Table 1 The eligibility criteria for the symptom practice guide – dyspnea

Population

Adults, defined as 18 years of age or older, with cardiotoxicity and/or heart failure.

Children aged 17 years of age or younger.

Intervention

Cardiac related symptom intervention to assess, rate severity, or manage dyspnea.

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Professionals targeted

Nurses and other healthcare professionals working in oncology and/or cardiology services.

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Outcomes

Appropriate referrals for medical consultation, safe management of symptoms, and patients guided in self-care.

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Healthcare setting

Telephone patients at home receiving services through an ambulatory oncology program.

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Methodology

Clinical practice guideline

Systematic review

Randomized control trial

Cohort study

Pre−/post-test study

Case-control study

Cross-sectional study

Case reports and series

Editorials, Opinions

Language

Any

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Publication Dates

2010 or later

Prior to 2010