A couple-based unmet supportive care needs (USCNs) intervention program was shown to be feasible and effective in enabling improved coping among couples affected by colorectal cancer, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Oncology Nursing. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from China who developed the colorectal cancer couple-based USCNs intervention program. They aimed to assess the intervention’s clinical efficacy for couples facing emotional and physical challenges due to a colorectal cancer diagnosis. ...
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Healthcare Professional–Led Counseling and Follow-Up Care Improve Outcomes After Radical Gastrectomy
Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of three preoperative and postoperative models of care after radical gastrectomy.
Martha Raymond, MA, of the GI Cancers Alliance, shares insights from a yearlong study that gathered patient perspectives.
Study investigators say patients experienced improved functional capacity after surgery from the prehabilitation program.
The study explored the characteristics of sick role adaptation in colorectal cancer and its differences across age groups.
Learn how nurses can help patients with CRC address self-perceived feelings of being a burden to spousal caregivers.
Martha Raymond, MA, founder of the GI Cancers Alliance, shares insights from her recent presentation on the programming.
A new study highlights how nurses can provide education, support, and guidance as part of a dietary intervention.
Study investigators say the blood-based test has the potential to improve screening rates.
The questions on the quiz assess personal and family history, along with hereditary syndromes and demographics.
Researchers presented data from the program during the American Society of Clinical Oncology GI Cancer Symposium.
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A study presented at the NCCN Annual Conference shed light on the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals.
The presentation focused on how ambulatory care models shape patient outcomes, nursing roles, and continuing education.
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