Putting Evidence Into Practice: Improving Oncology Patient Outcomes, Volume 2

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Chapter 1. PEP Up Your Practice: Expanding the Putting Evidence Into Practice Resources 1
Introduction 1
Oncology Nursing Society PEP Resources 1
Oncology Nursing Society PEP Resources Development 4
Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes and Patient-Centered Care 6
Implementation 9
Next Steps in the Oncology Nursing Society PEP Journey 12
References 12
Chapter 2. Cognitive Impairment 15
Problem 15
Incidence 15
Prevention 16
Survivorship 16
Assessment 17
References 19
Case Study 21
ONS PEP Resource: Cognitive Impairment 23
References 28
Chapter 3. Hot Flashes 31
Problem 31
Pathophysiology of Hot Flashes 31
Incidence 32
Survivorship and Late Effects 33
Assessment and Clinical Measurement Tools 34
The Placebo Effect on Hot Flashes 34
References 35
Case Study 36
ONS PEP Resource: Hot Flashes 39
References 46
Chapter 4. Radiodermatitis 49
Problem 49
Incidence 49
Prevention 49
Survivorship and Late Effects 50
Assessment and Clinical Measurement Tools 51
References 53
Case Study 55
ONS PEP Resource: Radiodermatitis 57
References 71
Chapter 5. Skin Reactions: Rash, Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia, Xerosis, Paronychia, Photosensitivity, and Pruritus 77
Problem 77
Incidence 78
Prevention 85
Survivorship and Late Effects 86
Assessment and Clinical Measurement Tools 86
References 94
Case Study 98
ONS PEP Resource: Skin Reactions 101
References 116
   
Index 123
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