Problem 5 1.4 Research Questions 6 1.5 Current Research on Stress Among Nurses in Oncology Units 7 1.6 Implications for research 12 2.0 Sampling and Methodology 13 2.1 Instrument 13 Work Schedule 15 Equipment required 16 Bibliography 17 Research Proposal Stress Among Nurses in Oncology Units 1.1 INTRODUCTION Oncology nurses have been identified as a group at risk for stress. Oncology nurses often care for patients who are trying to come to terms with the diagnosis
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Surgical Oncology is the practice of using surgery in the diagnosis‚ treatment‚ and management of cancer and cancer-related symptoms. Treating cancer surgically can be dated back as far as 1700 B.C. (4). These were obviously not the most advanced procedures‚ but surgical oncology did not see much advancement until the 18th century when John Hunter stressed the importance of complete tumor removal to avoid cancer spreading into the lymphatic system. Surgery saw its next major advancement in 1842 with
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Oncology‚ the branch of medicine that is dedicated to preventing cancer‚ is very complex and is very interesting. Many different natural elements are used in oncology such as Gold‚ Platinum‚ Silver‚ Iridium‚ and Ruthenium. Gold is one of the most useful elements in oncology. Gold is used to bind drugs and deliver them‚ it reduces tumor mass‚ and is not dangerous to ingest. First of all‚ gold is used to bind drugs‚ and deliver them. Gold nanoparticles are non-toxic which allows for them to be safely
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There are two things I love more than anything else in the world: dogs and chemistry. Knowing the osmotic pressure of a 2 molar NaCl solution with a four-legged furry friend beside me is the ideal life. Luckily‚ I’ve found the perfect field that combines my two most treasured passions (no‚ it’s not a veterinarian)‚ and it all started from a single picture. About seven years ago when flipping through a magazine‚ a little‚ rectangular image stood out to me of a service dog with his owner who was a
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During the clinical rotation to Southeastern Medical Oncology Center observations were made concerning cancer patients‚ their treatments‚ nursing care‚ education and special procedures while handling their medications. Upon entry of the treatment facility reclining chairs were lined up along the wall from one side of the room to the other. Each chair had its own television and headphones. Refreshments such as beverages and chips for the patients were near the door along‚ with the scale for weighing
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involving her family in her plan of care or not involving them if that is her wise. I would begin by making sure I obtained a thorough history and examination. I would focus on areas that will be specific to providing this type of patient care (oncology and chemotherapy). - Assess the clients physical symptoms‚ psychological well being‚ and their goals and priorities. -Assess the patient and family for verbal and nonverbal behaviors. Look for indications regarding anxiety‚ fear‚ grieving
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has always been a problem is people and animals. No one knew what the problem was until 1761‚ when Giovanni Morgagni did the very first autopsy on a body. The very beginning of Oncology just started with surgery and removal. Over time doctors found different ways to get rid of cancer. Many things have changed in Oncology but the goal for the doctors has still stayed the same; do everything you can to help the patient. To be an Oncologist you have to get a Bachelors Degree‚
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Ÿ -1A patient who starts chemotherapy for a solid tumor may develop tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) How is it treated? (838): --Prevent it by recognizing the patient population who is at risk and initiating prophylactic measures before antineoplastic therapy begins -Hydration: maintain urinary output of 150 mL/hour. Should begin 24 to 48 hours before treatment before and at lest 72 hours after treatment. -Diuretics: may be used to promote the excretion of phosphate and uric acid.
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complexities. Cancer patients are often treated by a team of medicals practitioners from various fields of oncology. One can classify oncology into three main parts: radiology oncologist‚ medical oncologist and surgical oncologist. The medical oncologist uses medications or chemotherapy to treat a cancer patient. The surgical oncologist specializes in removing the cancerous tissues or tumor and related from affected
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Cancer Patients – Blindsided It is typical for cancer patients to respond with shock and disbelief when first diagnosed. Suddenly there’s an urgency to distance ourselves far away from the unimaginable. . .we were personally attacked without warning! We long for fairness so we cry‚ “Foul! Cancer hit me when I wasn’t looking. Life’s unfair!” We’re too young‚ we’re rarely sick‚ or we’ve already lost a dear friend or family member to this disease. We react as if blindsided and become confused. Life’s
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