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Antiemetic Guidelines: Using Education to Improve Adherence and Reduce Incidence of CINV in Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy

Corrine Mellin
Mallory Lexa
Ashley Leak Bryant
Susie Mason
Deborah K. Mayer
CJON 2018, 22(3), 297-303 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.297-303
Background: With the development of increasingly effective antiemetic regimens, guideline adherence can prevent 70%–80% of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with cancer. Objectives: This quality improvement project aims to increase rates of adherence to national guidelines...
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Nurse Navigator Core Competencies: An Update to Reflect the Evolution of the Role

Kristen Baileys
Lori McMullen
Barbara Lubejko
Deborah Christensen
Pamela J. Haylock
Traudi Rose
Jean Sellers
Dominique Srdanovic
CJON 2018, 22(3), 272-281 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.272-281
Background: The Oncology Nursing Society published Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) Core Competencies in 2013. However, a 2016 role delineation study (RDS) indicated that the role had evolved since their release. The RDS also indicated that a growing number of nurse navigators have extensive oncology...
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Quality & Safety

Pregnancy and Cancer Treatment: Developing a Standardized Testing Policy and Procedure

Barbara Jagels
Leila Amin
Annika Gustafson
CJON 2018, 22(2), 218-219 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.218-219
Systematic gaps for pregnancy screening and testing of patients with cancer persist. Absent or inconsistent guidelines and policies are barriers to standardized practice. Awareness among oncology nurses is needed to promote safe cancer care, prevent patient harm, and uphold patient-centered care...
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Fixed Combination Antiemetic: A Literature Review on Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Using Netupitant/Palonosetron

Rebecca A. Clark-Snow
Cheryl Vidall
Sussanne Börjeson
Patrick Jahn
CJON 2018, 22(2), E52-E63 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.E52-E63
Background: Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can be improved with guideline-consistent use of antiemetics. However, adherence to antiemetic guidelines remains often insufficient. Therefore, new strategies that improve adherence are needed. Objectives: To review the...
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Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus: Immunization Practices in the U.S. Military

Jennifer J. Buechel
CJON 2018, 22(1), 104-107 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.104-107
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is a leading etiology for cancer. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends routine vaccination of males and females aged 11–26 years. Studies suggest that U.S. military service members have...
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