Influence of Comorbidities on Symptom Severity in Cancer Patients
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Eric A. Vachon, BSN; Barbara A. Given, PhD -- College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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This work examines the impact of comorbidities on the symptom burden of cancer patients prescribed oral oncolytic agents (OOA). With the increasing prescriptions of OOAs and the continued prevalence of chronic conditions, these patients are at risk for increased symptom burden with minimal strategies to manage their conditions.
Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Cancer Symptom Management; Comorbid Conditions; Oral Oncolytic Agents |
Name | 28th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Date | 2017 |
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