Surviving adult cancers: part 2: psychosocial implications
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In addition to therapies that prevent or halt the disease process, treatment of cancer requires measures to decrease the medical and social problems associated with survival. The psychosocial implications of surviving adult cancers were assessed by reviewing the literature obtained from MEDLINE, Index Medicus, textbooks, and review articles. Among 103 identified articles, 58 articles specifically addressed the problem. Review of the literature shows that there is limited information on the psychosocial factors that may affect the long-term survivors of adult cancer. Important psychosocial issues associated with survival from cancer include fear of recurrence and death, relationships with the health care team, adjustment to physical changes, changes in the usual social support systems, isolation, psychosocial reorientation, and employment and insurance problems. It is recommended that rehabilitation that is started at the initial diagnosis of cancer be continued after medical treatment has ended. This should consist of evaluation and guidance for survivors. In addition, education, research, and support are needed for patients with a history of cancer. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1989
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Determining the Quality of Breast Cancer Care: Do Tumor Registries Measure Up?
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The data in hospital tumor registries are quite accurate regarding surgeries and treatments done in the hospital, but not for outpatient treatment. An analysis was done of registries in three teaching hospitals in New York focusing on all women with stage I or stage II breast cancer which was newly diagnosed and treated between November 1994 and August 1996. Quality improvement project registries were available for verification of the tumor registries. Accuracy ranged well above .9 for both specificity and sensitivity in both registries, but quality of care should not be relied upon without verification.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2000
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Toward a holistic view of genetic technology as a way of knowing
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It is important for nurses to be knowledgable in genetic technology because they provide patients and families with a means to view technology in a holistic manner. Nurses must also understand how patients and their families view technology in order to provide a link between genetic technology and holistic nursing practices.
Publication Name: Holistic Nursing Practice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0887-9311
Year: 1998
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