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Oncology Outpatient and Provider Responses to a Computerized Symptom Assessment System

Janet S. Carpenter
Susan Rawl
Jennifer Porter
Karen Schmidt
Jennifer Tornatta
Foluso Ojewole
Paul Helft
David A. Potter
Christopher Sweeney
R. Brian Giesler
ONF 2008, 35(4), 661-669 DOI: 10.1188/08/ONF.661-669
Purpose/Objectives: To assess patient and provider responses to a computerized symptom assessment system. Design: Descriptive, longitudinal study with retrospective, longitudinal medical records review. Setting: University-based National Cancer Institute-designated outpatient cancer center. Sample...
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Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Translation of Molecular Biology Into New Treatments, New Patient Outcomes, and Nursing Implications

Nancy P. Moldawer
Robert Figlin
ONF 2008, 35(4), 699-708 DOI: 10.1188/08.ONF.699-708
Purpose/Objectives: To provide an overview of the current knowledge and treatment options for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Data Sources: Published articles, published abstracts, online databases, and package inserts. Data Synthesis: Researchers have an increased understanding of the genetic and...
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Development and Initial Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of the Opioid-Taking Self-Efficacy Scale

Shu-Yuan Liang
Patsy Yates
Helen Edwards
Shiow-Luan Tsay
ONF 2008, 35(4), E62-E69 DOI: 10.1188/08.ONF.E62-E69
Purpose/Objectives : To examine the reliability and validity of the Opioid-Taking Self-Efficacy Scale-Cancer (OTSES-CA). Design : Survey of two separate samples. Setting : Two teaching hospitals in the Taipei area of Taiwan. Sample : 30 (stage 2, pilot study) and a second cohort of 92 (stage 3)...
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Homecare Referrals and 12-Week Outcomes Following Surgery for Cancer

Kathryn H. Bowles
Ruth McCorkle
Isaac F. Nuamah
ONF 2008, 35(3), 377-383 DOI: 10.1188/08.ONF.377-383
Purpose/Objectives : To determine characteristics of patients undergoing cancer surgery who do and do not receive homecare referral after hospitalization, relative to poor discharge outcomes. Design : Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. Setting : Urban, academic cancer center in the...
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Ensuring High-Quality Cancer Care in the Medicare Program

ONF 2008, 35(3), 335 DOI:
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