Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in Palestine: a cross-sectional online study.

Introduction: In Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), there have been more than 320 890 known cases of COVID-19, resulting in 3452 deaths. The detrimental effects of the virus can be seen in the nation's health, economy and government operations, leading to radical uncertainty that is exacerbated by the absence of any definitive treatment or vaccines. The level of knowledge about and trust in treatment and vaccination varies worldwide.

Systematic review of natural and miscellaneous agents, for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients and clinical practice guidelines - part 2: honey, herbal compounds, saliva stimulants, probiotics, and miscellaneous agents.

Objective: To update the clinical practice guidelines for the management of oral mucositis (OM) that were developed by the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO). This part focuses on honey, herbal compounds, saliva stimulants, probiotics, and miscellaneous agents.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted by the Mucositis Study Group of MASCC/ISOO.

Systematic review of natural and miscellaneous agents for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients and clinical practice guidelines-part 1: vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements.

Purpose: To update the clinical practice guidelines for the use of natural and miscellaneous agents for the prevention and/or treatment of oral mucositis (OM).

Methods: A systematic review was conducted by the Mucositis Study Group of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer / International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO). The body of evidence for each intervention, in each cancer treatment setting, was assigned an evidence level.

Cultural influences on health care in Palestine.

International cancer care efforts are focusing increasingly on why cancer typically is diagnosed at later stages in the developing world. In Middle Eastern countries, cancer usually is diagnosed at a more advanced stage of disease. For example, in Palestine, 42% of cases were reported stage III and 18% were stage IV.

Putting evidence into practice. Outcomes of using the ONS PEP resources.

Are you one of the many oncology nurses who have enhanced their practice with the ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) resources? Today's healthcare practice centers on what is known as "evidence-based practice," the goal of which is to provide the best patient care and to improve patient outcomes. Outcomes that address how patients and their healthcare issues are affected by nursing interventions are described as nursing-sensitive patient outcomes. The ONS PEP resources have identified the most effective nursing interventions based on evidence available in the literature and summarized them in a quick-reference format for practicing nurses.

Role of the nurse in patient education and follow-up of people receiving oral chemotherapy treatment: an international survey.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the nursing role in education and follow-up of patients who were taking oral chemotherapy (CT) and to identify the worldwide gap in patient education about oral CT.

Materials And Methods: Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer members were invited to participate in a survey on oral CT. Nurse coordinators collected data via a 16-item questionnaire.