gut microbiome in oral health alterations during cancer therapy is an emerging area of science in...
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Supportive Care Needs of Chinese Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Prior to Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Ying-Jie Cai
Harue Masaki
Tie-Ying Shi
ONF 2021, 48(3), 341-349 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.341-349
Purpose: To describe the supportive care needs of Chinese women newly diagnosed with breast cancer prior to adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants & Setting: 13 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer were recruited from a public teaching hospital in northern China. Methodologic Approach:...
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The Effectiveness of Yoga on Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jihong Song
Tao Wang
Yujie Wang
Rong Li
Sitian Niu
Litao Zhuo
Qian Guo
Xiaomei Li
ONF 2021, 48(2), 207-228 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.207-228
Problem Identification: The aim of this article is to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Literature Search: Relevant English and Chinese articles were retrieved from medical databases and included in this...
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SmartPhrase: Development of an Electronic Health Record System to Promote Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Safety

Mary Jo Sarver
Monica McManus
Amy Allen
Bethany Johnson
Dennielle Padgett
CJON 2021, 25(1), 85-88 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.85-88
A collaborative interprofessional team of healthcare providers from a regional comprehensive community cancer program established standardized chemotherapy and immunotherapy preadministration documentation in the electronic health record. This quality improvement project facilitated adherence to...
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Association Between Physical Activity Levels and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Severity in Cancer Survivors

Anna Wilcoxon
Kord M. Kober
Carol Viele
Kimberly Topp
Betty Smoot
Gary Abrams
Margaret Chesney
Steven M. Paul
Yvette P. Conley
Jon D. Levine
Christine Miaskowski
ONF 2020, 47(6), 703-719 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.703-719
Objectives: To evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as subjective and objective measures of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), among different exercise groups. Sample & Setting: Cancer survivors (N = 290) were recruited from throughout...
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