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{"title":"Instruments for Assessing Family Functioning in Adults Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties","authors":"Cristina Alfaro-Diaz ,&nbsp;Nuria Esandi ,&nbsp;Anne Møller Clausen ,&nbsp;Navidad Canga-Armayor ,&nbsp;María Pueyo-Garrigues ,&nbsp;Karin B. Dieperink","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151729","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151729","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To identify instruments for assessing family functioning in adults patients with cancer and summarize their psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Psychometric systematic literature review was conducted to June 2023 using four databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Psych INFO, and Web of Science. The psychometric properties of the instruments and the methodological quality of the studies were evaluated using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to rate the best available evidence.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Forty-four studies reporting 13 instruments were included. The instruments measured varied attributes of family functioning and the dimensions were heterogeneous. The Cancer Communication Assessment Tool for Patients and Families (CCAT-PF) was rated the highest in terms of both methodological rigor and instrument quality. However, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES) and the Ice-Expressive Family Functioning Questionnaire (ICE-EFFQ) offer a more comprehensive measure of family functioning, since they assess multiple dimensions of family functioning and demonstrate high-quality measurement properties.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Instruments to assess family functioning were heterogeneous and exhibited limited reliability and validity. The FACES and the ICE-EFFQ seem to be the most suitable measures for adult cancer patients and their families. Future research should aim to refine the content of existing instruments and rigorously assess their psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>Given the profound impact of cancer on family functioning, the initial step in crafting effective interventions is providing valid and reliable instruments to measure the impact of these interventions. This paper could assist nursing professionals in making informed decisions regarding the most suitable instrument for assessing family functioning in adults patients living with life-threatening illness as is the case with cancer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151729"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supporting People Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Qualitative Study Exploring Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Experiences","authors":"Tessa Watts ,&nbsp;Stephen Jennings ,&nbsp;Sally Anstey ,&nbsp;Dominic Roche","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151745","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Immune checkpoint inhibitors have recently developed successfully in treatment for several advanced cancers, including advanced renal cancer, where options have previously been limited. However, while some are able to tolerate these treatments, others may experience unpredictable and sometimes severe immune-related adverse events. Oncology health care professionals have vital roles in optimizing safety and supporting positive outcomes for people receiving these treatments. This study aimed to better understand these professionals’ experiences of supporting people receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative exploratory methodology was adopted using semi-structured interviews with 18 purposively sampled senior oncology health professionals, including 12 nurses, who had experience caring for people being treated with checkpoint inhibitors. Data were collected between June and September 2020, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis identified three main themes: First, participants were positive about the potential benefits that checkpoint inhibitors afforded patients, balanced against challenges associated with ambiguities of the treatments and potential impact on existing workloads. Secondly, participants identified the importance of proactive patient monitoring for early detection and reporting of adverse events. Participants highlighted potential challenges if these events went undetected, particularly in the context of the expectation for patient recognition and prompt reporting. Finally, participants identified the need for continual enhancement of health professionals' knowledge and understanding of immunotherapy, supported by the prioritizing of formal immunotherapy education.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Whilst immune checkpoint inhibitors offer the possibility for improved disease outcomes, this is balanced against uncertainties regarding potentially unpredictable, often complex, adverse treatment events. This study shows that nurses have vital roles in supporting people receiving these treatments.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>Effective care and treatment management for people receiving checkpoint inhibitors require nurses' support through their expert knowledge of immunotherapy and their skills for appropriate coordination and organization of cross-boundary care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151745"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142559467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparing the ground for bespoke nursing training in advanced renal cell carcinoma care (RCC4Nurses): An international prospective study","authors":"Celia Diez De Los Rios de la Serna ,&nbsp;Constantina Papadopoulou ,&nbsp;Amanda Drury ,&nbsp;Wendy Oldenmenger ,&nbsp;Theresa Wiseman ,&nbsp;Daniel Kelly ,&nbsp;Grigorios Kotronoulas","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151749","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151749","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Nurses require specialist knowledge and skills to effectively support an increasing population of people affected by advanced renal cell cancer (aRCC). RCC4Nurses was a three-phase project that aimed to develop bespoke training in aRCC for nurses in Europe. Phase 1 examined pre-existing educational programs in kidney cancer, then developed a curriculum of core education topics in aRCC care to suit generalist and specialist nurses’ education needs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Phase 1 employed a prospective design that involved two parts. Part 1 was a scoping review of educational programs developed for multidisciplinary health professionals in kidney cancer/RCC. Findings of Part 1 formed the basis for Part 2, which was a three-round Delphi study that involved experts by personal experience or profession in aRCC, who rated the importance of a range of education topics and education methods for inclusion in the developing RCC4Nurses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The scoping review identified eight education programs via two published reports and six online resources. Existing programs had limitations in accessibility, recency and target professional groups; none of them was developed specifically for nurses. Program content was primarily focused on diagnostic, treatment and management procedures in kidney cancer. Fourteen educational topics were derived from the review and evaluated during Round 1 of the Delphi by 47 experts. By Round 3, 17 topics had iteratively reached consensus for inclusion within RCC4Nurses. Experts showed preference to problem-solving and clinical-scenario learning methods, but not reflective practice learning.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Given the dearth of up-to-date, evidence-based training for nurses in aRCC, we have prepared the ground to develop a bespoke training course in this area of practice.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>The RCC4Nurses project will offer accessible, state-of-the-art education to registered nurses in Europe to help enhance nursing competency in aRCC and enhance the standard of care provided to people affected by aRCC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151749"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Web-Based Dyadic Interventions on Depression, Psychological Distress, Stress, and Quality of Life Among Persons With Cancer and Informal Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis","authors":"Xiaopu Shi ,&nbsp;Hongbo Zhang ,&nbsp;Gaokai Li ,&nbsp;Qianhua Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151752","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151752","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To assess the impact of web-based dyadic interventions on depression, distress, stress, and quality of life among persons with cancer and their informal caregivers.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wanfang Data for articles in English or Chinese through August 2023. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.4.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The meta-analysis included 9 articles with 1,030 participants, consisting of 5 randomized controlled trials and 4 quasi-experimental trials. Significant improvements were observed in the quality of life for persons with cancer, particularly in physical (SMD = 0.32, 95% CI [0.10, 0.54], <em>P</em> = .004) and functional (SMD = 0.28, 95% CI [0.06, 0.50], <em>P</em> = .01) well-being. For informal caregivers, interventions significantly reduced depression (SMD = −0.58, 95% CI [−1.06, −0.10], <em>P</em> = .02), distress (SMD = −0.39, 95% CI [−0.76, −0.03], <em>P</em> = .03), and stress (SMD = −0.62, 95% CI [−1.04, −0.21], <em>P</em> = .003).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Web-based dyadic interventions significantly enhance the physical and functional well-being of persons with cancer and reduce depression, distress, and stress among their informal caregivers.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>The study underscores the importance of dyadic interventions in offering comprehensive support. Personalized, web-based dyadic interventions show promise for tailored, holistic care in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151752"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Technology on Physical Activity Levels of Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review","authors":"Aylin Akca Sumengen ,&nbsp;Eysan Hanzade Savas ,&nbsp;Ayse Ay ,&nbsp;İlcim Ercan Koyuncu ,&nbsp;Munevver Erkul ,&nbsp;Remziye Semerci","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151757","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151757","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Childhood cancer survivors often experience long-term health challenges like muscle weakness and obesity. Physical activity is essential for alleviating these effects, and technological interventions are being recommended to promote physical activity. This systematic review aimed to evaluate technological interventions' impact on childhood cancer survivors' PA levels.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and included studies published until May 2024 from various databases. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were used to assess study quality. The study was registered in PROSPERO under registration number CRD42024564857.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of nine studies were included in the review: four were randomized controlled trials (RCT), three were feasibility studies, and two were pilot studies. These studies, involving a total of 417 childhood cancer survivors, utilized a wide range of technological interventions. Six of the studies were of good quality, while three were of fair quality. Three studies used mobile apps, two used web-based platforms, two utilized m-health solutions, one incorporated a video game, and one employed a telehealth application. The results revealed that two-thirds of the mobile applications were ineffective in enhancing physical activity. In contrast, one of the m-health applications proved to be effective. Additionally, web-based platforms, telehealth applications, and video games demonstrated effectiveness in increasing physical activity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Technological interventions show promise for improving physical activity among childhood cancer survivors, with six studies demonstrating significant benefits. More research is needed to identify effective strategies and optimize intervention designs, focusing on long-term outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>This systematic review assesses technology-based interventions aimed at promoting physical activity in childhood cancer survivors. The findings emphasize the potential and variability of digital tools, underscoring the necessity for additional research to refine intervention strategies and facilitate long-term physical activity among this group.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151757"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction and Fatigue Training on Anxiety and Fatigue Levels in Children with Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study","authors":"Gülçin Özalp Gerçeker ,&nbsp;Murat Bektaş ,&nbsp;Ayşe Önal ,&nbsp;Aslı Akdeniz Kudubeş ,&nbsp;Refik Emre Çeçen","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151725","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151725","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of virtual reality (VR) distraction and fatigue training on anxiety and fatigue in children with cancer.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The sample of this parallel design randomized controlled trial consisted of 41 children aged 7 to 16 who were receiving chemotherapy treatment in the pediatric hematology and oncology wards of a university hospital. Data was collected with the Child Anxiety Scale-State, Child Fatigue Scale-24-Hours, and Visual Fatigue Scale in both groups before and during the first three days of chemotherapy treatment. All children admitted to the clinic during chemotherapy received fatigue education. On the first, second, and third days of chemotherapy treatment, children in the study group underwent a 15-minute VR distraction intervention following stratified randomization. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare scale scores by group, time, and group-time interaction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the patients, 63.4% were male, and 39% had neuroblastoma. There was no difference between the groups in terms of diagnosis, age, duration of diagnosis, chemotherapy, or hemoglobin levels. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean scores of the anxiety and fatigue scores in the intervention and control groups in terms of group, time, and group-time interaction.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Applying VR distraction on the first, second, and third days of chemotherapy treatment was found to be useful in lowering anxiety and fatigue levels in addition to fatigue training.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>Virtual reality distraction is an effective method for reducing anxiety and fatigue in this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151725"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Living with Kidney Cancer: How My Diagnosis Changed My Life","authors":"Phil Richards MBE","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151748","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151748","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151748"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a Scale to Assess Cancer Attitude in the Community","authors":"Neşe Uysal ,&nbsp;Filiz Ünal Toprak","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The aim of this study was to develop the Cancer Attitude Scale (CAS) and to evaluate its psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study was conducted in a mixed-methods study. The preliminary version of the CAS was created by developing an item pool, and qualitative interviews. The items’ content validity ratio was calculated to assess content validity. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency and test-retest methods were used to determine the reliability of the scale. The Cancer Information Burden Scale was used to evaluate the convergent validity of the scale. Three hundred twenty-five healthy individuals selected by convenience sampling method were included in this study.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The CAS sub-dimensions were determined as cancer diagnosis, cancer prevention, stigmatization of individuals with cancer, and personal empowerment after cancer. The content validity of the 22-item scale was 0.94 and four factors explaining 56% of the variance. The model fit indices were χ²/df = 1.968, RMSEA = 0.055, SRMR = 0.085, and GFI = 0.904. . Cronbach's α and test-retest reliability coefficients of the total scale are 0.76 and 0.936, respectively. The CAS and Cancer Information Overload Scale showed acceptable convergent validity (r = 0.435, <em>P</em> &lt; .001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The Cancer Attitude Scale is a valid and reliable tool that can be applied to assess the attitudes of individuals in the community toward cancer in a multidimensional way.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Practice</h3><div>Nurses play crucial roles in society, including enhancing cancer awareness, delivering counseling services, and providing health education. Cancer nursing should plan cancer awareness training in line with individuals’ attitudes toward cancer and encourage positive attitudes that increase participation in screening programs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151728"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Barriers and Facilitators to Return to Work for Kidney Cancer Survivors: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study","authors":"Xiaoping Chen ,&nbsp;Shuhong Chen ,&nbsp;Guolong Chen ,&nbsp;Xiyuan Liu ,&nbsp;Huiming Lu ,&nbsp;Man Xu ,&nbsp;Mengxiao Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151744","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151744","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the factors that impact the readiness and success of kidney cancer survivors returning to work, providing insights for healthcare professionals, employers, and policymakers.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A prospective longitudinal study was conducted at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from April 2022 to June 2023. The study enrolled 282 kidney cancer survivors aged 18 to 60 who completed three surveys at 1, 3, and 6 months postsurgery. Data collection involved telephone interviews and self-administered questionnaires, capturing sociodemographic information, medical history, and employment status, while follow-up assessments tracked return-to-work readiness. The scales used for analysis included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Return-to-Work Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Brief Fatigue Inventory. Generalized Estimation Equations were applied to identify significant factors, with both single-factor and multivariate analyses performed to pinpoint the most critical variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Return-to-work rates at 1, 3, and 6 months postsurgery were 26.9%, 59.9%, and 76.2%, respectively. Higher levels of anxiety, lower self-efficacy, older age, and greater fatigue were associated with reduced return-to-work rates. Physically demanding jobs posed more barriers compared to nonmanual roles. Significant factors identified in multivariate analysis included anxiety, self-efficacy, fatigue, and the nature of the patient's work.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Psychological, physical, and job-related factors play a crucial role in determining whether kidney cancer survivors can successfully return to work. Tailored support and flexible work arrangements could help kidney cancer survivors reintegrate into the workforce, leading to better long-term outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Implication for Nursing Practice</h3><div>Nursing professionals can play a vital role in assessing and supporting kidney cancer survivors during their recovery process by addressing both psychological and physical factors. Incorporating return-to-work readiness into postoperative care plans, offering mental health support, and liaising with employers to create flexible working conditions could enhance the reintegration of survivors into the workforce.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151744"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Psychometric Testing of the Efficacy Perception Scale for Suicide Risk Management for Oncology Nurses","authors":"Sevda Öztürk,&nbsp;Duygu Hiçdurmaz","doi":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151740","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151740","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Oncology patients are one of the groups with high suicide risk and it is emphasized that oncology nurses' suicide risk management knowledge and skills are insufficient. Several studies have underlined the need to create training programs specifically for oncology nurses to increase their level of awareness, knowledge, skill, and efficacy in recognizing and managing suicide risk. A valid and reliable scale is required to assess the efficacy of suicide risk management for oncology nurses. This study aimed to develop the Efficacy Perception Scale for Suicide Risk Management for Oncology Nurses and evaluate its psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This methodological study was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the authors conducted a literature review and qualitative study and examined other efficacy scales to generate items. In the second stage, the validity and reliability of the 26 items were determined. The scale content was validated based on feedback from 10 experts. Exploratory analysis of the scale was conducted with the data of 234 oncology nurses. Internal consistency and 2-week test-retest stability measured reliability.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The scale's items met the required level of content validity (content validity rate = 0,62), were found to be understandable by 15 nurse (face validity), and all 26 items were retained in the item pool. The exploratory factor analysis extracted a unifactorial solution for the scale. The value of Cronbach's alpha for the scale was 0.96, and the inter-class reliability coefficient was 0.92.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The scale is a valid and reliable scale that might be used to assess the efficacy perception of oncology nurses for suicide risk management.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for Nursing Practice</h3><div>The assessment of oncology nurses' perceptions of efficacy in suicide risk management may enable the identification of training needs and the development of the content of suicide prevention trainings in parallel with the needs of nurses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54253,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Oncology Nursing","volume":"40 6","pages":"Article 151740"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}