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Active Cycle of Breathing Technique: A Respiratory Modality to Improve Perioperative Outcomes in Patients With Lung Cancer

Han-Bing Lu
Xin Liu
Ya-Qing Wang
Hui-Ping Cao
Rui-Chen Ma
Ying-Ying Yin
Chun-Yu Song
Ting-Ting Yang
Jiao Xie
CJON 2022, 26(2), 176-182 DOI: 10.1188/22.CJON.176-182
Background: Cancer and surgery put a physiologic and psychological burden on patients with lung cancer. The active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) has been considered as an effective airway clearance method for patients with lung diseases. Its effectiveness on perioperative outcomes in patients...
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Dyspnea: Common Side Effect

Anecita Fadol
CJON 2021, 25(6), 10-12 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.S2.10-12
Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is a subjective experience of breathing discomfort marked by distinct sensations of varying intensity. Resulting from interactions among physiologic, psychological, social, and environmental factors, dyspnea may lead to secondary physiologic and behavioral responses...
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Effects of Breathing Exercises on Patients With Lung Cancer

Xin Liu
Ya-Qing Wang
Jiao Xie
ONF 2019, 46(3), 303-317 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.303-317
Problem Identification: To evaluate the effects of breathing exercises on dyspnea, six-minute walk distance (6MWD), anxiety, and depression in patients with lung cancer. Literature Search: A systematic literature search of the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase®, PubMed®, Weipu, Wanfang, and...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Implications for Patients With Lung Cancer

Brandi R. Newsome
Karen Kane McDonnell
Jennifer Hucks
Robin Dawson Estrada
CJON 2018, 22(2), 184-192 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.184-192
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness. COPD often is underemphasized as a comorbidity except when considering issues surrounding surgical treatment options. Objectives: This article aims to provide nurses with an overview of the...
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Dyspnea and Delirium at the End of Life

Barton Bobb
CJON 2016, 20(3), 244-246 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.244-246
Dyspnea and delirium are potentially distressing symptoms for patients with cancer at the end of life. They require aggressive management and sometimes even palliative sedation for refractory cases in actively dying patients. This article provides oncology nurses with evidence-based advice on the...
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