OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the symptoms commonly experienced by patients with malignant glioma, and discuss the pathophysiology and interventions associated with those. DATA SOURCES: A review of published scientific literature and clinical literature, and online information from National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Oncology Nursing Society, Epilepsy Foundation of America, and the American Brain Tumor Association. CONCLUSION: The unique symptom burden associated with a malignant glioma diagnosis often disrupts the lives of patients and their caregivers. Clinical support and interventions addressing malignant glioma-related focal deficits, seizures, headaches, venous thromboembolism, mood disturbances, fatigue, and sleep-wake disturbance can positively impact patient and caregiver experiences while living with malignant glioma. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Understanding the pathophysiology of these symptoms and reviewing nursing-led and supported interventions will empower the nurse in providing comprehensive care to patients with malignant glioma and their caregivers.
OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the symptoms commonly experienced by patients with malignant glioma, and discuss the pathophysiology and interventions associated with those. DATA SOURCES: A review of published scientific literature and clinical literature, and online information from National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Oncology Nursing Society, Epilepsy Foundation of America, and the American Brain Tumor Association. CONCLUSION: The unique symptom burden associated with a malignant glioma diagnosis often disrupts the lives of patients and their caregivers. Clinical support and interventions addressing malignant glioma-related focal deficits, seizures, headaches, venous thromboembolism, mood disturbances, fatigue, and sleep-wake disturbance can positively impact patient and caregiver experiences while living with malignant glioma. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Understanding the pathophysiology of these symptoms and reviewing nursing-led and supported interventions will empower the nurse in providing comprehensive care to patients with malignant glioma and their caregivers.
Authors: Misa Matsuyama; Mythily Sachchithananthan; Robyn Leonard; Michael Besser; Anna K Nowak; Donna Truran; Claire M Vajdic; John R Zalcberg; Hui K Gan; Craig Gedye; Winny Varikatt; Eng-Siew Koh; Ganessan Kichenadasse; Hao-Wen Sim; Nicholas G Gottardo; Desma Spyridopoulos; Rosalind L Jeffree Journal: Neurooncol Pract Date: 2021-08-31
Authors: Georgia K B Halkett; Melissa N Berg; Davina Daudu; Haryana M Dhillon; Eng-Siew Koh; Tamara Ownsworth; Elizabeth Lobb; Jane Phillips; Danette Langbecker; Meera Agar; Elizabeth Hovey; Rachael Moorin; Anna K Nowak Journal: J Neurooncol Date: 2022-04-09 Impact factor: 4.506