OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Cancer Nursing is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Effects of Exercise on Balance in Cancer Survivors With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy	39
Caregiver Perspectives of New Diagnosis Education in Pediatric Oncology Through the Lens of Health Literacy and Social Determinants of Health	38
Coping With Anticipatory Grief: A Qualitative Study of Parents of Children With Advanced Cancer	37
Family Sense of Coherence, Dyadic Coping, and Quality of Life in Young and Middle-Aged Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer and Spousal Caregivers	32
Maximizing Professional-Led Sexual Well-being Support in Cancer Care: Findings From a Qualitative Process Evaluation Following Healthcare Professionals’ Engagement With an eLearning Resource	30
Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of Frankincense Essential Oil in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy	26
RESEARCH AWARD	26
Impact of Exergames on the Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery	24
Digital Interventions for Promoting Skin Self-Examination Behaviors of Melanoma Survivors	24
Identifying Language Features Associated With Needs of Ovarian Cancer Patients and Caregivers Using Social Media	23
Do All Patients Benefit From the Soothing Properties of a Conversational Nursing Intervention to Reduce Symptom Burden During Outpatient Chemotherapy?	20
Development of an International Competency Framework for Nurses in the Provision of Self-management Support to Cancer Populations	20
Allostatic Load and Depression Symptoms in Cancer Survivors	19
Race, Neighborhood Opportunity, and Life-Threatening Complications in Children With Cancer	18
The Effect of Video Information Before Insertion of an Implantable Port Catheter on Cancer Patients’ Fear of Pain and Pain Levels	17
Investigation of the Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies on Depressive Symptoms in Mothers of Children Given A Diagnosis of Cancer	17
Treating Our Malignant Climate: Global Heating, Healthy Climate, and Cancer Nursing	17
Effects of a Meaning-Centered Spiritual Care Training Program for Hospice Palliative Care Teams in South Korea	17
The Effectiveness of Sarcopenia Interventions for Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy	16
Intensive Daily Symptom and Function Monitoring Is Feasible and Acceptable to Women Undergoing First-Line Chemotherapy for Gynecologic Cancer	16
Experiences of Losing Bowel Control After Lower Anterior Resection With Sphincter Saving Surgery for Rectal Cancer	16
Oncology’s Silent Caregivers	16
Stability of Symptom Clusters in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Undergoing Chemotherapy	15
Current Status and Influencing Factors of Self-management Positivity in Patients With Head and Neck Neoplasms	15
Effectiveness of Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Breast Cancer	15

Distinct Cognitive Function Profiles Are Associated With a Higher Presurgery Symptom Burden in Patients With Breast Cancer	14
Illness Perception and Benefit Finding of Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Chain Mediating Model of Sense of Coherence and Self-disclosure	14
“Being a Good Parent” During Times of Illness as Defined by Chinese Children With Cancer, Their Parents, and Providers	14
Patterns of Perspectives on Oncology Healthcare Needs Among Women With Gynecologic Cancer	14
The Barriers and Enablers to Participation in Oncology Clinical Trials for Ethnically Diverse Communities	14
Factors Contributing to Sleep Disturbance in Inpatients With Cancer	14
Typology of Family Relationships, Psychological Distress, and Quality of Life in Chinese Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer	14
A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Online Delivery of Storytelling Through Music With Oncology Nurses	13
Latent Profile Analysis of Symptom Clusters in Children and Adolescents With Malignant Tumors During Radiotherapy	13
Effects of Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training Combined With Team Empowerment Education in Lung Cancer Patients With Surgery	13
Cognitive Function in Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treated With Chemotherapy	13
2022 REVIEWER THANK YOU	13
Telehealth Interventions in Head and Neck Cancer Patients	13
Caregiving Ability of Mothers of Children With Cancer: Qualitative Content Analysis	12
Social and Cultural Factors, Self-efficacy, and Health in Latino Cancer Caregivers	12
Delayed Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Breast Cancer Among Chinese Women	12
What Matters Most? Predictors of Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction Among Young Breast Cancer Survivors	12
Effects of a Virtual Reality-Based Meditation Intervention on Anxiety and Depression Among Patients With Acute Leukemia During Induction Chemotherapy	12
Identifying the Distinct Profiles of Transition Readiness in Chinese Pediatric Cancer Survivors	12
The Effects of Symptom Distress and Depression on Quality of Life in Patients With Terminal Cancer: The Mediating Role of Meaning in Life and Spiritual Well-being	11
Association Between Physical Activity Levels in Different Domains and Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Breast Cancer Survivors	11
Preparing Nurses for CD20-CD3 Bispecific Antibody Treatment in Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	11
Administrator, Provider, and Staff Perspectives on Implementing Acupuncture in Medically Underserved Breast Cancer Survivors	11
Character Strengths-Based Intervention for Enhancing Self-esteem and Quality of Life and Alleviating Depression in Female Patients With Breast Cancer	11
Family Cohesiveness: A Dying Concern for the Coparent in Families With Parents With Advanced Cancer With Dependent Children	10
Effect of Exercise Intervention on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms in Cancer Patients: A Meta-analysis	10
Comparative Study of Diabetes Knowledge, Attitudes, Family Support, Self-efficacy, and Self-management Behaviors Between Cancer Survivors With Diabetes and Diabetes Patients Without Cancer	10
Family Resilience Factors Associated With Family Adaptation of Children With Acute Leukemia	10
Symptom Management Guideline Implementation Among Nurses in Cancer-Specific Outpatient Settings	10
Higher Levels of Multiple Types of Stress Are Associated With Worse State Anxiety and Morning Fatigue Profiles in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy	9
Androgen Deprivation and Sleep Disturbance	9
Factors Related to Person-Centered Care for Older Patients With Cancer and Dementia in Designated Cancer Hospitals	9
The Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Hope and Spiritual Well-being in Cancer Patients	9
Exercise Preferences, Barriers, and Facilitators of Individuals With Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy Before Stem Cell Transplantation	9
Effectiveness of Meaning-Centered Coaching on the Job of Oncology Nurses on Spiritual Care Competences	9
Social Support and Life Satisfaction in Women With Cervical Cancer	9
Factors Related to Functional Capacity Deterioration in Surgical Lung Cancer Patients	9
Factors Associated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Meta-analysis in Health Ecological Perspective	9
Identifying Adolescent and Young Adults’ Preferences for Oncology Symptom Management Clinical Trial Participation	9
Human Caring Perspectives of Care Meanings and Expressions in a Nigerian Cancer Care Setting	9
Psychological Journey of Delayed Medical Consultation in Patients With Breast Cancer Who Have Giant Tumors	8
Effect of Laughter Therapy on Mood Disturbances, Pain, and Burnout in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients and Family Caregivers	8
Parents’ Experiences of Communicating With Children About Their Diagnosis of Nonterminal Cancer and Its Related Issues	8
Extended and Long-term Cancer Survivorship of Childhood Survivors	8
A Scoping Review of Compassion Fatigue Among Oncology Nurses Caring for Adult Patients	8
Distinct Nausea Profiles Are Associated With Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy	8
Social Prescribing as Part of Effective Navigation Support for People Living With Cancer and Beyond Cancer	8
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer	8
Factors Impacting on Patient-Centered Communication Skills and Their Opportunities to Be Involved in Decision-making From the Perspective of Patients With Cancer, Informal Caregivers, and/or Healthcar	8
Themes of Personal Becoming: An Exploration of Cancer Caregiver Narratives	8

Home Medication Regimen Complexity in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Oncology Patients	8
Adherence to Analgesics Among Outpatients Seriously Ill With Cancer	8
Symptom Clusters and Social Support in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Anti–Programmed Death 1/Programmed Death Ligand 1 Immunotherapy	8
A Systematic Literature Review of Interventions to Manage Hiccups in Patients With Cancer Undergoing Active Treatment	8
Advancing Global Cancer Symptom Science	8
Young Adult Community Health Advisor–Led Intervention to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Among South Asians in Hong Kong	7
Helping Smokers With Cancer Quit Smoking: A Need for Novel Strategies	7
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Understanding the Patient Experience	7
Development and Effects of a Smartphone Application to Improve Self-Management in Workers Who Underwent Thyroid Cancer Surgery	7
Impact of the Practice Environment on Oncology and Hematology Nurses	7
The Effect of Benson’s Relaxation Technique on Coping Strategies Among Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients	7
The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality in the Association Between Negative Affect and Cognitive Function Among Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma After Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy	7
Evaluation of the Nurse-Led Symptom Management Program for Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy	7
First Experiences With Palliative Care Research—From “Vulture” to “Cheerleader”	7
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pediatric Symptom Profiles of Children With Cancer in China	7
Living as a Survivor: Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, Depressive Mood, and Cognitive Dysfunction After Breast Cancer Treatment	7
Supportive Communication Between Emerging Adults With Cancer and Nurses During Diagnosis and Cancer Treatment	7
Who and What Did We Miss in Childhood Cancer Survivor Research?	7
Characteristics of Asian-American Breast Cancer Survivors Retained in a 3-Month Technology-Based Intervention	7
Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Caring for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer	7
Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Interventions in Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations	7
The Effect of Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation on Self-care Competence Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy	6
The Effect of Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Program Applied to Women With High Breast Cancer Risk on Participation in Screening, Health Beliefs, and Behavior	6
Building Awareness of Diagnosis Together: Ambiguity During Progression-Free Survival Experienced by Patients With Lung Cancer and Caregivers in China	6
Effectiveness of Dyadic Psychoeducational Intervention on Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers	6
Nursing Recommendations for Symptom-Specific Self-care of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome	6
Factors Associated With the Delay of Chemotherapy Initiation Among Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer	6
Nurse-Led Interventions in Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue	6
Does Family History and Knowing a Friend With Breast Cancer Predict Cancer Knowledge and Screening Practices? An International Study of Asian Women	6
Efficacy of Propolis in the Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing High-Dose Chemotherapy	6
Embracing My Stoma: Psychosocial Adjustment of Indonesian Colorectal Cancer Survivors Living With a Stoma	6
Time to Bring It Up: Sexuality Issues in Cancer Care	6
Comparative Different Interventions to Improve Exercise Adherence in Patients in the Postoperative Breast Cancer Phase of Care	6
From Pain Interference to Hope: Exploring Spiritual Well-being as a Pathway for Patients With Cancer	6
Start With the Body or the Mind? Differential Benefits of Mindfulness and Qigong Practices for Colorectal Cancer Survivors	6
New Horizons for Effective Communication Using Mobile Technologies	6
The Effects of Self-Acupressure on Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality in Colon and Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy	6
Jordanian Nurses’ Perspectives of Spirituality and Spiritual Care	6
The Significant Predictors for Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, or Oral Cancer Screening Intention and Behavior in Taiwan	6
Can Digital Health Close the Health Equity Gap in Palliative Care?	6
Finding My WHY This Year: An Ode to Johnny	6
2025 Research Award Winner	6
Effects of Resilience-Promoting Interventions on Cancer Patients’ Positive Adaptation and Quality of Life	6
Online Experiences, Internet-Fostered Connection, Resilience, and Adjustment Among Adolescent Siblings of Children With Cancer	6
Effects of Walking Combined With Resistance Band Exercises on Alleviating Cancer-Related Fatigue	5
The Storied Narratives of Partners of Those Who Have Undergone a Prostatectomy	5
RESEARCH AWARD	5
Words in Science Can Include, Exclude, or Obscure	5
Peer Supporters’ Experience of Supporting Cancer Patients	5
Effectiveness of Integrated Mindfulness-Based Fitness Training Program in Ameliorating Physical Symptoms and Survivor Concerns in Patients With Breast Cancer	5
Mediating Effect of Illness Perception on Psychological Distress in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Gastric Cancer	5
A Qualitative Study of the Pain Experience of Black Individuals With Cancer Taking Long-Acting Opioids	5
Gynecological Cancer Survivors’ Experiences and Desire for Follow-up After Recent Treatment	5
Financial Toxicity Among Breast Cancer Patients	5
Sentinel and Networked Symptoms During Remission Induction Chemotherapy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Children	5
2023 Reviewer Thank You	5
Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial: Erratum	5
Effectiveness of Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions for Managing the Fatigue–Sleep Disturbance–Depression Symptom Cluster in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy	5
How Do People Living With Cancer Navigate Health Systems?	5
Associations of Health-Related Quality of Life and Sleep Disturbance With Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors	5
Thirteen Nonpharmacological Interventions for Increasing the Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Cancer	5
Physical, Leisure, and Daily Living Activities in Patients Before, During, and After Radiotherapy for Cancer	5
Exploration of the Relationships Between Stress and Distinct Pain and Sleep Disturbance Profiles in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy	5
Ecological Momentary Mobile Cognitive Screening for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Among Patients With Lung Cancer	5
The Relationship Between Self-reported Cognitive Abilities and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors	5
Barriers and Facilitators of Implementing Colorectal Cancer Screening Management in China	5