Pocket Guide to Managing Fati Sp (Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology): . - Softcover

Schwartz, Anna L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763733598 ISBN 13: 9780763733599

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Written for oncology nurses and useful in the management of fatigue associated with cancer and its treatments, this handy pocket guide contains an overview of the basic theory regarding its incidence, etiology, including physiological and psychological mechanisms, and provides content on its assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. The role of exercise is discussed, as well as treatment with medications including Procrit(R) and Aranesp(R).

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About the Author

Anna L. Schwartz, FNP, PhD, FAAN is an Associate Research Professor in the department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems at the University of Washington School of Nursing. She conducts research on exercise and symptom management in adults with cancer. The focus of her work is two-fold: 1) managing side effects and symptoms experienced by patients receiving treatment for cancer, and 2) reducing the risks for long-term physiological and psychological side effects of treatment that negatively impact cancer survivors. Dr. Schwartz's program of research is funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Oncology Nursing Foundation and the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Initiative. She developed the Schwartz Cancer Fatigue Scale and is well known for her work on the management of cancer-related fatigue. Dr. Schwartz also practices as a nurse practitioner and coordinators of the breast cancer program at the Cancer Center of Northern Arizona, in Flagstaff, AZ.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763733598
• ISBN 13: 9780763733599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218