Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780763763572 ISBN-10: 0763763578 Copyright: 2011 Edition: 7th Editors: Yarbro, Connie Henke, Wujcik, Debra, Gobel, Barbara Holmes, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Celeste Taylor-Ryman,  BSN, CPON  (University of New Mexico Hospital) Description This comprehensive cancer nursing reference covers every aspect of cancer treatment from prevention to late side effects. This edition includes extensive chapters on the newest treatments such as gene therapy, radiation therapies, and advanced practice for oncology nurses. Purpose This is an update of a book that has been used and revised over the last 25 years. It continues to be a thorough and substantial source of nursing knowledge. Audience Written for the oncology nurse population, the book can be used by bedside nurses, nurse practitioners, or clinic nurses. Features The discussion of each type of cancer includes standard treatments, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, side effects, psychological issues, safety issues, complementary medicine, and spiritual issues. This book thoroughly and clearly explains subjects that are sometimes hard to understand, such as radiation therapy and gene therapy. Assessment This book helps cancer nurses understand the totality of what is available for their patients. In elevating nurses' understanding of all aspects of the care of cancer patients, the book enhances their competence and instills confidence. The detailed discussion of complementary therapies is important at a time when studies show that the majority of cancer patients use these therapies. The information on new therapies justifies replacing the older edition. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.