Cancer: Supportive Care
August 2015
This bulletin is produced every two months and covers a wide range of supportive care issues, including
cancer pain, and should be of interest to staff working in this area. The topics covered all relate to
cancer and include symptom management, exercise, nutritional, psychological and fertility issues.
Many of the following articles are available online via the NHS Scotland Knowledge Network.
Please use the links where provided and your ATHENS password. A complete list of available
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If the article you require is not available via the NHS Scotland Knowledge Network and you
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This bulletin contains a selection of material gathered from a search of the evidence base, and is not
intended to be comprehensive. Professional judgment should be exercised when appraising the
material. The Library takes no responsibility for the wording, content and accuracy of the information
supplied, which has been extracted in good faith from reputable sources. NHSGGC is not responsible
for the content of external internet sites.
Contents:
Communication, Decision Making and Quality of Care ……………………………….….2
Complimentary Therapies …………………………………………………………………...4
Exercise and Rehabilitation ……………………………………………………………….…4
Fatigue …………………………………………………………………………………….…...6
Nutritional Issues ………………………………………………………………………….…..6
Pain ………………………………………………………………………………………….....7
Patient Information and Education …………………………………………………….…....8
Psychological Issues ……………………………………………………………………. …..9
Quality of Life …………………………………………………………………………… ….11
Sex and Fertility Issues ……………………………………………………………….…….12
Spiritual Issues ………………………………………………………………………….…...13
Symptom management ……………………………………………………………….…….13
Compiled by:
Lorraine McLeod
Assistant Librarian
Level 0, Education Suite, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road,
Glasgow
0141 3017283, lorraine.mcleod@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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Communication, Decision Making & Quality of Care
Arrighi E, Blancafort S, Jovell AJ, et al. (2015) Quality of cancer care in Spain:
Recommendations of a patients' jury. European Journal of Cancer Care. 24(3), 387-394
Balachandran VP, Gonen M, Smith JJ, et al. (2015) Nomograms in oncology: More than meets
the eye. Lancet Oncology. 16(4), e173-80
Barbera L, Seow H, Sutradhar R, et al. (2015) Quality indicators of end-of-life care in patients
with cancer: What rate is right?. Journal of Oncology Practice. 11(3), e279-e287
Benstead K, Palmieri C, Brewster A, et al. (2015) The minimum competences in non-surgical
oncology that medical students need to acquire in order to be safe foundation year 1 (F1)
doctors: A Delphi survey. Clinical Oncology. 27(7), 373-379
Caracuel F, Muñoz N, Baños U, et al. (2015) Adherence to antiemetic guidelines and control of
chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in a large hospital. Journal of Oncology
Pharmacy Practice. 21(3), 163-169
Coebergh J, Willem, van dH, Rosso S, et al. (2015) EUROCOURSE lessons learned from and for
population-based cancer registries in Europe and their programme owners: Improving
performance by research programming for public health and clinical evaluation. European
Journal of Cancer. 51(9), 997-1017
Delgado-Guay MO, Kim YJ, Shin SH, et al. (2015) Avoidable and unavoidable visits to the
emergency department among patients with advanced cancer receiving outpatient
palliative care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 49(3), 497-504
Engelhardt E, G., de Haes, Hanneke C. J. M., van dV, et al. (2015) Oncologists' weighing of the
benefits and side effects of adjuvant systemic therapy: Has it changed over time? Acta
Oncologica. 54(6), 956-959
Errasti-Ibarrondo B, Pérez M, Carrasco J, Miguel, et al. (2015) Essential elements of the
relationship between the nurse and the person with advanced and terminal cancer: A
meta-ethnography. Nursing Outlook. 63(3), 255-268
Freijser L, Naccarella L, McKenzie R, et al. (2015) Cancer care coordination: Building a platform
for the development of care coordinator roles and ongoing evaluation. Australian Journal of
Primary Health. 21(2), 157-163
Gillman L, Adams J, Kovac R, et al. (2015) Strategies to promote coping and resilience in
oncology and palliative care nurses caring for adult patients with malignancy: A
comprehensive systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation
Reports. 13(5), 131-204
Granda-Cameron C, Behta M, Hovinga M, et al. (2015) Risk factors associated with unplanned
hospital readmissions in adults with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum. 42(3), E257-68
Hannon B, Swami N, Pope A, et al. (2015) The oncology palliative care clinic at the Princess
Margaret Cancer Centre: An early intervention model for patients with advanced cancer.
Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(4), 1073-1080
Keeley P, Wolf Z, Regul L, et al. (2015) Effectiveness of standard of care protocol on patient
satisfaction and perceived staff caring. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 19(3), 352-360
Keim-Malpass J, Mitchell E, M., Blackhall L, et al. (2015) Evaluating stakeholder-identified
barriers in accessing palliative care at an NCI-designated cancer center with a rural
catchment area. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 18(7), 634-637
Khoja L, McGurk A, O'Hara C, et al. (2015) Mortality within 30 days following systemic anticancer therapy, a review of all cases over a 4 year period in a tertiary cancer centre.
European Journal of Cancer. 51(2), 233-240
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Kotzsch F, Stiel S, Heckel M, et al. (2015) Care trajectories and survival after discharge from
specialized inpatient palliative care--results from an observational follow-up study.
Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 627-634
Kron T, Dwyer M, Smith L, et al. (2015) The development of practice standards for radiation
oncology in Australia: A tripartite approach. Clinical Oncology. 27(6), 325-329
Laryionava K, Heusner P, Hiddemann W, et al. (2015) Framework for timing of the discussion
about forgoing cancer-specific treatment based on a qualitative study with oncologists.
Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 715-721
Lee YJ, Yang JH, Lee JW, et al. (2015) Association between the duration of palliative care
service and survival in terminal cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(4), 1057-1062
Leemans K, Deliens L, Francke AL, et al. (2015) Quality indicators for palliative care services:
Mixed-method study testing for face validity, feasibility, discriminative power and
usefulness. Palliative Medicine. 29(1), 71-82
Lindskog M, Tavelin B and Lundström S. (2015) Old age as risk indicator for poor end-of-life
care quality – A population-based study of cancer deaths from the Swedish register of
palliative care. European Journal of Cancer. 51(10), 1331-1339
Lubberding S, Uden-Kraan C, Te Velde E,A., et al. (2015) Improving access to supportive cancer
care through an e health application: A qualitative needs assessment among cancer
survivors. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 24(9), 1367-1379
Mathaiyan J, Jain T, Dubashi B, et al. (2015) Prescription errors in cancer chemotherapy:
Omissions supersede potentially harmful errors. Journal of Pharmacology and
Pharmacotherapeutics. 6(2), 83-87
Mayer DK, Green M, Check DK, et al. (2015) Is there a role for survivorship care plans in
advanced cancer?. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(8), 2225-2230
Merckaert I, Delevallez F, Gibon AS, et al. (2015) Transfer of communication skills to the
workplace: Impact of a 38-hour communication skills training program designed for
radiotherapy teams. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 33(8), 901-909
Mitera G, Earle C, Latosinsky S, et al. (2015) Choosing wisely Canada cancer list: Ten lowvalue or harmful practices that should be avoided in cancer care. Journal of Oncology
Practice. 11(3), e296-303
Mohanty S, Kinnier CV and Bilimoria KY. (2015) Patient satisfaction, outcomes, and the need
for cancer-specific quality metrics. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 107(3), 438
Morasso G, Caruso A, Belbusti V, et al. (2015) Improving physicians' communication skills and
reducing cancer patients' anxiety: A quasi-experimental study. Tumori. 101(1), 131-137
Nasi G, Cucciniello M and Guerrazzi C. (2015) The role of mobile technologies in health care
processes: The case of cancer supportive care. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 17(2), e26
Newman AR and Helft PR. (2015) Reliability and validity of a tool to assess oncology nurses'
experiences with prognosis-related communication. Oncology Nursing Forum. 42(1), 64-73
Pimentel LE, Yennurajalingam S, Chisholm G, et al. (2015) The frequency and factors associated
with the use of a dedicated supportive care center telephone triaging program in patients
with advanced cancer at a comprehensive cancer center. Journal of Pain and Symptom
Management. 49(5), 939-944
Schwappach DLB and Gehring K. (2015) Frequency of and predictors for withholding patient
safety concerns among oncology staff: A survey study. European Journal of Cancer Care.
24(3), 395-403
Secord AA, Coleman RL, Havrilesky LJ, et al. (2015) Patient-reported outcomes as end points
and outcome indicators in solid tumours. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology. 12(6), 358-370
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Shah M and Denlinger CS. (2015) Optimal post-treatment surveillance in cancer survivors: Is
more really better? Oncology (Williston Park). 29(4), 230-240
Shen MJ, Binz-Scharf M, D'Agostino T, et al. (2015) A mixed-methods examination of
communication between oncologists and primary care providers among primary care
physicians in underserved communities. Cancer. 121(6), 908-915
Smits A, Lopes A, Das N, et al. (2015) Nurse-led telephone follow-up. Cancer Nursing. 38(3),
232-238
Taplin S, H., Weaver S, Salas E, et al. (2015) Reviewing cancer care team effectiveness.
Journal of Oncology Practice. 11(3), 239-246
Thornton RH, Dauer LT, Shuk E, et al. (2015) Patient perspectives and preferences for
communication of medical imaging risks in a cancer care setting. Radiology. 275(2), 545-552
Zerillo JA, Pham TH, Kadlubek P, et al. (2015) Administration of oral chemotherapy: Results
from three rounds of the quality oncology practice initiative. Journal of Oncology Practice.
11(2), e255-e262
Complimentary Therapies
Bradt J, Potvin N, Kesslick A, et al. (2015) The impact of music therapy versus music medicine
on psychological outcomes and pain in cancer patients: A mixed methods study. Supportive
Care in Cancer. 23(5), 1261-1271
Garcia MK, Niemtzow RC, McQuade J, et al. (2015) Acupuncture for xerostomia in patients with
cancer: An update. Medical Acupuncture. 27(3), 158-167
Grant S, J., Smith C, A., de Silva N, et al. (2015) Defining the quality of acupuncture: The case
of acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 14(3), 258-270
Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, et al. (2015) Effect of adding the herb
achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer
patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.
19(3), 207-213
Moradian S, Walshe C, Shahidsales S, et al. (2015) Nevasic audio program for the prevention
of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting: A feasibility study using a randomized
controlled trial design. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 19(3), 282-291
Nyatanga B. (2015) Using complementary therapies in palliative care. British Journal of
Community Nursing. 20(4), 203
Shen Y, Liu L, Chiang JS, et al. (2015) Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of K1 acupoint
acustimulation to prevent cisplatin-induced or oxaliplatin-induced nausea. Cancer. 121(1),
84-92
Sohl SJ, Borowski LA, Kent EE, et al. (2015) Cancer survivors' disclosure of complementary
health approaches to physicians: The role of patient-centered communication. Cancer.
121(6), 900-907
Xu Y, Chen Y, Li P, et al. (2015) Ren shen yangrong tang for fatigue in cancer survivors: A
phase I/II open-label study. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 21(5), 281-287
Yamashita T, Araki K, Tomifuji M, et al. (2015) A traditional Japanese medicine-hangeshashinto (TJ-14)--alleviates chemoradiation-induced mucositis and improves rates
of treatment completion. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(1), 29-35
Yeh C, Hsing, Chien L, Chiang Y, Chien, et al. (2015) Auricular point acupressure as an adjunct
analgesic treatment for cancer patients: A feasibility study. Pain Management Nursing. 16(3),
285-293
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Exercise & Rehabilitation
Almstedt HC and Tarleton HP. (2015) Mind the gaps: Missed opportunities to promote bone
health among cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 611-614
Alves CR, da Cunha TF, da Paixao NA, et al. (2015) Aerobic exercise training as therapy for
cardiac and cancer cachexia. Life Sciences. 125 9-14
Azzani M, Roslani AC and Su TT. (2015) The perceived cancer-related financial hardship
among patients and their families: A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3),
889-898
Bradt J, Shim M and Goodill Sherry W. (2015) Dance/movement therapy for improving
psychological and physical outcomes in cancer patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic
Reviews. (1)
Burg MA, Adorno G, Lopez ED, et al. (2015) Current unmet needs of cancer survivors: Analysis
of open-ended responses to the American Cancer Society study of cancer survivors II.
Cancer. 121(4), 623-630
Demark-Wahnefried W, Rogers LQ, Alfano CM, et al. (2015) Practical clinical interventions for
diet, physical activity, and weight control in cancer survivors CA: A Cancer Journal for
Clinicians. 65(3), 167-189
Ezzo J, Manheimer E, McNeely ML, et al. (2015) Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema
following breast cancer treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (5)
Foley M, P., Barnes V, A. and Hasson S, M. (2015) Effects of a community-based multimodal
exercise program on physical function and quality of life in cancer survivors: A pilot study.
Physiotherapy Theory & Practice. 31(5), 303-312
Lawlor E, R. and Donnelly M. (2015) Use of an employment advisory service by cancer
survivors. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 33(3), 219-231
Martin E, A., Battaglini C, L. and Naumann F. (2015) Higher-intensity exercise results in more
sustainable improvements for VO2peak for breast and prostate cancer survivors. Oncology
Nursing Forum. 42(3), 241-249
Midtgaard J, Hammer N, Maria, Andersen C, et al. (2015) Cancer survivors' experience of
exercise-based cancer rehabilitation - a meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Acta
Oncologica. 54(5), 609-617
Mishra SI, Scherer RW, Snyder C, et al. (2015) The effectiveness of exercise interventions for
improving health-related quality of life from diagnosis through active cancer treatment
Oncology Nursing Forum. 42(1), E33-53
Missel M, Schonau MN, Pedersen JH, et al. (2015) Transition from hospital to daily life: A pilot
study. Rehabilitation Nursing Journal. 40(1), 20-29
Moustsen I, R., Larsen S, B., Vibe-Petersen J, et al. (2015) Social position and referral to
rehabilitation among cancer patients. Acta Oncologica. 54(5), 720-726
Pinto B, Waldemore M and Rosen R. (2015) A community-based partnership to promote
exercise among cancer survivors: Lessons learned. International Journal of Behavioral
Medicine. 22(3), 328-335
Pisu M, Kenzik KM, Oster RA, et al. (2015) Economic hardship of minority and non-minority
cancer survivors 1 year after diagnosis: Another long-term effect of cancer?. Cancer.
121(8), 1257-1264
Salakari MRJ, Surakka T, Nurminen R, et al. (2015) Effects of rehabilitation among patients
with advances cancer: A systematic review. Acta Oncologica. 54(5), 618-628
Ungar N, Sieverding M, Ulrich CM, et al. (2015) What explains the intention to be physically
active in cancer patients? different determinants for active and insufficiently active
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patients. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 33(1), 15-33
Wang Z, McLoone P and Morrison DS. (2015) Diet, exercise, obesity, smoking and alcohol
consumption in cancer survivors and the general population: A comparative study of
16282 individuals. British Journal of Cancer. 112(3), 572-575
Williams K, Beeken RJ, Fisher A, et al. (2015) Health professionals' provision of lifestyle advice
in the oncology context in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Cancer Care. 24(4), 522530
Fatigue
Abdel-Rahman O and Fouad M. (2015) Risk of fatigue in patients with solid tumors treated
with everolimus, temsirolimus or ridaforolimus: A comparative meta-analysis. Expert
Review of Anticancer Therapy. 15(4), 477-486
Berger AM, Mitchell SA, Jacobsen PB, et al. (2015) Screening, evaluation, and management of
cancer-related fatigue: Ready for implementation to practice? CA: A Cancer Journal for
Clinicians. 65(3), 190-211
Deckx L, van dA, Vergeer D, et al. (2015) The value of fatigue severity to rule out depression
in older adult patients with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum. E302-9
Donovan KA, Stein KD, Lee M, et al. (2015) Systematic review of the multidimensional fatigue
symptom inventory-short form. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(1), 191-212
Mücke M, Mochamat, Cuhls H, et al. (2015) Pharmacological treatments for fatigue associated
with palliative care. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (5)
Peng L, Zhou Y, Ye X, et al. (2015) Treatment-related fatigue with everolimus and
temsirolimus in patients with cancer-a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Tumour Biology.
36(2), 643-654
Peuckmann-Post V, Elsner F, Krumm N, et al. (2015) Pharmacological treatments for fatigue
associated with palliative care. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (5)
Santoni M, Conti A, Massari F, et al. (2015) Treatment-related fatigue with sorafenib, sunitinib
and pazopanib in patients with advanced solid tumors: An up-to-date review and metaanalysis of clinical trials International Journal of Cancer. 136(1), 1-10
Nutritional Issues
Baker A, M., Smith K, C., Coa K, I., et al. (2015) Clinical care providers’ perspectives on body
size and weight management among long-term cancer survivors. Integrative Cancer
Therapies. 14(3), 240-248
Coa KI, Smith KC, Klassen AC, et al. (2015) Capitalizing on the "teachable moment" to
promote healthy dietary changes among cancer survivors: The perspectives of health care
providers. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 679-686
de Aguiar PS, Emilia de SF and Waitzberg D, Linetzky. (2015) Omega-3 supplements for patients
in chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy: A systematic review. Clinical Nutrition. 34(3), 359-366
Demark-Wahnefried W, Rogers LQ, Alfano CM, et al. (2015) Practical clinical interventions for
diet, physical activity, and weight control in cancer survivors. CA: A Cancer Journal for
Clinicians. 65(3), 167-189
Garcia JM, Boccia RV, Graham CD, et al. (2015) Anamorelin for patients with cancer cachexia:
An integrated analysis of two phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind
trials. Lancet Oncology. 16(1), 108-116
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Gomes Jr Claudio AR, Andriolo Régis B, Bennett C, et al. (2015) Percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy versus nasogastric tube feeding for adults with swallowing disturbances.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (5)
IJpma I, Renken RJ, Ter Horst GJ, et al. (2015) Metallic taste in cancer patients treated with
chemotherapy. Cancer Treatment Reviews. 41(2), 179-186
Muscaritoli M, Molfino A, Lucia S, et al. (2015) Cachexia: A preventable comorbidity of cancer.
A T.A.R.G.E.T. approach. Critical Reviews in oncology/hematology. 94(2), 251-259
Paixão EM,da Silva, Gonzalez M, Cristina and Ito M, Kiyomi. (2015) A prospective study on the
radiation therapy associated changes in body weight and bioelectrical standardized phase
angle. Clinical Nutrition. 34(3), 496-500
Pouchieu C, Fassier P, Druesne-Pecollo N, et al. (2015) Dietary supplement use among cancer
survivors of the NutriNet-sante cohort study. British Journal of Nutrition. 113(8), 1319-1329
Shaw C, Fleuret C, Pickard JM, et al. (2015) Comparison of a novel, simple nutrition screening
tool for adult oncology inpatients and the malnutrition screening tool (MST) against the
patient-generated subjective global assessment (PG-SGA). Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(1),
47-54
Pain
Afsharimani B, Kindl K, Good P, et al. (2015) Pharmacological options for the management of
refractory cancer pain-what is the evidence? Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(5), 1473-1481
Ahmedzai SH, Leppert W, Janecki M, et al. (2015) Long-term safety and efficacy of
oxycodone/naloxone prolonged-release tablets in patients with moderate-to-severe
chronic cancer pain. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 823-830
Awan S and Dickman A. (2015) Opioid prescribing in advanced cancer: Audit of practice in a
UK hospital. European Journal of Palliative Care. 22(3), 122-125
Bedard G, Davies A, McDonald R, et al. (2015) Breakthrough cancer pain: A comparison of
surveys with European and Canadian patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 791-796
Derry S, Phillips T, Moore RA, et al. (2015) Milnacipran for neuropathic pain in adults. Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews. (7)
Fredheim OMS, Mahic M, Skurtveit S, et al. (2015) Use of nasal fentanyl for cancer pain: A
pharmacoepidemiological study. Palliative Medicine. 29(7), 661-666
He Q, Liu Q, Li Z, et al. (2015) Impact of epidural analgesia on quality of life and pain in
advanced cancer patients. Pain Management Nursing. 16(3), 307-313
Kane CM, Hoskin P and Bennett MI. (2015) Cancer induced bone pain. BMJ. 350 h315
Loh J and Gulati A. (2015) The use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in a
major cancer center for the treatment of severe cancer-related pain and associated
disability. Pain Medicine. 16(6), 1204-1210
Mercadante S, Vellucci R, Cuomo A, et al. (2015) Long-term efficacy and tolerability of
intranasal fentanyl in the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain. Supportive Care in Cancer.
23(5), 1349-1354
Mercadante S. (2015) The use of opioids for treatment of cancer pain. Expert Opinion on
Pharmacotherapy. 16(3), 389-394
Mitchell A, McGhie J, Owen M, et al. (2015) Audit of intrathecal drug delivery for patients with
difficult-to-control cancer pain shows a sustained reduction in pain severity scores over a
6-month period. Palliative Medicine. 29(6), 554-563
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Moore RA, Derry S, Aldington D, et al. (2015) Amitriptyline for neuropathic pain in adults
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (7)
Natoli S, Lazzari M and Dauri M. (2015) Open questions in the treatment of cancer pain: Time
for a strong evidence-based approach?. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 16(1), 1-4
Pachman DR, Weisbrod BL, Seisler DK, et al. (2015) Pilot evaluation of scrambler therapy for
the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Supportive Care in Cancer.
23(4), 943-951
Patrick DL, Cleeland CS, von Moos R, et al. (2015) Pain outcomes in patients with bone
metastases from advanced cancer: Assessment and management with bone-targeting
agents. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(4), 1157-1168
Peng L, Min S, Zejun Z, et al. (2015) Spinal cord stimulation for cancer-related pain in adults
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (6)
Romem A, Tom SE, Beauchene M, et al. (2015) Pain management at the end of life: A
comparative study of cancer, dementia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
patients. Palliative Medicine. 29(5), 464-469
Schmidt-Hansen M, Bennett MI, Arnold S, et al. (2015) Oxycodone for cancer-related pain.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2 003870
Schug SA and Chandrasena C. (2015) Pain management of the cancer patient. Expert Opinion
on Pharmacotherapy. 16(1), 5-15
Shinde S, Gordon P, Sharma P, et al. (2015) Use of non-opioid analgesics as adjuvants to
opioid analgesia for cancer pain management in an inpatient palliative unit: Does this
improve pain control and reduce opioid requirements?. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(3), 695703
te Boveldt N, Vernooij-Dassen M, Besse K, et al. (2015) Adaptation of an evidence-based
clinical practice guideline in cancer pain management by medical oncologists: A case
vignette study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(5), 1409-1420
Zhou L, Liu X-, Tan J-, et al. (2015) Nurse-led educational interventions on cancer pain
outcomes for oncology outpatients: A systematic review. International Nursing Review. 62(2),
218-230
Patient Information & Education
Arthurs G, Simpson J, Brown A, et al. (2015) The effectiveness of therapeutic patient
education on adherence to oral anti-cancer medicines in adult cancer patients in
ambulatory care settings: A systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and
Implementation Reports. 13(5), 244-292
Bell JA and Balneaves LG. (2015) Cancer patient decision making related to clinical trial
participation: An integrative review with implications for patients' relational autonomy.
Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(4), 1169-1196
Blanch-Hartigan D and Viswanath K. (2015) Socioeconomic and sociodemographic predictors
of cancer-related information sources used by cancer survivors. Journal of Health
Communication. 20(2), 204-210
Byun J and Golden DW. (2015) Readability of patient education materials from professional
societies in radiation oncology: Are we meeting the national standard?. International Journal
of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 91(5), 1108-1109
Esteves A, Roxo J and da Conceição Saraiva M. (2015) The lived experience of people with
progressive advanced cancer. British Journal of Nursing. 24 S15-21
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Frenkel M, Gross S, Giveon AP, et al. (2015) Living outliers: Experiences, insights and
narratives of exceptional survivors of incurable cancer. Future Oncology. 11(12), 1741-9
Gerstenecker A, Meneses K, Duff K, et al. (2015) Cognitive predictors of understanding
treatment decisions in patients with newly diagnosed brain metastasis. Cancer. 121(12),
2013-2019
Hammer MJ, Ercolano EA, Wright F, et al. (2015) Self-management for adult patients with
cancer: An integrative review. Cancer Nursing. 38(2), E10-E26
Hobbs GS, Landrum MB, Arora NK, et al. (2015) The role of families in decisions regarding
cancer treatments. Cancer. 121(7), 1079-1087
Johnson F. (2015) Systematic review of oncology nurse practitioner navigation metrics
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 19(3), 308-313
King A, J. (2015) A content analysis of visual cancer information: Prevalence and use of
photographs and illustrations in printed health materials. Health Communication. 30(7), 722731
Meyer A, Coroiu A and Korner A. (2015) One-to-one peer support in cancer care: A review of
scholarship published between 2007 and 2014. European Journal of Cancer Care. 24(3), 299312
Nelissen S, Beullens K, Lemal M, et al. (2015) Fear of cancer is associated with cancer
information seeking, scanning and avoiding: A cross-sectional study among cancer
diagnosed and non-diagnosed individuals. Health Information & Libraries Journal. 32(2), 107119
Padrnos L, Dueck AC, Scherber R, et al. (2015) Quality of life and disease understanding:
Impact of attending a patient-centered cancer symposium. Cancer Medicine. 4(6), 800-807
Portrait F, Bakker M, Slotman B, et al. (2015) How do patients receiving radiotherapy in a
Dutch hospital value their time? A contingent valuation study. Journal of Radiotherapy in
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Psychological Issues
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Butow P, Kelly S, Thewes B, et al. (2015) Attentional bias and metacognitions in cancer
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Quality of Life
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Sex & Fertility Issues
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Spiritual Issues
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Raingruber B and Wolf T. (2015) Nurse perspectives regarding the meaningfulness of
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Symptom Management
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