Cultural Issues/Diversity/Spirituality

Transcultural Nursing Issues SIG - The mission of the Transcultural Nursing Issues (TNI) SIG is to foster excellence in oncology nursing by promoting, investigating, and disseminating information related to transcultural issues that have an impact on patients, families and the health care team.

Spiritual Care SIG – The mission of the Spiritual Care SIG is to support the exchange of information, experiences and ideas related to both the spiritual care of the person with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer and to the spiritual care of his or her family, and to foster the formulation of new ideas and knowledge related to spiritual care through dialogue and research.

Pain Management SIG - The mission of the Pain Management SIG is to promote excellence in oncology nursing through the promotion of optimal pain control for all persons throughout their cancer experience by studying, researching, and exchanging information, and to provide a system for networking and resource sharing for nurses with a special interest and/or expertise in pain management.

Spiritual Assessment of Patients With Cancer: The Moral Authority, Vocational, Aesthetic, Social, and Transcendent Model

Cultural Diversity Considerations in Oncology Nursing: An Updated Bibliography

Effects of Spirituality in Breast Cancer Survivors
Cancer Prevention in Diverse Populations: Cultural Implications for the Multidisciplinary Team - This book provides a solid foundation upon which to build and implement effective and culturally relevant prevention and screening programs. Topics include ·Cancer prevention and early detection in American Indian and Alaska native populations ·The Asian American population in the United States: Cultural perspectives and their relationship to cancer prevention and early detection ·Cancer prevention and early detection in African Americans: Figures, facts, and future directions for nursing practice ·Cancer prevention and early detection in native Hawaiians ·Cancer prevention and screening among Hispanic populations.