Symptom Management Guidelines for Oncology Nursing (eBook)

Anne Katz (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024 | 1., First Edition
309 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-8528-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Uses a systems-based approach to for rapid access to symptoms commonly experienced during and after treatmentWritten in an easy-to-read format for use in daily practice, this evidence-based resource delivers the most current, comprehensive clinical guidelines for key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions with patients suffering from cancer. The book is distinguished by its systems-based approach which addresses--from head-to-toe--the symptoms commonly experienced by cancer patients during and after treatment.Each section of the book offers a comprehensive examination of common cancer symptoms along with clinical guidance on the most effective means of management. Sections cover general symptoms (fatigue, pain, alopecia) as well as those experienced in specific areas including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, neurological, cutaneous, and psychosocial. Chapters within each section consistently address such salient issues as prevalence, contributing factors, assessment, and management, along with a supporting case study and review questions to reinforce information. Textboxes and callouts pinpoint critical information throughout. Ancillaries include an Instructor's PowerPoint slide deck.Key Features:Delivers evidence-based guidance for oncology specialists and for those who care for individuals with cancer in their general practiceProvides the most up-to-date information on key pharmaceutical and supportive interventionsHighlights critical information with textboxes and calloutsIncludes a case study and review questions in each chapter to reinforce contentPresents information based on established and validated guidelines from NCCN, ONS, ASCO, NCI, and othersIncludes PowerPoint slides for use by staff educators

Inhalt

Preface

Section I: Introduction to Symptom Management

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Measuring Symptoms

Section II: General Symptoms

Chapter 3: Cancer-Related Fatigue

Chapter 4: Cancer Pain

Chapter 5: Sleep Disturbances

Chapter 6: Lymphedema

Chapter 7: Alopecia

Chapter 8: Xerostomia and Oral Mucositis

Chapter 9: Fever

Chapter 10: Hot Flashes

Section III: Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Chapter 11: Constipation

Chapter 12: Diarrhea

Chapter 13: Nausea and Vomiting

Chapter 14: Anorexia and Cachexia

Chapter 15: Dysphagia

Section IV: Genitourinary Symptoms

Chapter 16: Incontinence

Chapter 17: Sexual dysfunction in women

Chapter 18: Sexual dysfunction in men

Section V: Pulmonary Symptoms

Chapter 19: Dyspnea

Chapter 20: Hemoptysis

Section VI: Neurological Symptoms

Chapter 21: Hearing loss

Chapter 22: Peripheral Neuropathy

Chapter 23: Cognitive Dysfunction

Section VII: Cutaneous Symptoms

Chapter 24: Skin and Nail Changes

Section VIII: Psychosocial Symptoms

Chapter 25: Anxiety

Chapter 26: Depression

Chapter 27: Distress

Chapter 28: Answers to Case Studies

Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.4.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Fachpflege
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-8528-2 / 0826185282
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-8528-0 / 9780826185280