BackgroundThis study aimed to identify the resilience and burnout status of nurses working in the field of oncology.MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted with 140 oncology nurses. The data were collected using a socio-demographic attributes form, Resilience Scale for Adults, and the Maslach’s Burnout Inventory. Percentage ratios, mean and median values, Kruskal–Wallis test, Mann–Whitney U test, correlation analysis, and multiple stepwise linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data.ResultsThe Maslach’s Burnout Inventory total median score was 49.00. The emotional exhaustion median score was 24.00, the depersonalization median score was 9.00, and the personal accomplishment median score was 16.00. The Resilience Scale for Adults total median score was 134.00. The median resilience subscale scores, such as structural style, perception of future, family cohesion, self-perception, social competence, and social resources, were 16.00, 16.00, 24.00, 25, 23, and 31, respectively. A relationship existed between emotional exhaustion and perception of future; depersonalization and structured style and self-perception; and personal accomplishment and structured style, perception of future, and self-perception. Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between the number of years in the field and emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores. Moreover, a significant relationship between structured style variables and personal accomplishment scores was observed.ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the relationship between burnout and resilience situations among the oncology nurses. The results can be used to plan individual and organizational interventions to increase resilience and reduce the experience of burnout by developing measures such as improving communication skills, providing education on stress management and coping strategies, using social resources, and organizing programs that provide psychological support.

The communicative impediments associated with delirium generate distress for the patient, their family, and health care practitioners who might have to contend with agitation and difficulty in assessing pain and other symptoms. To manage delirium in patients with cancer, clinicians must be able to diagnose it accurately and undertake appropriate assessment of underlying causes.

Health literacy (HL) competencies vary across different health domains, and so the youth HL level plays an important role in access to healthcare. The aim of this study was to determine HL levels, the factors that affect it and health‐promoting lifestyle behaviours of university students. This cross‐sectional study was conducted with 905 students in nursing, law and Islamic sciences departments. An introductory information form, European Health Literacy Scale and Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors Scale were used to collect research data. The results showed that 45% of the students had a problematic HL level. Each subscale of the HL scale exhibited a significant positive correlation with the subscales of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors scale. Logistic regression showed that gender and health education were significantly associated with the HL level. We recommend increasing awareness regarding health liability and integrating HL notions into the higher education curriculum.

Objective:The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge levels of oncology nurses about peripheral and central venous catheter during their chemotherapy administration.Methods:Data collection of this descriptive study was started on April 15, 2015–July 15, 2015. The data presented in this summary belong to 165 nurses. Data were collected with data collection form including questions related to sociodemographic qualifications and knowledge levels of nurses. Data collection forms were E-mailed to the members of Turkish Oncology Nursing Society. Data presented with numbers, percentages, and mean ± standard deviation.Results:The mean age of nurses was 33.60 ± 7.34 years and mean duration for oncology nursing experience was 2.65 ± 0.91 years. Nurses had correct information about the importance of selecting peripheral venous catheter and choosing the placement area for chemotherapy administration (63.6%), control of catheter before the administration (93.9%), influence of chemotherapeutic agent on length of catheter (40.6%), and management of extravasation (75.7%). Nurses also had correct information about the first use of port catheter (67.3%) and checking the catheter whether it is working properly or not (75.8%).Conclusions:In General, nurses’ level of knowledge related to catheter is 50% and higher. It is recommended to increase the knowledge of nurses about evidence-based information for catheter care as a step to safe chemotherapy practice.

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This randomized controlled clinical study aimed to determine the effect of 2 foot massage methods on symptom control in people with colorectal cancer who received chemoradiotherapy. Data were collected between June 16, 2015, and February 10, 2016, in the Department of Radiation Oncology of an oncology training and research hospital. The sample comprised 60 participants. Data were collected using an introductory information form, common terminology criteria for adverse events and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires C30 and CR29. Participants were randomly allocated to 3 groups: classical foot massage, reflexology, and standard care control. The classical massage group received foot massage using classical massage techniques, and the reflexology group received foot reflexology focusing on symptom-oriented reflexes twice a week during a 5-week chemoradiotherapy treatment schedule. The control group received neither classical massage nor reflexology. All patients were provided with the same clinic routine care. The classical massage was effective in reducing pain level and distension incidence while foot reflexology was effective in reducing pain and fatigue level, lowering incidence of distension and urinary frequency and improving life quality.

Summary Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the symptoms observed during admission to palliative care in patients that ÖzetAmaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, palyatif destek verilecek kanser hastalarında palyatif bakıma kabul sırasında görülen semptomları belirlemek, şiddetini ölçmek, hastaneye yatıştan sonra ilk bir haftadaki değişiklikleri kaydederek palyatif bakımın hasta semptomları üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemi, ön uygulama verileri kullanılarak yapılan kitle ortalaması önemlilik testi sonuç-larına göre 108 olarak belirlendi. Hastaneye kabulde, yatışın üçüncü ve yedinci günlerinde Edmonton Semptom Tanılama Ölçeği'ni tamamlayabilen hastalar değerlendirmeye alındı. Verilerin toplanmasında Tanıtıcı Özellikler Anket Formu, Edmonton Semptom Tanılama Ölçeği ve Palyatif Performans Skalası kullanıldı. Bulgular: Hastaların %50' si yatış sırasında ağrı şiddetini 5 ve üzeri olarak tanımlarken yedinci günde bu oranın %6.5 olduğu saptandı. Hastaların ağrı, uykusuzluk, iştahsızlık, kendini iyi hissetme durumu semptomları ortalama değerlerinin hastaneye kabule göre, üçüncü günde ve yedinci günde anlamlı derecede azaldığı belirlendi. Bununla beraber bulantı, endişe, nefes darlığı ve konstipasyon semptomları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmadı. Sonuç: Bu araştırmada kanser hastalarının yaşam kalitesini bozan ağrı, yorgunluk, uykusuzluk, iştahsızlık ve kendini iyi hissetme durumu gibi semptomların şiddetinde palyatif bakım desteği ile hızlı bir düzelme sağlandığı saptandı.Anahtar sözcükler: Hasta; palyatif bakım; semptom.

Objective:This study is carried out to determine the symptoms and information necessity on chemotherapy (CT) treatment of the women with breast cancer.Methods:A total of 170 women older than 18 years old, who receive CT with breast cancer diagnosis, are volunteered to participate in the study. Mixed method was used in the study. Data are collected using Descriptive Data Form, Interview Form and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale.Results:As a result of the cluster analysis, four clusters and the symptoms within have been obtained. These are: pain, lack of energy, feeling drowsy, sweat, swelling of hands, and feet in the first cluster; feeling nervous, difficulty sleeping, feeling sad, worrying in the second cluster; nausea, feeling bloating, change in the way food tastes, hair loss, constipation in the third cluster; vomiting, diarrhea, problems with sexual interest, lack of appetite, dizziness, and weight loss in the forth cluster. Women's information necessity related to the CT are follows: the effects of CT, other treatment options beyond CT, complementary methods, the effect of the CT treatment on reproductive health and sexuality, nutrition, and symptom control.Conclusions:The results of this study will enable determination of symptom clusters, which health professionals are easier to focus on these symptoms. An understanding information need of patients can help to ensure that individual's coping strategies and self-management.