Joyce Pagan

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—Patients with lung cancer can achieve improved dyspnea and fatigue scores when provided with information and support from a nurse-led symptom management program, according to a study presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—Appetite was improved in patients with GI cancer who received acupuncture therapy, according to a study presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.

The FDA approved obinutuzumab (Gazyva) or use in combination with chlorambucil to treat patients with previously untreated CLL, ibrutinib (Imbruvica) received FDA approval for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, and other FDA actions.

What are the characteristics of successful navigation tools for patients?

The FDA asked the manufacturer of ponatinib (Iclusig) to suspend marketing and sales of the drug, hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules (Zohydro ER) gained FDA approval, and other FDA actions.

Patient handoffs conducted at bedside support the principles of relationship-based care and benefits both nurses and patients.

A systematic evaluation of the literature produced updated evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for preventing and treating mucositis.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are prevalent among nurses, and resiliency training and learning coping strategies are essential parts of nursing knowledge.

An interactive educational event demonstrated the importance of safe-handling technique of chemotherapy drugs in an approach that bridged generational learning differences.

Assigning the responsibility of following up on patients’ discharge needs to one charge nurse can expedite the process and avoid unnecessary disruptions in patient care.