Congress Abstracts 2006

For your convenience, all Podium and Poster Abstracts have been indexed according to number, subject and first author.

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1
Building a Collaborative Nursing Practice to Promote Patient Education: An Inpatient and Outpatient Partnership

2
The Development of a Patient Education Carepath: A Pilot Project

3
A Video Is Worth a Thousand Words

4
Skin Reactions Associated With Oral Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in AL Amyloidosis (ALA); Patient Teaching Encouraging Prompt Reporting, and Clinical Assessment and Management of Skin Reactions Can Impact Patient Outcomes

5
Clinical Benefit of Using a Computer-Based Risk Assessment Model to Identify Patients at Risk for Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia

6
To Cool or Not to Cool: What's the Evidence for Externally Cooling Febrile Patients?

7
Catching the Bug While It Is Active

8
Positive Effect of Education on the Patients' Understanding of Febrile Neutropenia

9
Protection of Patient Safety and Improvement of Outcomes Through Pre-Bisphosphonate Dental Evaluations Using Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Prevention of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)

10
Bringing the Evidence to Practice: Development of Guidelines for Mucositis Prevention and Management in Patients Receiving Cancer Therapies

11
Procedural Pain in Oncology Patients: What the Evidence Reveals

12
An Exploration of Pain Management in Acute Care Medicine Patients

13
Successful Approach in Developing the Role of the Breast Care Coordinator/Navigator in Community Cancer Programs: Leadership Development Project

14
Nurse Navigator: Clinical Leader in Patient-Centric Stat Lung Cancer Clinic

15
Implementing a Foundation Grant for a Nurse Navigator to Improve the Experience of the Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient

16
A Survey of Perceptions of Patient Satisfaction With Pain Care on a General Oncology Unit

17
A Five-Year Follow-Up of Patient Sensations After Breast Cancer Surgery

18
The Effects of a Combined Recovery Program for Post-Treatment Breast Cancer Survivors

19
Activities of Daily Living for Women With Advanced Breast Cancer

20
An Electronic Environment for Conducting Quality of Life Research: The Fertility and Breast Cancer Project

21
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure: Improving Medication Safety Through a Collaborative Nurse-Pharmacy Committee

22
Preventing Intrathecal Administration of Vincristine: An Institutional Response to the Sentinel Event Alert Issued by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

23
Chemotherapy Spiking/Tubing Preparation Procedures: What's Safe/What's Not

24
Administering Chemotherapy in Non-Oncology Settings: A Different Approach

25
From “It” to “I”: Acclimation in the First Days Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis

26
Gender Differences in Smoking Relapse

27
Prevention of Falls and Osteoporotic Fractures in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors

28
Turning Discharge Deficiencies Into Throughput Efficiency

29
Precise Coding and Billing for the Oncology Nurse

30
E-Care: A Viable Option for Remote Ambulatory Oncology Nursing Care

31
A Patient Centered Web-Based Application for Oncology Nursing Telephone Triage

32
Aligning Nursing Resources With Patient Needs: Ambulatory Nurse-Led Cancer Care in British Columbia

33
Integrated Oncology Care: Measuring AOCNP Practice Outcomes

34
The Doctorate of Nursing Practice: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Oncology Nurses?

35
The Role of the Oncology Nurse Case Manager in Facilitating Inter-Hospital Transfers

36
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Discharge Medication Study: An Evidence-Based Project

37
A Study on the Relationship Between Fatigue, Pain, Insomnia, and Gender in Persons With Lung Cancer

38
Oncology Nurses' Self-Reported Smoking Behaviors and Perceived Role in Smoking Prevention Education With Patients: An International Study

39
Don't Forget to Lighten Up: Heliox Therapy for Upper Airway Obstructions

40
Para Flu and the Outpatient Clinic “Pandemic”

41
Improving Recognition of Delirium in Oncology Patients: A Nursing Screening Initiative

42
Prevention as Intervention: Development of Evidence Based Lymphedema Risk Assessment Tool and Practice Guidelines

43
Bevacizumab: A New Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

44
Nursing Implications Regarding the Management of Side Effects in a Phase I Study Using Gefitinib With Rapamycin

45
Safety Perspectives on the Role of AMG 706, an Investigational, Oral, Multikinase Inhibitor (MKI), for Second-Line Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

46
Clinical Characteristics and Management Strategy of Revlimid Induced Tumor Flare Reaction in Patients With CLL

47
Performance Improvement: Fatigue Intervention Project

48
Virtual Reality Intervention for Chemotherapy Symptoms

49
Effect of an Individualized Symptom Education Program on the Symptom Distress of Women Receiving Radiation Therapy for Gynecological Cancers

50
The Effects of the Individualized Exercise Program in Patients With Gastric Cancer During Chemotherapy

51
Disseminating End-of-Life Education to Oncology Nurses Using the ELNEC-Oncology Curriculum

52
The Use of a Lunch and Learn Forum to Improve the Nurses' Education and Comfort Level With Dying Patients

53
Mixed Method Evaluation of a Living With Hope Program for Older Terminally Ill Cancer Patients

54
Oncology and Bioethics: A Successful Partnership in Improving Palliative/End of Life Care

55
Creating a Staffing Model for RN Blood and Marrow Transplantation Coordinators in the Pre-Transplant Phase of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Journey

56
New Graduate Orientation to an Inpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit: A Process Improvement Project

57
Symptom Burden in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Blood or Marrow Transplantation for AML/MDS

58
Quality of Life in Patients With MDS: Implications for Nursing

59
Oncology Nurses' Attitudes and Practices About Informing Clinical Trials Participants of Study Results

60
Implementing a Phase I Trial at a Clinical Research Center: Defining Oncology Nursing Roles

61
Development of an Oncology Specific Clinical Research Center

62
Automating a Nursing Process: How to Design a Computer Tool to Verify Eligibility for Clinical Trials

63
Saturday Clinic: An Alternative for Meeting Patients' Needs

64
Retaining New Oncology Nurses: Outcomes of a Unit-Based Support Group

65
Revitalizing an Approach to Supporting New Graduates: Building Confidence and Comfort

66
Dining-on-Demand: An Inpatient Nursing and Nutrition Initiative

67
“Learn, Don't Burn”: Education to Promote Sun-Safety Behaviors in Elementary and Middle Schools

68
Combining Cancer Screening Assessment With Heart Risk and Cholesterol Testing

69
Cancer and Diabetes, an Increasing Common Combination: Improving Knowledge Among Oncology Nurses

70
A Proactive Approach to Preventing Constipation in Postoperative Oncology Pulmonary Resection Patients

71
Implementation of an Oncology Continuing Education Course for Nurses in Nicaragua

72
Cultural Beliefs and Attitudes of African American Prostate Cancer Survivors

73
Cultural Beliefs Contributing to Late-Stage Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in African-American, Latina, and Caucasian Women

74
The Use of a Tool to Assess Symptoms in Non English Speaking Patients

75
Breaking Down Barriers to Oncology Certification: One Hospital's Story

76
Congruent Values, Shared Goals: The Magnet Recognition Program (MRP) and Oncology Nursing

77
Novice to Expert: Guiding New Oncology Nurses on the Journey

78
Sustaining a Successful Educational Consortium: The Puget Sound Oncology Nursing Education Cooperative

79
Abbreviated Infusion Rituximab: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward

80
Using Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to Improve Medication Safety

81
Using a Task Force as a Mechanism for Standardizing and Improving Practice

82
Evidence-Based Practice: A Model for Oncology Nursing

83
Family Caregivers: Health-Related Changes Following Patients' Cancer Diagnosis

84
The Relationship of Fatigue and Meaning in Life in Patients With Cancer

85
Improving the Care of Long-Term Cancer Survivors: State of the Science and Recommendations

86
Empowering Oncology Nurses to Use Self-Care Strategies

87
Understanding Prostate Nomograms: A New Prognostic Tool to Assist Patients in Making Treatment Decisions

88
Establishing Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics

89
Uncovering Practice Differences Related to the Care of Indwelling and External Tunneled Catheters Across Practice Settings in a Large Academic Medical Center

90
Sequential Intervention Strategy Directed at Reducing BSI in the Hospitalized Oncology Population Improves Nursing Knowledge and Practice

91
Implementing New Medicare Documentation/Billing Requirements and Chemotherapy Demonstration Project Into Practice

92
Development and Implementation of a Recognition Development Model for Advanced Practice Nurses: An Opportunity for Professional Growth

93
Clinical Nurse Resource: A New Role Designed to Supplement Vacant Clinical Nurse Specialist Positions

94
Follow Up Care of Lymphoma Survivors in a Nurse Practitioner Joint Practice Model

95
Lung Cancer Survivorship: A Nurse Practitioner Model for Follow-Up Care

96
Ambulatory Oncology Chart Audits®Performance Improvement

97
Implementing Triage and Resource Nursing Roles in an Ambulatory Infusion Unit

98
“Celebrate Life” a Stem Cell Transplant Tribute

99
Comparison of the Amount of Renal Insufficiency and Mucositis Between a New Immune Suppression Regimen to Prevent Graft Versus Host Disease and Promote Engraftment During Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation as Compared to the Standard of Care

100
Stop for Safety: A BMT Fall Assessment Tool

101
The Development of a Patient Classification Tool on an Inpatient Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit

102
Bone Marrow Transplant—What Happens Next: A Teaching Guide for the Community Based Oncology Nurse

103
Educating Patients Following Breast Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Nurse Directed Breast Surgery Rehabilitation Group

104
Improving Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient Receiving Combination Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

105
Raising Awareness of the Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma for Oncology Nurses: A Lymphoma Is Not a Lymphoma. Have We Made Any Progress in 30 Years?

106
Ependymoma: You Are Always on My Mind

107
Improving Care Across the Continuum for the Neuro-Oncology Patient

108
A Clinical Model for Follow-Up Care of Prostate Cancer Survivors

109
Celebrating 10 Years as an ONS Chapter

110
Update on Nursing Management of Patients With Acute Porphyrias

111
Maintaining Tight Glucose Control of the Hematologic Oncology Patient

112
Implementing a Multi-Symptom Risk Assessment Tool in the Sarcoma Population

113
Implementation of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Guidelines on a GYN Oncology In-Patient Nursing Unit

114
Is There a Difference in Patient Reported Symptom Severity Between Medical Oncology Patients Over the Age of 65 and Under the Age of 65?

115
Hypersensitivity/Anaphylaxis/Allergic Reaction Protocol

116
Respiratory Care for Oncology Nurses: An Illustrated Education Model

117
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia: What It is, How to Treat It, and the Nurse's Role

118
Risk Assessment Tools Reduce Hospitalization and Improve Other Patient Outcomes Related to Febrile Neutropenia

119
The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Prechemotherapy Neutropenic Risk Assessment and Patient Outcomes

120
Implementation of Practice Guidelines for Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: From Paper to Practice

121
Understanding the Treatment of Neutropenic Fevers in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

122
Development of a Febrile Neutropenic Pathway

123
A Decision Tree for Anemia Intervention: Nurses Are Key to Improving Clinical Practice

124
Is Your Chemotherapy Patient Iron Deficient?

125
Identification of an Oral Assessment Tool and Development of a Patient Education Guide to Oral Mucositis

126
Achieving Excellence Through Consistent Practice: A Nurse Driven Effort to Improve the Management of Oral Mucositis

127
Awareness and Prevention of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw While Receiving Bisphosphates

128
Don't Be Confused! Assessment of Elderly Surgical Patients' Mental Status Can Prevent Adverse Events and Improve Outcomes

129
Neurological Paraneoplastic Disorder (NPND): Understanding the Treatment and Supportive Care of Patients

130
Helping Nurses Utilize Computer-Based Applications

131
A Nurse Managed Referral System: Applying Nursing Skills to a Computerized System

132
A Pilot Project to Assess the Impact of Wireless Technology on Inpatient Workflow and Communication

133
The Future Is Now: Electronic Collection of Patient Reported Outcomes

134
Incorporating the Risk Factors for Cancer- and Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms Into an Electronic Assessment Tool: More Gain, Less Pain for Oncology Nurses and Their Patients

135
Web-Based Interventions in Oncology: Maintaining Treatment Fidelity

136
Accurately Measuring Temperatures in Critically Ill Oncology Patients

137
Improving Communication for Critically Ill Oncology Patients Through the Use of a “Daily Goals” Communication Tool: Adherence to JCAHO Patient Safety Goal 2

138
Intensive Respiratory Care and Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilatory Support in a NCI Designated Cancer Center: Evaluation of Recent Clinical Practice

139
Successful Integration of Critical Care Nursing on a Hematological Malignancy Unit

140
Challenging the Status Quo: Using a Financial Business Plan and New Technology to Increase Patient Access and Insertion Success With Peripherally Inserted Central Line Catheters (PICCS)

141
Preventing Intraperitoneal Port (Abdominal Mediport) Related Complications: Efficacy of Evidence-Based Treatment Guidelines

142
Decreasing Blood Culture Contamination Rate in the Outpatient Setting

143
Decreasing the Morbidity Associated With Central Venous Catheters in the Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Patient Population

144
Outcomes of PICC Care in Immunocompromised Patients

145
Nursing Care and Management of Patients Receiving Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

146
Evidence-Based Practice: Caring for Bereaved Family Caregivers

147
Method Used to Effectively Address Nursing Challenges Encountered During Implementation of Evidence-Based Oncology Protocols

148
The Beginning of Evidence Based Practice: Searching the Literature

149
New Anemia Guidelines at Ohio State University: On-Time Intervention and Longer Dosing Intervals Associated With Improved Outcomes in Lymphoma Patients

150
Designing and Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for CIA Management Tailored to the Individual Therapeutic Needs of the Patient

151
A Risky Business: Implementing a Platinum-Based Desensitization Protocol in the Outpatient Setting

152
Oncology Nurse Survey of 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Use in Clinical Practice

153
Managing Cutaneous Side Effects Associated With Erlotinib in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC)/Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients: Nursing Role

154
Treatment Response Worksheet (TRW), a Tool for Nurses in Managing and Evaluating Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Receiving Azacitidine Treatment

155
Bortezomib (V) in Combination With Doxil (D) and Thalidomide (T) Yield High Response Rate in Patients With Refractory Multiple Myeloma

156
Improving Clinical and Quality-of-Life Outcomes: Results of a Phase III Trial of Decitabine (DAC) vs Supportive Care (SC) in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

157
Assessment and Management of Dermatologic Reactions Associated With Erlotinib (Tarceva)

158
Prophylactic Anticoagulation for Improved Care of the Medical Oncology Patient

159
Comparison of Dronabinol and Medical Marijuana

160
Historical and Regulatory Issues of Medical Marijuana

161
Pharmacologic Management of Pain in the Adult Oncology Patient

162
The Race for a Nurse's Documentation on Pain Management in the Nursing Home Care Unit: An Action Plan for Success

163
Using ELNEC to Enhance Nurses' Comfort Levels in Providing Quality End-of-Life Care

164
Advance Directives: The Patients' Orders on the Necessities of Life and Death

165
Coming Full Circle in Oncology Hospice Palliative Care Telelearning: A Case Study Approach

166
Long-Term Strategies for Implementing Palliative Care Programs in Cancer Centers

167
Timing of Chemotherapy Teaching: Results of a Performance Improvement Study

168
Increasing Patient Satisfaction With Teaching on Tests and Procedures

169
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Patient Education Booklet

170
Teaching and Coordinating a Complex Treatment Regimen

171
Teaching Colposcopy: Process and Outcomes

172
Determining the Usefulness of a Breast Cancer Education Tool Introduced at an Initial Visit With a Community-Based Surgical Practitioner

173
Action! The Production of a Patient Education DVD to Enhance Learning

174
Increasing Patient Education Opportunities by Developing a Family Resource Center

175
An Innovative Approach to Improve Quality and Efficiency in an Outpatient Oncology Setting: Creative Application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Best Practices

176
Why and How: The Journey Towards Patient and Family Centered Care

177
Improving Chemotherapy Turnaround Time in an Outpatient Hospital-Based Infusion Center

178
Management of Continuous Chemotherapy Infusion Pumps in the Outpatient Setting: Is This Beneficial to the Patient and to the Clinic?

179
Enhancing Patients' Trust in Oncology Nursing Care: A Challenge for Nursing Leaders

180
Patient Delays and Communication: New Clinical Leader Role Results in Positive Outcomes

181
Improving Utilization in a Chemotherapy Center

182
Reduction in Blood Specimen Turnaround Time

183
Oncology Nurses—Logistical Experts in the Administration of Complex Cancer Treatments

184
Nine Month Evaluation of a Symptom Management Clinic

185
National Cancer Institute Forms Partnership With Hospital in Amman Jordan to Establish Premiere Cancer Center in Middle East

186
Patient Navigator Academy

187
Implementation of a Primary Nursing Model to Optimize Patient Care and Safety in an Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit

188
Promotion of Family Nursing in Medical Division II at Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland

189
Optimizing CIA Management in a Rural Clinical Setting: What Can Oncology Nurses Do?

190
Personalized Medicine: What Nurses Need to Know

191
An Integrative Wellness Approach to Cancer Care

192
Genetic Cancer Screening: Process of Identification of Appropriate Patients for Testing in a Community Oncology Setting

193
Second Hand Smoke and Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions in Research

194
Tobacco Prevention and Teens

195
Creating a Mobile Resource Center Van Program for Cancer Prevention, Education and Screening in the Community

196
Improving Outcomes Through PI Initiatives

197
Hand Hygiene: Sustaining Our Improvement

198
Fertility Resources for Cancer Patients

199
Outcomes of a Functional Review and Patient Satisfaction Survey in a Radiation Nursing Clinic

200
Management of Patients Undergoing Radiation for Cancer of the Head and Neck

201
Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving External Beam Radiation Therapy: Why Does Their Risk of Radiation Dermatitis Vary and How Is It Evaluated?

202
Too Hot to Handle? A Collaborative Study to Determine Radiation Exposure to Nursing Staff Caring for Inpatients Undergoing Bexxar Therapy

203
Development Process and Evaluation of a Radiation Therapy Patient Education Tool

204
Faculty Development: Helping New Graduates Choose Oncology

205
Treat Me Right! Retention Strategies Give Oncology Staff Commitment to Unit

206
High Yield Investment: Education and Retention of Oncology Nurse Technicians

207
An Oncology Nurse Fellowship as a Recruitment and Retention Strategy

208
Recruitment of Minority Nurses to Oncology

209
Exploring Breast Cancer Support in Managed Care

210
Prevention of Mucositis in Auto BMT/Stem Cell Transplant Patients

211
The Experience of Living With a Spouse With Prostate Cancer

212
Beliefs and Attitudes About Prostate Cancer and Prostate Cancer Screening Practices Among Rural African American Men

213
Perceived Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening: A Comparison of African American and Caucasian Women

214
Therapeutic Administration of Orange to Relieve DMSO-Related Symptoms During Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Reinfusions

215
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Fentanyl Effervescent Buccal Tablets for Breakthrough Pain in Opioid-Tolerant Patients With Cancer

216
A Study on the Feasibility of Having Nurses Evaluate Patients for Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia Using a Risk Assessment Tool

217
Early Collaboration Between Oncology Clinical Research Nurses and Sponsors Is Vital to the Successful Development and Implementation of Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials

218
Clinical Trial Flow Diagrams: A “Snap-Shot” Approach to Clinical Trials

219
Oncology Research Nurses: A Valuable Resource for Community Education

220
Nursing Input Into Clinical Trials: The Key to Success

221
Customer Satisfaction Survey Tool for Cancer Clinical Trial Patients

222
Enhancing Clinical Trials Education Following Evaluation of Ongoing Programs

223
Live Item Technique (LIITE) in Longitudinal Quality of Life Cancer Trials

224
The Breast Cancer Treatment Response Inventory

225
The Psychometric Properties of the Icelandic Version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)

226
An Innovative Design for Immediate Subject Accrual for Research

227
Participating Patients' Reactions to Early Closure of a Clinical Trial for Negative Results

228
Development of the Comprehensive Inventory of Functioning-Cancer

229
Comparing Patients', Families', and Nurses' Assessment of Need for Intervention

230
Enduring Metastatic Cancer Pain

231
Comparison of Patient-Reported Barriers to Cancer Pain Management Versus Their Oncology Nurses' Perceptions in 18 Hospitalized Patients

232
Differences in Psychometric Properties of Pain Measurement Scales Between Caucasian and Asian Cancer Patients in the U.S.

233
Patient Experience With Fentanyl Effervescent Buccal Tablets: Interim Analysis of a Long-Term Study in Patients With Cancer-Related Breakthrough Pain

234
Differences in Cancer Pain Experience Between Asian and Caucasian Cancer Patients in the United States

235
Gender Differences in Pain Experience Among Caucasian and Asian Cancer Patients

236
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Most Frequent Requests by Cancer Survivors

237
Examining Patient Education Needs Related to Treatment of Lung Cancer: Age-Related Analysis in 9 Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes

238
Self-Care and Coping Activities of Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: Description and Factors Associated With Use

239
Fatigue in Patients With Gastric Cancer During Chemotherapy

240
Symptom Cluster Groupings' Membership Changes Over One Year

241
Changes in Physical Activity: Home to Hospitalization

242
Description of Breast Cancer Experience Among Women One Year After Completion of Radiation Therapy

243
The Effect of an Exercise Intervention on QOL and Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

244
Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors: Comparisons Regarding the General Population, Ethnicity, and Urban vs. Suburban Neighborhoods

245
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): Patient Perspectives on Whether to Continue Neurotoxic Treatment

246
Effects of Acute and Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting on Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer

247
Fatigue, Sleep and Circadian Rhythms at Baseline and After the First Adjuvant Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment Within a Randomized Control Trial

248
The Experience of a Sample of Canadian Men With Breast Cancer

249
What Is the Lived Experience for Caregivers 6–18 Months Post Allogeneic Transplantation?

250
Functional Status and Physical Activity in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

251
Factors Contributing to Maintenance of Usual Activities During Radiation Therapy

252
Outpatient Nurses' Perception of Chemotherapy Handling Risks

253
Head and Neck Cancer: Technology Feasibility of a Speech Generating Device During the Post-Operative Period

254
Acute Hypertensive Crisis During Infusion of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells From Matched Unrelated Donors: Identification of Predictive Factors and Optimal Treatment

255
Sleep Management Program to Reduce Sleep Disturbances During Melanoma Treatment: A Pilot Feasibility Study

256
A Study of Taste Change Strategies in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

257
Symptom Clusters and Symptom Distress in Persons With Advanced Cancer

258
Symptom Concerns and Quality of Life in Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors Receiving Hormonal Agents

259
Fatigue, Sleep Disturbances and Depressive Symptoms in Older Women With Breast Cancer: An Intervention Study

260
Clinical and Patient Perspectives on Factors Contributing to Nausea in Advanced Cancer

261
Relationship of Fatigue, Pain and Functional Status in People With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

262
Related Factors, Lifestyle Behaviors and Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients During Endocrine Therapy

263
Quality of Life, Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression, and Rehabilitation Needs of People Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer at the Initiation of Chemotherapy and Three Months Later

264
Frequency of Urgent/Emergency Symptoms Assessed by Triaging Nurse for Oncology Patients Seeking Treatment at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

265
Exploring Symptom Cluster Stability During Chemotherapy

266
Handheld Spirometry as a Tool for Gathering Quantitative Research Data in Lung Cancer

267
Prevalence and Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Use by Women With Advanced Breast Cancer

268
When “Normal” Isn't; Communicating With Patients About Chemotherapy Included Side Effects

269
Developing an Oncology Patient Safety Program

270
Patient Identification: Oncology Nurses Establish Safety Trends

271
Computerized Order Entry: A Dynamic Initiative for Nursing With Patients on a Clinical Trial

272
Improving Patient Safety: Implementation of a Falls Assessment Tool and Interventions Specific to Hospitalized Oncology Patients

273
Chemotherapy Administration on Non Oncology Units: Promoting Quality and Safety

274
Decreasing Variability and Increasing Predictability of Chemotherapy Administration on a Combined Inpatient-Outpatient Medical-Surgical Unit

275
Chemotherapy Safety Initiative: Experienced Nurses Lead the Way

276
Safe Chemotherapy Administration in a Hospital Setting

277
Safety Analysis of the Chemotherapy Process and Procedure for Home Infusion

278
Turning a Chemotherapy Variance Into a Positive Practice

279
From Paper to Electronic: A Hospital's Journey to Improve Chemotherapy Administration Documentation and Patient Safety

280
Creative Collaboration of Oncology Nursing Leadership Results in Cost Effective Oncology Nursing Education

281
Expanding Evidence-Based Practice to All Roles in Nursing

282
Optimizing Resources—The Pharmaceutical Clinical Educators' Contribution to Evidence-Based Education

283
Nurse Empowerment Through a Clinical Ladder Program

284
Hold or Fold: Winning the Evidence Based Retention Game

285
Fostering Advance Care Planning in a Hospital-Based Radiation Oncology Practice

286
Psychiatry for the Non-Psychiatric Nurse: Caring for the Oncology Patient With Depression or Anxiety

287
A Learning Tool for New Urology Nurses: How to Care for Urology Drains

288
Branching Out to Others

289
Improving the Care of Critically-Ill Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients: Challenges of a Non-Specialized Nursing Staff

290
Oncology Nursing Competency Project (ONC Project): Standardizing Practice in a University-Affiliated Medical Center With a Comprehensive Cancer Program

291
A Novel Interdisciplinary Intensive Course in Cancer Risk Counseling and Community-Based Research

292
A Critical Thinking Competency Project for Oncology Nurses

293
Valuing Our Colleagues: Providing Education to Our Nursing Community

294
Improving On-Site Education for Oncology Nurses in a Comprehensive Breast Program

295
Assessment: What Is It and How Do I Do It?

296
Developing a Community Health Rotation at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

297
Developing and Implementing a Support and Renewal Program for Nursing and Patient Care Services Staff

298
Encouraging Conformity for Improved Patient Care

299
Support for the Oncology Support Staff: Recognizing Difficulties That Face Non-Licensed Staff in an Oncology Setting

300
Creating an Oncology Focused Employee Health Surveillance Program: An Example of Interdepartmental Cooperation

301
Creating a Competent Oncology Team When Sixty Percent of the Staff Is New

302
Mentoring a Frontline Leader Through the Process of Developing a Multiday Antineoplastic Pathway

303
Improved Prescheduled Hospital Admission From the Perspective of the Oncology Patient

304
Finding Our Niche: Oncology Nurses' Perception of Caring for Older Adults

305
Pregnancy and Cancer: Who's Minding the Baby?

306
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Case Management Model for Uncompensated Care: The Value of Collaboration in Eliminating Barriers to Specialized Cancer Care for the Uninsured

307
Patient Memorial Services to Assist Oncology Staff Bereavement

308
Caring for the Patient After Pelvic Exenteration

309
Radical Vaginal Trachelectomy to Preserve Fertility in the Treatment of Early Cervical Cancer

310
Using Preoperative Portal Vein Embolization (PVE) to Increase the Safety of Hepatic Resection

311
Enhanced Quality of Life for Oncology Surgical Patients With Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Therap y

312
Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Surgical Oncology Patients Recovering From Total Abdominal Hysterectomy or Colon Resection

313
Education of the Oncology Nurse to Manage the Post-Operative Patient With a Free Tissue Transfer

314
Lions and Tigers and Tracheostomies, Oh My!!!

315
Multidisciplinary Care of the Patient Receiving a Hemipelvectomy

316
Validation of a Cancer Related Fatigue Questionnaire by Oncology Nurse Managers and Educators Within an Integrated Health Care System

317
Is Nausea and Vomiting Still a Problem for High-Dose Therapy Patients? Using Evidence to Guide Our Care

318
Use of the Distress Thermometer as a Means of Effectively Assessing Emotional Distress in Patients With Cancer

319
Using the AIM Higher Process to Implement a Multisymptom Prechemotherapy Risk Assessment Tool

320
Distress Assessment: Implementing Guidelines