Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening and Early Detection.

Objective: To present an overview of current practices in the screening and early detection of gastrointestinal cancers.

Data Sources: Literature reviews.

Conclusion: Screening for gastrointestinal cancers is less than desirable, particularly in underserved populations.

A transdisciplinary approach to faculty development in nursing education technology.

The purpose of this article is to describe the creation of a transdisciplinary group, consisting of nurse educators, a medical librarian, lab technologists, and a technology expert. to lead the integration of electronic health technology, including high-fidelity simulation, handheld technology, and electronic health records, within a school of nursing. The use of innovative educational tools by nursing faculty can be daunting because of the steep learning curve.

War on cancer: victory or defeat?

In 1971, President Nixon launched the "War on Cancer." Oncology professionals proclaim the War has been won. But gaps in cancer care-poor colonoscopy screening rates and technique, prostate cancer surgeries by inexperienced physicians, patients unable to obtain medications, and health care access disparities-make it difficult to support the contention of victory.

Symptom management of advanced colorectal cancer.

Care of the patient with colorectal cancer incorporates treatment, management of symptoms from disease and treatment, and open communication with the patient from diagnosis to cure or death. Such comprehensive care requires a multidisciplinary team, and incorporation of the preferences of the patient.

Nursing research priorities for the care of the client with a gastrointestinal disorder: a Delphi survey.

The purpose of this study was to identify priorities for nursing research in the field of gastroenterology nursing using the Delphi technique. A general objective was to provide empirically based information to guide the development of a nursing research program within a specialty nursing organization focused on gastroenterology. Via a two-round Delphi survey, priority research questions were identified from a sample of the membership.