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Coping As A Mediator Between Symptom Burden And Distress In Lung Cancer Patients, Spring F. Gehring
Coping As A Mediator Between Symptom Burden And Distress In Lung Cancer Patients, Spring F. Gehring
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Lung cancer is considered the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. An estimated 224,390 new cases of lung cancer are expected to be diagnosed and 158,080 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer in 2016 (National Institutes of Health, 2016; Siegel, Miller, & Jemal, 2016). Lung cancer patients also report the highest levels of psychological distress and symptom burden than any other forms of cancer (Linden, Vodermaier, MacKenzie, & Greig, 2012). Given the prevalence and impact of lung cancer, it is imperative to address the emotional toll this diagnosis can have on those suffering with the disease to develop …
Clinicians’ Perspectives On Adopting A Lung Cancer Palliative Care Intervention, Shaunna Siler
Clinicians’ Perspectives On Adopting A Lung Cancer Palliative Care Intervention, Shaunna Siler
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Despite the significant progress in implementing palliative care interventions for cancer patients, few intervention studies seek healthcare clinicians’ input prior to implementation. The purpose of this research was then to explore palliative care and oncology clinicians’ (e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains) perspectives on current challenges and useful practices in meeting the quality of life needs of lung cancer patients and family caregivers, and to increase the likelihood of the adoption of a palliative care intervention based on understanding current trends in palliative care delivery at three outpatient oncology sites. The conceptual framework used for this study was the …