ONS Congress 2019

Checklist Ensures Adherence to Recommended CAR T-Cell Administration Processes

How one facility ensures compliance with a complex treatment protocol.

Journal Club Presentation Prepares Nurses to Provide Post Robotic Surgery Care

Using a journal club presentation, nurse leaders prepare the staff of a surgical oncology unit to care for patients undergoing robotic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers.

Clinical Photography Enhances Tumor Assessment Documentation

A project at a large cancer center added clinical photography to patients’ EMR to create detailed documentation of treatment effectiveness over time.

Ambulatory-Specific Training Improves Learning and Satisfaction in Nurse Residency Programs

Researchers outlined outcomes after the addition of ambulatory-specific curriculum to the didactic and practical portions of the nurse residency program.

ONS Chapter Addresses Prevention, Early Detection of Melanoma Through “Hairstylist Melanoma Challenge”

A Florida ONS chapter teamed up with a nonprofit organization in a unique program intended to promote prevention and early detection of melanoma.

Toolbox Enables Quick Response to Anticancer Therapy-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions

Researchers outline best practice for responding to anticancer therapy-induced hypersensitivity.

Quick Recognition of Adverse Effects Minimizes Discontinuations in Mogamulizumab Trial

A review of outcomes in the MAVORIC trial for patients with CTCL who experienced treatment-related AEs.

Addition of CHG-Impregnated Dressing Dramatically Changes CLABSI Rate

Including chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated dressing in central line bundle resulted in a dramatic change in central line infections.

The Red Bracelet: Nurses and Patients Appreciate Peer Recognition Program

Novel program allows staff nurses to show their appreciation for the kind acts of their peers, regardless of who was the beneficiary of the act.

Addressing the Need for Palliative Care Integration Into Phase 1 Clinical Trials

Researchers argue that palliative care integration into treatment regimens contribute to improving the quality of life for patients in phase 1 clinical trials.

Genetic-Specific Navigator Helps Patients, Nongenetic Health Care Providers

Genetic patient navigators have a positive effect on patient adherence to risk-mitigating health behaviors and nongenetic HCPs understanding of genetic risks.

How Parents Use the Internet to Cope With a Child’s Cancer Diagnosis

Researchers explored how parents of children with cancer use the Internet to build a support system and coping strategies.

Surgical Protocol Shows Promise as a New Standard of Care for Oncology Surgery

Implementation of the ERAS protocol has a dramatic effect on outcomes for patients undergoing prostate or renal cancer surgery.

Summary Tab in Electronic Medical Record Improves Pretransplant Patient Workup Coordination

A team approach to creating a centralized location for the clinical summary within the EMR had a significant effect on coordination of pretransplant care.

Patient Diaries Ensure Accurate Reports on Medication, Adverse Effects in Clinical Trial Participants

Patient-completed pill and toxicity diaries were linked to medication adherence and timely management of AEs in clinical trial participants.

Preparing Nurses for Possible Adverse Events with CAR-T Therapy

A multidisciplinary program developed to educate nurses on recognizing and managing the signs and symptoms of CAR-T cell therapy adverse effects.

Evidence-Based Approach Improves Tobacco Cessation Among Cancer Patients

Tobacco-cessation program at an ambulatory cancer center sought to reduce smoking among patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

Using Harm Reduction to Mitigate Opioid Addiction in Patients With Cancer

This approach to managing opioid misuse/diversion and addiction in oncology patients stresses use harm reduction, instead of an attempt at abstinence or addiction treatment.

Striving for Consistent Documentation of Pain Assessments, Patient Satisfaction

Novel innovations enhanced nurse education on pain assessment a re-assessment that enhanced patient satisfaction, although documentation still lagged at the end of the project.