Exploring nursing outcomes for patients with advanced cancer following intervention by Macmillan specialist palliative care nurses

Corner, Jessica; Halliday, Debbie; Haviland, J.S.; Douglas, Hannah‐Rose; Bath, Peter A.; Clark, David; Normand, Charles; Beech, Nicola; Hughes, Philippa; Marples, Rachael; Seymour, Jane; Skilbeck, Julie

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02568.x

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“…Nurses play a pivotal role in the care of advanced cancer patients 30,31 . Given the host of symptoms that affect patients and influence their energy intake, it is not surprising that most benefit from integrated nurse and physician instruction on pain and symptom management.…”

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A Prospective Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Nutrition–Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Advanced Cancer

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Background: Cancer can affect many dimensions of a patient’s life, and in turn, it should be targeted using a multimodal approach. We tested the extent to which an interdisciplinary nutrition–rehabilitation program can improve the well-being of patients with advanced cancer. Methods: Between January 10, 2007, and September 29, 2010, 188 patients with advanced cancer enrolled in the 10–12-week program. Body weight, physical function, symptom severity, fatigue dimensions, distress level, coping ability, and overall quality of life were assessed at the start and end of the program. Results: Of the enrolled patients, 70% completed the program. Patients experienced strong improvements in the physical and activity dimensions of fatigue (effect sizes: 0.8–1.1). They also experienced moderate reductions in the severity of weakness, depression, nervousness, shortness of breath, and distress (effect sizes: 0.5–0.7), and moderate improvements in Six Minute Walk Test distance, maximal gait speed, coping ability, and quality of life (effect sizes: 0.5–0.7) Furthermore, 77% of patients either maintained or increased their body weight. Conclusions: Interdisciplinary nutrition–rehabilitation can be advantageous for patients with advanced cancer and should be considered an integrated part of standard palliative care.

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A Prospective Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Nutrition–Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Advanced Cancer

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“…Patients' symptoms and caregiver anxiety were studied by Corner, Halliday, Haviland, Douglas, Bath, Clark, Normand, Beech, Hughes, Marples, Seymour, Skilbeck and Webb (2003). Symptom management interventions were provided for people with advanced cancer (N = 76; 43 were over age 65).…”

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Chapter 11; Treatment at the End of Life

Waldrop

2008

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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End-of-life care has gained recognition as an important interdisciplinary clinical domain during the past three decades largely because scientific and medical advances have changed the nature of dying in the US. Advances in the treatment of life-limiting ilness have typically focused on medical issues and on treating the physical symptoms that accompany the final stage of a terminal illness. However, because the lengthening life span has made more choices available at the end of life, there is also greater need for evidence-based psychosocial treatment to diminish some of the prolonged emotional, psychological treatment to diminish some of the prolonged emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual distress that accompanies dying. Both terminally ill older adults and their caregivers can be helped by interventions that address the need for information, education, preparation, communication, emotional support, and advocacy. This paper preents a review of evidence-based psychosocial treatments at the end of life for both older adults and their caregivers.

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“…In the United Kingdom, specialized oncology nurses have been found to improve the emotional and cognitive well-being of patients with advanced cancer by establishing a supportive and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, providing information, coordinating complex care issues, and collaborating with other health care providers, particularly with respect to advocating for and directing strategies to improve symptom management (Corner et al, 2003).…”

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The 2003 Helene Hudson Memorial Lecture: Oncology nursing: Our past is the prologue... Can we author the future?

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Bryant‐Lukosius³

2004

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Through this memorial lectureship, Helene provides all of us with an opportunity to author the future professional role and contribution of oncology nurses within the health care system. This presentation was founded on the professional stories of oncology nurses. We wish to thank and acknowledge the many nurses who responded to our requests and shared their experiences about how oncology nursing is being enacted across Canada. The purpose of this paper is to:• reaffirm the hallmarks of excellence in oncology nursing practice; • identify the challenges to achieving excellence in oncology nursing; • identify factors that promote achievement of excellence in oncology nursing; and • identify personal and professional strategies to author excellence in oncology nursing. The CANO standards of care and role competenciesThe twenty-first century presents new challenges and opportunities for oncology nurse clinicians, educators, administrators, and researchers. Opportunities exist to make change, acquire resources, and raise the standards of care to a higher level (Corner, 1996). The CANO (2001) standards of care and role competencies identified for each standard reflect the foundation for excellence in oncology nursing and provide the framework for initiating change to improve cancer care. The standards, roles, and competencies have evolved from our professional past as Canadian oncology nurses. These are based on our current collective values and expectations about the mandate of nursing and are supported by the best evidence documenting the need for and effectiveness of oncology nurses in the delivery of cancer care. More importantly, the standards and role

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Exploring nursing outcomes for patients with advanced cancer following intervention by Macmillan specialist palliative care nurses

Cited by 66 publications

References 11 publications

A Prospective Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Nutrition–Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Advanced Cancer

A Prospective Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Nutrition–Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Advanced Cancer

Chapter 11; Treatment at the End of Life

The 2003 Helene Hudson Memorial Lecture: Oncology nursing: Our past is the prologue... Can we author the future?

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