One of the last valuable articles for my practice was “Nurses’ perspectives on their communication with patients in busy oncology wards: A qualitative study.” It examined how cancer nurses view their communication with patients and how they cope with the psychosocial needs of patients in busy departments (Chan et al., 2019). This article seemed helpful because oncological institutions are limited in time, an emotionally charged environment for nurses, and psychosocial support for patients is a secondary task. While preventive strategies can prevent patient complaints, openness and attention to individual patient needs are equally essential to prevent communication between nurse and patient from being blocked.
Despite emotional confusion and tension, positive follow-up strategies nurses use to manage patients’ emotions and provide psychosocial support reflect best practices. Guidance and support are needed to dispel the nurses’ opinion that their communication training is ineffective and that their ability to cope with strong emotions is inadequate. Improving communication skills by providing opportunities for constant communication and understanding emotional effectiveness should be combined with nurses’ understanding of themselves and their patients. While the cancer treatment experience of young nurses, both young and old, is essential, it is crucial to study and reflect on the various forms of emotional work they provide if they want to deliver value-based care. In addition, it is essential that young nurses receive constant guidance, as well as participate in reflex training after each clinical contact with cancer patients.
The strong side of this study is that it is convenient, as well as its design. A qualitative interview was used in the oncology departments of the emergency hospital to study this topic. A quality interview is a suitable way to get opinions and collect detailed reports on the participants’ thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge of this phenomenon (Chan et al., 2019). A discussion among the research group on nurses’ use of proactive strategies to prevent complaints initially led to reflections on the importance and value of theory based on practice. However, it must be borne in mind that the nurse’s predetermined understanding can undermine the patient’s individual needs. However, there are limitations to the study, as it was conducted in only one hospital. Based on this study, it can be concluded that it is necessary to support the integration of communicative education, emotional work, and mindfulness training into clinical practice with constant mentoring and nurses’ reflective practices to promote value-based care.
Other information that did not seem helpful is that cannabis is an effective way to treat cancer. Preclinical studies conducted at the US National Cancer Institute have shown that cannabinoids can inhibit the growth of malignant tumors (Hanley, 2023). Nevertheless, the results obtained require long-term research. Cannabis has no official recommendations and cannot be a panacea for cancer. In addition, it causes many side effects, including dizziness, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, weakening muscle tone, hallucinations, and paranoia. Over time, cannabinoids are addictive, and stopping them causes withdrawal syndrome. Consequently, the harm of cannabis significantly exceeds the dubious benefit.
The negative effect of cannabis has been observed in treating testicular tumors. Instead of the expected improvement, cancer spread rapidly (Ochayon et al., 2020). It has been proven that it is impossible to take marijuana for prevention. The fascination with a light drug can cause an ontological process in the male genitals. Prolonged use is accompanied by additional signs of intoxication: dizziness, nausea, and fluctuations in blood pressure (Ochayon et al., 2020). The method of smoking the drug causes resinous substances and benzene, which are potent carcinogens, to enter the lung tissue. In people with sensitive lungs and complicated heredity, cannabinoids dramatically increase cancer risk.
References
Chan, E. A., Tsang, P. L., Ching, S. S. Y., Wong, F. Y., & Lam, W. (2019). Nurses’ perspectives on their communication with patients in busy oncology wards: A qualitative study. PloS one, 14(10), e0224178. Web.
Hanley, L. M. (2023). Talking with patients about potential cancer misinformation. Oncology Nursing News. Web.
Ochayon, L., Spiro, H., & Kadmon, I. (2020). Expectations versus reality: improvement of symptom control and quality of life of oncology patients using medical cannabis. Clin J Nurs Care Pract, 4, 027-031. 1. Web.