Objectives To promote oncology nurse communication that is grounded on principles of
ethics, individual care, and shared decision-making. Data Sources Articles and references in …

Objectives To provide a clinical update on practical strategies to enhance the quality of
communication in the palliative and end-of-life medical care settings. Data Sources …

OBJECTIVES: To provide practical strategies to enhance the quality of communication in the
palliative and end-of-life medical care settings. DATA SOURCES: Published articles …

OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the complex issues and communication needs of
patients and families coping with advanced cancer and discuss issues related to their …

Oncology nurses consistently exhibit distress when communicating about end-of-life topics
with patients and families. Poor communication experiences and processes correlate with …

The benefits of effective communication in an oncology setting are multifold and include the
overall well-being of patients and health professionals, adherence to treatment regimens …

background: Clinical oncology nurses (CONs) support and guide patients and caregivers by
encouraging open dialogue and using effective communication skills. Palliative care (PC) …

Objectives To examine nurse communication in cancer care and offer communication
strategies for quality palliative care nursing. Data Sources Communication strategies offered …

Introduction: Effectively discussing palliative care with patients and families requires
knowledge and skill. The purpose of this study was to determine perceived needs of …

Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, PhD, APRN, BC, AOCNP®, is an assistant professor at the
University of Massachusetts–Boston and an oncology nurse practitioner in the Cancer …