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An Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy

Hayley J. Dunnack
Michelle P. Judge
Xiaomei Cong
Andrew Salner
Valerie B. Duffy
Wanli Xu
ONF 2021, 48(3), 317-331 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.317-331
Problem Identification: Both chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause considerable symptom burden on patients’ oral health, influencing nutritional status and quality of life. The role of the oral and gut microbiome in oral health alterations during cancer therapy is an emerging area of science in...
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Preferences of Individuals With Cancer for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

Meagan S. Whisenant
Oluwatosin Bamidele
Charles Cleeland
Loretta A. Williams
ONF 2021, 48(2), 173-183 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.173-183
Purpose: Symptom monitoring and management using patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures improves outcomes for individuals with cancer. The purpose of the current study was to provide a qualitative assessment of preferences of individuals with cancer for PRO measures. Participants & Setting: 15...
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An Integrative Review of Self-Management Interventions for Treatment Sequelae in Adult Survivors

Seyedehtanaz Saeidzadeh
Stephanie Gilbertson-White
Faezeh Babaieasl
Jennifer DeBerg
Aaron T. Seaman
ONF 2021, 48(1), 94-111 DOI: 10.1188/21.ONF.94-111
Problem Identification: Self-management interventions support cancer survivors in addressing the consequences of treatment. With post-treatment survivors living longer, it is critical to know how research responds to their changing needs. Literature Search: A comprehensive search of the CINAHL ® ,...
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Personalization in Cancer Care: Implementation of an Interactive White Board to Improve Nurse–Patient Communication

Kristin Soper
CJON 2020, 24(6), 703-706 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.703-706
During the vulnerable time of being hospitalized for cancer treatment, patients may long to be seen as an individual who exists apart from the disease process. The implementation of All About Me interactive white boards provides a mechanism to allow the patient’s most unique needs to be met and to...
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Infusion of Antineoplastic Therapies in the Home

ONF 2020, 47(6), 629-630 DOI: 10.1188/20.ONF.629-630
Infusion of antineoplastic medications in nontraditional settings, including the home, is not a new concept. However, the emergence of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has accelerated conversations around ensuring that patients with cancer can continue timely cancer treatment regimens while...
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