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Objective: to present the protocol of a pilot study that aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an educational nursing intervention to promote the adaptation of cancer survivors, focused on coping and anxiety. Method: this protocol was developed based on the Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials 2013 (SPIRIT2013) Statement, in the city of Porto - Portugal, in 2022. Results: the design, structure, content, strategies, and evaluation instruments of the intervention to be implemented were defined. Conclusion: This article provides in detail the structure and content of an educational nursing intervention to promote the adaptation of cancer survivors that can be integrated into the piloting phase procedures. It can also be considered a stimulus for the development of new interventions and intervention programs in this phase of the cancer disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to explain the protocol of a pilot study that aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a nursing educational intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Method: the protocol was developed based on the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials 2013 - SPIRIT 2013 Statement, in Porto, Portugal in 2022. Results: the protocol would support the implementation of the pilot study in order to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the procedures defined for the intervention, estimate the recruitment and retention of participants, and define the sample size so that possible reformulations of the educational intervention could be considered and proceed to the evaluation phase. Conclusion: this study has laid the structural foundations and content for conducting a pilot study and may later influence the decision to conduct a randomized controlled trial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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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: There is less investment in the cancer survival phase worldwide, and in Portugal, there is no known intervention program focused on cancer survivor adaptation. Objective: To explore the key elements in the development of an educational intervention in nursing that promotes cancer survivor adaptation. Methodology: Qualitative exploratory study using a focus group with 9 experts for data collection. Results: Knowledge about the disease, self-management of symptoms, self-control of emotions, knowledge about coping strategies, and involvement of family members should integrate the content of the intervention to be developed. Educational strategies should be articulated with motivational and relational strategies. Cancer survivors must be involved in the learning process. The care plan must be individualized and include a health contract. Conclusion: This study allowed identifying a minimum set of characteristics that should integrate an educational intervention in nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: There is less investment in the cancer survival phase worldwide, and in Portugal, there is no known intervention program focused on cancer survivor adaptation. Objective: To explore the key elements in the development of an educational intervention in nursing that promotes cancer survivor adaptation. Methodology: Qualitative exploratory study using a focus group with 9 experts for data collection. Results: Knowledge about the disease, self-management of symptoms, self-control of emotions, knowledge about coping strategies, and involvement of family members should integrate the content of the intervention to be developed. Educational strategies should be articulated with motivational and relational strategies. Cancer survivors must be involved in the learning process. The care plan must be individualized and include a health contract. Conclusion: This study allowed identifying a minimum set of characteristics that should integrate an educational intervention in nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Theoretical Framework: Future nurses need to be prepared to develop critical thinking skills due to the diversity and complexity in clinical practice. Objectives: To explore the current state of scientific knowledge on nursing students’ critical thinking, namely in clinical teaching settings. Methodolog y: An integrative literature review was conducted in 3 online databases, according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute for scoping reviews. Results: Of a total of 277 articles published between January 2010 and November 2015, 28 were included in this review. Critical thinking is a complex process involving intellectual ability, ability to combine experience, knowledge, and reasoning, and an attitudinal component. Some educational strategies effectively promote the development of these skills in nursing students. Conclusion: Enabling environments should be created to stimulate students’ reflection, creativity, and confidence, as well as to develop and implement innovative strategies that promote critical thinking skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Anxiety is a condition that can hinder cancer survivors’ capacity to adapt to the new life condition, and influence self-management and the health-illness process. Objectives: To identify the anxiety management strategies used by cancer survivors to promote disease management after the end of treatments. Review method: A systematic literature review was conducted based on the Joanna Briggs Institute model. Twelve of the 1,483 articles found in the databases were included. Interpretation of results: Strategies involving physical exercise, disease perception, coping and social support, and the control of negative interactions may have positive effects in reducing anxiety levels and promoting an adequate disease management. Conclusion: Physical activity, non-fatalistic coping strategies, coping strategies focused on positive aspects (optimism), social support (formal or informal), and strategies for reducing negative interactions may have beneficial effects in reducing anxiety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Reflection is increasingly recognized in nursing practice due to its contribution to the learning process and expansion of the body of nursing knowledge. Objectives: To explore the current state-of-the-art of scientific knowledge related to reflective practice among nursing students in clinical teaching. Methodology: A literature review was conducted based on the Institute Joanna Briggs for Scoping Reviews models. The review included 24 articles, out of the total 206 articles found. Results: Reflective practice was considered to be an essential condition for students’ professional and intellectual development. Eleven strategies to promote reflection were found. Conclusion: Findings show that reflective practice is an essential skill in clinical settings and that both students and teachers share the responsibility of further expanding the body of nursing knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: In addition to having a significant impact on cancer survivors’ quality of life, fatigue is a condition that influences selfmanagement and health-disease transition. Objectives: This study aims to identify fatigue management strategies used by cancer survivors at the end of treatment through a literature review. Review method: Systematic literature review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute model. Of the 815 articles found, 8 were included. Interpretation of results: Strategies related to physical exercise, energy conservation, cancer-related symptom management, self-efficacy perception, coping style, social networks and social support can contribute effectively to reduce and manage fatigue levels, and promote the management of the disease that triggers the adaptation to this new condition. Conclusion: Strategies related to physical exercise, diseaserelated symptom management, perceived self-efficacy, coping styles and social support are effective for self-managing fatigue in the survival phase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]