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Texas Heart Institute Journal Oct 2017
Topics: Ethics, Medical; Humans; Oncology Nursing; Physician-Patient Relations
PubMed: 29259497
DOI: 10.14503/THIJ-17-6482 -
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 2014Standards released by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer program in 2012 call for all patients with cancer to have access to palliative care and for...
Standards released by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer program in 2012 call for all patients with cancer to have access to palliative care and for institutions to provide skilled and coordinated care as patients traverse through multiple healthcare settings. Many healthcare providers do not understand what palliative care can provide, or how it differs from hospice or end-of-life care. Oncology nurses and advanced practice nurses play an important role in educating healthcare providers, patients, and families about the role of palliative care and implementing it in the care of patients with cancer.
Topics: Cooperative Behavior; Humans; Neoplasms; Oncology Nursing; Palliative Care
PubMed: 24480664
DOI: 10.1188/14.CJON.S1.45-48 -
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Jun 2020As I enter into my last year of nursing school at the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, I am asked many times, "What area of nursing do you want to...
As I enter into my last year of nursing school at the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, I am asked many times, "What area of nursing do you want to go into?" Although this question can be very daunting for most, the hardest question that I am constantly mulling over is, "Do you want to stay in oncology after you graduate?" I currently work as a student nurse on an inpatient oncology unit, and I see the ups and downs that oncology nurses face every day.
Topics: Adult; Career Choice; Female; Humans; Maryland; Medical Oncology; Oncology Nursing; Students, Nursing
PubMed: 32441676
DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.335 -
Annals of Palliative Medicine Mar 2024Latin America (LATAM) is a large region from Mexico to southern Patagonia in Chile and includes most islands in the Caribbean where Spanish is an official language....
BACKGROUND
Latin America (LATAM) is a large region from Mexico to southern Patagonia in Chile and includes most islands in the Caribbean where Spanish is an official language. Efforts to address nursing specialization in the care of patients with cancer throughout the cancer continuum are described in narratives of oncology nursing struggles and achievements from eight Latin American countries.
METHODS
Contributions by authors from Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil and Chile are complemented by interview data (in Spanish by a bilingual medical anthropologist) to share the history and present status in the Dominican Republic, Peru and Argentina.
RESULTS
We present stories of the pioneers of oncology nursing and a brief description of health systems in several of the included countries to show the disparate approaches towards cancer control and the context in which the oncology nurses work. We include key demographics and cancer data from the highlighted countries. We follow with descriptions of the formation and importance of oncology nursing associations/societies and share the history of oncology nursing education efforts, scopes of practice and recommendations for improvement in oncology nursing.
CONCLUSIONS
Despite the challenges, oncology nurse leaders across LATAM are determined to raise the standards of care with structured specialization education/training, and to create advanced practice oncology nursing roles. It is critical that the achievements of oncology nurses are nationally acknowledged and appropriately compensated by governments and national and local authorities. The future is now for oncology nursing to be recognized as a critical specialized healthcare workforce to effectively address the growing threat of cancer and to ensure optimal control of this public health crisis across the region.
Topics: Humans; Latin America; Oncology Nursing; Mexico; Neoplasms; Public Health
PubMed: 38509653
DOI: 10.21037/apm-22-1133 -
Frontiers in Public Health 2023Cancers have become the primary cause of death among Chinese residents, seriously affecting their health and life. Oncology nursing is a specialized nursing practice... (Review)
Review
Cancers have become the primary cause of death among Chinese residents, seriously affecting their health and life. Oncology nursing is a specialized nursing practice focusing on cancer education, prevention, screening, early detection, and palliative and hospice care. China has made tremendous progress in developing oncology nursing. However, to ensure more individuals can get cancer care, the country's healthcare system still confronts several problems in oncology nursing that need to be addressed to ensure that more individuals can receive cancer care. This article reviews the current development of oncology nursing in China, especially in pain symptom control, palliative care, end-of-life care, education and training. The challenges faced in oncology nursing in China and the suggestions for developing oncology nursing in China are also discussed and proposed in this review. The growth of research on oncology nursing by Chinese nursing scholars and concerned policymakers is anticipated to ultimately improve oncology nursing and the quality of life of patients with cancer in China.
Topics: Humans; Oncology Nursing; Quality of Life; East Asian People; Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Neoplasms
PubMed: 37181711
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1061572 -
Oncology Nursing Forum Jul 2019Along with my colleagues, I presented a number of sessions at the 2019 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress on publishing and how it contributes to career advancement...
Along with my colleagues, I presented a number of sessions at the 2019 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress on publishing and how it contributes to career advancement and professional fulfillment. Ellen Carr, RN, MSN, AOCN®, editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Leslie McGee, MA, senior editorial manager at ONS, and I talked about various aspects of the publishing process and answered questions from enthusiastic audience members, many of whom had not published before. As we described the process of writing a manuscript, following the instructions for authors, and eventually finding a home for the work, I thought about the important role that editing plays.
Topics: Editorial Policies; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; Nursing Research; Oncology Nursing; Peer Review, Research; Publishing; Research Report; Writing
PubMed: 31225834
DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.395-396 -
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Feb 2021This issue of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing presents foundational content about clinical oncology care in the environment of a virulent pandemic,...
This issue of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing presents foundational content about clinical oncology care in the environment of a virulent pandemic, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to overwhelm global health and healthcare delivery systems.
Topics: COVID-19; Humans; Oncology Nursing; Pandemics; Practice Guidelines as Topic; SARS-CoV-2
PubMed: 33480875
DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.11-12 -
Seminars in Oncology Nursing Jun 2023The authors' objective is to present an overarching framework of an analytic ecosystem using diverse data domains and data science approaches that can be used and...
OBJECTIVES
The authors' objective is to present an overarching framework of an analytic ecosystem using diverse data domains and data science approaches that can be used and implemented across the cancer continuum. Analytic ecosystems can improve quality practices and offer enhanced anticipatory guidance in the era of precision oncology nursing.
DATA SOURCES
Published scientific articles supporting the development of a novel framework with a case exemplar to provide applied examples of current barriers in data integration and use.
CONCLUSION
The combination of diverse data sets and data science analytic approaches has the potential to extend precision oncology nursing research and practice. Integration of this framework can be implemented within a learning health system where models can update as new data become available across the continuum of the cancer care trajectory. To date, data science approaches have been underused in extending personalized toxicity assessments, precision supportive care, and enhancing end-of-life care practices.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Nurses and nurse scientists have a unique role in the convergence of data science applications to support precision oncology across the trajectory of illness. Nurses also have specific expertise in supportive care needs that have been dramatically underrepresented in existing data science approaches thus far. They also have a role in centering the patient and family perspectives and needs as these frameworks and analytic capabilities evolve.
Topics: Humans; Neoplasms; Data Science; Ecosystem; Precision Medicine; Nursing Research; Oncology Nursing
PubMed: 37149440
DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151432 -
Seminars in Oncology Nursing Jun 2020To provide a critical reflection of COVID-19 in the context of oncology nursing and provide recommendations for caring for people affected by cancer during this pandemic. (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVES
To provide a critical reflection of COVID-19 in the context of oncology nursing and provide recommendations for caring for people affected by cancer during this pandemic.
DATA SOURCES
Electronic databases, including CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, Scopus, professional web sites, and grey literature were searched using Google Scholar.
CONCLUSION
Nurses are key stakeholders in developing and implementing policies regarding standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic poses several challenges for oncology services. Oncology nurses are providing a pivotal role in the care and management of the novel COVID-19 in the year landmarked as the International Year of the Nurse.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
It is too early to tell what shape this pandemic will take and its impact on oncology care. However, several important clinical considerations have been discussed to inform oncology nursing care and practice.
Topics: Betacoronavirus; Burnout, Professional; COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections; Humans; Medical Oncology; Nurse Clinicians; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Oncology Nursing; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; SARS-CoV-2
PubMed: 32423833
DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151028 -
Oncology Nursing Forum Mar 2016To review common tyrosine kinase inhibitors, as well as their ocular side effects and management. . (Review)
Review
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES
To review common tyrosine kinase inhibitors, as well as their ocular side effects and management. .
DATA SOURCES
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using CINAHL®, PubMed, and Cochrane databases for articles published since 2004 with the following search terms.
DATA SYNTHESIS
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors can cause significant eye toxicity. .
CONCLUSIONS
Given the prevalence of new tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapies and the complexity of possible pathogenesis of ocular pathology, oncology nurses can appreciate the occurrence of ocular toxicities and the role of nursing in the management of these problems. .
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING
Knowledge of the risk factors and etiology of ocular toxicity of targeted cancer therapies can guide nursing assessment, enhance patient education, and improve care management. Including a review of eye symptoms and vision issues in nursing assessment can enhance early detection and treatment of ocular toxicity.
Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Humans; Neoplasms; Oncology Nursing; Protein-Tyrosine Kinases; Risk Factors; Vision, Ocular
PubMed: 26906134
DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.235-243