ArticleBMJ open2023
Nursing support for breathlessness in patients with cancer: a scoping review.
Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Impact of Multidisciplinary Team-Based Nursing on Pulmonary and Psychological Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- Exploring Psychotherapy Approaches for Dyspnea: A Systematic Review Protocol.Palliative medicine reports · 2025Article
- Application of Fan Therapy in Alleviating Dyspnea.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Nursing Practices for Dyspnea Management in Patients with Cancer Based on Monthly and Weekly Prognoses: A Multi-Site Cross-Sectional Study of Palliative Care Nurses in Japan.Palliative medicine reports · 2024Article
- Nursing Support for Cancer Symptoms and Caregiver Burden in General Wards: Protocol for a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in Japan.Palliative medicine reportsArticle
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12 authors at 11 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify nursing support provided for the relief of breathlessness in patients with cancer.
designA scoping review following a standard framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. STUDY SELECTION: Electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, CENTRAL and Ichushi-Web of the Japan Medical Abstract Society Databases) were searched from inception to 31 January 2022. Studies reporting on patients with cancer (aged ≥18 years), intervention for relief from breathlessness, nursing support and quantitatively assessed breathlessness using a scale were included.
resultsOverall, 2629 articles were screened, and 27 were finally included. Results of the qualitative thematic analysis were categorised into 12 nursing support components: fan therapy, nurse-led intervention, multidisciplinary intervention, psychoeducational programme, breathing technique, walking therapy, inspiratory muscle training, respiratory rehabilitation, yoga, acupuncture, guided imagery and abdominal massage.
conclusionsWe identified 12 components of nursing support for breathlessness in patients with cancer. The study results may be useful to understand the actual state of nursing support provided for breathlessness in patients with terminal cancer and to consider possible support that can be implemented.
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