The effect of constipation on the psychoneurological cluster and performance in advanced breast cancer women

Abstract

This presentation will provide insight on the important relationship between Pain and constipation in advanced cancer patients and highlight the significance of comprehensive symptom management.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Kawther Ismail Hamash
Wendy Umberger
Aynur Aktas
Thomas Declan Walsh
Vinay Kumar Cheruvu

Author Details

Kawther Ismail Hamash, PhD, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA; Wendy Umberger, PhD, APRN, BC, PMHCNS-BC, College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA; Aynur Aktas, MD, Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Section of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Oncology, Department of Solid Tumor Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Thomas Declan Walsh, MD, MSc, MB, BCh, BAO, Survivorship, Genetics, Navigation, and Integrative Oncology Departments, Levine Cancer Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Vinay Kumar Cheruvu, PhD, MS, MSc, PGD-MISCA, Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, and Epidemiology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Constipation, Pain, Performance Status

Recommended Citation

Hamash, Kawther Ismail; Umberger, Wendy; Aktas, Aynur; Walsh, Thomas Declan; and Cheruvu, Vinay Kumar, "The effect of constipation on the psychoneurological cluster and performance in advanced breast cancer women" (2019). Convention. 275.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/275

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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