Self-Reported Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Breast Cancer Is Associated With Potassium Channel Gene Polymorphisms
Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024 Apr 18;51(3):263-274. doi: 10.1188/24.ONF.263-274.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate for associations of polymorphisms for potassium channel genes in patients with breast cancer who were classified as having high or low-moderate levels of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI).SAMPLE & SETTING: 397 women who were scheduled to undergo surgery for breast cancer on one breast were recruited from breast care centers located in a comprehensive cancer center, two public hospitals, and four community practices.METHODS & VARIABLES: CRCI was assessed using the Attentional Function Index prior to and ...
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - April 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kate R Oppegaard Marilyn J Hammer Yvette P Conley Carolyn S Harris Bruce A Cooper Steven M Paul Joosun Shin Lisa Morse Gary M Abrams Jon D Levine Christine Miaskowski Source Type: research
Stress and Coping in Patients With Cancer With Depression and Sleep Disturbance
Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024 Apr 18;51(3):243-262. doi: 10.1188/24.ONF.243-262.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate for differences in global, cancer-specific, and cumulative life stress, as well as resilience and use of various coping strategies among five groups (no depression or sleep disturbance, no depression and moderate sleep disturbance, subsyndromal depression and very high sleep disturbance, moderate depression and moderate sleep disturbance [Both Moderate]; and high depression and very high sleep disturbance [Both High]).SAMPLE & SETTING: Patients (N = 1,331) receiving chemotherapy were recruited from outpatient oncolo...
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - April 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Alejandra Calvo-Schimmel Joosun Shin Carolyn S Harris Lisa Morse Steven M Paul Bruce A Cooper Yvette P Conley Fay Wright Marilyn J Hammer Jon D Levine Christine Miaskowski Source Type: research
Predisposing, Precipitating, and Perpetuating Factors of Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
This study underscores the importance of regular insomnia screenings for cancer survivors, with nurses as essential facilitators.PMID:38668908 | DOI:10.1188/24.ONF.210-222 (Source: Oncology Nursing Forum)
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - April 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Misol Kwon Miranda V McPhillips Fanghong Dong Jingtao Zhu Gregory E Wilding Suzanne S Dickerson Source Type: research
Emerging From the Haze ™: Pilot Feasibility Study Comparing Two Virtual Formats of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention
Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024 Apr 18;51(3):223-242. doi: 10.1188/24.ONF.223-242.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To gather feasibility and preliminary data comparing two virtual delivery methods for providing Emerging From the Haze™ (Haze) to cancer survivors compared to waitlist control (WLC).SAMPLE & SETTING: Eligible participants (N = 93) reported cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy for stage I-III solid tumors, Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.METHODS & VARIABLES: A three-arm randomized design was used to compare virtual live group presentation of Haze sessions, virtual prerecorded Haze group sess...
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - April 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jamie S Myers Jeffrey C Wertheimer Jaromme Geebum Kim Jianghua He Celina H Shirazipour Dedrick Hooper Mary Penne Mays Jennifer R Klemp Carli Zegers Arash Asher Source Type: research
Women's Knowledge of Genomic Testing and Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer Treatment Decision-Making
Oncol Nurs Forum. 2024 Apr 18;51(3):199-208. doi: 10.1188/24.ONF.199-208.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To understand awareness of genetic and genomic testing, as well as decision-making, in women diagnosed with breast cancer.PARTICIPANTS & SETTING: 29 African American/Black and Latina/Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer.METHODOLOGIC APPROACH: A semistructured interview guide was used in focus groups conducted via videoconference. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.FINDINGS: Many of the women understood the concept of genetic testing to identify the BRCA1/BRCA2 variant, but none of them were aware of genomic t...
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - April 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez Linda Houser Belkys Sanchez Catherine Ormerod Stefanie Washburn Staci K Oertle Bonnie Jerome-D'Emilia Source Type: research
