Aida Sanad Alqarni¹, Fatmah Ahmed Alamoudi², Eddieson Pasay-an^1,*, Lizy Sonia Benjamin^1,*, Kawther Elthayeb Ahmed¹, Petelyne Pangket¹, Richard Maestrado³, Lailani Sacgaca², Ferdinand Gonzales¹, Benito Areola Jr.⁴

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 281-289, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.054599 - 04 December 2024

Abstract Introduction: The main objective of this study was to fill the gap between the knowledge nurses have about psychosocial care and what they do about cancer patients’ needs. It also aimed to devise ways to improve nursing education for nurses who could provide enhanced psychosocial support in such areas. Methods: This qualitative study relied on 18 in-depth interviews with nurses, with a focus on the difference between their understanding of psychosocial care and its application in helping cancer patients. This involved analyzing the transcribed interviews using thematic analysis. Data were collected from February to March… More >

H. Zarglayoun, C. Arbour, J. Delage, S. Pierre, M. Tremblay, D. Hjeij, P. Rainville, D. Ogez

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.16, No.4, pp. 375-379, 2022, DOI:10.3166/pson-2022-0202

Abstract Objective: This project aimed to train nurses on an oncology unit in hypnotic communication to reduce treatment-related pain and anxiety in their patients. A pilot study was conducted to assess changes in hypnotic communication behaviors associated with the training.
Methods: Nurses were recruited and their interactions during a simulated patient admission for treatment (before and after training) were recorded. Hypnotic communication skills were assessed by independent reviewers using a training checklist listing different hypnotic communication techniques and a validated assessment scale (Sainte-Justine Hypnotic Communication Assessment Scale, SJ-HCAS).
Results: Seven nurses were evaluated. Wilcoxon pairedsample tests (pre–post) reported significant More >