Online First (2025)

Practice Matters

Integrating a Rare Disease into Practice: Development of a Toolkit for Systemic Mastocytosis

Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCN, FAPO,Cem Akin, MD, PhD,Tracey I. George, MD,et al.

An advanced practitioner (AP)-led steering committee was convened to evaluate the AP role in managing systemic mastocytosis, develop an online toolkit, and design surveys to identify best practices, unmet needs, and practical strategies ...

May 15, 2025

Grand Rounds

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy Recipients: A Case Study

Michelly Abreu, ANP/GNP,Chirag B. Patel, MD,Krina Patel, MD,et al.

The case of a patient with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who presented with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) about 2 months after receiving CAR T-cell therapy emphasizes the risks for development of PML in this imm...

May 06, 2025

Review Article

Management of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treated With Talquetamab: Highlights From Pharmacists’ Perspectives

Tyler Sandahl, PharmD, BCOP,Mohammad A. Rattu, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, BCGP,Grace Jiang, PharmD,et al.

This review reports on talquetamab safety in MonumenTAL-1, with an additional pharmacy focus on strategies related to drug dispensing and clinical management.

May 06, 2025

Research and Scholarship

Persistent Poverty, Rural Location, and Racial Segregation are Factors in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Low-Income and Uninsured Populations

Wen Hsin Chen, MSPH, MSc, BSN, RN,Rosaleen D. Bloom, PhD, MS, BSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS,Arica Brandford, PhD, JD, MSN, BSN, RN,et al.

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between geographical factors, including rurality, persistent poverty counties, racial residential segregation, and adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among low-income uninsured ...

May 04, 2025

Research and Scholarship

Patient and Advanced Practitioner Perspectives on Symptom Burden and Symptom Management in Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis

Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCN, FAPO,Susan Woodward, MSN, APRN, AOCNP,Erin Kolb, MSN, FNP-C,et al.

This descriptive study aimed to describe the advanced practitioner (AP) and indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) patient perspective relative to the symptom burden of ISM, multidisciplinary diagnosis and management of ISM, barriers to sy...

May 04, 2025

Research and Scholarship

Feasibility Testing of an APRN-Led Model of Care for Transition of Patients After Completion of Phase I Trials

Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, RN, CHPN, FAAN, FPCN,Tami Borneman, MSN, RN, CNS, FPCN,Finly Zachariah, MD, FAAFP, FAAHPM, FAMIA,et al.

Patients on clinical trials experience numerous quality of life (QOL) concerns, including those associated with advancing disease. This pilot project tested the feasibility and initial outcomes of an advanced practice registered nurse (A...

May 03, 2025

Practice Matters

GISOAPP Onboarding Tool: Optimizing Onboarding for GI Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Providers

Lauren T. Sullivan, MPAS, PA-C,S. Blake Foley, MPAS, PA-C,Angela F. Bazzell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP,et al.

The development of the GI Surgical Oncology APP Onboarding Tool (GISOAPP-OT) provides a comprehensive, 12-month onboarding process that can be adapted to any surgical specialty to standardize competencies, education, evaluation, and men...

March 16, 2025

Review Article

Comparison of Quality of Life in Tongue Cancer Patients Following Various Glossectomy Reconstructive Techniques

Crystal Lu, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Ashley Martinez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, CBCN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, NPD-BC,Joyce Dains, DrPH, JD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN et al.

Tongue cancer treatment often involves glossectomy and flap reconstruction. This review sought to identify the flap that best preserves quality of life in patients based on their preferences, lifestyle, health status, and goals.

March 16, 2025

Review Article

An Overview of the Management of Electrolyte Emergencies and Imbalances in Cancer Patients

Katherine Byar, MSN, ANP-BC, BMTCN,Andrea Anderson, APRN-NP

Electrolyte imbalances are common in patients with cancer and can lead to life-threatening oncological emergencies. Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent serious complications and improve patient outcomes.

March 16, 2025

Review Article

Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma: From Patient Identification to Posttreatment Management

Lisa Kottschade, APRN, MSN, CNP, FAPO,Emily Webb Rodriguez, BSN, RN, OCN®,Susan Harding, MSN, APRN, NP-C,et al.

Adoptive cell therapy with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) was recently approved for patients with advanced melanoma. The advanced practice provider plays a central role in a patient’s TIL treatment journey by planning and coordina...

March 16, 2025

Research and Scholarship

Increasing Advance Care Planning Discussions and Documentation

Allison K. McLendon, DNP, AGACNP-BC®,AnnMarie L. Walton, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN®, CHES, FAAN,Mariah S. Prince, DNP, FNP-BC,et al.

Advance care planning (ACP) is an important aspect of care for the oncology patient population. This project aimed to increase ACP discussions and easily accessible documentation for patients with hematologic malignancies at increased ri...

March 16, 2025

Grand Rounds

CAR T-Cell Therapy Unveiled: Navigating Beyond CRS and ICANS to Address Delayed Complications and Optimize Management Strategies

Karla V. Ow, MSN, APRN, AOCNP

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has ushered in transformations in cancer care. However, it also gives rise to notable toxicities. Through detailed case studies, this article illustrates the management of immediate and long...

January 29, 2025

Review Article

Reducing Distress in Caregivers of Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation With Remotely Accessible Interventions: An Integrative Review

Jessica Osburn, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, OCN , Ashley Martinez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, CBCN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, NPD-BC,Joyce Dains, DrPH, JD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN et al.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an intensive treatment requiring the support of a caregiver. This integrative review determined the availability and impact of remote interventions in reducing distress in caregivers of H...

January 29, 2025

Review Article

Psychosocial Impact of Ostomies in Women With Colorectal Cancer: An Integrative Review

Cytauni Johnson, MSN, AGNP-C, AOCNP, Ashley Martinez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, CBCN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, NPD-BC,Joyce Dains, DrPH, JD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN et al.

Surgery is a key treatment modality in colorectal cancer (CRC) and often results in the construction of an ostomy. This integrative review discusses psychosocial implications of ostomies in women with CRC, identifying issues of loss of b...

January 29, 2025

Research and Scholarship

Evaluating the Use of Recommended Screening and Preventive Practices for Adult Allogeneic Transplant Patient Survivors Performed by Advanced Practice Providers

D’Ana Brooks, DNP, RN, CNL,Denise Bourassa, DNP, RNC, CNL, CNE,Joy Elwell, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN, CNE, FAAN, FAANP,et al.

This quality improvement project evaluated the use of a posttransplant screening care guidelines template performed by advanced practice providers (APPs). The study identified opportunities for expanding and standardizing screening, whic...

January 29, 2025

Research and Scholarship

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Work-Life Integration of Physician Assistants in Oncology

Eric D. Tetzlaff, MHS, PA-C,Karen J. Ruth, MS,Heather M. Hylton, MS, PA-C, FASCO, DFAAPA,et al.

This study explored how oncology physician assistants were utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they responded to operational changes, and opportunities for improving the effectiveness of team-based care while minimizing the risk o...

January 29, 2025

Meeting Abstracts

Clinical Posters From JADPRO Live 2024

Forty-nine clinical posters focused on the role of the advanced practitioner were presented at JADPRO Live from November 15 to 17, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas.

January 29, 2025