This descriptive phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experiences for supportive care needs of women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Thematic analysis method was used for data analysis. Data saturation was achieved after interviewing 19 participants. The study was divided into four main themes and nine subthemes: physical (caused by difficulties in performing household chores, limitations in performing self-care activities, and challenges in shopping), psychosocial (being addicted to someone else in daily life, uncertainty about the future, social, and religious support), healthcare systems and information (attention from healthcare professionals, education and lifestyle advices, and access to healthcare sources), and financial supportive care needs. Women experience various SCNs in their daily lives. Provision of supportive care from both family members or others and healthcare professionals could ease the daily lives, improve physical, and psychosocial well-being.

The present pilot study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an escape room game for oncologic emergencies. This quasi-experimental pilot study was developed and evaluated by teachers for an oncology nursing course. A total of 76 nursing students ​participated in the study. After completing the game, students were given access to the data collection tools including “Introductory Information Form, Instructional Materials Motivation Survey, Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale, Simulation Design Scale by clicking on a link at the end of the game. Findings revealed that the students participating in the escape room game were highly motivated, satisfied, and self-confident with learning, and they were also satisfied with the design of the game. There were statistical differences between the total and sub-dimension scores of the variables examined and the scales used (p < 0,05). The current study on the use of an oncological emergencies-themed escape room as a teaching and learning strategy has provided promising insights. In nursing education, traditionally dominated by theoretical and practical intensive content, current study findings underline the value of this innovative strategy in helping students to improve motivation, satisfaction, and confidence in learning.