Oncology Nursing

Studies from A.S Rigdon et al further understanding of oncology nursing

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 31st, 2010

Fresh data on oncology nursing are presented in the report 'Development of patient education for older adults receiving chemotherapy.' "The diagnosis of cancer is a significant and often overwhelming event. Older adults may have age-related physical and cognitive changes in addition to the stresses of cancer diagnosis and treatment," scientists writing in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing report.

"The combination can present significant barriers to learning readiness in older adults who choose chemotherapy. Older adults receiving chemotherapy need to learn self-care for risks such as neutropenia; however, patient teaching materials typically are not...

Want to see the full article?

Purchase this article for only $3.00

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly

Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-08-31)

NewsRx is Social

Top Medical Newsletters

Awards

Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry