A5101814691- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Health Education and Validation
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Taiwan Nurses Association
2015
Taipei Medical University
2015
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science
2015
Taipei Medical University Hospital
2013
National Cancer Institute
2012
National Institutes of Health
2012
Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital
2012
University of Illinois Chicago
2012
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
2008-2010
University of Washington
1996-2003
The authors have examined the effects of coaching sensory self-monitoring and reporting on pain-related variables in patients with lung cancer. Randomly assigned to coached or not-coached groups, 215 their interactions providers audiotaped complete study measures pre- postintervention. Of 151 who 4-week study, those are more likely than not give unsolicited pain information mention it before ask for it. mean number parameters discussed during clinic visit is statistically larger at end...
Contemporary nursing practice needs reengineering to deliver its service effectively and efficiently. Using computer technology support clinicians' decision making may be a parsimonious way provide high-quality, patient-centered, efficient care. The process of developing the PAINReportIt PAINConsultN system is described, results two pilot studies in which was tested are summarized. feasibility using assess pain for clinicians demonstrated. findings show promising as an effective, patients...
Background: The nursing shortage in medical institutions Taiwan averaged 9% 2012, considerably higher than the 5% indicated literature. As a result, many hospitals have been forced to close wards or reduce beds. Despite acute need, percentage of registered nurses who are employed as (60.4%) is lower those Canada United States. This low rate may be because poor working environment for Taiwan. Purpose: study aimed develop set work quality indicators and test reliability validity resulting...
This prospective, longitudinal study was aimed to describe the prevalence, severity, and pattern of symptoms over course radiation therapy in persons with nasopharyngeal carcinoma explore symptom severity by treatment modality.Thirty-seven patients completed this study, 46% received chemotherapy before therapy. A self-reported checklist an objective mucositis assessment tool were used weekly document oropharyngeal, skin, nose or ear, more general side effects, mucositis.Oropharyngeal...
Recruiting and retaining participants for clinical trials, particularly women ethnic minorities, are challenging. Few studies, however, examine gender differences in research processes. Such information is important findings to adequately represent the available population.The study aim was recruitment processes (referral, eligibility, consent/enrollment) retention (completion) differences.A descriptive comparative analysis of data from 2 randomized trials focused on cancer outpatients with...
Adequate nursing workforce is critical to ensure patient safety and reduce the incidence of adverse events.This study explores compares allocation situation in acute care general wards Taiwan's three hospital tiers and, based on findings, develops standards for adequate nurse-to-patient ratios at each tier.This uses multiple research methods, including literature review, questionnaire survey, expert focus group discussion. Final consensus achieved using a public hearing survey.The severity...
Hsiu-Ying Huang, MN, RN, is a predoctoral student, University of Washington, School Nursing, Seattle, WA. Diana J. Wilkie, PhD, an associate professor and the American Cancer Society Professor Oncology Nursing at Department Biobehavioral Health Systems, Donna L. Berry, research assistant Accepted for publication January 19, 1996. This was supported by National Institute Grant No. 5 R29 CA62477-02 professorship award from (D. principal investigator). Equipment software purchase Washington.