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Background: Although international evidence demonstrates that health promotion improves the quality of life and optimizes several health behaviors of cancer survivors, educational programs for cancer survivors are scarce in Portugal. Objectives: To validate the content and structure of an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A modified e-Delphi study was conducted with three rounds of online questionnaires. Twenty-six of the 30 invited expert nurses participated in the study. Results: The experts reached a consensus to include 25 structure-related items and 110 content-related items. The experts considered that the intervention should include four to eight presential sessions, with the possible inclusion of a family member, or in a group, reinforced the idea of nurses' initial preparation, discussed participant inclusion criteria, and strengthened the use of standardized language to support the contents. Conclusion: The expert consensus adds robustness and consistency to this educational intervention and will promote the health of cancer survivors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer calls for a joint professional approach that goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Health-promoting behaviors after cancer are a challenge for nurses and highly relevant for cancer survivors. Objective: To explore the key aspects to be integrated into an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with nine experts, using the focus group as the data collection method. Results: The results suggest the development of an intervention based on negotiation and the use of contracts, covering several areas, encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors, and raising awareness about risky behaviors. An early application is recommended, preferably at the hospital. Conclusion: The nursing intervention should be based on a shared decision-making process, take into account the survivor's preferences and motivation and family members as catalysts for change, foster private emotional expression, and, above all, anticipate the survivor's needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer calls for a joint professional approach that goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Health-promoting behaviors after cancer are a challenge for nurses and highly relevant for cancer survivors. Objective: To explore the key aspects to be integrated into an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with nine experts, using the focus group as the data collection method. Results: The results suggest the development of an intervention based on negotiation and the use of contracts, covering several areas, encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors, and raising awareness about risky behaviors. An early application is recommended, preferably at the hospital. Conclusion: The nursing intervention should be based on a shared decision-making process, take into account the survivor's preferences and motivation and family members as catalysts for change, foster private emotional expression, and, above all, anticipate the survivor's needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The way adolescents with chronic illness (ACI) cope with adversity is associated with their resilience potential, which is also built through the relationship established with nurses. Objectives: To identify resilience-promoting nursing interventions in ACI; to assess resilience in ACI; and to establish an association between their level of resilience and the received interventions. Methodology: An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a qualitative study was conducted with a focus group of 8 nurses from a pediatric hospital, resulting in a list of resilience-promoting nursing interventions (LIER). Then, a quantitative study was conducted where a questionnaire was applied to 32 ACI (including the Resilience Scale and the LIER obtained in the first study). Results: Nurses reported several resilience-promoting nursing interventions. In a sample of 32 ACI, the level of resilience was average and higher in the adolescents with neurological diseases and in girls. A low correlation was found between the level of resilience and the nursing interventions. Conclusion: The results should be disseminated, and increased investment should be made so that the promotion of resilience in ACI clearly results from nursing interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The way adolescents with chronic illness (ACI) cope with adversity is associated with their resilience potential, which is also built through the relationship established with nurses. Objectives: To identify resilience-promoting nursing interventions in ACI; to assess resilience in ACI; and to establish an association between their level of resilience and the received interventions. Methodology: An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a qualitative study was conducted with a focus group of 8 nurses from a pediatric hospital, resulting in a list of resilience-promoting nursing interventions (LIER). Then, a quantitative study was conducted where a questionnaire was applied to 32 ACI (including the Resilience Scale and the LIER obtained in the first study). Results: Nurses reported several resilience-promoting nursing interventions. In a sample of 32 ACI, the level of resilience was average and higher in the adolescents with neurological diseases and in girls. A low correlation was found between the level of resilience and the nursing interventions. Conclusion: The results should be disseminated, and increased investment should be made so that the promotion of resilience in ACI clearly results from nursing interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]