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期刊名称：CLINICAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
 期刊简介(About the journal)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
 Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
| Publisher |
Oncology Nursing Society |
| ISSN |
1092-1095 (Print) 1538-067X (Online) |
| Online Date |
Thursday, November 16, 2006 |
Editorial Board
Abstract: Little research has been conducted to discern the specific needs of patients with cancer and their family members, despite the number of oncology-related hospital admissions each year. The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the specific needs of patients and family members during an inpatient oncology admission. A convenience sample of 54 participants (27 patients and 27 family members) was obtained. The most important needs identified by patients related to information and communication about their medical care, the competence of their caregivers, cleanliness of the care environment, and adequacy of pain management. Family members' most important needs were similar, with the addition of needs related to visitation and specific discharge information. The least important needs identified by both groups related to information about the hospital setting, having the same nurse provide care, support from nonfamily members, and speaking with the physician daily. Patients and family members look to establish a level of trust in their care providers. The trust does not seem to depend on consistency of practitioners, but rather on communication among caregivers, which enables patients and their families to feel better prepared for an unknown future. In addition, a need exists to improve communication among patients, families, and nursing staff through intentioned conversations.
Content Type Journal Article
Category Article
DOI 10.1188/10.CJON.301-306
Authors
Mary Dougherty, MSN, RN, AOCNS®, Cancer Program, Spectrum Health Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Journal Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Online ISSN 1092-1095
Journal Volume Volume 14
Journal Issue Volume 14, Number 3 / June 2010
PubDate: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:29:13 GMT
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