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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2016

Developing and implementing a complex Complementary and Alternative (CAM) nursing intervention for breast and gynecologic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy--report from the CONGO (complementary nursing in gynecologic oncology) study.

Nadja Klafke, Cornelia Mahler, Cornelia von Hagens, Gisela Blaser, Martina Bentner, Stefanie Joos

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. An education on pharmacologically active complementary and alternative medicine and its effects on cancer treatment: literature review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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  2. Effects of relaxation on self-esteem of patients with cancer: a randomized clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020
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  3. Implementing integrative nursing for oncology inpatients: a retrospective analysis of project-related routine data from 2021 to 2023.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  12. The power of touch: external applications from whole medical systems in the care of cancer patients (literature review).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Nadja KlafkeDepartment of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Voßstr. 2, D-69115, Heidelberg, Germany. nadja.klafke@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Cornelia MahlerDepartment of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Voßstr. 2, D-69115, Heidelberg, Germany.
Cornelia von HagensDepartment of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Outpatient Department of Classical Natural Medicine and Integrative Medicine, University Women's Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Gisela Blaser, Krausbitzchen 32, D-53332, Bornheim Sechtem, Germany.
Martina BentnerDepartment of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Voßstr. 2, D-69115, Heidelberg, Germany.
Stefanie JoosInstitute of General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tuebingen, Oesterbergstr. 9, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.
Heidelberg University · DEUniversity Hospital Heidelberg · DEKraussMaffei (Germany) · DE

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objectivesThe purpose of this study was to develop a complex nursing intervention including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for breast and gynecologic cancer patients during chemotherapy to improve quality of life.

methodsData sources Theoretical framework and concepts, practical nursing knowledge, and evidence-based studies were compiled in interprofessional meetings. Data synthesis The final complex intervention consists of three autonomous, but interacting components: (1) CAM nursing package, (2) resource-oriented counseling, and (3) evidence-based information material on CAM. CAM interventions include acupressure, aromatherapy, compress, and massage, targeting 14 clinically relevant symptoms during chemotherapy. Participants receive these interventions during chemotherapy with instructions for self care. During a counseling interview, the patient's needs and preferences are assessed by trained nurses. Furthermore, participants are equipped with evidence-based information material (booklet and DVD). Prior to study start, nurses attended training modules for administering CAM therapies and for communicating and counseling within the salutogenic approach.

conclusionsIt was possible to design a multimodal CAM nursing intervention based on a theoretical concept, evidence-based studies, and practical nursing experience targeting the prevention or relief of side-effects women suffer during chemotherapy. The systematic analysis of the CONGO study will contribute to evidence-based CAM nursing care within supportive cancer care. IMPLICATIONS FOR INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE: Oncology nurses play an important role in supportive CAM care of breast and gynecologic cancer patients in daily clinical practice. Within oncology outpatient services, the implementation of evidence-based CAM nursing interventions and counseling may contribute to understand the impact of nursing on patient quality of life and symptom relief. This can lead to a new understanding of the nurse's professional role.

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Nurse's RoleComplementary TherapiesCounselingFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleHumansQuality of LifeBreast and gynecologic cancerComplementary and alternative medicineIntegrative cancer careNursing counselingNursing interventionQuality of lifeSalutogenesisSelf careSupportive cancer care

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