Jeannine Brant on Factors that Influence a Patient's Perception of Pain
Jeannine Brant discusses factors that can influence a patient's perception of malignant pain.
Jeannine Brant, PhD, APRN-CNS, AOCN, Billings Clinic, discusses different factors in a patient's life that can influence the perception of pain.
The emotional and psychological wellbeing of a patient can determine their perception of pain. If there are adverse childhood events, they could lead to a lack of coping strategies. Additionally, spirituality can have an impact on pain, either helping to manage it or worsening it if a patient believes their pain is punishment. Cultural beliefs can also influence pain management.
Oncology Nurses Provide Patients an Avenue to Supportive Care
November 12th 2019Palliative care is often associated with a patient entering end of life treatment and giving up on their treatment, but that isn't the reality of what id can do for patients. And oncology nurses can help guide patients to the right supportive care for them.
Hyman B. Muss Discusses the Importance of Nurses in Treating Pregnant Women With Breast Cancer
March 23rd 2016Hyman B. Muss, MD, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, discusses the vital roles that nurses play when it comes to treating pregnant women with breast cancer.
Kimberly J. Van Zee on Nomograms Helping in DCIS Treatment Decision-Making
March 18th 2016Kimberly J. Van Zee, MS, MD, FACS, attending surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the institution's newly-developed nomogram that can help women make treatment decisions about ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
