Conference News Archives - Oncology Nurse Advisor

A mobility tech can assist in patient ambulation.

ONS Bridge 2020

Mobility Tech: Focus on Ambulation, ADLs, and Personal Care in Hospitalized Patients With Cancer

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September 18, 2020

Incorporating this new position improved overall ambulation and personal hygiene among hospitalized patients on the oncology and BMT units.

Monitoring patient status in the infusion room.

ONS Bridge 2020

Full-Time Nurse Position Facilitates Safe and Effective Chemotherapy Delivery

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 17, 2020

Oncology nurse position was created to address barriers to safe, effective chemotherapy delivery both on and off the oncology inpatient units.

Patients with breast cancer report financial barriers to quality care and provide suggestions for alleviating the economic burdens of the disease.

ONS Bridge 2020

Implementing, Evaluating a Survivorship Program for Patients With Recurrent Breast Cancer

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 17, 2020

The Healthy Outcomes for Positivity and Encouragement (HOPE) survivorship program offered nurse navigator-based coaching tailored to the unique needs of patients with recurrent breast cancer.

A nurse flushes out a patient's PICC line.

ONS Bridge 2020

Best Practices for Replacing Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 17, 2020

A literature review found that clinically indicated replacement of PIVs is better for older patients with cancer compared with timed replacement.

ONS Bridge 2020

Oral or IV Dexamethasone Prophylaxis for Prevention of Paclitaxel-Related Hypersensitivity Reactions?

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 17, 2020

Literature review prompts a call for randomized, controlled trials comparing oral and IV dexamethasone prophylaxis in the setting of paclitaxel administration.

ONS Bridge 2020

Prior Caregiver Education Improves Discharge Process for Patients Treated With Autologous HSCT

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 15, 2020

The goal of this initiative was to create a discharge process that was easier on patients and caregivers, and allowed for an earlier discharge time.

A navigator provides guidance via phone.

ONS Bridge 2020

Quality Improvement Project Focused on Standardizing Oncology Nurse Telephone Triage

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 15, 2020

A standardized educational model for conducting oncology telephone triage were implemented at a metropolitan cancer center.

ONS Bridge 2020

Recognizing Elder Abuse in Cancer Care

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 15, 2020

Despite a lack of reports in the literature, elder abuse is a significant concern and oncology nurses should be aware of its signs.

CIPN effects can increase a patient's risk of a fall.

ONS Bridge 2020

Timed Voiding Initiative Reduced Falls in Hospitalized Patients With Cancer

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Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

September 15, 2020

Planned provision of patient assistance was key in this program developed to reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries in hospitalized patients with cancer.