"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur from direct or indirect exposure to traumatic events. Nurses are at risk of developing PTSD due to their indirect and/or direct exposure to traumatic situations while providing care to vulnerable patient populations.
Death in children with malignancy may result from refractory disease or acute complications during therapy. In this population, little is known about the medical interventions received in the last week of life from the overall cohort of children who die from cancer or related complications as inpatients. Perceptions of under- or over-treatment can cause distress among families and staff, yet the prevalence of do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) orders, use of CPR, and other supportive therapies remains poorly described.
Parents who make end-of-life decisions for their seriously ill children do so according to their individual definitions of ‘being a good parent’ to their seriously ill child. This pediatric cancer nursing concept, developed by Pamela Hinds, has been applied to parents of critically ill children but has potential relevance for other pediatric contexts.
Nursing research (NR), evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) are principal methods of clinical inquiry and provide unique contributions to the science of pediatric hematology oncology nursing. Each of these methodologies have distinct similarities and differences. Due to their complexity, differentiating between the three can be challenging.
Can you spot a “fake” journal or conference? The publishers of predatory journals are motivated by self-interests which are primarily financial.1 They are characterized by: a) false or misleading information; b) deviation from best editorial and publication practices: c) a lack of transparency, and/or d) the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices.”
While progress has been made in research to find cures for many pediatric cancers, brain tumors remain the leading cause of cancer-related death in children. This means that further research is needed to push forward for more cures and better treatments for these patients.
Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited diseases in the Unites States, with a homozygous frequency of 1 in 400 African American births. The disease is associated with multiple complications including infections, veno-occlusive pain crisis, acute chest syndrome, and cerebrovascular accidents.
"Oncology nurses are the backbone and heart of a cancer patient’s experience – playing the most critical roles for their patients - doing everything from administering chemo, warding off side-effects, comforting on the bad days and celebrating the victories. They are a trusted confidante and tender caregiver. In addition, nurses are increasingly being charged with taking larger leadership roles as well. They are truly the superheroes of health care (carrying magic wands that seem to fix everything!) for their patients.