• 종양간호연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2008

This study was conducted to investigate whether an individualized cancer patient education would increase self-care knowledge and performance. Eventually, it was to reduce side effect and promote self-care for chemotherapy. Method: This study utilized a nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The subjects included 50 patients with cancer 25 in the experimental group, and 25 in the control group. The study was performed from January 2006 to June 2006 for the patients who were first treated by chemotherapy in a university hospital. Results: Individualized education was significantly increased in self-care knowledge and performance. Self-care knowledge and performance showed significant correlations as well. Conclusions: Individualized patient education was an effective nursing intervention in increasing self-care knowledge and performance for chemotherapy.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.128-137
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• 2008

Purpose: To explore and describe the essence of oncology nurses' experiences of counseling with cancer patients. Methods: Qualitative research with a phenomenological study. Participants were 6 oncology nurses who had worked as a clinical nurse specialist or an education-counseling nurse. Data were collected through individual semi-constructed interviews and analyzed with a thematic approach according to Colaizzi's method. Results: Seven themes emerged from the data: harmony of education and counseling, burdening, useless self-blaming, getting more matured, experiencing rewards and meanings, internalized strategies for counseling, and needs for self growth. Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of counseling with cancer patients by oncology nurses. Oncology nurses experienced both positive and negative aspects of being involved in cancer care. They stated that they were personally growing and getting maturated with the counseling experience. Sometimes they felt sad when the patient's status was progressed. They learned and internalized counseling skill during the communication with cancer patients. They wanted to learn about the practical course of counseling and communication method and the psychology of cancer patients.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2008

Purpose: Purpose of study was to analyze the research articles in the Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing in order to provide an direction for the future research, Methods: This study analyzed 93 studies published in the Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing, from its beginning year to the year 2007, according to the research objectives. The frame of evaluation included years and types of publication, the theoretical frameworks, research design, subject, data collection method, keyword analysis by MeSH. Results: 45.2% of studies was non-degree based studies. 95.7% of studies was not described theoretical framework in the articles. 71.0% was utilized a non-experimental design. 57% of subjects in researches was patients. 76.3% of studies were used the questionnaire for data collection. Concepts as human, nursing, and health were consistently appeared in research. But concepts of environment has been insufficiently conducted. Conclusion: Researches in the Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing has been changed in methodology and the topics of research for the last 7 yr. It progresses in both quantity and quality. But, it is necessary to conduct research founded on theoretical background, various research design, variability of study subjects and topics as supported by scientifically and empirically.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.267-273
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this review article is to introduce how the Korean Society of Genetic Nursing (KSGN) has evolved and tried to translate genomic knowledge to nursing practice, and then to suggest the future role of genetic nurses in Korea. Methods: A literature review was performed and the current status of genetic counselling in Korea was explored. Then the educational and clinical experiences of the authors were incorporated. Finally, the main activities of Korean nursing for genetics were identified. Results: Two types of genetic counsellor certification have been issued in Korea: one is issued by the Korean Society of Genetic Medicine, another by the Korean Society of Breast Cancer since June 2011. A few Korean nursing researchers have continuously performed research related to genetic nursing and undertook several research projects funded by the government since 2003. In February 2011, KSGN was established and is now trying to establish further international networks. Conclusion: Nursing genetic experts should be trained to integrate all specialties for genetic counselling, so they can provide holistic genetic services including ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI).

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2019

목적: 본 연구는 혈액종양내과 병동에 근무하는 간호사를 대상으로 긍정심리자본과 죽음인식을 확인하고 임종간호 수행에 미치는 영향을 파악하여 임종간호 수행의 질적 수준 향상을 위한 근거자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 방법: 서울시에 소재한 일 상급종합병원에서 근무하는 혈액종양내과 병동에 근무하는 간호사 127명을 대상으로 자가보고 설문지를 통해 긍정심리자본, 죽음인식, 임종간호수행을 조사하였고, 기술 통계, 피어슨 상관관계 및 다중회귀분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과: 긍정심리자본과 죽음인식, 임종간호 수행 간에는 모두 양의 상관관계가 나타났다. 임종간호 수행에 미치는 영향요인은 긍정심리자본의 하위 영역 중 희망, 회복탄력성, 지난 1년 이내 가족, 친척 또는 친구의 죽음 경험이었으며 임종간호 수행에 대한 설명력은 32.1%로 나타났다. 결론: 혈액종양내과 병동에 근무하는 간호사의 임종간호 수행의 질적 수준 향상을 위하여 희망과 회복탄력성을 포함한 교육 프로그램 개발이 필요하다.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between spiritual well-being and spiritual nursing intervention among nurses. Method: Participants (N=171) were recruited from September to November 2007. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation and multiple regression. Results: The score of spiritual well-being of nurses was 2.70 out of a total score of 4 and that of spiritual nursing care was 2.31 out of a total score of 4. There was a significantly positive relationship between spiritual well-being and spiritual nursing care (r=0.281, p<0.001). Spiritual well-being and clinical career explained 12.1% of the variance in spiritual nursing care of nurses. Conclusion: Spiritual well-being has the most important influence on spiritual nursing intervention of nurses. The findings suggest that it is needed to develop effective programs to improve spiritual well-being of nurses. More studies are required to identify other predictors of spiritual nursing intervention.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2012

Purpose: In this study, the articles which developed and applied nursing interventions for patients with cancer were reviewed and analyzed. Methods: The analysis was performed in light of 171 pieces of literature on nursing interventions for patients with cancer published between 1991 and 2010. Results: Approximately half of the studies have been published between 2006 and 2010. The quasi-experimental designs using nonequivalent control group and no-synchronized design were the most common form of research design among the 71 papers constituting 41.52% of the total. The most commonly used nursing intervention was education (25.2%), followed by massage (20.4%) and exercise (11.5%). The most common outcome variable was anxiety (11.8%), followed by pain (8.0%) and nausea and vomiting (7.3%). Conclusion: The results of this study can provide useful information for the development of nursing interventions in specialized areas. Systematic literature review or meta-analysis is needed in this area.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the research papers published in three nursing journals to suggest the direction for Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing (JKON). Methods: To compare JKON with Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education and Cancer Nursing, all the research papers published in those three journals, 2010 were reviewed using an analysis criteria developed by the researchers, focusing on type of research, characteristics of authors and subjects, research design, data collection and analysis methods, sample size estimation, and ethical considerations regarding data collection. Results: JKON lacked research papers which were supported by research funds, produced by multidisciplinary teams, addressing cancer survivors or patients with metastatic cancers, and written in qualitative methodologies. However, JKON showed higher ratio of research papers than the other two journals which were adapted from thesis or dissertations, describing sample size estimation process precisely, and participating subjects diagnosed with various cancers. Conclusion: The study found out that JKON is presenting well the area of oncology nursing in Korea and also has several weak points that need to be improved. The study therefore suggested several recommendations for the JKON to take the professional and global leader roles.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.146-155
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was conducted in order to analyze themes, concepts, research methods and results of previous domestic research on the nursing of hematologic patients conducted through the last 10 yr, to find trends in the research, and to provide basic materials for setting the direction of future research on the nursing of hematologic patients. Methods: This study analyzed a total of 72 nursing theses related to hematology sampled from domestic theses for a master's or doctoral degree and papers published in six nursing journals registered in Korea Research Foundation from January 2000 to July 2009. Results: Of the 72 theses, 51 were for a master's degree, 7 for a doctoral degree, and 14 not for an academic degree. The concept covered most frequently in correlation research was 'quality of life' and concepts found in comparative research were stress and quality of life. In experimental research, the most common nursing intervention was oral care. The scale used most frequently was Spielberger's Anxiety Scale. Conclusion: It is necessary to expand experimental research applying nursing interventions, and to use objective physiological indexes for more effective assessment in experimental research. Furthermore, interdisciplinary research is required for enhancing the quality of clinical nursing research.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to understand the meanings and nature of experiences of the burnout of nurses working in oncology wards. Methods: The hermeneutic phenomenology developed by van-Manen was used. The period for data collection was from November, 2006 to May, 2007. This study took place in 3 university hospitals in B & U cities. Nine nurses working in oncology wards participated. Data collection was done through individual in-depth interviews. Results: The eight most common themes demonstrated by participants from this study were 'being fed up with endless demands', 'collapsing in front of deaths', 'gasping for breath due to overwhelming tasks', 'uncontrollable suffering of body', 'gradually loosing self-esteem', 'frustration from the work world', 'beleaguered relationships', and 'desire to escape'. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there is a need to develop a preventive burnout program for nurses working in oncology wards.