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Systematic Review of Hospital Readmissions Among Patients With Cancer in the United States

Janice F. Bell
Robin L. Whitney
Sarah C. Reed
Hermine Poghosyan
Rebecca S. Lash
Katherine K. Kim
Andra Davis
Richard J. Bold
Jill G. Joseph
ONF 2017, 44(2), 176-191 DOI: 10.1011/17.ONF.176-191
Purpose/Objectives: To review the existing literature on readmission rates, predictors, and reasons for readmission among adults with cancer. Data Sources: U.S.-based empirical studies reporting readmission rates from January 2005 to December 2015 were identified using four online library databases...
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Improving Coordination of Care Among Healthcare Professionals and Patients With Diabetes and Cancer

Josilyn Goebel
Sarah Valinski
Denise Soltow Hershey
CJON 2016, 20(6), 645-651 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.645-651
Background: Patients with diabetes and cancer have higher mortality and morbidity rates, and are more likely to be hospitalized during treatment. In addition, they often prioritize cancer treatment over self-management of diabetes. Objectives: This research aims to identify the issues regarding the...
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Standardizing Processes for Blinatumomab Administration

Samantha DePadova
Christina Howlett
Kimberly Rivera
CJON 2016, 20(5), 466-469 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.466-469
Blinatumomab (Blincyto®) has received accelerated approval for treatment of relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This article describes the authors’ experience with a multidisciplinary collaboration among nursing, pharmacy, prescribers, and support staff, which has proven to be key...
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Novel Approaches

An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Development and Implementation of Electronic Treatment Orders in a Medical Oncology Department

Michele E. Gaguski
Hien T. Nguyen
CJON 2016, 20(4), 371-373 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.371-373
This article provides a review of the interdisciplinary approach, implementation methods, and subsequent outcomes of transitioning to an electronic-based chemotherapy and biotherapy ordering system in a community hospital–based ambulatory medical oncology department. The electronic medical record...
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Editorial

Oncology Nurses and the Cancer Moonshot 2020

Lisa Kennedy Sheldon
CJON 2016, 20(4), 355-356 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.355-356
When Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Beau, died of a brain tumor in May 2015, the Vice President’s grief was profound. Yet, his grief generated an idea, a big idea: Let’s collaborate and focus the talent and resources in our country to eliminate cancer as we know it. When Vice President Biden...
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