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Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump: Complications and Nursing Management Regarding Use in Patients With Colorectal Cancer

Deborah Italiano
CJON 2018, 22(3), 340-346 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.340-346
Background: The hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pump is a treatment-delivery method based on the principle of targeting the tumor site directly and can be used alone or in combination with systemic chemotherapy. Objectives: The intent of this article is to serve as a resource for oncology nurses to...
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Balance and Gait Impairment: Sensor-Based Assessment for Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy

Grace Campbell
Marjorie A. Skubic
CJON 2018, 22(3), 316-325 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.316-325
Background: Individuals with peripheral neuropathy (PN) frequently experience balance and gait impairments that can lead to poor physical function, falls, and injury. Nurses are aware that patients with cancer experience balance and gait impairments but are unsure of optimal assessment and...
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Patient Use of Electronic Methods to Self-Report Symptoms: An Integrative Literature Review

Sharyn Carrasco
Lene Symes
ONF 2018, 45(3), 399-416 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.399-416
Problem Identification: Clinicians are unaware of most of their patients’ symptoms. Symptoms may be poorly documented and their impact underestimated. Undertreatment of symptoms may lead to increased symptom distress and decreased quality of life. Improving the communication of symptoms to nurses...
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Prevalence, Severity, and Self-Reported Characteristics of Taste Alterations in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Sara Campagna
Silvia Gonella
Riccardo Sperlinga
Piero Luigi Giuliano
Rosella Marchese
Rebecca Pedersini
Paola Berchialla
Valerio Dimonte
ONF 2018, 45(3), 342-353 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.342-353
Objectives: To describe the prevalence, severity, and self-reported characteristics of taste alterations (TAs) induced by chemotherapy and to investigate TAs across chemotherapy regimens. Sample & Setting: 243 adult patients from five outpatient practices in Northern Italy. Methods &...
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Prevention of Stomatitis: Using Dexamethasone-Based Mouthwash to Inhibit Everolimus-Related Stomatitis

Babita Saigal
Laura Guerra
CJON 2018, 22(2), 211-217 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.211-217
Background: A common class-specific toxicity of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors is stomatitis. Some patients experience a severe form of mTOR inhibitor–associated stomatitis (mIAS) that can have a negative effect on nutritional status, compromise quality of life, and potentially...
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