Opioid Management of Dyspnea at End of Life: A Systematic Review.

The objective of this systematic review is to consolidate the existing evidence on opioid use, including administration, dosing, and efficacy, for the relief of dyspnea at end of life. The overarching goal is to optimize clinical management of dyspnea by identifying patterns in opioid use, improving opioid management of dyspnea, and to prioritize future research. Opioids are commonly used in the management of dyspnea at end of life, yet specific administration guidelines are limited.

Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Stage Cancer: A Nurses Guide to Assessment and Treatment.

Objective: To provide oncology nurses with education on the specific distressing symptom of dyspnea in patients with advanced cancer, including proper assessment and a hierarchical approach to both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic dyspnea interventions.

Data Sources: Sources include published research findings, literature reviews, and guidelines, as well as professional opinion from practicing nurses and clinicians.

Conclusion: Individuals with advanced cancer often experience the distressing respiratory symptom, dyspnea.

Eating Disorder Behaviors Among Transgender Individuals: Exploring the Literature.

Many transgender individuals of varying ages are at risk of developing eating disorder behaviors or unhealthy weight management behaviors. This article reports the results of a review of the current literature on eating disorder behaviors among transgender individuals. A literature search using CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and PsychInfo was conducted using key words "eating disorder," "eating disorder behaviors," and "transgender.