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The mental health and well-being implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis: A mixed methods study
CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals delivering a mesothelioma diagnosis require regular training in communication skills plus updating in current treatment options, so they provide an appropriate mix of realism and hope. Better signposting to mental health support is needed for patients and carers. Our introduction of posttraumatic growth into the mesothelioma literature is novel. We recommend specialist nurses are trained to recognise, understand, and foster posttraumatic growth.PMID:38522172 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102545 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Virginia Sherborne Emily Wood Catriona R Mayland Clare Gardiner Caitlin Lusted Anna Bibby Angela Tod Bethany Taylor Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh Source Type: research

Using expressive writing to improve cancer caregiver and patient health: A randomized controlled feasibility trial
CONCLUSIONS: Remote EW may be feasible with cancer ICs and improve cancer IC and patient health. However, it can benefit from additional retention strategies and rigorous testing.TRIAL REGISTRATION: CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service (#TX217874); ClinicalTrials.gov (#NCT06123416).PMID:38522170 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102578 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Lameese Eldesouky James J Gross Source Type: research

"Dancing on the edge of the abyss": Posttraumatic growth in men cancer survivors
CONCLUSION: Whereas earlier research indicated a minimal impact of cancer on men survivors' lives, this study demonstrates multidimensional changes in the lives of such men. Findings revealed a dialectic post-cancer experience that consisted of negative manifestations of cancer survivorship co-existing with positive developments in different aspects of the men's lives. Additionally, prioritizing one's self was a novel finding of the current study.PMID:38522171 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102553 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Naama Levin-Dagan Liat Hamama Source Type: research

Comparing the impact of acupressure and reflexology on fatigue in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients: A randomized controlled trial with three arms
CONCLUSIONS: Acupressure and reflexology are recommended as cost-effective and low risk complementary approaches for managing fatigue in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. These therapies offer promise in alleviating fatigue and enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients.PMID:38520901 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102573 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Naser Parizad Amireh Hassanpour Rasoul Goli Hamidreza Khalkhali Aysan Nozad Source Type: research

Spatial experience of cancer inpatients in the oncology wards: A qualitative study in visual design aspects
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that-apart from the last theme, promoting trustworthiness, the rest are in line with Ulrich's supportive design theory. Therefore, further research is needed to investigate "promoting trustworthiness" in the context of cancer wards. In addition, each aspect of the visual design framework can offer practical design recommendations for future studies.PMID:38518630 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102552 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carmela Cucuzzella Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi Golriz Farzamfar Source Type: research

Mental health and wellbeing in mesothelioma: A qualitative study exploring what helps the wellbeing of those living with this illness and their informal carers
Mesothelioma is an incurable, asbestos related cancer with a poor prognosis. Little is known about how patients and carers living with the condition manage their mental health and wellbeing needs. This paper reports findings on interventions being used by patients and informal carers living with mesothelioma and those which they find most helpful. (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh, Virginia Sherborne, Catriona Mayland, Angela Tod, Bethany H. Taylor Source Type: research

Sentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
CONCLUSION: Addressing nausea, distress, and dry mouth are imperative for alleviating specific symptom clusters at the community level. Furthermore, targeting fatigue, disturbed sleep, and lack of appetite are crucial to break the interactions among diverse symptoms at the global level.PMID:38513452 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102566 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Minyu Liang Tong Zhong M Tish Knobf Lisi Chen Min Xu Beibei Cheng Yichao Pan Jian Zhou Zengjie Ye Source Type: research

The effect of diaphragmatic breathing on nausea, vomiting and functional status among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
CONCLUSION: DB could decrease nausea and vomiting, and increase functional status of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It can be promoted as a useful low-cost self-management approach and an additional and complementary therapy to manage chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.PMID:38513453 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102548 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nelwati Nelwati Dwi Noviyani Source Type: research

Disrupted biographies and gendered identities: A qualitative study exploring sexuality and blood cancer
CONCLUSION: This study, drawing on rich qualitative data, documents the sexuality concerns of blood cancer patients; for some such concerns arise many years post treatment. The findings highlight the need for gender appropriate care around sexuality which should continue to be accessible well after diagnosis and treatment phases have ceased.PMID:38513454 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102544 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalie Hammond Andrew Chantry Matthew Cheeseman Alex Peng Source Type: research

Network evolution of core symptoms after lung cancer thoracoscopic surgery:A dynamic network analysis
CONCLUSION: Fatigue stands out as the most core symptom in the network 1-2 days after lung cancer surgery. Shortness of breath, fatigue and cough are the most core symptoms in the symptom network 5-6 days after surgery. Therefore, clinical staff can improve the postoperative symptom experience of lung cancer patients by developing symptom management programmes tailored to these core symptoms.PMID:38513455 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102546 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 21, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiaobo Wang Danfeng Gu Jinrong Wei Haoran Pan Lijia Hou Mingqi Zhang Xinyan Wu Huihong Wang Source Type: research