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A survey of quality-of-life tools used in the routine care of patients with multiple myeloma (2023)
Journal Article
Kirkpatrick, S., Campbell, K., & Harding, S. (2023). A survey of quality-of-life tools used in the routine care of patients with multiple myeloma. British Journal of Nursing, 32(5), S10-S14. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.5.s10

Background: New treatment options have significantly improved the life expectancy of myeloma patients such that their cause of death is increasingly likely to be from something other than myeloma. Furthermore, the adverse effects of short- or long-... Read More about A survey of quality-of-life tools used in the routine care of patients with multiple myeloma.

The Hematology Cancer patient Experience of ' Facing Death' in the last Year of Life: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study (2022)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., Harris, F., & Stoddart, K. (2024). The Hematology Cancer patient Experience of ' Facing Death' in the last Year of Life: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study. Cancer Nursing, 47(2), 132-140. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001180

Background For hematology cancer patients, the process of dying is described as “troublesome.” Qualitative studies have focused on views of healthcare professionals and caregiver stakeholders. To date, there have been no studies from the patient’s... Read More about The Hematology Cancer patient Experience of ' Facing Death' in the last Year of Life: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study.

A scoping review to establish the utility of patient reported outcome measures in blood cancer (2022)
Journal Article
Kirkpatrick, S., & Campbell, K. (2022). A scoping review to establish the utility of patient reported outcome measures in blood cancer. Annals of Oncology, 33(suppl_7), S1371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.382

Background Blood cancers can have devastating effects on patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health. With improvements in therapies, patients are living longer. There is growing evidence to support the use of Patient Reported Outcome Mea... Read More about A scoping review to establish the utility of patient reported outcome measures in blood cancer.

CN32 Cancer nurses' experiences and perceptions of potential occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs: Systematic review utilising framework analysis (2022)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., Afseth, J., & Dunham, M. (2022). CN32 Cancer nurses' experiences and perceptions of potential occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs: Systematic review utilising framework analysis. Annals of Oncology, 33(suppl_7), S1362. https://doi.org/1

Background In the UK control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) define chemotherapy as a hazardous substance. Therefore, it is imperative that employers assess the risk and take suitable precautions for their employees. The ‘Safe... Read More about CN32 Cancer nurses' experiences and perceptions of potential occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs: Systematic review utilising framework analysis.

Healthcare Professional and Service User Perspectives on Formal Educational Programmes for Children and Young People with Cancer in the UK (2020)
Journal Article
McInally, W., & Campbell, K. (2022). Healthcare Professional and Service User Perspectives on Formal Educational Programmes for Children and Young People with Cancer in the UK. Journal of Cancer Education, 37, 608-614. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-020-0

Caring for children and young people with cancer requires specific knowledge, skills and experience to deliver the complex care regimes both within the hospital or community environment. This study explored the educational gaps in caring for children... Read More about Healthcare Professional and Service User Perspectives on Formal Educational Programmes for Children and Young People with Cancer in the UK.

Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients (2019)
Journal Article
Kelly, L. J., Snowden, A., Paterson, R., & Campbell, K. (2019). Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients. British Journal of Nursing, 28(14), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2019.28.14.S4

Background The literature on patient experience of living with a central venous access device (CVAD) is growing, but remains sparse. It suggests that patients accept CVADs as should reduce episodes of repeated cannulations. However, a recent doctor... Read More about Health professionals' lack of knowledge of central venous access devices: the impact on patients.

The implementation and impact of Holistic Needs Assessments for people affected by cancer: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the literature (2019)
Journal Article
Johnston, L., Young, J., & Campbell, K. (2019). The implementation and impact of Holistic Needs Assessments for people affected by cancer: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the literature. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28(3), Article e13087

Objective: Globally, cancer services herald the use of Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA). Implementation is, however, heterogeneous. There is a need to understand what effect implementation variation has on patient experience, outcomes and service d... Read More about The implementation and impact of Holistic Needs Assessments for people affected by cancer: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the literature.

Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer (2018)
Journal Article
Johnston, L., & Campbell, K. (2018). Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer. BMC Health Services Research, 18, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3373-6

Background: In 2012, approximately 14 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed. As a result of advances in treatment, screening and prevention programmes the number of people surviving cancer globally is also increasing. The growing understanding... Read More about Protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods realist evaluation of holistic needs assessment and care planning for people affected by cancer.

Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework (2017)
Journal Article
Campbell, K., Taylor, V., & Douglas, S. (2017). Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework. Journal of Cancer Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-01

Embedding online learning within higher education can provide engaging, cost-effective, interactive and flexible education. By evaluating the impact, outcomes and pedagogical influence of online cancer and education, future curricula can be shaped an... Read More about Effectiveness of Online Cancer Education for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals; a Systematic Review Using Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework.

Fluid role boundaries: exploring the contribution of the advanced nurse practitioner to multi-professional palliative care (2015)
Journal Article
Brooks Young, P., Kennedy, C., Brooks Young, P., Nicol, J., Campbell, K., & Gray Brunton, C. (2015). Fluid role boundaries: exploring the contribution of the advanced nurse practitioner to multi-professional palliative care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2

Aims and objectives To evaluate the introduction of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in a specialist, multi-professional palliative care context. The objective is to explore the core domains and competencies of the advanced nurse practitioner role in a... Read More about Fluid role boundaries: exploring the contribution of the advanced nurse practitioner to multi-professional palliative care.

General practitioners' ‘lived experience’ of assessing psychological distress in cancer patients: an exploratory qualitative study (2015)
Journal Article
Carolan, C., & Campbell, K. (2016). General practitioners' ‘lived experience’ of assessing psychological distress in cancer patients: an exploratory qualitative study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 25(3), 391-401. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12351

While psychological distress in cancer patients is common, little is known about how general practitioners (GPs) assess distress. Using semi-structured interviews, a phenomenological study of seven GPs was conducted to explore GPs' experiences of ass... Read More about General practitioners' ‘lived experience’ of assessing psychological distress in cancer patients: an exploratory qualitative study.

Book Review "Placement Learning in Cancer & Palliative Care Nursing" (2014)
Journal Article
Campbell, K. (2014). Book Review "Placement Learning in Cancer & Palliative Care Nursing". Cancer Nursing Practice, 13(9), 10-10. https://doi.org/10.7748/cnp.13.9.10.s11

CONVENIENTLY SIZED to accompany any level of nursing student on ward placement, this book is designed to take readers through a series of learning presented in three sections: preparation for practice placement experience; placement learning opportun... Read More about Book Review "Placement Learning in Cancer & Palliative Care Nursing".

The Importance of quality of life for patients living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (2012)
Journal Article
Thomas, M. L., Crisp, N., & Campbell, K. (2012). The Importance of quality of life for patients living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 16, S47-S57. https://doi.org/10.1188/12.CJON.S1.47-57

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of myeloid stem cell clonal disorders characterized by a wide variation in illness trajectory and potential treatment. The physical, functional, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of individuals wi... Read More about The Importance of quality of life for patients living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

Support needs of patients with a diagnosis of follicular lymphoma (2010)
Journal Article
Horn, J., & Campbell, K. (2010). Support needs of patients with a diagnosis of follicular lymphoma. Cancer Nursing Practice, 9, 34-37. https://doi.org/10.7748/cnp2010.04.9.3.34.c7696

Follicular lymphoma is the second most common sub-type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Although rarely considered curable, this indolent lymphoma typically follows a remitting and relapsing pattern, often over years. There have been many possible treatmen... Read More about Support needs of patients with a diagnosis of follicular lymphoma.