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Core Domains for a Person-Focused Outcome Measurement System in Cancer (PROMS-Cancer Core) for Routine Care: A Scoping Review and Canadian Delphi Consensus by Howell, Doris, PhD, Fitch, Margaret, PhD, Bakker, Debra, PhD, Green, Esther, MSc(T), Sussman, Jonathan, MD, Mayo, Samantha, MSN, Mohammed, Shan, MSN, Lee, Charlotte, PhD, Doran, Diane, PhD

“…Abstract Objectives The objectives of this scoping review study were 1) to identify core domains and dimensions for inclusion in a person-focused and…”
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Managing symptoms during cancer treatments: evaluating the implementation of evidence-informed remote support protocols by Stacey, Dawn, Bakker, Debra, Ballantyne, Barbara, Chapman, Kimberly, Cumminger, Joanne, Green, Esther, Harrison, Margaret, Howell, Doris, Kuziemsky, Craig, MacKenzie, Terry, Sabo, Brenda, Skrutkowski, Myriam, Syme, Ann, Whynot, Angela

“…Management of cancer treatment-related symptoms is an important safety issue given that symptoms can become life-threatening and often occur when patients are…”
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The relationship between nursing leadership and nurses' job satisfaction in Canadian oncology work environments by CUMMINGS, GRETA G., OLSON, KARIN, HAYDUK, LESLIE, BAKKER, DEBRA, FITCH, MARGARET, GREEN, ESTHER, BUTLER, LORNA, CONLON, MICHAEL

“…Background  Current Canadian oncology work environments are challenged by the same workforce statistics as other nursing specialties: nurses are among the most…”
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Patient–health care provider communication during chemotherapy treatment: the perspectives of women with breast cancer by Bakker, Debra A, Fitch, Margaret I, Gray, Ross, Reed, Elaine, Bennett, Jennifer

“…Recognition that communication plays a central role in the provision of quality patient care has led to learning more about interactions between patients and…”
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Factors influencing job satisfaction of oncology nurses over time by Cummings, Greta, Olson, Karin, Raymond-Seniuk, Christy, Lo, Eliza, Masaoud, Elmabrok, Bakker, Debra, Fitch, Margaret, Green, Esther, Butler, Lorna, Conlon, Michael

“…In this study, we tested a structural equation model to examine work environment factors related to changes in job satisfaction of oncology nurses between 2004…”
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The fatigue pictogram: psychometric evaluation of a new clinical tool by Fitch, Margaret I, Bunston, Terry, Bakker, Debra, Mings, Deborah, Sevean, Patricia

“…Fatigue is one of the most prevalent side effects of cancer, yet clinicians may not focus on it during busy clinic appointments. The purpose of this project…”
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Blood pressure monitoring. Older adults' perceptions by Viverais-Dresler, Gloria, Bakker, Debra A

“…The purpose of this article is to report the qualitative findings on older adults' perceptions of blood pressure measurement and its meaning to their health…”
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Ambulatory oncology nursing telephone services: A provincial survey by Stacey, Dawn, Bakker, Debra, Green, Esther, Zanchetta, Margareth, Conlon, Michael

“…A survey of telephone nursing provided through ambulatory oncology programs in Ontario was conducted May to July 2006. Of 38 programs, 58% used primary nurses,…”
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Oncology nursing: Finding the balance in a changing health care system by Bakker, Debra, Fitch, Margaret I, Green, Esther, Butler, Lorna, Olson, Karin

“…Health care restructuring has resulted in significant changes in the workload and work environment for oncology nurses. While recent studies describe the…”
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Oncology nursing research priorities: A Canadian perspective by Bakker, Debra A, Fitch, Margaret I

“…The purpose of the study was to determine oncology nursing research priorities among Canadian oncology nurses. The following two groups of nurses were mailed…”
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Assessing the reliability and validity of the revised WCCNR stomatitis staging system for cancer therapy-induced stomatitis by Olson, Karin, Hanson, John, Hamilton, Joan, Stacey, Dawn, Eades, Margaret, Gue, Deborah, Plummer, Harry, Janes, Karen, Fitch, Margaret, Bakker, Debra, Baker, Pamela, Oliver, Catherine

“…Before developing interventions for stomatitis, nurses require a simple, valid and reliable approach to staging severity. The eight-item WCCNR(R) was…”
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Characteristics of unsafe undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice: an integrative literature review by Killam, Laura A, Luhanga, Florence, Bakker, Debra

“…Providing quality clinical experiences for nursing students is vital to the development of safe and competent professional nurses. However, clinical educators…”
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Important issues in clinical practice: Perspectives of oncology nurses by Margaret I. Fitch, Debra Bakker, Michael Conlon

“…As the 1990s draw to a close, the cancer care environment is undergoing rapid change. Many issues exist within the complex environment of cancer care that…”
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The Context of Oncology Nursing Practice: An Integrative Review by Bakker, Debra, Strickland, Judith, MacDonald, Catherine, Butler, Lorna, Fitch, Margaret, Olson, Karin, Cummings, Greta

“…BACKGROUND:In oncology, where the number of patients is increasing, there is a need to sustain a quality oncology nursing workforce. Knowledge of the context…”
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Ambulatory oncology nursing telephone services: A provincial survey by Dawn Stacey, Debra Bakker, Esther Green, Margareth Zanchetta, Michael Conlon

“…A survey of telephone nursing provided through ambulatory oncology programs in Ontario was conducted May to July 2006. Of 38 programs, 58% used primary nurses,…”
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Oncology nursing: Finding the balance in a changing health care system by Debra Bakker, Margaret Fitch, Esther Green, Lorna Butler, Karin Olson

“…Health care restructuring has resulted in significant changes in the workload and work environment for oncology nurses. While recent studies describe the…”
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Nurse Autonomy in Cancer Care by Gagnon, Lissa, Bakker, Debra, Montgomery, Phyllis, Palkovits, Jo-Anne

“…BACKGROUND:The concept of autonomy is regarded as an essential element for gaining professional status. Yet, it remains poorly defined and understood. To date,…”
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Evaluation of an Intervention Designed to Recruit Canadian Women to Mammography Screening by Hanson, Kim, Montgomery, Phyllis, Bakker, Debra, Conlon, Michael

“…Mammography screenings have the potential to reduce mortality; unfortunately, participation rates remain below federally established targets. To increase…”
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Questions importantes en matière de pratique clinique: les perspectives des infirmières en oncologie by Margaret I. Fitch, Debra Bakker, Michael Conlon

“…À la fin des années 1990, le contexte des soins en oncologie est sous le signe d’une évolution rapide. Il existe, au sein de ce milieu complexe, de nombreuses…”
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Canadian cancer nurses' views on recruitment and retention by BAKKER, DEBRA, BUTLER, LORNA, FITCH, MARGARET, GREEN, ESTHER, OLSON, KARIN, CUMMINGS, GRETA

“…bakker d., butler l., fitch m., green e., olson k. & cummings g. (2009) Journal of Nursing Management 18, 205–214
Canadian cancer nurses' views on recruitment…”
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