Background: Many factors can interfere with a patient’s ability to cope with a new cancer diagnosis. The method of education delivery may improve satisfaction with teaching and reduce anxiety. Structured DVD education combined with other teaching methods has shown positive results. However, few...

Purpose: To determine the effect of an evidence-based Pain Stoppers bundled intervention on pain management satisfaction scores and actual pain intensity scores of hospitalized patients with cancer, as well as nurses’ knowledge and attitudes on pain. Participants & Setting: Participants and...

Background: Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with an increased risk of mortality, prolonged hospitalizations, and inflated cost of care. Patients in the hematology-oncology specialty unit are at greater risk of developing CLABSIs because of their...

Background: Teach-back is an evidence-based tool recommended for use during informed consent (IC) discussions. The nurses’ role in the IC process is important, particularly for patient education and advocacy. Objectives: The aim was to initiate and evaluate an educational program for nurses to...