Evidence-based Palliative Care Approaches to Non-pain Physical Symptom Management in Cancer Patients.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 34(3): 227-240, 2018 08.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30120000
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To review effective approaches for non-pain symptom management for cancer patients focusing on treatment of nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, anorexia/cachexia, fatigue, and dyspnea. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed articles, clinical practice guidelines, professional organization position statements.CONCLUSION:
Oncology nurses are key advocates for optimal symptom management. Maximizing palliation of symptoms improves quality of life and prolongs survival. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE To provide an evidence-based approach to symptom management, oncology nurses require a deep understanding of symptom pathophysiology while anticipating side effects, educating patients and caregivers, considering psychosocial/spiritual factors, exploring treatment expectations, and clarifying goals of treatment.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oncology Nursing
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Palliative Care
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Nurse's Role
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Pain Management
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Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Oncol Nurs
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada