Psychosocial interventions with art and music during stem cell transplantation: An integrative review.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to systematically review the literature with the following aims: to survey the art and music interventions offered to the stem cell transplant population; to define the interventions' beneficial properties by conceptualising themes; to analyse these themes using behavioural activation principles as a lens and explore their value in alleviating isolation-related distress.

Background: Patients undergoing stem cell transplant are at great risk of psychological morbidity, partly on account of prolonged hospital stays in protective isolation. This risk extends beyond discharge and into ambulatory care, negatively affecting quality-of-life and survival rates of the transplant recipients.

Partner involvement in treatment-related decision making in triadic clinical consultations - A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies.

Objective: Explore how partners are involved in treatment-related decision-making within triadic clinical encounters.

Methods: Studies were identified via database searches and reference lists. One author assessed eligibility of studies, which were verified by an additional co-author.

People with enteral tubes and their carers' views of living with a tube and managing associated problems: A qualitative interview study.

Background: Nutrition by enteral tube is a complex therapy requiring significant management to ensure safe, timely delivery of nutrients and avoidance of complications. In the home setting, people with enteral tubes and their carers are required to self-manage the therapy, including the need to cope with problems that arise. Whilst previous studies have conveyed experiences of people with enteral tubes, few have described views on enteral tube problems.

Enhancing nurse-patient communication: a critical reflection.

Patients with cancer can easily become overloaded with information about diagnosis, prognosis, treatments and side effects. One of a nurse's most important roles is to help patients and their families make sense of this, providing support and information through their cancer journey. However, many barriers exist, including the nurse's own knowledge limitations, time constraints and the patient's engagement with the nurse.