title: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: an algorithm to guide nursing management.
abstract: Oncology nurses play a critical role in the assessment and management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Baseline and ongoing evaluation of physical function is a critical but often overlooked aspect of assessment of CIPN. The diversity of symptoms and the complexity associated with neuromuscular assessment lead to challenges in evaluation and management of CIPN. To meet this challenge, the authors devised a feasible algorithm to guide oncology nurses in the assessment and management of CIPN using techniques that can easily be implemented in a variety of clinical settings. Managing pain, maintaining safety, and maximizing physical function are the primary goals for nursing management of CIPN.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. ctofthag@health.usf.edu
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tofthagen
authors.forename: Constance M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Visovsky
authors.forename: Rachelle
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hopgood
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
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