Duquesne University School of Nursing

Latest from Duquesne University School of Nursing
Oncology Nursing in Lebanon
January 29, 2020
Article
As life expectancies grow longer in Lebanon, there is an increase in the amount of people diagnosed with cancer.
Structuring a Study of Interpersonal Communication in Breast Cancer Navigation
December 11, 2018
Article
A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing set out to better understand the interpersonal communication components of breast cancer navigation services.
Nurse Trust Among Patients With Ports
June 20, 2018
Article
Research has shown that pain and anxiety are related to port access, so a need exists to capture patients’ feelings and emotions related to living with a port, as well as effective nursing interventions aimed at addressing those patient experiences.
Promoting BRCA Awareness
March 15, 2018
Article
By taking the nonthreatening approach of consulting a genetic counselor, plus the simple act of sending out a freshly collected 1-cc sample of saliva, I will affect not only my health but also the well-being of my daughters, son, and grandchildren.
Obesity and Cancer: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Weight Management
August 04, 2017
Article
Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading preventable cause of cancer. Among patients diagnosed with cancer, obesity has been linked to poor prognosis.
Rapid Response Teams and End-of-Life Care in Oncology
November 25, 2016
Article
Rapid response teams (RRT) are used extensively in many hospitals, including major cancer centers; however, research shows that adverse outcomes are more common for patients who require RRT intervention than among the general hospital population.