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Bridging the healthcare divide with patient navigation: development of a research program to address disparities by Schwaderer, Karen A, Itano, Joanne K

“…Americans who live in poverty as well as certain ethnic and racial groups have higher cancer death rates than other populations. Patient navigators have been…”
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Cross-cultural comparison of workplace stressors, ways of coping and demographic characteristics as predictors of physical and mental health among hospital nurses in Japan, Thailand, South Korea and the USA (Hawaii) by Lambert, Vickie A, Lambert, Clinton E, Itano, Joanne, Inouye, Jillian, Kim, Susie, Kuniviktikul, Wipada, Sitthimongkol, Yajai, Pongthavornkamol, Kanuangnit, Gasemgitvattana, Saipin, Ito, Misae

“…In an attempt to cross-culturally compare factors that may contribute to the nursing shortage within countries that have produced a limited number of research…”
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Critical Event Debriefing: Impacts on Clinical Practice and Implications for Oncology Nurses by Joyce, Molly, Itano, Joanne

“…The complexity of caring for patients with cancer has a direct impact on oncology nurses. When a patient with cancer experiences a critical health event,…”
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Care Coordination: Overcoming Barriers to Improve Outcomes for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies in Rural Settings by Passwater, Chelsea, Itano, Joanne

“…Most patients with cancer experience financial, emotional, and logistical barriers to care that significantly affect their adherence to and successful…”
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Care Coordination by Passwater, Chelsea, Itano, Joanne

“…KEYWORDS hematologic malignancy; healthcare access; healthcare barriers; rural settings HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES INCLUDE A DIVERSE GROUP OF DISEASES of the…”
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Role of Gabapentin in Managing Mucositis Pain in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck by Milazzo-Kiedaisch, Carol Ann, Itano, Joanne, Dutta, Pinaki R

“…Oral mucositis (OM) is a painful and debilitating side effect that affects 80%-100% of patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. This…”
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The novel role of gabapentin in managing mucositis pain in patients undergoing radiation therapy to the head and neck by Milazzo-Kiedaisch, Carol Ann, Itano, Joanne, Dutta, Pinaki R.

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Cancer Care in Nepal: VARIABLES THAT AFFECT DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PROGNOSIS: A CASE STUDY by Braun, Christa M, Itano, Joanne K

“…This manuscript presents a case study of a Nepalese woman experiencing breast cancer. Six themes were identified to have an impact on the diagnosis, treatment,…”
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Cervical cancer beliefs and pap test screening practices among Chinese American immigrants by Lee-Lin, Frances, Pett, Marjorie, Menon, Usha, Lee, Sharon, Nail, Lillian, Mooney, Kathi, Itano, Joanne

“…To examine beliefs and Pap test utilization among Chinese American women, the largest Asian female population in the United States. Cross-sectional…”
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Facilitating Program and NCLEX-RN Success in a Generic BSN Program by Uyehara, Janet, Magnussen, Lois, Itano, Joanne, Zhang, Shuqiang

“…This article focuses on a study of predictors of program and NCLEX‐RN success and withdrawal in a generic BSN program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa…”
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Legislative Advocacy Skills for Baccalaureate Nursing Students by Magnussen, Lois, Itano, Joanne, McGuckin, Nancy

“…One of the most effective ways for nurses to demonstrate professionalism is to be involved in public policy, advocating for issues of public interest that…”
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The Impact of the Use of Inquiry-based Learning as a Teaching Methodology on the Development of Critical Thinking by Magnussen, Lois, Ishida, Dianne, Itano, Joanne

“…Inquiry-based learning (IBL), a flexible holistic adaptation of problem-based learning, was implemented in a nursing curriculum. Comparison of critical…”
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Medullary thyroid cancer and the impact of genetic testing by Keatts, Erika L, Itano, Joanne

“…Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) consists of a rare, undifferentiated tumor and often is described as having a chronic and indolent disease process…”
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Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer: not just a sexually transmitted disease by Likes, Wendy M, Itano, Joanne

“…The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of virtually all cancers of the cervix, the fourth most common cancer in women in the United States. HPV is…”
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Laughter is the Best Medicine: And it’s a great adjunct in the treatment of patients with cancer by Pattillo, Charlene Gayle Story, Itano, Joanne

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine by Charlene Gayle Story Pattillo, Itano, Joanne

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Oncology nurses ... who are we? by Itano, Joanne

“…Oncology nursing has matured into a well-established specialty in nursing. The scope of practice for the oncology nurse is broad and spans the continuum of…”
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Using focus groups to evaluate the impact of a masters in nursing distance education program by Kooker, B M, Itano, J, Okimoto, H

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A comparison of the clinical judgment process in experienced registered nurses and student nurses by Itano, J K

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical judgment process used by registered nurses identified as highly-skilled judgment-makers (HSJMs) and…”
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The organization of clinical knowledge in novice and expert nurses by Itano, Joanne K

“…This study explored the differences in the problem space of novice and expert nurses by examining categorization of problems, the organization of clinical…”
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