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Children’s Experiences of Cancer Care: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

Lindsay A. Jibb
Lindsay Croal
Jingting Wang
Changrong Yuan
Joel Foster
Verna Cheung
Brenda M. Gladstone
Jennifer N. Stinson
ONF 2018, 45(4), 527-544 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.527-544
Problem Identification: Improvements in pediatric cancer survival have increased interest in the experiences of children undergoing treatment; however, no review of the qualitative literature describing these experiences has been conducted. Literature Search: Databases were searched from January...
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Pediatric Oncology Nurses’ Experiences With Prognosis-Related Communication

Amy R. Newman
Margaret Faut Callahan
Stacee M. Lerret
Debra L. Oswald
Marianne E. Weiss
ONF 2018, 45(3), 327-337 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.327-337
Objectives: To examine nurses’ experiences of prognosis-related communication (PRC) with parents of children with cancer. Sample & Setting: Cross-sectional, correlational study in the pediatric oncology setting involving 316 members of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses...
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Symptoms and Self-Management Strategies Identified by Children With Cancer Using Draw-and-Tell Interviews

Lauri A. Linder
Heather Bratton
Anna Nguyen
Kori Parker
Sarah E. Wawrzynski
ONF 2018, 45(3), 290-300 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.290-300
Purpose: This cross-sectional study described how school-aged children with cancer represent their symptoms and associated characteristics using draw-and-tell interviews. Participants & Setting: 27 children aged 6–12 years receiving treatment for cancer at the Cancer Transplant Center at...
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Creative Play: A Nursing Intervention for Children and Adults With Cancer

Adrienne Schleisman
Elaine Mahon
CJON 2018, 22(2), 137-140 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.137-140
Pediatric patients undergoing treatment for oncology diagnoses are likely to experience stress, anxiety, and social isolation. One role of a pediatric oncology nurse is to incorporate play into daily hospital routines. By using medical and normative play, nurses can decrease distress and promote...
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Comparison of Legacy Fatigue Measures With the PROMIS Pediatric Fatigue Short Form

Catherine F. Macpherson
Jichuan Wang
Darren A. DeWalt
Emily D. Stern
Shana Jacobs
Pamela S. Hinds
ONF 2018, 45(1), 106-114 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.106-114
Objectives: To compare Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pediatric Fatigue Short Form measures and legacy patient-reported outcome fatigue measures to capture cancer-related fatigue change in pediatric patients with cancer. Sample & Setting: 96 racially diverse...
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