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Symptom Management Guidelines for Oncology Nursing

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN

$135

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English
Springer Publishing Co Inc
28 March 2024
Uses a systems-based approach to for rapid access to symptoms commonly experienced during and after treatment

Written 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. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

Delivers evidence-based guidance for oncology specialists and for those who care for individuals with cancer in their general practice

Provides the most up-to-date information on key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions

Highlights critical information with textboxes and callouts

Includes a case study and review questions in each chapter to reinforce content

Presents information based on established and validated guidelines from NCCN, ONS, ASCO, NCI, and others

Includes PowerPoint slides for use by staff educators
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Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   544g
ISBN:   9780826185273
ISBN 10:   0826185274
Pages:   309
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

ANNE KATZ, PHD, RN, FAAN is a certified sexuality counselor at CancerCare Manitoba, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Manitoba Prostate Centre. She is authored more than 15 books, including, most recently Woman Cancer Sex (Second Edition) by Routledge, and numerous journal articles. She also served as the editor of the cancer research journal, the Oncology Nursing Forum. She is an Associate Editor for CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. She has been an invited speaker at multiple international conferences and meetings in North America, Europe, and beyond where she has educated health care providers and cancer survivors about cancer, sexuality, and survivorship. She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.

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