Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 225-231, August 2007

Clinical Dilemma: Dyspnea

  • Maureen E. O’Rourke

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Maureen E. O’Rourke, RN, PhD, 3545 Summerfield Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Objectives

To review the current state of evidence for the nursing treatment of cancer-related dyspnea.

Data Sources

Nursing and medical literature, published guidelines, and Cochrane Systematic reviews.

Conclusion

Limited evidence exists for the current strategies used to treat dyspnea among persons with cancer.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Nurses must be cognizant of the level of evidence or the lack of scientific evidence supporting treatment strategies used. Keeping abreast of the developments in the area of dyspnea management is imperative as research adds to the current body of evidence. Nurses are uniquely positioned to add to the body of evidence through collaboration with nurse researchers.

Keywords: Dyspnea, breathlessness, dyspnea interventions

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PII: S0749-2081(07)00057-5

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2007.05.007

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 225-231, August 2007

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