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Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.

Evaluating self-administered sucralfate enemas for reducing rectal bleeding in patients with radiation proctitis

Self-administered sucralfate enemas to ease rectal bleeding caused by radiation...

A prospective service evaluation found enemas were effective when backed by nurse-led education

Cancer-related pain

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Evaluating awareness and knowledge of clinical trials among people affected by cancer

Clinical trials: evaluating awareness and knowledge among people affected by cancer

Developing nurses’ knowledge of the challenges of recruiting patients to clinical trials

Improving patient recruitment to cancer clinical trials: opportunities for cancer nurses

Opportunities for nurses to improve patient recruitment to cancer clinical trials

Understanding the role of clinical trials in patients receiving novel cancer treatments

A compassionate communication skills training course for staff working in cancer services

Evaluating a compassionate communication skills training course for healthcare staff

Reflecting on the importance of compassionate communication in cancer care

Nutritional management in mesothelioma: qualitative insights into healthcare professionals’ perceptions and experiences

Nutritional management in mesothelioma to combat the risk of malnutrition

Qualitative insights into healthcare professionals’ perceptions and experiences

Understanding the accuracy of body temperature measurements in patient triage during cancer treatment: a retrospective audit

Accuracy of body temperature measurements in patient triage during cancer treatment

Improvements in measuring patients' temperature, particularly at home, would help optimise care

Investigating overall quality of life in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma undergoing CAR T-cell therapy

Investigating patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma undergoing CAR T-cell therapy

Acknowledging the value of gaining data from patient-reported quality-of-life assessments

Cancer genomics: assessing nurses’ knowledge, confidence and training needs

Cancer genomics: assessing nurses’ knowledge, confidence and training needs

Nurses need to know how to order genomic tests and communicate with specialist genetic teams

Challenges and opportunities for cancer nurses in implementing digital health technologies

Challenges and opportunities for cancer nurses implementing digital health technologies

Benefits of digital health technologies continue to emerge but inequalities may need to be addressed

Systemic anticancer therapy service redesign

Systemic anticancer therapy service redesign

A project is addressing demand for SACT and testing changes such as outreach service delivery

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an audit of late effects on patients

Patient concerns after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an evaluation

Importance of holistic assessment of needs post-HSCT and a care plan promoting recovery

Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain

A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff

Experience of virtual clinics during COVID-19 by patients and healthcare professionals

Patients’ needs should be considered and staff require adequate equipment and training to...

Communication and information needs of older people with cancer

Systematic review emphasises the benefit of patients having a named contact within the care...

Group pre-treatment consultations for people receiving systemic anticancer therapy

The potential benefits and disadvantages of group PTCs for patients, relatives and nurses

CNS role in supporting chronic cancer patients to gain expertise in their condition

Interviews with patients show CNS support minimised risk of anxiety and depression

Awareness and understanding of Lynch syndrome among patients with endometrial cancer

Are women with endometrial cancer being tested for Lynch syndrome as per NICE guidance?

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