Background: Moral distress occurs when clinicians know the morally correct action to take but are unable to follow through because of internal and external constraints. It is associated with negative consequences, such as burnout, decreased job satisfaction, avoidance, and turnover. Objectives: The...

As an oncology advanced practice nurse, I find myself asking, “How can I continue to provide the same level of competent, quality care while meeting the unique, holistic needs of this population leveraged with self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic?” In talking with colleagues, we find ourselves...

Problem Identification: Cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed in adolescence, are faced with physical, mental, and emotional stressors associated with the disease and its treatment. These stressors add to the demand placed on survivors’ already taxed coping skills. This article reviews the...

Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between gender and coping strategies in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy in outpatient settings. Sample & Setting: Women (N = 277) and men (N = 293) were recruited from two comprehensive cancer centers, one Veterans Affairs hospital, and four...