CANCER NURSING
Scope & Guideline
Fostering excellence in oncology nursing education and practice.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Patient-Centered Care:
The journal emphasizes research on patient-centered approaches in cancer care, exploring how nursing practices can be tailored to meet the individual needs of patients and their families. - Symptom Management:
A core area of focus is on innovative strategies for managing cancer-related symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and psychological distress, highlighting the importance of holistic care. - Interventions and Best Practices:
Research on various interventions, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and nurse-led initiatives, is prevalent. This includes studies on exercise, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapies. - Oncology Nursing Education and Leadership:
The journal addresses the educational needs of oncology nurses, exploring training, leadership, and the competencies required to provide high-quality cancer care. - Palliative and End-of-Life Care:
A significant portion of the research focuses on palliative care, emphasizing the role of nurses in supporting patients with advanced cancer and their families during end-of-life transitions. - Cultural and Social Factors in Cancer Care:
The journal explores how cultural, social, and economic factors influence cancer care practices and patient experiences, promoting an understanding of diverse patient populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Technology-Enhanced Care:
The integration of technology in cancer care, including telehealth, mobile health applications, and virtual reality interventions, is increasingly prominent, indicating a trend towards digital health solutions. - Mental Health and Psychological Resilience:
There is a growing focus on the psychological aspects of cancer care, including studies on resilience, coping strategies, and mental health interventions for both patients and caregivers. - Holistic and Integrative Approaches:
Research on holistic and integrative care practices, such as mindfulness, yoga, and creative arts therapies, is trending, reflecting an increasing recognition of the mind-body connection in cancer recovery. - Family and Caregiver Dynamics:
Emerging themes emphasize the experiences and needs of family caregivers, exploring their roles, challenges, and the impact of caregiving on their well-being. - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health:
An increasing number of studies focus on health disparities, social determinants of health, and culturally competent care, highlighting the importance of equity in cancer care delivery. - Survivorship and Long-Term Outcomes:
Research on survivorship, including long-term physical and psychological outcomes for cancer survivors, is gaining traction, addressing the complexities of life after cancer treatment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacological Treatments:
Research centered on traditional pharmacological approaches to cancer treatment appears to be declining, potentially overshadowed by a growing interest in integrative and holistic approaches. - Basic Clinical Trials:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focused solely on basic clinical trials without a nursing perspective, as the journal shifts towards more applied nursing research. - General Cancer Awareness Campaigns:
Research on general awareness campaigns about cancer screening and prevention has become less prevalent, possibly due to a shift towards more targeted and personalized health interventions. - Single-Disease Focus Studies:
There is a waning interest in studies that focus on single disease entities without considering the broader context of survivorship and multi-morbidity, reflecting a more integrated approach to cancer care.
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